named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Offers federal funding to help households manage energy costs, prevent shutoffs, and support weatherization
Medicare Savings Programs
Helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay for premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance through four state-administered programs
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Provides affordable housing with supportive services such as meal preparation and transportation for low-income seniors
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Distributes coupons or electronic benefits to low-income seniors to purchase fresh produce at farmers’ markets
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Provides monthly EBT benefits to eligible low-income households to purchase food at authorized retailers
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for historic district recognition and preservationSuccessfully secured the designation of the Village of Saugerties business district as the first in the U.S. listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Conducting annual public art auction galaHosts an annual September gala auction of public art, distributing proceeds among participating artists, a local charity, and the Chamber.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing visitor and tourism guidesAnnually distributes over 20,000 copies of the 'Discover Saugerties Guide' to visitor centers across the Northeast and provides downloadable dining lists to promote local tourism and commerce.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitating local business and community networkingOrganizes opportunities for local businesses and organizations to connect and engage with the community through Chamber-sponsored initiatives.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting community events and concertsHosts the Summer Sunset Concert series featuring local musicians at no cost to attendees and sponsors the annual 'Holiday in the Village' event with crafts, toy giveaways, entertainment, and horse-drawn wagon rides.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Maintaining online business directoryProvides a business listing service on the 'Discover Saugerties' website for member businesses, including web links to support visibility and commerce.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing public art installations and exhibitionsProduces an annual public art display featuring 30 to 40 local artists' work, installed throughout the Town and Village of Saugerties from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and manages a painted fiberglass dog art installation displayed from June to mid-October 2026 culminating in an auction.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting and promoting local businesses in Saugerties, NYOperates as the official chamber of commerce for Saugerties, NY, providing support and promotion for local businesses and the broader regional economy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$76K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$56K75%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash$9K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$9K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence used for outreach and communication
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence used for outreach and communication
- Kiwanis Club of Saugerties Partner — Cooperates with the Chamber on event participation and community programming.
- National Register of Historic Places Government — Recognized the Village of Saugerties business district as the first in the U.S. to be listed on the register.
- Saugerties Economic Development & Tourism Committee Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber on joint event participation, including the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival.
- Saugerties Performing Art Factory Partner — Hosts the culminating auction event for the Barkin’ Around Saugerties public art installation.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Economic Empowermentmethodology: group_purchasingBy leveraging group purchasing power, the chamber secures discounted advertising for members, because collective buying reduces individual costs and increases access to media visibility, strengthening overall local business competitiveness.
- Community-Driven Tourism Developmentmethodology: community_driven_tourismBy supporting a diverse ecosystem of artists, environmentalists, historians, and small business owners, the chamber fosters sustainable tourism and community growth, because pluralistic local identities attract broader visitor interest and longer-term engagement.
- Creative Placemaking Through Public Artmethodology: public_art_engagementBy installing rotating public art displays in public spaces, the chamber attracts visitors and deepens community engagement, because temporary, creative street art generates recurring interest and fosters local cultural identity.
- Networking-Based Community Engagementmethodology: networking_based_community_engagementBy fostering direct interaction among local businesses and organizations, the chamber strengthens community engagement and drives economic vitality, because interconnected local networks increase collaboration, visibility, and mutual support.