named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Kettle Clambake
Community fundraising event featuring a traditional clambake in a stainless steel kettle, live music, and boat shuttles to Taylor's Island; held annually until paused in 2020 for ongoing restoration work
Educational and Recreational Access Program
Provides guided tours, school visits, kayak excursions, and public events to promote historical, ecological, and recreational engagement with Taylor's Island
Native Habitat Landscaping
Ecological restoration initiative planting native species such as beach grass, goldenrod, and prickly pear cactus in collaboration with The Group for the East End and local garden clubs
Smith-Taylor Cabin Restoration
Historic preservation project to restore the early 20th-century Smith-Taylor Cabin, including structural repairs, roof and window restoration, and chimney work, guided by an Historic Structure Report and state historic preservation standards
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Ecological stewardship and native habitat restorationRestores and maintains native plant species on Taylor's Island through collaboration with partner organizations and participates in state-wide conservation initiatives such as I Love My Park Day to support ecological preservation.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Hosting public and educational visits to Taylor's IslandOrganizes and hosts public tours, school visits, and educational outings to Taylor’s Island, including annual events for the Shelter Island School, library groups, and summer camps, often combined with picnics or educational programming at the Smith-Taylor Cabin.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing recreational and community events on Taylor's IslandHosts recurring public events such as the annual Kettle Clambake, kayak excursions, wellness days, family reunions, and themed gatherings (e.g., pirate night, Father’s Day paddle), as well as private events like anniversaries and club outings, to promote public access and engagement with the island.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Public education and historical researchInvestigates and publishes the history of Taylor's Island—including its residents, families, ecosystems, and cultural significance—through public platforms and the internet, fulfilling an educational mission tied to the island’s heritage.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and maintenance of Taylor's Island and its structuresConducts ongoing restoration, maintenance, and safeguarding of Taylor's Island, including the Smith-Taylor Cabin and associated buildings, with work guided by historic preservation standards and supported by grants such as from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preserve. Activities include roof, chimney, wall, and window restoration, as well as development of design specifications and historic structure reports.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$25K68%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6K15%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$371K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$371K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +113.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- GREG RAYMOND — TRUSTEE
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Andre Tchelistcheff Partner — Architect leading the design and specifications for the Smith-Taylor Cabin restoration.
- Camp Quinipet Partner — Hosted two kayak visits, including an overnight stay for twenty campers, in 2010.
- Channel 22 Partner — Collaborated with Channel 22 to document events including the Kettle Clambake and South Ferry Cruise in 2008.
- Cruising Club of New England Partner — Hosted a barbecue and pirate night for members on Taylor's Island in July 2010.
- Duck Walk Vineyard Partner — Hosted the Foundation’s Appreciation Day and Picnic to recognize contributors to Taylor’s Island.
- Garden Club of Shelter Island Partner — Collaborated on native plant restoration on Taylor's Island.
- J. O'Connell and Associates Partner — Grant writing firm that assisted in securing funding from the Environmental Protection Fund.
- Kayak Shelter Island Partner — Collaborates on the Coecles Harbor Marine Water Trail.
- Marcello Masonry Partner — Contractor engaged to disassemble and restore the cabin's chimney.
- NYS DEC Government — Collaborated on the I Love My Park Day event on Taylor's Island.
- NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preserve Government — Collaborated on the I Love My Park Day event on Taylor's Island.
- NYSOPRHP Government — Provided a matching grant to support the cabin restoration project.
- Neal Raymond Partner — Provided a photographic slideshow documenting the 2007 Kettle Clambake event.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Co-administers the Preserve New York grant program that funded the Historic Structure Report.
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Provided a $110,600 matching grant for the restoration of the Smith-Taylor Cabin.
- Parks & Trails New York Partner — Collaborated on the I Love My Park Day event on Taylor's Island.
- Preservation League of New York State Funder — Funded the Historic Structure Report through Preserve New York grant program.
- Preservation League of New York State Government — Awarded a Preserve New York grant in 2007 to compile an Historic Structure Report on the Smith-Taylor Cabin.
- Robert Murray Partner — Structural engineer involved in the design and specifications for the cabin restoration.
- Shelter Island Historical Society Partner — Auctioned an overnight stay at the Smith-Taylor Cabin as a fundraising experience in 2010.
- Shelter Island Kayak Tours Partner — Co-hosted a Father's Day kayak paddle and picnic to Taylor's Island in 2010.
- Shelter Island Kayak Tours Partner — Cosponsored the Father’s Day Paddle event to Taylor’s Island.
- Shelter Island Library Partner — Partners to host annual tours and picnics at Taylor's Island and the Smith-Taylor Cabin.
- Shelter Island Public Library Partner — Organized a public tour of Taylor’s Island in July 2011.
- Shelter Island School Partner — Collaborates to host educational student tours of Taylor's Island and the Smith-Taylor Cabin.
- Shelter Island School Partner — Hosted a student visit to the Smith-Taylor Cabin in June 2010.
- Shelter Island Senior Citizen's Association Partner — Collaborated on a low-tide walking visit to Taylor's Island in June 2010.
- St. Gabriel's Partner — Hosted the 2012 Kettle Clambake while the Smith-Taylor Cabin was undergoing restoration.
- Strada Baxter Design Build Partner — Contractor engaged in the restoration of the east bedroom roof and walls of the cabin.
- Strada Baxter Design Build, LLC Partner — Contractor hired for carpentry, log wall restoration, windows restoration, and new roof installation.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Donor-Intent-Driven Preservationmethodology: donor_intent_preservationBy aligning preservation and public access efforts with the original donor’s intent, the foundation strengthens community support and ensures continuity in stewardship, because honoring donor vision is seen as central to maintaining legitimacy and long-term engagement.
- Historic Experience for Community Engagementmethodology: historic-experience-engagementBy offering access to historic sites through docent-led tours and public events, the foundation fosters community interest and support, because immersive, heritage-based experiences create emotional connections that drive sustained engagement and financial support.
- Public-Partnered Stewardship Modelmethodology: public-partnership_modelBy collaborating with public entities and leveraging grants, volunteer labor, and municipal services, the foundation achieves historic preservation and public education goals, because shared responsibility and pooled resources increase project feasibility and community investment.