irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.06MPRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE ADIRONDACK FOREST, INCLUDING PROPAGATION AND PROTECTION OF FISH AND GAME IN THE ADIRONDACK REGION THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. THE ALC HAS PARTNERED WITH NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, US FOREST SERVICE, USGS - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS, EMPIRE STATE FOREST PRODUCTS ASSN, BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE, COOPERATIVE LOON PROGRAM, CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLGATE UNIVERSITY, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, NYS ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL OF FORESTRY, AND AMERICAN TREE FARM IN ITS RESEARCH EFFORTS. THE ALC HAS BEEN FORMALLY ENGAGED IN A 65-YEAR COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CORNELL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURE. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE RELATIONSHIP IS TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF AIRBORNE INDUSTRIAL POLLUTANTS ON SOIL AND WATER QUALITY. THIS WORK WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT OF 1970. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY MEMBER DUES AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS.
- #2 $354KFORESTRY - ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE AN IMPROVED SYSTEM OF SCIENTIFIC FORESTRY. THE ALC EMPLOYS TWO FULL TIME FORESTERS WHO MAINTAIN A DETAILED FOREST INVENTORY THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION REGARDING NATURAL FOREST REGENERATION, WILDLIFE POPULATIONS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INVASIVE SPECIES. THE ALC IS ALSO INVOLVED IN A LONG-TERM FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT IS RESPONSIBLY ATTEMPTING TO REDUCE THE OVERABUNDANCE OF CERTAIN TREE SPECIES. THE ALC FOLLOWS PRESCRIBED BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR MODERN SILVICULTURE AND WORKS WITH MULTIPLE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. OUR RESEARCH IS OPENLY SHARED WITH OTHER FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH ENTITIES. THE RESEARCH IS FUNDED BY MEMBER DUES AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Preservation and Conservation of the Adirondack Forest
Long-term conservation program focused on protecting fish and game populations and studying the effects of airborne pollutants on ecosystems, in collaboration with Cornell University and other research institutions.
Scientific Forestry Program
Forestry initiative employing two full-time foresters to manage a detailed forest inventory, monitor regeneration and invasive species, and implement sustainable forest management practices across the preserve.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Conservation-focused land managementMaintains long-term conservation and sustainable land management across a large forested area in the Adirondacks, with continuous stewardship since 1890. Implements a forest management plan to address ecological imbalances such as overabundance of certain tree species.
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Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
- Long-term environmental impact research collaborationHas sustained a 65-year research partnership with Cornell University studying the effects of airborne industrial pollutants on soil and water quality, contributing to major policy outcomes including the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Scientific research on forest and wildlife conservationConducts and collaborates on scientific research related to the preservation of the Adirondack forest ecosystem, including fish and game protection, forest regeneration, wildlife populations, and invasive species. Partners with public and private research institutions to advance conservation science.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.51M
Contributions & grants$112K2%
Program service revenue$5.15M79%
Investment income$531K8%
Other revenue$718K
expenses
Total expenses$6.06M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.20M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.08M
Cash$900K
Investments$7.07M
Liabilities$1.43M
Net assets$13.65M
Liquid reserves15.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND PLANTY | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $194K |
| BRENDA KNOELLER | FINANCE MANAGER | 40 | $97K |
board members · 15
- ALBERT BLAKE WILLIAMS — TRUSTEE
- BETH SAXON-GILES — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN MAJESKI — PRESIDENT
- C BARR FLINN — VICE PRESIDENT
- CLAIRE PASKEVICH — TRUSTEE
- DAVID M FOURNIER — TRUSTEE
- DIANA LAWRENCE — TRUSTEE
- EUGENIE GENTRY — TRUSTEE
- GEORGE CAREY V — TRUSTEE
- JAMES B JENKINS — TREASURER
- JEFFREY T DOYLE — TRUSTEE
- KIRKLAND HAMILL — TRUSTEE
- NICHOLAS REED — TRUSTEE
- PETER FALCO — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD E SCORDATO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Tree Farm Partner — Partner in scientific research and sustainable forestry efforts.
- Biodiversity Institute Partner — Partner in scientific research on forest and wildlife conservation.
- Colgate University Partner — Partner in scientific research on forest, fish, and wildlife conservation.
- Cooperative Loon Program Partner — Partner in scientific research on fish and wildlife in the Adirondack region.
- Cornell University Partner — Long-term research partner studying effects of airborne industrial pollutants on soil and water quality; collaboration has lasted 65 years.
- Empire State Forest Products Assn Partner — Partner in scientific research and forestry management initiatives.
- NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Partner in scientific research on forest preservation, fish, and game conservation in the Adirondack region.
- NYS Environmental School of Forestry Partner — Partner in scientific research and forestry management initiatives.
- Society of American Foresters Partner — Partner in scientific research and forestry management initiatives.
- Syracuse University Partner — Partner in scientific research on forest, fish, and wildlife conservation.
- US Forest Service Partner — Partner in scientific research on forest preservation, fish, and game conservation in the Adirondack region.
- USGS - United States Geological Survey Partner — Partner in scientific research on forest preservation, fish, and game conservation in the Adirondack region.
strategies · 1
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.
- Scientific Forestry and Collaborative Researchmethodology: scientific_forestryBy applying scientific forestry principles and best management practices in silviculture, we maintain long-term ecological health and sustainable recreation opportunities, because evidence-based forest management enhances ecosystem resilience and informs adaptive conservation strategies.