irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $392KSUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION: GROUNDWORK HUDSON VALLEY PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION CONCEPTS AND COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS. AT THE SCIENCE BARGE, OUR FLOATING EDUCATION CENTER, WE TRANSFORM THEORY INTO PRACTICE BY MAKING HANDS-ON SOLUTIONS TANGIBLE AND RELEVANT TO THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS EACH YEAR. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS BRING RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EXTREME WEATHER PREPAREDNESS STRATEGIES, AND STEM EDUCATION DIRECTLY TO LOCAL CLASSROOMS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE REGION PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS EACH YEAR, TRANSFORMING CONCEPTS THEY ARE LEARNING IN BOOKS INTO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. IN 2024, OUR EDUCATORS DELIVERED 3,529 HOURS OF IMPORTANT EDUCATION TO THESE YOUNG PEOPLE. THE SCIENCE BARGE ALSO SERVES AS A FLOATING URBAN FARM GROWING OVER 75 SPECIES USING ALTERNATIVE GROWING METHODS TO TEACH OUR NEIGHBORS AND THEIR FAMILIES HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD IN AN URBAN SETTING. THE WEEKLY HARVESTS WERE SHARED WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.
- #2 $322KYOUTH LEADERSHIP: GROUNDWORK HUDSON VALLEY TRAINS, MENTORS, AND EMPLOYS YOUTH IN CONSERVATION, LEADERSHIP, AND REAL-WORLD SKILL-BUILDING PREPARING THEM FOR CAREERS IN SUSTAINABILITY AND BEYOND. THROUGH THE GREEN TEAM PROGRAM, YONKERS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GAIN PAID, HANDS-ON JOB EXPERIENCE IN CONSERVATION, STEM, AND URBAN RENEWAL. WITH SMALL TEAM SIZES, WE FOSTER STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, TEAMWORK, AND LONG-TERM GROWTH. FOR OVER A DECADE, THE GREEN TEAM HAS SET THE STANDARD FOR YOUTH CONSERVATION PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE. BEYOND LOCAL PROJECTS, STUDENTS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA'S ICONIC NATIONAL PARKS INCLUDING YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, AND LENAPE WILDLIFE NATIONAL REFUGE COMPLEX. IN 2024, 45 YOUTH WERE HIRED FOR PAID POSITIONS. THEY BUILT AND INSTALLED THREE BIOSWALES AND FOUR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS IN AREAS OF GREAT NEED, PLANTED 65 TREES, AND DEDICATED 4,890 HOURS TO IMPROVING PARKS, GARDENS, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES AND 210 HOURS TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Resilience
Community-based initiatives to restore rivers, build greenways, plant trees, and reduce flood and heat risks in vulnerable urban neighborhoods.
Green Team
Paid youth employment program for Yonkers public high school students focusing on conservation, climate resilience, and leadership through urban greening projects and national park service partnerships.
Science Barge
Off-the-grid floating environmental education center on the Hudson River that teaches urban agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainability through hands-on learning and public visits.
Sustainability Education
Provides in-person and virtual STEM and sustainability curricula to schools, covering resource conservation, extreme weather preparedness, and climate resilience.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Environmental restoration and climate resilience initiativesEngages community members in environmental restoration projects including river cleanups, riverbank restoration, and tree planting. In 2021, removed 11,970 pounds of trash, restored 2,000 feet of riverbank, planted 1,684 trees, and involved 4,349 people in climate resilience activities.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Fresh produce donation from urban agricultureGrows and donates fresh produce from the Science Barge to local food pantries and families, contributing 288 pounds in 2023 and 387 pounds in 2022. Harvests are shared weekly with community organizations as part of integrated food justice efforts.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Sustainability and environmental education programsProvides hands-on sustainability and science education to students through programs at the Science Barge and in classrooms, reaching thousands of youth annually. In 2024, delivered 3,529 hours of education and grew over 75 species of produce using alternative growing methods.
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Youth employment and civic engagement through Green Team programHires local youth for paid environmental improvement and civic engagement roles, providing workforce development and community service opportunities. In 2024, employed 45 youth who contributed 4,890 hours to environmental projects and 210 hours to civic engagement; in 2023, 30 youth contributed 8,320 hours to environmental work and 1,152 hours to outreach and civic activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.70M
Contributions & grants$1.60M94%
Program service revenue$72K4%
Investment income$30K2%
Other revenue$387
expenses
Total expenses$2.00M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$1.24M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.99M
Cash$977K
Investments$0
Liabilities$430K
Net assets$1.56M
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ODED HOLZINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $152K |
board members · 14
- BRIAN CARROLL — TREASURER
- HELEN CRENSHAW — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH CURTO — DIRECTOR
- JULIA SCHONFELD MD — DIRECTOR
- KAREN SCHULLERE — DIRECTOR
- NATASHA FAPOHUNDA — VICE-CHAIR
- PAM MICHELS — DIRECTOR
- RENEE MILLIGAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT BARON — SECRETARY
- SARAH CARRIER — DIRECTOR
- SHAKIRA WILSON — DIRECTOR
- SHERAZADE LANGLADE — DIRECTOR
- STEPHAN SPILKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- WENDY ZIMMERMANN — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Microforests Partner — Collaborates on microforests initiative to enhance urban green spaces.
- Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers Partner — Conducts environmental improvement projects in collaboration with the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with the National Park Service on national service projects, including youth engagement in parks such as Yellowstone and Gateway National Recreation Area.
- US Fish and Wildlife Service Partner — Partners with the US Fish and Wildlife Service on national service projects involving youth conservation efforts.
- Westchester Land Trust Partner — Engages youth in conservation projects in partnership with the Westchester Land Trust.
- Yonkers Public Schools Partner — Partners with Yonkers Public Schools to deliver in-class and virtual sustainability education programs and operate the Green Team youth employment program.
strategies · 2
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.
- Experiential Sustainability Educationmethodology: experiential_educationBy using hands-on learning at the Science Barge and in classrooms, we make sustainability education tangible and relevant because experiential engagement transforms abstract concepts into real-world understanding, increasing student retention and behavioral impact.
- Youth Leadership through Paid Workforce Developmentmethodology: paid_youth_workforce_developmentBy providing paid work experience, mentorship, and skill-building in conservation and urban renewal, we prepare young people for sustainability careers because employment-based engagement fosters responsibility, builds professional capacity, and strengthens community investment.