irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1KTRANSFORMATION: In fall 2022, we began the transformation of the acquired parcel from a barren former gas station into a fertile green space. We tested the soil, set goals and strategies for soil amendment, and engaged volunteers for work parties in which we introduced organic matter (compost) into two large planting beds.
- #2 $0EDUCATION: We worked with Environmental Studies students from Skidmore College, who researched several topics relevant to our regreening project.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Volunteer Gardening Sessions
Hosts regular drop-in gardening events on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays where volunteers participate in weeding, planting, mulching, and garden upkeep.
Ecological Garden Transformation
Converts vacant urban land, such as former gas stations, into fertile, pollinator-friendly green spaces through soil testing, composting, and native planting.
Environmental Education Partnership
Collaborates with Skidmore College students on research projects related to regreening and ecological restoration.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Provides education on ecological gardening and wildlife habitat supportOffers educational outreach on the benefits of biodiverse green spaces, including guidance for residents on leaving fallen leaves, standing plant stalks, and seeds in place over winter to support wildlife, enrich soil, and create natural mulch.
- Transforms urban vacant parcels into biodiverse, pollinator-friendly green spacesConserves and regenerates vacant urban land, such as the 0.2-acre parcel at 209 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by testing soil, constructing planting beds and berms, introducing compost and mulch, and planting native, pollinator-friendly perennials and shrubs to create thriving ecological gardens.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Hosts community gardening programs for public stewardshipOrganizes regular drop-in gardening sessions on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at the SoBro Triangle ecological garden, engaging community members in planting, weeding, mulching, tending beds, and other seasonal maintenance tasks to support ongoing garden care.
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
- Issues land acknowledgment and collaborates on Indigenous cultural recognitionFormally recognizes the Mohican people as the original stewards of the Saratoga Springs area for over ten thousand years and worked with Jesse Bruchac, Joe Bruchac, and the Ndakinna Center to develop its land acknowledgment statement.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Operates a public native habitat garden with free public accessMaintains and operates a publicly accessible garden at 209 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, open from dawn to dusk with free admission, featuring native plants, pollinator habitats, and interpretive signage installed in 2026.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Partners with educational institutions for community-based learningCollaborates with Skidmore College Environmental Studies students and WSWHE BOCES career and technical education students on research and hands-on projects such as shed construction and regreening initiatives, integrating academic learning with ecological stewardship.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Constructs and maintains on-site infrastructure for garden operationsBuilt an 8'x12' shed at the 209 South Broadway site for secure storage of tools and irrigation equipment, supported by donated construction by WSWHE BOCES, and completed site improvements including planting beds and pollinator habitats.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$36K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6422%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$29K
Program expenses3%
Admin / overhead97%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$49K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Brittany Denny — Director
- Carol Godette — Director
- Flannery Denny — Director
- Galen Hench — Director
- Jennifer Armstrong — Director
- Mark Torpey — Director
- Victoria Furfaro — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Brittany Denny Partner — Designer who tested alternative color schemes for the SoBro Conservancy logo to improve effectiveness across media
- City of Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works Government — Collaborated with SoBro Conservancy by providing municipal expertise for the regreening initiative.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Consulted on the regreening and soil improvement efforts for the South Broadway parcel.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates and engage with the community.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to share updates and engage with the community.
- Jesse Bruchac Partner — Contributed to the development of SoBro Conservancy's land acknowledgment statement.
- Jessica Shulman Partner — Skidmore College student who created the core logo design for SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga in 2022
- Joanna Garrison Partner — Lead gardener who leads and supports volunteers during Thursday gardening sessions at the SoBro Triangle ecological garden.
- Joe Bruchac Partner — Contributed to the development of SoBro Conservancy's land acknowledgment statement.
- Johanna Garrison Partner — Photographer who contributed images of pollinators to SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga
- John McMahon Partner — Photographer who contributed images of pollinators to SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga
- Ndakinna Center Partner — Collaborated with SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga in developing its land acknowledgment statement.
- Pitney Meadows Community Farm Partner — Provided expertise in support of the regreening project at 209 South Broadway.
- Saratoga Springs Rotary Club Funder — Provided major funding through its Community Support Program to purchase materials for the construction of the garden shed.
- Skidmore College Partner — Faculty members provided expert knowledge to support the planning and ecological design of the green space.
- Skidmore College Partner — Partnered with Environmental Studies students to conduct research relevant to the regreening project.
- Susan O’Donnell Partner — Lead gardener who leads and supports volunteers during Thursday gardening sessions at the SoBro Triangle ecological garden.
- Sustainable Saratoga Partner — Contributed expertise through its pollinator protection team for the habitat development project.
- WSWHE BOCES Partner — Collaborated to construct a shed for use at the SoBro Conservancy site.
- WSWHE BOCES Partner — Collaborated with SoBro Conservancy to engage CTE construction trades students in building a garden shed for the regreening project at 209 South Broadway.
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.
- Community-Engaged Stewardship Modelmethodology: community-engaged-ecological-stewardshipBy involving lead gardeners, volunteers, and youth in the co-creation and maintenance of green spaces, the organization builds community ownership and workforce skills, because hands-on participation combined with mentorship strengthens ecological and social outcomes.
- Education-Integrated Infrastructure Developmentmethodology: education-integrated infrastructureBy designing infrastructure and programming to prioritize experiential learning over commercial convenience, the organization ensures that ecological projects serve as living classrooms, because embedding education directly into physical spaces deepens community understanding and long-term ecological engagement.
- Urban Regreening with Ecological Educationmethodology: urban-regreening-with-educationBy transforming vacant urban land into biodiverse, pollinator-friendly green spaces through soil regeneration and native habitat restoration, the organization improves urban ecological resilience and human well-being, because integrating education into stewardship fosters community ownership and long-term engagement.