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RIVERTOWNS VILLAGE GREEN INC

TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 464192311 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · tashfarmersmarket.org
revenue
$188K
expenses
$176K
net assets
$183K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY AND IMPORTANCE OF EATING LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED FOOD BY PROVIDING A CENTRALIZED FORUM FOR THE COMMUNITY TO GATHER, LEARN AND EXCHANGE IDEAS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rivertowns Village Green Inc. operates The TaSH Farmers Market, a community-focused farmers market in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, NY. The organization promotes access to locally grown and produced food while fostering community connection through regular gatherings, educational opportunities, and cultural programming. It emphasizes food access, sustainability, and inclusion for all residents.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Food Pantry of Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown — Token Program
Provides market tokens to pantry clients to increase access to fresh, local food
Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
Provides WIC and Senior FMNP checks to income-eligible mothers and seniors 60+ to spend on fresh produce at the market
FreshConnect Checks for Veterans
Distributes state-issued FreshConnect checks to veterans and their families for use on fresh food purchases at the market
SHHS Food Pantry Partnership
Partnership with local food pantry to donate surplus vendor goods; in 2023, 3,645 lbs of food was donated, equivalent to 3,037 meals
SNAP / EBT Double Bucks
Doubles the value of SNAP benefits up to $40, allowing recipients to receive $80 in market tokens to spend on fresh food
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Local Food Market Operation 2 activities
    • Host special event markets
      Hosts an annual Mother's Day market at Patriots Park as a special event in addition to the regular weekly market season.
    • Operate the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market (TaSH)
      Operates a weekly farmers market in Patriots Park from May through November each year, every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm, featuring over 50 vendor stalls and serving the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow communities with fresh, locally produced food. The market is run through a nonprofit board, staff, and volunteers, and is designed to be accessible and welcoming to all socioeconomic groups.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Distribute fresh food to food-insecure individuals and families
      Distributed 4,500 pounds of produce to local food pantries in one year, reaching over 500 families, and provided emergency food support to 95 community members during a federal SNAP shutdown. Also facilitated the donation of 3,645 pounds of food from market vendors to the SHHS Food Pantry in 2023, equivalent to 3,037 meals.
  • Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
    • Facilitate community engagement and education at the farmers market
      Provides a centralized forum for the community to gather, learn, and exchange ideas about locally grown and produced food by hosting chef demonstrations, art projects, and children's activities at the TaSH Farmers Market.
  • Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
    • Produce and publish annual Community Impact Reports
      Produces and publishes annual Community Impact Reports, including full reports and one-page summaries for 2023, 2024, and 2025, to document contributions to the local community and program outcomes.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Expand food access through SNAP support and shopper rewards
      Implements food access programs including a token-based system for electronic payments, doubles or triples SNAP benefits for eligible shoppers (supporting over $18,000 in purchases in one reporting period), and offers shopper rewards to increase affordability and participation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants$77K41%
Program service revenue$108K58%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$176K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$78K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$209K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$183K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LINDA EDER MARKET DIREC 20 $38K
CLAAS EHLERS EXECUTIVE DI 20 $8K
board members · 9
  • ANNIE CAUTHREN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUG CRONK — BOARD MEMBER
  • JILL SANTOPIETRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSE PERILAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTA BARRON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY BETH VULTEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL TIEGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • RUDI EHRLICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • WANDA TRACY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 59

Who they work with

  • Allan Block Insurance Partner — Friend of the Market for the TaSH Farmers Market
  • Bear Mountain Coffee Roasters Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Berry Brook Farm Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Bien Cuit Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Birdie’s Batch Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Chaseholm Creamery Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Cielito Mio Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Coffey Funeral Home Partner — Market Champion Sponsor of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • DeCicco & Sons Partner — Supporting Sponsor of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • ENT and Allergy Associates Partner — Market Champion Sponsor of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • Edge on Hudson Partner — Supporting Sponsor of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • Emmaline’s Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Farm Credit East Funder — Provided grant support for TaSH Farmers Market food assistance programs.
  • Flours Pasta & Bakeshop Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Girl from Empanada Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Hudson Valley Fisheries Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Irvington Delight Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • JD Farms Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Jacob and Eugenie Bucky Memorial Foundation, Inc. Funder — Grant supporter of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • Kendal on Hudson Funder — Grant supporter of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • Kids Club Funder — Grant supporter of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • Kids Club of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Funder — Provided grant support for TaSH Farmers Market food assistance programs.
  • Majestic Farms Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Mead Orchards Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Mobius Fields Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • New Confectioner Partner — Vendor at The TaSH farmers market operated by Rivertowns Village Green Inc.
  • Patriots Park Partner — Hosts the TaSH Summer Market at Patriots Park in Tarrytown.
  • Phelps Hospital Northwell Health Partner — Presenting Sponsor of the TaSH Farmers Market
  • RIVERTOWNS VILLAGE GREEN INC Partner — Collaborates with RIVERTOWNS VILLAGE GREEN INC to support community food access and sustainability initiatives.
  • Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns Funder — Grant supporter of the TaSH Farmers Market
+ 29 more
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.

  • Community-Centered Food System Integration
    methodology: community-centered_market
    By combining food access with community gatherings, education, and local economic support, the organization strengthens regional food systems because shared social spaces and local producer relationships increase engagement, trust, and sustainable consumption.
  • Equity-Centered Access Model
    methodology: equity-centered_systems_change
    By doubling SNAP/EBT value, providing bilingual services, and implementing inclusive policies, the organization increases food access for low-income and marginalized communities because financial and cultural barriers are key drivers of inequity in food systems.