named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Historic Preservation
Preservation of historic burial grounds including the Taber Family Burial Ground (est. 1760), Akin-Leach, Akin-Toffey, and the original Quaker Cemetery, ensuring long-term protection of cultural and genealogical resources.
Perpetual Cemetery Maintenance
Regular upkeep of five cemeteries including grass cutting, stone repair, tree removal, gate refurbishment, and stonewall reconstruction; supported by a resident caretaker since 1989.
Quaker Hill Cemetery Development
Acquisition and development of the 7.5-acre Djernas property in 1989 into a new burial ground to meet growing community demand, now known as Quaker Hill Cemetery.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 2 activities
- Grave preparation and burial services coordinationProvides on-site burial services including marking, digging, and filling graves, and coordinates with funeral directors or monument providers for the installation of monuments on concrete foundations, which are invoiced accordingly.
- Sale and management of burial plotsEngages in the sale of burial plots at Quaker Hill Cemetery and manages burial rights through formal documentation, including inheritance records and irrevocable designations for intra-family transfers, with interments permitted only after formal approval and full payment.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Operation and maintenance of Quaker Hill Cemetery and associated burial groundsOperates and maintains Quaker Hill Cemetery and four additional historic family burial grounds, including regular upkeep such as grass cutting, stone repair, tree and brush removal, gate refurbishment, and stonewall reconstruction to ensure all sites are in a cared-for condition.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Perpetual care and stewardship of historic burial groundsAssumes legal and financial responsibility for the long-term preservation of historic burial sites, including the Akin Leach Burying Ground since 1921 and the Akin Family Burial Ground, for which it established a dedicated care fund and conducted restoration work.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Preservation and transcription of burial recordsPreserves historical burial records through volunteer-led transcription and copying, and has submitted records from sites such as the Taber Family Burial Ground and Toffey Burial Ground for public access and archival purposes.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Monument and site regulation enforcementRegulates monument construction by requiring materials such as granite or bronze and adhering to specific design standards, and removes or repairs hazardous or inappropriate monuments and decorations after 60 days’ notice to the owner.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$17K31%
Program service revenue$30K55%
Investment income$7K13%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$810K
Cash$56K
Investments$657K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$809K
Liquid reserves131.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +11.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Hauser | Trustee | 4 | $4K |
| Brian Smith | Treasurer | 2 | $2K |
board members · 5
- Charles Stewart — Trustee
- Elizabeth Allen — President
- Jason Smith — Trustee
- Stephanie Giordano — Trustee
- Susan Smith — Secretary
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Akin Hall Association Partner — Collaborated in the acquisition of the Djernas property and later deeded approximately 14 acres to the Quaker Hill Burial Ground Association, Inc.
- Liz DuBois Partner — Typed and submitted historical interment data for public access.
- Martin Leach Partner — Restored the Akin Family Burial Ground and established a fund for its permanent care.
- NYS Not for Profit Corporation Law Government — Follows Section 1510(e) of the NYS Not for Profit Corporation Law regarding disinterment procedures.
- RootsWeb Ancestry Partner — Source from which burial ground information was acquired and transcribed.
- RootsWeb Ancestry Partner — Source of acquired burial records for Toffey Burial Ground.
- Society of Friends Government — Deeded the original Quaker burying ground to the Quaker Hill Burial Ground Association, Inc. in 1917 and authorized financial support for its upkeep.
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.
- Family and Descendant-Centered Burial Accessmethodology: descendant-based ownership with spousal burial rightsBy restricting burial rights to family members and descendants—while extending limited rights to surviving spouses—the organization preserves the cemetery’s identity as a family burial ground and ensures intergenerational continuity.
- Historical Documentation for Preservationmethodology: historical-documentationBy systematically recording gravestones and using archival sources, the organization preserves the historical integrity and records of the burial ground, ensuring cultural continuity and accurate stewardship.
- Perpetual Maintenance and Plot Sales Modelmethodology: perpetual-maintenance-modelBy combining perpetual maintenance funding with ongoing plot sales, the organization sustains long-term cemetery operations and ensures financial and physical continuity of the burial ground.