named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cemetery Services
Provides affordable burial plot sales and interment services for individuals and families.
Explore Our Grounds
Offers walking and bicycling access to 25 acres of cemetery grounds with a downloadable walking map.
Green Burial Initiative
Actively developing green burial options as part of future cemetery planning.
Honoring Our Veterans
Places flags on veterans' graves, particularly around Memorial Day, in collaboration with the American Legion and Boy Scouts.
Volunteer Opportunities
Organizes volunteer-led cemetery cleanups and community programs or tours.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 4 activities
- Maintains burial records and honors veteransKeeps and maintains burial records for veterans interred at Woodland Cemetery, including their names and military service recognition.
- Performs gravestone and grounds conservation and cleaningUses D/2 Biological Solution to clean biological and air pollutant stains from gravestones and other stone surfaces. Engages in ongoing preservation and maintenance of the cemetery grounds, including capital improvements and land acquisition for burial lots.
- Provides burial services and maintains cemetery groundsOffers burial services including sale of burial lots in standard sizes (4'x10' for adults, 2'x3' for cremations/infants), grave opening and closing, disinterment and reburial (within the cemetery or to external locations), and temporary receiving vault storage. Maintains cemetery grounds with year-round public access, operating under a fee schedule approved by the New York State Division of Cemeteries.
- Provides burial services for indigent individualsPartners with Delaware County to provide burial services for indigent individuals, ensuring dignified interment for those without resources.
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Historical Cemetery and Museum Ghost Tours 1 activity
- Hosts educational and community engagement eventsSponsors public programs including tours, lectures, film screenings, and readings that highlight the cemetery’s history, cultural heritage, and environmental significance. Offers a self-guided tour brochure and hosts events supported by businesses and foundations to promote conservation and community involvement.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Provides public access and recreational use of cemetery groundsOffers year-round public access to 25 acres of cemetery grounds for walking, jogging, bicycling, and leashed dogs (with cleanup required). Grounds are open 365 days a year from sunrise to dusk, with seasonal restrictions on motor vehicle access during winter months.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Raises funds and manages endowment for cemetery preservationRaises funds through donations in memory of deceased individuals, planned gifts, and endowment support to cover ongoing expenses, capital improvements, and long-term preservation of Woodland Cemetery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$35K53%
Program service revenue$27K40%
Investment income$5K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$695K
Cash$11K
Investments$685K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$695K
Liquid reserves97.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- David Kopecek — President
- Jean Krzyston — Trustee
- Jessica Hamilton — Trustee
- June Barriger — Trustee
- Lois Haight — Trustee
- Nancy Hughes — Vice President
- Peggy Hannigan — Treasurer
- Robert Cairns — Secretary
- Thomas Leo — Trustee
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Legion Partner — Coordinates with the organization for placement of flags on veterans’ graves during Memorial Day observances.
- Boy Scouts Partner — Engages scouts to place flags on veterans’ graves once received from the American Legion.
- Delaware County Government — Partners with Delaware County to provide burial services for indigent individuals.
- Franklin Stage Company Partner — Partnered to premiere the play _Toliver and Wakeman_, which dramatized the Civil War experience of Toliver Holmes, a notable resident.
- Friends of Woodland Cemetery Network — Woodland Cemetery Association collaborates with Friends of Woodland Cemetery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support preservation efforts through planned giving.
- Friends of Woodland Cemetery Partner — Collaborates on educational programs, events, and outreach activities to highlight the cemetery’s heritage and significance.
- Friends of Woodland Cemetery Partner — Collaborates on events and programs related to the cemetery.
- Friends of Woodland Cemetery Partner — Collaborates to organize and promote events and programs related to the cemetery.
- Friends of Woodland Cemetery Partner — Nonprofit partner that raises funds and awareness to support the preservation and maintenance of Woodland Cemetery.
- Friends of Woodland Cemetery Partner — Organizes and promotes events and programs at Woodland Cemetery.
- Friends of Woodland Cemetery Partner — Partner organization that offers events and programs in connection with Woodland Cemetery.
- Marianne Greenfield Partner — Provides professional gravestone cleaning services for the cemetery.
- NYS Division of Cemeteries Government — State agency that approved the cemetery's fee schedule.
- RPX Partner — Recognized sponsor supporting Friends of Woodland Cemetery events.
- hallandpeet.com Partner — Hosts linked obituary content for veteran Joseph Capitello interred at Woodland Cemetery.
- thedailystar.com Partner — Provides obituary content for veterans John D. Crocker and John Crocker interred at Woodland Cemetery.
strategies · 4
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-Supported Preservationmethodology: community-supported_preservationBy engaging the public as "Friends" and encouraging planned giving, the organization secures sustainable financial resources for cemetery maintenance and conservation, because long-term stewardship depends on distributed community ownership and recurring support rather than one-time revenue.
- Dignity-Centered Burial Practicesmethodology: dignity-in-deathBy providing grave plaques for indigent individuals and recognizing veterans with personalized memorial listings, the organization ensures dignity in death, because visible remembrance fosters social inclusion and strengthens community trust in the cemetery’s equitable mission.
- Public Space Stewardship Modelmethodology: cemeteries-as-public-spaceBy maintaining Woodland Cemetery as a publicly accessible park-like space for recreation, contemplation, and community events, the organization fosters ongoing public engagement and emotional investment, which in turn supports long-term preservation through community advocacy and financial support.
- Sustainable Environmental Managementmethodology: green_burial_initiativeBy implementing green burial options and using non-abrasive, biodegradable cleaning methods, the organization preserves both ecological integrity and historic materials, because long-term site sustainability depends on minimizing environmental impact while protecting cultural heritage.