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NEW FOREST CEMETERY INC
UTICA, NY · EIN 150397600 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · newforestcemetery.com
revenue
$76K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$810K
employees
2
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

PERFORM BURIALS AND CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE OF GRAVE PLOTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE CEMETERY LAW AND NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Forest Cemetery Inc is a nonprofit cemetery organization based in Utica, NY, established in 1886. It provides burial services and maintains grave plots in accordance with New York State laws. The organization also preserves historical records, supports family research, and engages the community in stewardship and restoration efforts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Burial Record and Family History Research
Assists families and researchers in locating burial information and connecting with ancestral records; encourages submission of photographs, obituaries, and family stories to enhance historical documentation
Friends of New Forest (Team Ten)
Monthly donor program supporting grounds maintenance, monument preservation, veteran recognition, and burial-record stewardship through recurring contributions at various giving levels
Volunteer and Community Stewardship
Engages volunteers from local organizations, churches, schools, and veteran groups in approved projects including cleanup, landscaping, documentation, and history preservation
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
    • Conducts archival work to preserve community history
      Documents veterans, preserves family stories, and organizes historical records to maintain the cultural heritage of Utica.
    • Preserves burial and historical records
      Collects, verifies, organizes, and maintains burial records, family histories, photographs, obituaries, military records, and other historical materials to support genealogical research and community history preservation.
  • Cemetery and Cremation Services 2 activities
    • Maintains cemetery grounds and monuments
      Conducts ongoing maintenance, landscaping, cleanup, and restoration of cemetery grounds and monuments through staff and volunteer efforts.
    • Provides burial and interment services
      Performs burials, manages plot availability, places cremains, and maintains monuments and grave plots in compliance with New York State Cemetery Law and Public Health Laws.
  • Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
    • Organizes volunteer and community engagement projects
      Coordinates volunteer efforts for cemetery cleanup, landscaping, historical documentation, and preservation activities.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Supports historical and genealogical research
      Provides public access to burial records, family histories, and archival materials for individuals researching ancestors, veterans, or family connections in Utica.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$76K
Contributions & grants$8K11%
Program service revenue$31K40%
Investment income$37K48%
Other revenue$586
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.00M
Cash$266K
Investments$527K
Liabilities$192K
Net assets$810K
Liquid reserves149.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • CHRISTINE WILLIAMS — SECRETARY
  • FREDDIE HAMILTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHY HUGHES — PRESIDENT
  • KELLIE KIESEL — TREASURER
  • SABRINA BROWN-ENGRAM — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Not specified Partner — Collaborates with volunteer partners in cemetery operations and preservation efforts.
  • churches Partner — Collaborates with local churches on volunteer and preservation projects.
  • local organizations Partner — Works with local organizations on approved preservation and community projects.
  • students Partner — Engages students in documentation and history-preservation efforts.
  • veterans’ groups Partner — Partners with veterans’ groups for volunteer and veteran recognition activities.
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.

  • Historical Stewardship as Community Legacy Preservation
    methodology: historical_stewardship
    By integrating burial services with the preservation of community history, the organization honors ancestral contributions and maintains cultural continuity, ensuring that cemeteries serve not only as sacred grounds but also as living archives for future generations, because this dual function strengthens community identity and intergenerational connection.
  • Recurring Support Model for Sustainable Stewardship
    methodology: recurring-support-model
    By securing recurring donor support, the organization ensures long-term financial stability and consistent maintenance of cemetery grounds, because sustained funding enables proactive planning and preserves site integrity over time.