named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Mausoleum
Offers crypt and niche entombment for human remains; manages inscriptions, floral placement, and seasonal flag displays in accordance with cemetery regulations
Endowed Care Program
Manages trust funds established by lot owners to ensure perpetual care of cemetery lots, including grass cutting, pruning, and general maintenance
Natural Burial Section
Provides eco-friendly burial options with biodegradable caskets, shrouds, and native stone markers; prohibits embalming fluids, concrete vaults, and artificial decorations
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 4 activities
- Manage and maintain cemetery grounds and historic structuresPreserves and maintains monuments, buildings, grounds, and edifices of historic, cultural, and architectural significance across 90 acres of cemetery land. This includes daily operations, supervision of interments and entombments, and oversight of construction or alterations to mausoleums.
- Operate natural burial ground with eco-friendly requirementsManages the Riverview Natural Burial Grounds as a green burial option, prohibiting embalming and non-organic chemicals, and requiring biodegradable, natural materials for caskets, shrouds, and urns. This program supports environmentally sustainable burial practices.
- Provide burial and interment servicesOffers a range of burial options including traditional casket burials, in-ground and above-ground cremation interments, crypts, urn niches, and burial lots with varying capacities. Operates a community mausoleum and provides services for entombment, disinterment, and removal under superintendent supervision.
- Provide chapel space for funeral and memorial servicesOffers chapel facilities for funeral and memorial services for a nominal fee, supporting families in conducting end-of-life rituals on-site.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host public events and storytelling programsOrganizes outdoor storytelling events featuring Washington Irving's Strange Stories, including s'mores, open to attendees aged 12 and older, to engage the community with the cultural heritage of the cemetery.
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Historical Cemetery and Museum Ghost Tours 1 activity
- Host public tours and educational programsConducts guided walking tours, including daytime, evening lantern-lit, and historical society-led tours focused on notable individuals and grim historical stories. Tours are used to educate the public about the cemetery’s history and notable burials.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Maintain tree and natural resource inventoryTags and maintains 28 documented species of trees on the cemetery grounds, contributing to ecological stewardship and educational value.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Provide genealogical and burial record research servicesOffers burial confirmation and genealogical research using cemetery records from 1849 to present, covering over 47,000 interments, with fees for research and copying. Also provides a table of consanguinity to assist in charting familial relationships.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Support preservation through event and tour revenuesDirects 100% of ticket proceeds from tours and public events toward the preservation and restoration of the cemetery grounds and historic features.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$671K
Contributions & grants$60K9%
Program service revenue$553K82%
Investment income$58K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$112K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.42M
Cash$1.27M
Investments$152K
Liabilities$104
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves59.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BRIAN BALTHAZARD — DIRECTOR
- JAMES LOGAN — DIRECTOR
- MARIA MARZAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SANDER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Historical Society of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Network — References the Historical Society of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown as a resource for genealogical materials, suggesting a collaborative or network relationship in preserving local history.
- Jim Logan Partner — Photographer providing images for the cemetery's website.
- Local Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with members of the local historical society to lead a walking tour about notable individuals buried in the cemetery.
- National Archives and Records Administration, Northeast Region Government — References the National Archives and Records Administration as a source for federal genealogical records, indicating a formal informational relationship with a government records agency.
- New York State Division of Cemeteries Government — Provides regulatory guidance and disclosure information for burial practices in New York State.
- New York State Division of Cemeteries Government — Provides regulatory information about burial practices in New York State that guides cemetery operations.
- New York State Division of Cemeteries Government — Provides regulatory information and disclosures for burial practices in New York State.
- New York State Division of Cemeteries Government — References regulatory guidance and burial regulations issued by the New York State Division of Cemeteries.
- Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns Partner — Directs genealogical inquiries for pre-1849 burials to the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, which manages the Old Dutch Churchyard of Sleepy Hollow.
- Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund Network — Operates as the nonprofit entity managing tours and events at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
- Superintendent Government — Responsible for enforcing cemetery regulations, approving plans, and managing operations.
- Westchester County Genealogical Society Network — Lists the Westchester County Genealogical Society as a resource for genealogical knowledge and publications, indicating a network affiliation for shared research support.
- Westchester County Historical Society Network — Lists the Westchester County Historical Society as a resource for genealogical research, indicating a network relationship for shared historical and genealogical information.
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.
- Cultural Heritage Preservation through Education and Engagementmethodology: cultural_heritage_engagementBy using guided tours, storytelling events, and historically-informed design to highlight the cemetery’s literary, artistic, and symbolic heritage, the organization promotes public engagement and support for preservation, because immersive educational experiences foster emotional connection and stewardship of historic sites.
- Green Burial as Ecological Stewardshipmethodology: green_burialBy offering green burial options that prohibit embalming (except with non-toxic solutions), require biodegradable materials, and ban concrete vaults, the organization fosters natural decomposition and strengthens ecological sustainability, because aligning burial practices with environmental conservation supports long-term land preservation and public engagement with nature.
- Historic and Aesthetic Continuity in Designmethodology: historically_informed_designBy designing new structures like the community mausoleum to reflect historical architectural elements and using traditional, durable materials, the organization reinforces a sense of permanence and continuity, because physical consistency with past design strengthens cultural identity and visitor reverence.