irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $130KADMINISTRATION OF HOUSING GRANT FUNDS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Garden at Fremont Street
Sponsored community garden project that brings residents together to grow food and build community connections
Gloversville Home Improvement Program (GHIP)
Provides income-eligible homeowners in Gloversville with grant assistance for critical home repairs including roof, window, furnace, and structural improvements
Gloversville Land Bank Program (GLBP)
Acquires, manages, and repurposes vacant and abandoned properties to reduce blight, stabilize neighborhoods, and prepare land for future community-beneficial uses
Urban Forestry Outreach
Organizes community members and horticulturalists to increase street tree planting, improve stormwater management, and enhance neighborhood aesthetics
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Administers housing grant funds for home improvementsProvides grant assistance for home improvements to income-eligible homeowners in Gloversville, supporting safe and affordable housing through targeted financial support.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Develops and manages affordable housingDevelops, owns, manages, and creates affordable housing units in Gloversville to expand housing opportunities and improve housing conditions for low-income residents.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitates community partnerships for housing investmentCreates and facilitates partnerships between public and private sectors to leverage investment in sustainable housing and neighborhood development projects in Gloversville.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts community events for fundraising and engagementHosts a free music event featuring local musicians in Gloversville to raise funds and increase community engagement around neighborhood improvement efforts.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Provides housing advocacy for upward mobilityProvides advocacy and support services to help families achieve upward mobility through access to safe, decent, and affordable housing and improved neighborhood conditions.
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Repurposes vacant parcels for community benefitAcquires, maintains, and repurposes vacant land in Gloversville into green spaces, community gardens, or redevelops them through private partnerships aligned with community vision and needs.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Supports community-led urban forestry initiativesOrganizes residents and conducts educational outreach to promote street tree planting and increase public awareness of urban forestry benefits in Gloversville.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$198K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$138K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$187K
Cash$130K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +734.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- CHRISTOPHER STANYON — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH BLODGETT — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH EMERY — BOARD MEMBER
- GIANNA TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
- POLLY HOYE — SECRETARY
- STEVEN SMITH — VICE PRESIDE
- TRISHA ROGERS BYRNS — TREASURER
- VINCENT DESANTIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- City of Gloversville Partner — Board President Vincent DeSantis is the Mayor of the City of Gloversville, indicating a leadership and operational partnership between the organization and the city government.
- City of Gloversville Partner — Collaborates with city departments on urban forestry planning and tree planting locations.
- Fulton County Regional Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Partner — Board member Gianna DeLilli serves in volunteer and leadership capacities for this organization, indicating a cross-sector community partnership.
- Glove Theater Restoration Project Partner — Board member Steve Smith previously served on the board of the Glove Theater Restoration Project, indicating a collaborative relationship in community revitalization efforts.
- Gloversville Housing & Neighborhood Improvement Corporation Network — Organization operating the community garden initiative
- Gloversville Neighborhood Improvement Partner — Organizing community members for urban forestry outreach to increase street trees.
- Gloversville Neighborhood Improvement Organization Partner — Proposes and leads the land bank program initiative in partnership with the city.
- Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market Partner — Board President Vincent DeSantis previously served as President of Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, and the organization is housed in Schine Memorial Hall, which he helped save, indicating a community development partnership.
- NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Partner — Partner in providing grant assistance for home improvements to income-eligible homeowners in Gloversville.
- Stump City Brewing Partner — Provides on-site beer service at the Music at the Museum event.
- government officials Partner — Collaborates with government officials as part of community development efforts.
- local stakeholders Partner — Works with local stakeholders to support neighborhood development and housing initiatives.
- other non-profits Partner — Partners with other nonprofit organizations to advance housing and neighborhood development goals.
- resident groups Partner — Engages with resident groups to support neighborhood improvement and housing projects.
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-Driven Revitalization Through Strategic Property Controlmethodology: strategic_site_controlBy acquiring and repurposing vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties through land banking and strategic site control, we stabilize neighborhoods and enable long-term community-led development, because unchecked property loss destabilizes communities and erodes economic potential.
- Investment in Housing and Environment as Engine for Sustainable Economic Developmentmethodology: sustainable-economic-developmentBy directly investing in affordable housing, environmental improvements like urban forestry, and social enterprises, we generate sustainable economic growth and neighborhood vitality, because integrated physical and social infrastructure strengthens community resilience and long-term prosperity.
- Participatory Community Partnerships for Equitable Developmentmethodology: community-partnershipBy collaborating with government, nonprofits, resident groups, and stakeholders in transparent, community-based planning, we ensure development reflects local needs and values, because inclusive decision-making leads to more sustainable and equitable neighborhood outcomes.
- Public and Private Resource Leverage for Affordable Housing Preservationmethodology: public-funding-partnershipBy securing public funding partnerships and using recapture agreements, we deliver full-cost home rehabilitation to low-income homeowners, ensuring long-term affordability and preventing displacement, because combining public resources with enforceable stewardship commitments sustains neighborhood integration and housing stability.