named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Burial and Interment Services
Offers full burial services, including grave opening and closing, disinterment, and coordination with funeral processions, managed by cemetery staff
Notable Burials Tour Program
Provides visitors with maps and publications highlighting historically significant individuals buried at the cemetery, encouraging public engagement and education
Perpetual Care Program
Provides ongoing maintenance and upkeep of gravesites, including lawn care, debris removal, and repair coordination, ensuring long-term preservation of burial areas
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 5 activities
- Conducting historic preservation and site restorationPreserves historically significant areas of the cemetery while conducting ongoing internments. Completed a major restoration of the front entrance replicating the original 1893 design and maintains original architectural features in mausoleums.
- Managing mausoleums and entombment servicesOperates two historic three-story mausoleums with original architectural features, including stained glass and a chapel. Provides entombment services in crypts and niches, manages inscriptions through the cemetery office, and maintains approved silk flower arrangements in bronze vases, with access to crypts and niches granted only after fee payment and by authorized personnel.
- Offering pre-arrangement and payment plan servicesProvides pre-arrangement services for burial to reduce emotional and logistical burdens on families, including interest-free and tax-free payment plans for pre-arranged services.
- Operating a non-sectarian cemetery for burial servicesProvides burial and interment services for human remains in a non-sectarian cemetery serving families across the New York City metropolitan area. Offers various burial options including graves, mausoleum crypts, niches, urn gardens, and Feng Shui Pagodas, with pricing and services standardized through the cemetery office.
- Providing perpetual care and grounds maintenanceConducts ongoing maintenance of cemetery grounds, including grass and weed removal, debris cleanup, seasonal removal of flowers and vases, and correction or removal of damaged headstones and monuments. Enforces site appearance standards by removing non-compliant decorations and restricting plantings to designated areas.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Providing public access and visitor resourcesKeeps cemetery grounds open daily, including weekends and holidays, and provides public transit access information for nearby bus lines (B13, Q56) and the J train. Offers complimentary walking tour maps, produces and distributes listings of notable burials, and published a comprehensive book detailing the cemetery’s history, artwork, and burial records.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting community events and public programsHosts recurring community events such as Halloween, All Soul’s Day, Veteran’s Day, and holiday observances, as well as monument unveilings and chapel services. Organizes an annual 5K run in June to honor fallen NYPD Detective Peter Figoski and raise funds for charitable organizations, closing the cemetery to vehicle traffic during the event.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$23.84M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$17.93M75%
Investment income$5.79M24%
Other revenue$113K
expenses
Total expenses$16.33M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$9.07M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$88.65M
Cash$2.24M
Investments$71.03M
Liabilities$6.66M
Net assets$81.99M
Liquid reserves53.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +36.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY RUSSO | BOARD OF DIR/PRES/CEO | 40 | $488K |
| ANTHONY DESMOND | VP-OPERATIONS | 40 | $384K |
| PATRICK RUSSO | VP-ADMIN/SALES | 40 | $310K |
| SIMRY MEDINA | BOOKKEEPER | 40 | $293K |
| ANTHONY MANERO | DIR-ADMIN/LAND | 40 | $278K |
| HAROLD LUPOLA | OFFICE MANAGER | 40 | $276K |
| THOMAS MEDICI | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $268K |
| FRANCISCO APONTE | FOREMAN | 40 | $266K |
| JOHN J DESMOND | BOARD OF DIR | 5 | $54K |
| FRANK SEDDIO | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $39K |
| MARCY DESTEFANO | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $30K |
| REV THOMAS F BROSNAN | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $30K |
| SAMUEL ROMANZO | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $30K |
| DEBORAH J CVIRKO | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $24K |
| HELDER GIL | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $24K |
| MSGR DAVID CASSATO | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $24K |
| HENRY BOLUS | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $8K |
board members · 1
- JOSEPH ESPOSITO — BOARD OF DIR THRU 1/24
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Canarsie Cemetery Partner — Linked as a related cemetery site, suggesting an operational or organizational relationship.
- Idea Stream Marketing Government — Named as the marketing agency powering the cemetery's website.
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Follows regulations from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, including article 151.03 of the New York City Health Code, to manage public health risks.
- NYS Division of Cemeteries Government — Regulatory body referenced for cemetery disclosures and compliance.
- New York State Government — Chartered Cypress Hills Cemetery as a non-profit, non-sectarian, membership corporation.
- New York Transit Authority Government — Partner agency referenced for public transportation inquiries related to cemetery access.
- PBA Widow’s and Children’s Fund Partner — Recipient of funds raised through the annual 5K run.
- Rural Cemetery Association Government — Chartered under an Act by the Legislature authorizing the incorporation of the Rural Cemetery Association.
- St. Marys Partner — Partner organization involved in the 5k event, as indicated by a check presentation.
- St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children Partner — Recipient of funds raised through the annual 5K run.
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.
- Feng Shui Integration for Spiritual Harmonymethodology: feng_shui_designBy positioning burial structures according to Feng Shui principles, the organization enhances the flow of chi to promote spiritual harmony and protection for the deceased, because intentional spatial alignment supports metaphysical well-being and cultural reverence.
- Nonprofit Reinvestment to Sustain Mission and Community Offeringsmethodology: nonprofit_reinvestment_modelBy operating as a nonprofit and reinvesting resources, the organization sustains long-term preservation of historic grounds and develops innovative public programs because financial reinvestment strengthens community engagement and ensures alignment with founding values across generations.
- Rural Cemetery Design for Tranquility and Seclusionmethodology: rural_cemetery_designBy designing the cemetery landscape with natural features such as wooded hills, dells, and ponds, the organization provides seclusion, privacy, and tranquility, enhancing the visitor experience and honoring the deceased in a serene environment because the founders believed natural beauty supports spiritual and emotional well-being.