irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.45MSUMMER DAY CAMP THIS FACILITY PROVIDES OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, NOT FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATE GROUPS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATESSUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS ON THE GROUNDS OF GREEN CHIMNEYS AT BREWSTER AND THE CLEARPOOL LOCATIONSIN CARMEL, NEW YORK.
- #2 $1.08MPUBLIC PROGRAMS:NATURES NURSERY IS A YEAR-ROUND PRESCHOOL, DAY CARE, AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK AND NEIGHBORING FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Green Chimneys School
Therapeutic special education program for children with special needs, offering academic, behavioral, and emotional support in a nature-based environment with a student to faculty to teaching assistant ratio of 8:1:2.
Green Chimneys Summer Camps
Dynamic summer day camp programs for children ages 4-15, focusing on nature exploration, outdoor adventure, and self-discovery.
Nature's Nursery
Year-round preschool, day care, and before-and-after-school program for children ages 3-12, serving the general public in Putnam County, NY and neighboring Fairfield County, CT.
Outdoor Education and Adventure Programming
Nature-based educational experiences for public and private schools, nonprofits, and corporate groups, utilizing the Brewster and Clearpool campuses.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Deliver community outreach and crisis services for at-risk youthProvides intervention, crisis response, street outreach, temporary shelter, and counseling services for at-risk, runaway, homeless, and foster care youth and families in crisis through a Community Outreach Center in Brewster, NY.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Deliver nature-based therapeutic programming using animals and outdoor activitiesUses over 300 farm animals, horses, and unreleasable wildlife in animal-assisted therapy to support development of trust, self-esteem, empathy, emotional regulation, and responsibility in children. Includes therapeutic horseback riding, horticulture therapy, greenhouse and garden work, and outdoor adventure activities.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in animal care, mentoring, tutoring, and service projectsOrganizes volunteer involvement in daily animal care (feeding, training, maintenance), academic tutoring, mentoring of residential students, and group service projects including gardening, painting, and campus maintenance through Family Volunteer Days and corporate/group events.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Maintain Farm & Wildlife Center with public access and educational eventsOperates a 550-acre campus featuring a Farm & Wildlife Center open to the public on weekends, including the Great Swamp for boating and fishing, educational gardens, and Boni-Bel Farm. Hosts annual Birds of Prey Day and other live demonstrations on raptor rescue, rehabilitation, and species sustainability.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operate Boni-Bel Farm & Country Store and produce salesRuns Boni-Bel Farm and the Country Store selling fresh produce, sustainably grown Christmas trees, hand-crafted items from local artisans and students, and custom gift baskets. Supports student vocational training and community engagement.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Operate accredited special education school and residential treatment programsProvides therapeutic education, clinical treatment, and a structured, supportive learning environment for students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges who have struggled in traditional schools. Operates on two campuses with both day and residential components.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide early childhood education and childcare through Nature’s NurseryOffers year-round preschool, day care, and before- and after-school programs for children ages 3–12 in Putnam County, NY and Fairfield County, CT, supporting early growth and development through nature-based learning and classroom activities.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Provide water safety and swimming instructionOffers learn-to-swim and lifeguard training programs to teach swimming skills and water safety to individuals of all ages.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Run summer camp programs for children and youthOperates accredited day and overnight summer camp programs serving children ages 4–15 at locations in Brewster and Carmel, NY, including Hillside and Clearpool Campsites. Programs emphasize personal discovery, individuality, and engagement with nature.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct research on human-animal interaction and educational outcomesPartners with the University of Denver's Institute for Human-Animal Connection to conduct joint research on the impact of farm and nature-based programs on developmental health and education outcomes for students.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25.67M
Contributions & grants$1.59M6%
Program service revenue$21.00M82%
Investment income$2.93M11%
Other revenue$153K
expenses
Total expenses$21.11M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$64.65M
Cash$530K
Investments$4.44M
Liabilities$9.19M
Net assets$55.47M
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 13
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KRISTIN DIONNE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $288K |
| TARA MCCARTHY | PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER | 36 | $262K |
| TIMOTHY SILVA | PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER | 36 | $260K |
| LAUREN AZEE BENNETT | CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER | 40 | $251K |
| DONNA KESSLER | V.P. - HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $248K |
| RHONDALYN RICHARDSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $229K |
| CHARANJIT SINGH | VICE PRESIDENT - MIS | 40 | $214K |
| CHERYL TRICARICO | SENIOR V.P. - FACILITIES | 40 | $200K |
| KRISTIN BOYL LICARDI | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER | 40 | $187K |
| DENISE J LUFT | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $181K |
| ROBERT F GRAMBAU | PSYCHIATRIST | 20 | $176K |
| AMANDA M GASSNER | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - CL | 40 | $158K |
| PAUL R TOBIN | PRINCIPAL & V.P. OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 40 | $148K |
board members · 12
- ANDREW WOOD — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA BARR VOLZ — DIRECTOR
- BARRY MEISELMAN — DIRECTOR
- CAROLYN LOWE — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER PLATT — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA MCKEAN — DIRECTOR
- DONALD ROSS — SECRETARY
- EDGAR RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- GEORGORY M SMITH — DIRECTOR
- GRACE M SCIRE — DIRECTOR
- JIM KELLER — DIRECTOR
- MARK LESCAULT — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Community Outreach Center Partner — Collaborates with Green Chimneys to deliver after-school, evening, weekend, and crisis intervention services for local youth in Brewster, NY.
- Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Partner — Participates in Birds of Prey Day event
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share updates and engage with supporters.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share farm news and campus updates with the public.
- Fairfield County Government — Service area for Natures Nursery public programs
- Friends of Green Chimneys Funder — Receives proceeds from the Golf and Pickleball Classic, which support Green Chimneys' programs.
- Hawk Tales Partner — Participates in live demonstrations at Birds of Prey Day event
- IAHAIO Network — Participates in global conversations on animal-assisted interventions through conference involvement
- New York State Falconry Association Partner — Participates in Birds of Prey Day event
- New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council-Pace Alliance Partner — Participates in live demonstrations at Birds of Prey Day event
- PATH Intl Partner — Professional association recognizing staff achievement in equine-assisted services
- Putnam County Government — Provides support services to youth and families in crisis within Putnam County.
- Putnam County Government — Service area for Natures Nursery public programs
- Skyhunters in Flight Partner — Participates in live demonstrations at Birds of Prey Day event
- Teatown Lake Reservation Partner — Participates in Birds of Prey Day event
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter to communicate news and events to the public.
- University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection Partner — Research partner on a study of the impact of farm programs on student developmental health and education outcomes.
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.
- Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Educationmethodology: animal_assisted_therapeutic_educationBy integrating animal care and rehabilitation into educational and therapeutic programming, the organization fosters compassion, responsibility, empathy, and emotional growth in children with special needs, because structured human-animal interactions create meaningful metaphors for personal challenges and promote experiential learning and behavioral development.
- Nature-Based Strengths Discovery Modelmethodology: nature_based_strengths_discoveryBy placing children in a structured, safe, nature-based environment, the organization enables them to discover their strengths through experiential engagement with animals and plants, leading to improved self-esteem, coping skills, and social development, because immersion in natural settings with therapeutic intent supports emotional regulation and personal growth.