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ESOPUS CREEK CONSERVANCY INC
SAUGERTIES, NY · EIN 200022974 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE C30 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · esopuscreekconservancy.org
revenue
$49K
expenses
$30K
net assets
$376K
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

CONSERVE SIGNIFICANT NATURAL LANDSCAPES IN THE LOWER ESOPUS CREEK WATERSHED AND THE SAUGERTIES AREA BY PROTECTING THE RURAL CHARACTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT, BY CONSERVING AND PROTECTING NATURAL HABITATS, BY PROMOTING DIVERSITY, AND BY SHARING THESE RESOURCES WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Esopus Creek Conservancy Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Saugerties, NY, focused on conserving natural landscapes in the lower Esopus Creek watershed. The organization protects habitats, promotes biodiversity, and offers environmental education programs for youth and the public through nature walks, paddles, and school partnerships. It stewards the 161-acre Esopus Bend Nature Preserve.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $75
    ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF NATURE WALKS, ON-THE-WATER PADDLES, LECTURES, AND PARTICIPATION WITH AREA SCHOOLS AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS USING EBNP AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,300 STUDENTS.
  2. #2 $3K
    COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH PUBLICATION OF A NEWSLETTER, ART SHOWS, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND MAINTENANCE OF AN INFORMATIONAL WEB SITE.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Environmental Education Program
Offers nature walks, on-the-water paddles, birdwatching, and tree identification for students and the public, often in partnership with the John Burroughs Natural History Society and local schools.
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Stewardship
Manages and maintains the 161-acre Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, including trails and natural habitats, for public enjoyment and environmental protection.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver environmental education programs for youth and schools
      Provides experiential environmental education programs for youth, including watershed education, bird watching, plant identification, animal tracking, nature-based art, and discussions on pollution and climate change. Sponsors nature walks, paddling trips, lectures, and collaborates with area schools and youth programs using the preserve as an outdoor classroom for approximately 1,300 students annually.
    • Host public nature and conservation events
      Organizes and co-sponsors guided nature walks, bird counts, and tree identification walks at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve and other ecologically rich habitats in Saugerties. Events include participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count, spring migration observations, and seasonal educational walks focused on breeding birds, butterflies, and tree species identification.
  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Collaborate with partners to preserve open space
      Cooperates with other conservation groups, agencies, and individuals to support broader open space preservation efforts in the region.
  • Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
    • Conduct community outreach and public engagement
      Engages the community through publication of a newsletter, art shows, public meetings, and maintenance of an informational website to promote awareness of conservation efforts and public programming.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Manage and maintain public access to Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
      Manages a 161-acre nature preserve along the Esopus Creek in Saugerties, NY, and provides public access through multiple entrances including Shady Lane, Sterley Avenue (open dawn to dusk), and Kalina Drive (walk-in access). The organization serves as steward of the preserve, protecting open space in its natural state for public benefit.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Protect watershed ecosystems and biodiversity
      Protects water quality and native plant and animal habitats in the lower Esopus Creek watershed and the Saugerties area through land stewardship and conservation of ecologically significant areas.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$49K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$376K
Cash$126K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$376K
Liquid reserves50.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +127.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • BOB MCGILVREY — DIRECTOR
  • EILEEN CUNNINGHAM — DIRECTOR
  • JASON NOVAK — DIRECTOR
  • LEANNE THORNTON — PRESIDENT
  • MARCUS ARTHUR — TREASURER
  • MARGO MCGILVREY — VICE PRESIDE
  • MARY MCNAMARA — DIRECTOR
  • SUE ROSENBERG — SECRETARY
  • WILLIAM ROBELEE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • John Burroughs Natural History Society Partner — Co-sponsors and co-leads environmental education nature walks and paddles with the Esopus Creek Conservancy.
  • Saugerties Boys & Girls Club Partner — Hosts gardening, cooking, and natural building programs taught by ESOPUS CREEK CONSERVANCY INC’s Environmental Educator.
  • The Underground Center Partner — Collaborates with ESOPUS CREEK CONSERVANCY INC on environmental education programs for youth.
  • Town of Saugerties Partner — Preserve land is located partially within the Town of Saugerties, indicating local municipal partnership or collaboration.
  • Village of Saugerties Partner — Preserve land is located partially within the Village of Saugerties, indicating local municipal partnership or collaboration.
  • local groups Partner — Partners with local groups to deliver environmental education and conservation initiatives.
  • schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver environmental education programs.
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.

  • Community-Engaged Conservation
    methodology: community-engaged_conservation
    By integrating land conservation with community outreach, education, and advocacy, we protect habitats and rural character while fostering shared stewardship, because long-term environmental protection depends on public connection and participation.
  • Experiential Learning for Environmental Stewardship
    methodology: experiential_learning_for_environmental_stewardship
    By providing direct, hands-on experiences in nature—particularly for youth—we cultivate lasting environmental responsibility, because personal connection to the natural world drives long-term stewardship behavior.
  • Integrated Conservation Model
    methodology: integrated_conservation_and_education
    By combining biodiversity protection, public access through trails, environmental education, and sanctuary conservation, we strengthen ecological and community resilience, because interconnected strategies amplify conservation impact.