irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PRODUCES AND ELECTRONIC E-NEWS OF EVENTS, ALERTS AND ISSUES FOR MEMBERS AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
E-News Distribution
Produces and distributes electronic newsletters with updates on environmental events, policy alerts, and advocacy opportunities for members and partner organizations.
Member Organization Coalition
Unites local non-profit and green groups in Westchester County to align on environmental advocacy and share resources, amplifying collective influence on sustainability and conservation issues.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 2 activities
- Identify and develop strategies for key environmental issuesAnnually identifies critical environmental issues in Westchester County and formulates strategic responses to address them, including policy and community action planning.
- Provide testimony in support of environmental funding and legislationSubmits formal testimony at state budget hearings and participates in press conferences to advocate for increased environmental funding (e.g., WIIA) and legislation such as the Packaging Reduction Act.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for open space preservationEngages in advocacy efforts to protect and preserve open spaces throughout Westchester County through public campaigns and policy engagement.
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Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
- Co-found and lead regional advocacy coalitionsCo-founded the Westchester Coalition for Clean Water, a collaborative initiative aimed at achieving clean, healthy, and flood-resilient waterways in the county within ten years.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Conduct environmental education workshops and eventsOrganizes and delivers educational workshops and events for Westchester County residents on targeted environmental topics such as climate change, urban forestry, and extreme heat mitigation.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Operate corporate sponsorship program for environmental initiativesManages a corporate sponsorship program that funds environmental protection and public education programs in Westchester County.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute environmental newsletterCreates and disseminates an electronic newsletter to members and member organizations featuring updates on environmental events, alerts, and local issues in Westchester County.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Recruit and engage board members and student leadersRecruits individuals to join its Board of Directors and supports a student leadership network to strengthen organizational capacity and empower emerging environmental leaders.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Host legislative roundtables on environmental policyConvenes annual legislative roundtables bringing together environmental advocates and state legislators to discuss priority issues including clean water, clean air, environmental justice, and land use, with approximately seventy participants.
- Maintain network of environmental member organizationsCurates and maintains a public directory of member organizations dedicated to protecting Westchester County’s natural resources and advancing sustainability goals.
- Support collective emissions reduction trackingUses anonymized user data to enable community organizations to monitor progress toward a 5% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and net zero by 2040.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$46K84%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K14%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$47K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$203K
Cash$203K
Investments$0
Liabilities$335
Net assets$203K
Liquid reserves36.3 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CAROLE GRIFFITHS — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN COTTER — TREASURER
- LARRY O'CONNELL — CO PRESIDENT
- RAND MANASSE — CO PRESIDENT
- ROBERT CARROLL — SECRETARY
- STEVEN LEVY — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 66
Who they work with
- Ag & Farmland Protection Board Government — Board member Jan Blaire serves on this board, linking agricultural land preservation with FCWC’s conservation goals.
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Board member Carole Griffiths is a Research Associate in Ornithology and contributes scientific expertise from this institution to FCWC.
- Ardsley Pollinator Pathway Partner — Member organization collaborating on pollinator habitat conservation in Ardsley.
- Beczak Environmental Education Center Partner — Collaborates through joint membership in the Westchester Coalition for Clean Water to advance clean water advocacy in Westchester County.
- Beczak Environmental Education Center Partner — Member organization providing hands-on environmental education on the Hudson River in Yonkers.
- Bedford 2030 Partner — Member organization working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate action in Bedford.
- Bedford Audubon Society Partner — Member organization focused on bird and habitat conservation in the Bedford area.
- Bedford Conservation Board Partner — Member organization serving as an advisory board to the Town of Bedford on environmental issues.
- Beyond Plastics Partner — Collaborated on advocacy efforts for the Packaging Reduction Act at a joint press conference.
- Briarcliff Manor Sustainability Committee Partner — Member organization advising the Village of Briarcliff Manor on sustainability and waste reduction.
- Bronx River Alliance Partner — Collaborates through joint membership in the Westchester Coalition for Clean Water to advance clean water advocacy in Westchester County.
- Bronx River Alliance Partner — Member organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Bronx River corridor.
- Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy Partner — Member organization supporting Westchester County’s stewardship of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation.
- Bronxville Green Committee Partner — Member organization implementing sustainable programs in the Village of Bronxville.
- CAWS Partner — Member organization advocating for environmental and social justice in White Plains.
- CURE100 Partner — Collaborates on the CURE100 Carbon Tracker app to support community-level emissions tracking and reduction.
- CURE100 Partner — Member organization working to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero through local and global campaigns.
- Center at Mariandale Partner — Member organization promoting ecological justice and care of the Earth through spiritual and community programming.
- Cindy By Nature Partner — Member organization connecting individuals and organizations to nature through mindfulness therapy.
- Citizen's Advisory Committee of the Long Island Sound Study Partner — Collaborates through joint membership in the Westchester Coalition for Clean Water to advance clean water advocacy in Westchester County.
- Citizens Climate Lobby Westchester Partner — Member organization building political will for climate action through grassroots advocacy.
- City of Rye, Rye CC/AC Partner — Member organization advising the City of Rye on environmental regulation and public engagement.
- Clean Cities Partner — Board member Steven Levy is actively engaged with Clean Cities, a network supporting sustainable transportation and air quality improvements aligned with FCWC’s agenda.
- Climate Smart Communities Task Force Government — Board member Anjali Sauthoff serves on this task force, aligning municipal climate action with FCWC’s sustainability goals.
- ELOC (Environmental Leaders of Color) Partner — Member organization advocating for climate justice in marginalized communities through education and youth programs.
- Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams Partner — Member organization educating the Pelham community about sustainable practices and mobilizing support for environmental policies.
- Federated Conservationists of Westchester County Network — Member organization within a coalition of sustainability groups working collectively on environmental protection and climate change.
- Films On Purpose Partner — Member organization using film to inspire discussion and action on current environmental issues in Northern Westchester.
- Films on Purpose Partner — Board member Anjali Sauthoff is a founding board member, indicating a connection between media, environmental messaging, and FCWC’s outreach strategy.
- Friends of Buttonhook Forest Partner — Member organization working to protect the Buttonhook Forest in Chappaqua from development.
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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.
- Behavioral Carbon Accountabilitymethodology: behavioral carbon trackingBy enabling individuals to track their carbon footprint and evaluate the impact of specific actions, the organization fosters sustained behavior change, because measurable feedback loops increase personal accountability and inform high-impact future decisions.
- Coalition-Based Advocacymethodology: coalition-based advocacyBy unifying diverse environmental groups and individuals into a coordinated coalition, the organization amplifies advocacy and education efforts, because collective action increases political influence, resource sharing, and public reach.
- Ecosystem-Based Conservationmethodology: ecosystem-based conservationBy preserving open spaces and leveraging their natural ecological functions, the organization mitigates climate change and supports biodiversity, because healthy ecosystems act as carbon sinks, air and water filters, and habitats essential to regional resilience.
- Local Pilot Demonstrationmethodology: local_pilot_demonstrationBy implementing pilot demonstrations of nature-based solutions like tree-centric urban streetscapes, the organization drives municipal adoption of climate resilience practices, because visible, localized success builds political will and technical confidence.