irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $20KHOMESTEAD MAINTENANCE:TO MAINTAIN THE SELIGMANN PROPERTY AS AN EXAMPLE OF AN EARLY AMERICAN HOMESTEAD.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Civic Engagement
Organized and livestreamed candidate debates for New York State Senate districts during the 2020 elections, expanding public access and voter education amid the pandemic.
Economic Development
Supported approximately 140 local businesses during the pandemic by providing guidance on federal assistance, hosting webinars, and helping companies pivot to produce PPE; promoted AI and hemp industries to attract investment and jobs.
Homestead Maintenance
Maintained the Seligmann Property as a preserved example of an early American homestead, supporting cultural and historical heritage in the region.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Creating and maintaining public community spacesCreated and maintains community spaces including the Heritage Trail and the Arboretum as part of efforts to develop vibrant community environments.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitating public dialogue on community issuesOrganizes member and sponsor committees and facilitates public discussions and committee-based dialogues focused on key quality-of-life issues such as healthcare, land use, economic development, and environmental preservation.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating the Seligmann Center as a cultural and artistic venueOperates the Seligmann Center on a 50-acre rural homestead, maintaining it as an example of an early American homestead and offering two galleries, performance/event spaces in converted farmstead buildings, studio and gallery rentals (with discounts for nonprofits and educational organizations), and a self-guided art sculpture trail. Presents contemporary artworks by emerging and established artists to honor the legacy of Kurt Seligmann.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Organizing annual bus tours for municipal leadersOrganizes an annual bus tour to introduce elected and municipal leaders to local farms and agricultural trends in the region.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Organizing placemaking and community development programsConducts placemaking tours, workshops, training sessions, and an annual conference with awards; advances initiatives in agriculture, placemaking, arts, education, and community incubation through corporate-supported programs.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presenting the Ruth and James Ottaway Medal annuallyPresents the annual Ruth and James Ottaway Medal to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to quality of life in Orange County and the Hudson Valley.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Producing candidate debates and civic engagement programmingDevelops the Quality of Life Report Card and organizes live-streamed candidate debates for state legislative districts (e.g., NY Senate Districts 39 and 42 in 2020), making them available online to enhance voter access and civic participation.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Supporting local businesses during economic crisesProvided services and advice to approximately 140 local businesses during the pandemic, including webinars on funding and regulations, support with federal assistance applications, and guidance on pivoting to PPE production. Assisted the Orange County Industrial Development Agency in developing and administering $500,000 in low-interest small business loans.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Incubating and founding community organizationsIncubated and played a foundational role in establishing organizations such as Leadership Orange, Orange County Arts Council, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, and Hudson Valley Honor Flight.
- Promoting emerging economic sectors in Orange CountyWorked to attract artificial intelligence and CBD/hemp industries to Orange County through coordinated economic development initiatives launched in 2019.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$234K
Contributions & grants$198K85%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$280K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$152K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.12M
Cash$49K
Investments$298K
Liabilities$151K
Net assets$973K
Liquid reserves14.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAITLYNN LANCELLOTTI | DIRECTOR | 40 | $72K |
board members · 16
- ALEXANDRA CHURCH — TRUSTEE
- ANDREA NILON — TRUSTEE
- DANIELLE FARRELL — TRUSTEE
- ERIKA HACKMAN — TRUSTEE
- GREG DEBUCK — TRUSTEE
- JANE SAMUELSON — CHAIR
- JOHN FURST — TRUSTEE
- LAURA MCMAHON — TRUSTEE
- LEONEL SORIANO — TRUSTEE
- LOUIS HEIMBACH — TRUSTEE
- LYLE SHUTE — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL FLYNN — TRUSTEE
- RON FERRIS — TRUSTEE
- STEFANIE KOSTENBLATT — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS ZUPAN — TREASURER
- WILLIAM DAUSTER — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Arlette Seligmann Partner — Co-creator of the archive featuring photographs, letters, and personal effects maintained by the Seligmann Center.
- Arlette Seligmann Partner — Wife of Kurt Seligmann and co-steward of the homestead that now houses the Seligmann Center.
- Bruderhof Partner — Corporate investor supporting Vision Hudson Valley's events and programming
- Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Partner — Founding or formative organization
- Hudson Valley Honor Flight Partner — Founding or formative organization
- Hudson Valley Honor Flight Partner — Incubated by Vision Hudson Valley as a supported organization.
- Katie Lancellotti Partner — Contact person for corporate sponsorship inquiries
- Kurt Seligmann Partner — Artist whose legacy and former homestead form the foundation of the Seligmann Center.
- Kurt Seligmann Partner — Features over 110 prints and 20 paintings by Kurt Seligmann in its permanent collection.
- Leadership Orange Partner — Founding or formative organization
- Leadership Orange Partner — Incubated by Vision Hudson Valley as a supported organization.
- OCCF Funder — Processes membership payments through OCCF's online system.
- Orange County Arts Council Partner — Founding or formative organization
- Orange County Citizens Foundation Government — Collaborated with through the Ottaways' $250,000 gift to develop the Orange County Arboretum.
- Orange County Industrial Development Agency Partner — Collaborated to develop and administer $500,000 in low-interest small business loans during the pandemic.
- RBT CPAs Partner — Corporate investor supporting Vision Hudson Valley's events and programming
- Ruth and James Ottaway, Sr. Partner — Annual Ottaway Medal is named in their honor for contributions to quality of life in the Hudson Valley.
- SERVPRO Partner — Corporate investor supporting Vision Hudson Valley's events and programming
- Wallkill Savings Bank Partner — Corporate investor supporting Vision Hudson Valley's events and programming
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.
- Collective-voice Advocacymethodology: collective-voice advocacyBy building collective advocacy influence through engaged membership, the organization shapes regional growth policies because inclusive civic participation strengthens policy impact and community ownership of development decisions.
- Cross-Sector Convening for Policy Innovationmethodology: convening-forum modelBy convening non-partisan forums that bring together leaders from business, government, and civil society, the organization generates practical public policy solutions because inclusive dialogue across sectors fosters shared understanding and actionable collaboration.
- Placemaking with Resident-Centered Designmethodology: placemakingBy using placemaking as a community-driven planning approach, the organization places residents at the center of local development because involving people directly in shaping their environments leads to more equitable, sustainable, and culturally resonant outcomes.