irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18KARTS, CULTURAL AND HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING, GENERAL OTHER: THE SCHOHARIE RIVER CENTER PRESENTS CULTURAL PROGRAMMING REFLECTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
- #2 $12KHISTORIC PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION: THE SCHOHARIE RIVER CENTER HAS STEWARDSHIP FOR A HISTORIC STRUCTURES, EDUCATION BUILDINGS AND NATURE PRESERVE.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Archeology Field School
Summer day program for youth ages 11-18 that teaches archaeological techniques through hands-on excavation at a 1712 Colonial homestead site in Middleburgh, NY.
Blacksmithing
Workshop program teaching traditional blacksmithing skills through beginner classes and open shop access for members to develop their craft.
Environmental Study Team
Award-winning after-school and weekend program for middle and high school students focusing on water ecology, outdoor activities, and environmental stewardship through hands-on science and community projects.
Maple Syrup Production
Seasonal educational program involving tapping sugar maples and boiling sap in a timber-framed sugar house, integrating ecology, history, and traditional skills.
Mayfly Film Festival
Annual mobile short film festival focused on environmental issues, premiering in Schenectady, NY, showcasing youth and community media projects.
Media Arts
Program offering filmmaking workshops across age groups, covering production from writing and shooting to editing, used to document other SRC programs and community events.
Middleburgh Advantage After School Program
Licensed after-school program for K-6 students promoting literacy, science, critical thinking, and socio-emotional development through grant-funded educational activities.
Middleburgh Cemetery Rededication Project
Community-led initiative to research and honor the predominantly African-American burial plot in the Middleburgh Town cemetery, involving youth, archaeologists, and local officials.
Timber Frame Construction
Hands-on educational workshops in traditional timber framing techniques, including mortise-and-tenon joinery and wooden peg construction.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Watershed Ecology Field SchoolOffers a five-day immersive field school for students in grades 4–12 focused on watershed ecology, featuring hands-on activities such as kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, water quality monitoring, and field research on local flora and fauna.
- Youth Science and Environmental Skills TrainingTrains youth in scientific methods including water quality chemical testing, macroinvertebrate identification, and scientific report writing through hands-on environmental monitoring and research activities.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-School Enrichment ProgramsRuns multiple after-school programs for students in grades K–12, including the Middleburgh Advantage Program and Schenectady Advantage Program, offering structured activities in academic support, experiential learning in ecology and environmental science, creative arts, physical development, and socio-emotional growth. Programs operate daily or on scheduled days during the school year at various schools and community locations.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Cultural and Environmental Film ProgrammingPresents the Mayfly Film Festival, a mobile short film program highlighting environmental issues, with annual premieres including a 2026 event planned in Schenectady, NY. Also offers filmmaking workshops for all ages covering writing, shooting, editing, and presenting media.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Educational Programming on Local Culture and EnvironmentProvides educational and cultural programming focused on the Schoharie Creek and the communities of the Schoharie River Valley, including maple syrup production demonstrations, media documentation of programs, and community participation in historical and cultural events.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Environmental Study Team (EST) ProgramOperates the Environmental Study Team, a free youth program for ages 13–18 that meets biweekly to study and monitor local water quality, engage in environmental stewardship, and participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and water testing. The program has been active since 2002 and operates in multiple counties including Schenectady, Burtonsville, and Conesville, serving students from various school districts.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Stewardship of Historic and Natural SitesProvides stewardship for historic structures, education buildings, and a nature preserve along the Schoharie Creek, including maintenance of one designated historic structure and hosting cultural installations such as a living willow sculpture created by an artist-in-residence.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Youth Archaeology and Historical Research ProgramsOffers a summer archaeology field school for youth aged 11–18 at a historic colonial homestead site and leads a historical research and rededication project for the African-American burial plot in Middleburgh Cemetery, launched in 2022, involving archival research, non-invasive surveys, and community engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Environmental Education Center OperationsLeads day-to-day operations of the Schenectady Environmental Education Center (SEEC), implementing core programs such as the Urban Ecology Program and expanding environmental literacy through educational programming. The organization received a $475,000 award from NYS DEC to support the SEEC project.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$568K
Contributions & grants$567K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3420%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$567K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$475K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$339K
Cash$88K
Investments$4K
Liabilities$149K
Net assets$190K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McKeeby | Executive Director | 40 | $72K |
board members · 9
- CODY ROBINSON-BULLOCK — Director
- David Barnes — President
- Doug Fortman — Treasurer
- GUY THOMPSON — Director
- Heather Kelly — Vice President
- KAY BONNEY SMITH — Director
- Patrick Powers — Secretary
- Scott Hadam — Director
- Steve Schrade — Director
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Assemblyman Santabarbara Government — Secured a $500,000 award for the City to support the SEEC project, administered through DASNY.
- City of Schenectady Government — Local government partner supporting the realization of the Schenectady Environmental Education Center located in Central Park.
- Community Fathers Inc. Partner — Partners with SRC to implement the Urban Ecology Program in Schenectady.
- Community Fathers of Schenectady Partner — Community partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Government — Administers a $500,000 development award from Assemblyman Santabarbara for the SEEC project.
- Duanesburg Central School District Partner — School district partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- ECOS: The Environmental Clearing House Partner — Collaborates on environmental education programming through the Schenectady Environmental Education Center.
- EST Partner — Collaborated on the Middleburgh Cemetery rededication project.
- Environmental Study Team Partner — Operates and sponsors Environmental Study Team (EST) programs in surrounding counties.
- Fort Plain Central Schools Partner — School district partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Middleburgh Central School District Partner — School district partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Middleburgh School District Partner — Collaborates with the Schoharie River Center to implement the Middleburgh Advantage After School Program.
- Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District Partner — Community partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides grant support for workshops in traditional and cultural arts
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides support for video production at the Schoharie River Center.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Supported the Video Production program at the Schoharie River Center.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provided a $475,000 grant to support the Schenectady Environmental Education Center (SEEC) project.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Provides grant funding for the Advantage After School Program.
- Regional Economic Development Council for the Mohawk Region Funder — Provided a grant to support the artist-in-residence program.
- SUNY Cobleskill Partner — College partner of Schoharie River Center Inc through collaboration with Dr. Barbara Brabetz
- Schenectady City School District Partner — Collaborates to deliver the Schenectady Advantage Program through the 21st Century Afterschool Program at district schools.
- Schenectady County Probation Department Juvenile Justice Unit Partner — Community partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Schenectady County Soil and Water Conservation District Partner — Community partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Schoharie County Soil and Water Conservation District Partner — Community partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Sea World – Busch Gardens – Fuji Films Funder — Sponsor of the Conservation Matters program that awarded EST national Environmental Excellence Awards in 2007 and 2011.
- Smithsonian Institution Partner — Partnered on the Main Street - Waterways digital storytelling project.
- Town of Charleston Partner — Community partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Town of Conesville Partner — Community partner of Schoharie River Center Inc
- Union College Partner — College partner of Schoharie River Center Inc through collaboration with Dr. John Garver and Dr. Jacqueline Smith
- United Way of the Greater Capital Region Partner — Collaborated to produce an introductory video for the Environmental Study Team program.
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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.
- Cultural-Ecological Education Modelmethodology: cultural-ecological-educationBy integrating cultural programming with local ecology and community history, the organization strengthens regional identity and stewardship, because connecting environmental education to place-based culture and heritage increases relevance and community ownership.
- Experiential Environmental Educationmethodology: experiential-environmental-educationBy engaging participants in direct, hands-on outdoor experiences such as water quality monitoring and ecological exploration, the organization builds environmental literacy and stewardship, because experiential learning creates meaningful, memorable connections to local ecosystems.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Environmental Engagementmethodology: holistic after school developmentBy using after-school and youth-focused programming that integrates intellectual, creative, and socio-emotional development with environmental science and art, the organization nurtures responsible community involvement, because linking personal growth to environmental stewardship fosters long-term civic and ecological responsibility.
- Integrated Arts-Science Environmental Educationmethodology: integrated_arts-science_environmental_educationBy combining arts, science, and environmental education in hands-on, project-based formats, the organization fosters deeper engagement and lifelong learning, because interdisciplinary and creative experiences strengthen understanding and emotional connection to ecological systems.