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NATURALLY LEWIS INC
LOWVILLE, NY · EIN 922430777 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S32 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · naturallylewis.com
revenue
$917K
expenses
$637K
net assets
$419K
employees
7
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

NATURALLY LEWIS INC IS CHAMPIONING THE GROWTH OF A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE, WORK, BUILD BUSINESS AND PLAY. WE FOSTER FORWARD THINKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CONNECTING PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND RESOURCES TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY GROW OUR COUNTY. WE FOCUS ON CREATING A SOLID AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC BASE BY SUPPORTING PRACTICAL, REALISTIC PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT ADVANCE BUSINESSES THROUGH DIVERSIFICATION AND BY EXPANDING MARKETS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE ARE THE BRIDGE BUILDERS, PROACTIVELY SEEKING AND LEADING DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES, WHILE LEVERAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. WE BELEIVE GROWTH COMES FROM THOUGHTFUL RISK TAKING, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND MAKING WISE INVESTMENTS. NATURALLY LEWIS IS OUR MECHANISM FOR ADVOCATING AND ADVISING ON INVESTMENTS AND EDUCTION THAT BUILD A GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE, SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND COLLABORATIVE PLANS THAT MAKE LEWIS COUNTY A COMMUNITY TO THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME.

profile · synthesized from sources

NATURALLY LEWIS INC is an economic development organization focused on growing Lewis County, NY by supporting local businesses, expanding markets, and enhancing quality of life. It connects people, businesses, and resources through programs in business development, tourism promotion, and community partnerships. The organization operates as a bridge builder for public and private stakeholders to advance sustainable economic growth.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Business Intake & Quick Consult Program
One-on-one consultation service for businesses to access growth resources, including intake forms and follow-up strategy sessions with the Naturally Lewis team
County Ca$h
Local gift certificate program that supports participating businesses in Lewis County by encouraging residents and visitors to spend locally
Discover Tug Hill Branding & Marketing
Tourism promotion initiative leveraging the Discover Tug Hill brand to attract visitors, foster local pride, and support regional tourism partnerships
Park & Paddle Black River Shuttle
Self-service kayak shuttle on the Black River offering transportation between Lyons Falls, Burdick's Crossing, and Glenfield; operates on select summer dates with $10 cash fare per rider
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 2 activities
    • Administration of tax benefit programs for economic development
      Operates as a state-authorized public benefit corporation administering New York State-sanctioned tax benefit programs, including PILOT agreements, to support economic development in Lewis County.
    • Economic development initiatives for local businesses
      Proactively leads economic development initiatives for new and existing businesses in Lewis County, NY, by connecting people, businesses, partnerships, and resources to support growth and sustainability. Acts as a bridge builder leveraging local natural resources and state-authorized programs.
  • Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for business diversification and market expansion
      Supports programs and policies that promote business diversification and expansion into new markets in Lewis County, NY, to build a resilient and sustainable economic base.
  • Local Business Financing and Incentives 1 activity
    • Distribution of CEDP funding to local businesses
      Distributes Community Economic Development Program (CEDP) funds to support local businesses, with $1,138,286.48 distributed in support of economic growth and $6,830,028.67 in direct economic impact generated through the program.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting events for business and community engagement
      Hosts over 20 annual events that bring together business and community leaders to foster collaboration, economic development, and community engagement in Lewis County.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Local business promotion through gift certificate program
      Operates a gift certificate program designed to channel consumer spending toward local businesses in Lewis County, stimulating local economic activity.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Tourism and recreation programming
      Operates a self-service kayak shuttle on the Black River and organizes a self-guided river paddling event, offering two route options (4.1 or 8.6 miles) with scheduled transportation from Glenfield to Lyons Falls, including a stop at Burdick's Crossing on select dates.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$917K
Contributions & grants$102K11%
Program service revenue$795K87%
Investment income$20K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$637K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$406K
Grants paid out$89K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$436K
Cash$434K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$419K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +301.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRITTANY DAVIS EXECUTIVE DI 38 $62K
board members · 14
  • ERIC VIRKLER — DIRECTOR
  • GAGAN SINGH — TREASURER
  • HARLEY SNYDER — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA CLEMONS — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA DUNN — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE WITT — EXECUTIVE DI
  • LARRY DOLHOF — DIRECTOR
  • LISA HETZNER — SECRETARY
  • MEGAN DOLHOF — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE JACKSON — CHAIRPERSON
  • NICK MIR — DIRECTOR
  • SHELLIE MARKS — VICE CHAIR
  • TIM PETERSEN — DIRECTOR
  • TIMOTHY HUNT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26

Who they work with

  • Cornell University Partner — Dairy Forage Systems Specialist from Cornell University serves on the IDA Board of Directors.
  • County of Lewis Industrial Development Agency Government — Funder supporting economic development through a staff-services agreement
  • County of Lewis Industrial Development Agency Partner — Administered entity under Naturally Lewis focused on economic growth through tax incentives and community partnerships.
  • LCCC Government — Government-affiliated entity represented by Nick Mir.
  • LCDC Government — Government-affiliated entity represented by Tim Petersen.
  • LCIDA Government — Government-affiliated entity represented by Gagan Singh.
  • Lewis County Government — Collaborates with Lewis County on economic development initiatives and local business support.
  • Lewis County Government — Government entity with multiple representatives on the board, including Lisa Hetzner and Tim Hunt.
  • Lewis County Government — Works closely with Lewis County to support economic development and deliver public benefits through programs like PILOT and CEDP.
  • Lewis County Government — Works with Lewis County, NY to support economic development and community growth initiatives.
  • Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Administered entity under Naturally Lewis promoting business activity and tourism via the Discover Tug Hill brand.
  • Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates on tourism initiatives and community development in Lewis County
  • Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Funder supporting economic development and tourism branding through a staff-services agreement
  • Lewis County Development Corporation Partner — Administered entity under Naturally Lewis dedicated to property development and business funding initiatives.
  • Lewis County Development Corporation Partner — Funder supporting economic development through a staff-services agreement
  • Lewis County, NY Government — Primary government funder supporting economic development and tourism promotion initiatives
  • Mike Jackson Government — Chairman of the Naturally Lewis, Inc. Board of Directors
  • Northwestern Mutual Partner — Board member organization represented by Gagan Singh, LCIDA Representative.
  • Northwestern Mutual Partner — Financial Advisor from Northwestern Mutual serves as IDA Board Vice Chair.
  • ParentSquare Partner — Account Manager from ParentSquare serves on the IDA Board of Directors.
  • Participating Members Partner — Local businesses that accept County Ca$h gift certificates
  • QubicaAMF Partner — Board member organization represented by Vice Chairperson Shellie Marks.
  • Snow Ridge Resort Partner — Board member organization represented by Nick Mir, LCCC Representative.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Partner — Board member organization represented by Jessica Dunn.
  • UP! Coalition of Lewis County Partner — Board member organization represented by Harley Snyder.
  • Viking Cives USA Partner — Board member organization represented by Chairperson Mike Jackson.
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-Driven Economic Development
    methodology: community-driven-development
    By engaging communities in visioning and decision-making, we build ownership and alignment that drives sustainable economic growth, because locally rooted initiatives are more resilient and effective.
  • Leveraging Natural Resources for Regional Development
    methodology: bridge_building_with_natural_resources
    By positioning natural assets as economic drivers through branding and tourism, we create market opportunities that improve quality of life, because rural prosperity depends on unique regional advantages.
  • Partnership-Led Growth with Strategic Investment
    methodology: strategic_investment_and_partnership
    By forming strategic partnerships and making targeted investments, we stimulate economic growth and community resilience, because collaboration amplifies resources and reduces risk in rural development.