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Kingston Land Trust Inc
Kingston, NY · EIN 262338986 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C34 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · kingstonlandtrust.org
revenue
$748K
expenses
$539K
net assets
$1.0M
employees
9
program ratio
47%
mission · from form 990

Kingston Land Trust, Inc. (KLT) is a nonprofit organization established in 2010 for the purpose of protecting and preservation of urban and rural lands that include historic sites, wetlands, scenic areas, and forests in the City of Kingston, Town of Ulster and Town of Kingston.

profile · synthesized from sources

Land trust operating in Kingston, NY and surrounding areas, focused on conserving urban and rural lands including forests, wetlands, and historic sites. The organization stewards protected properties, creates public access through trails and greenways, and supports community-led land initiatives emphasizing equity, food sovereignty, and ecological restoration. Founded in 2010, it engages the public through volunteer programs and educational events.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $96K
    Property Management: The stewardship and maintenance of the portfolio of properties owned, leased, managed or held in easement by the Kingston Land Trust
  2. #2 $0
    Kingston Greenline projects including advocacy, planning, design, construction and maintenance of non motorized pathways to benefit the Kingston NY area with a connected network of trails, bike paths and complete streets
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Comida y Tierra (CyT)
Spanish-language community engagement program fostering conversations around land, culture, and healing through outdoor gatherings, food, music, and storytelling.
Esopus Creek Floodplain Stewardship
Conservation and public access initiative on 50 acres of floodplain forest in the Town of Ulster, including trail clearing and riparian zone restoration along the Lower Esopus Creek.
Forest Sanctuary and Pollinator Habitat
Urban forest and pollinator sanctuary at 81 Gross St, Kingston, supporting biodiversity, community education, and volunteer programming in partnership with Hudson Valley Bee Habitat and The Bee Conservancy.
Kingston Greenline
Advocacy, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of non-motorized pathways to create a connected network of trails, bike paths, and complete streets in the Kingston area.
Land In Black Hands (LIBH)
Community-led initiative creating space for Indigenous, Black, and Brown communities to access land, practice stewardship, and lead projects in food forestry, herbal knowledge, and cultural healing.
Murray Round Food Forest
Community-driven food forest and parklet project in an environmental justice zone, transforming underutilized asphalt and grass areas into edible green spaces through resident collaboration and city partnerships.
Red Fox Ravine Stewardship
Conservation and public access project featuring trail development, ecological restoration, native species planting, and a deer exclosure demonstration site within an urban quarry landscape.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advances land conservation through research and advocacy
      Conducts research, planning, and evaluation to identify priority areas for land protection and advocates for responsible development and conservation policies in the Kingston region.
  • Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
    • Conducts urban biodiversity research
      Runs the Defining Urban Biodiversity project at Red Fox Ravine and other Wilbur-area sites to study and promote biodiversity in urban conservation areas.
  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Develops and maintains the Kingston Greenline trail network
      Implements the Kingston Greenline project through advocacy, planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of non-motorized pathways, including support from volunteer Trail Rangers to ensure accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Engages volunteers in land stewardship
      Offers seasonal and ongoing volunteer opportunities for adults, youth, families, and community groups in land stewardship, trail maintenance, urban agriculture, and ecological management. Includes dedicated Community Stewards who take responsibility for specific KLT-managed lands.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Expands urban food forests and edible landscapes
      Increases urban food production and access to green space through community-based projects including the establishment and expansion of food forests such as the Murray Round Food Forest and the Forest Sanctuary, with planting of trees, shrubs, pollinator habitats, and youth learning beds.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Facilitates community dialogue and cultural programming
      Hosts the Comida y Tierra conversation series and other community events in restaurants and green spaces to explore cultural and ecological relationships between people and land, fostering healing conversations around plants, culture, and land stewardship.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Hosts educational and community engagement events
      Organizes workshops, walks, gatherings, and events focused on herbal and mushroom education, plant-as-medicine, intergenerational storytelling, composting, and land-based cultural practices. Includes guided hikes, volunteer learning days, youth internships, and hands-on workshops in food forestry and community gardening.
  • Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
    • Operates the Land In Black Hands program
      Supports cultural reclamation, ecological stewardship, and community empowerment for Black, Indigenous, and Brown communities through land-based healing, education, regenerative practices, and leadership development. Includes stewardship of Land In Black Hands Farm and related community initiatives.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Stewards conserved lands and natural areas
      Manages and maintains a portfolio of properties owned, leased, managed, or held in conservation easement in the Kingston area, including ecological restoration, invasive species management, native planting, and trail development. Specific sites include Red Fox Ravine, the Esopus Creek floodplain, and other protected areas.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Supports youth engagement in land-based learning
      Operates youth programs that engage young people in hands-on exploration, building activities, internships, and land-based education across KLT-managed sites.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$748K
Contributions & grants$702K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30K4%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$539K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$287K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.04M
Cash$194K
Investments$173K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.04M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +53.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • Achva Stein — Director
  • Cicily Wilson — Director
  • Erik Richards — Director
  • Francesca Fiore — Treasurer
  • Gregory McCullough — Vice Chair
  • Kevin McEvoy — Secretary
  • La Tasha A Brown — Director
  • Michael Drillinger — Chairman
  • Sarah Brainard — Director
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Bard College Partner — Hosted incoming environmental policy & education graduate students for tours and engaged a summer intern from the college.
  • Cary Institute Partner — Collaborated on an urban biodiversity study.
  • Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies Partner — Collaborates with KLT on biodiversity monitoring through the BioBlitz and related research initiatives.
  • Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Partner — Collaborating on the Defining Urban Biodiversity project at Red Fox Ravine and other Wilbur-area sites.
  • City of Kingston Government — Service area and geographic focus for land protection and Greenline projects.
  • Comida y Tierra Partner — Collaborates on volunteer projects through shared initiatives.
  • DreamGardenRainbowSnake Partner — Partnered on food distribution at Rondout Garden.
  • Hudson River Valley Greenway Funder — Supported the development of the new Overlook Trail at Red Fox Ravine.
  • Hudson Valley Bee Habitat Partner — Collaborates with KLT on pollinator sanctuary stewardship and BioBlitz events.
  • Hudson Valley Farm Hub Partner — Collaborated on the Purple Ultracross Collard Project.
  • Hudsonia, Inc. Partner — Partnered on the ecological restoration project at Red Fox Ravine, including developing a long-term restoration plan.
  • Kingston Greenline Partner — Collaborates on trail maintenance and development of pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure in Kingston.
  • Land In Black Hands Partner — Land In Black Hands is a program of the Kingston Land Trust focused on cultural reclamation and ecological stewardship for Black and Indigenous communities.
  • Partners for Climate Action Funder — Provided support for the ecological restoration project at Red Fox Ravine.
  • Q'eqchi' Partner — Collaborates with Q'eqchi' language communities by centering their language in programming and honoring Indigenous knowledge systems.
  • River Cities Partner — Partnered on an urban biodiversity study.
  • Rondout Gardens Partner — Collaborates with community stewards at the Murray Round Food Forest at Rondout Gardens.
  • Scenic Hudson Partner — Co-hosts a BioBlitz event with KLT in Sojourner Truth State Park and the Forest Sanctuary.
  • Scenic Hudson Partner — Collaborating on the Defining Urban Biodiversity project at Red Fox Ravine and other Wilbur-area sites.
  • Sky High Farm Partner — Supported milling of fallen trees for preservation and future use on the land.
  • Tamara Dumay Partner — Leads the Legacy Planting exercise and land painting activity at the community cookout.
  • The Bee Conservancy Partner — Partners with KLT on a BioBlitz event during National Pollinator Week.
  • Town of Kingston Government — Service area and geographic focus for land protection and stewardship activities.
  • Town of Ulster Government — Service area and geographic focus for land protection and conservation efforts.
  • Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Overlook Trail at Red Fox Ravine.
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-Centered Stewardship and Collective Unfolding
    methodology: community_centered_stewardship
    By centering relationship-building and collective input, the organization allows land-based initiatives to unfold organically, because trust, shared responsibility, and adaptive engagement strengthen community ownership and long-term sustainability.
  • Land-Based Racial Justice and Cultural Reclamation
    methodology: land-based_racial_justice
    By co-stewarding land with Black and Indigenous communities, the organization restores cultural relationships to the land and advances racial justice, because shared stewardship fosters healing, resilience, and intergenerational connection to ancestral practices.
  • Urban Land Trust Model for Equitable Access and Affordability
    methodology: urban_land_trust_model
    By adapting the traditional land trust model to urban contexts, the organization enables permanent protection of land for both open space and affordable homeownership, because removing land from speculative markets ensures long-term community access and equity.