named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Cemetery Grounds Maintenance
Ongoing care and preservation of burial grounds, including landscaping, infrastructure upkeep, and protection of historic Indigenous mounds and fortifications.
Sale of Cemetery Lots
Management and sale of burial plots to the public, providing long-term interment options within the historic cemetery.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Cemetery monument and grounds conservation servicesOffers professional monument cleaning using modern pressure washing and environmentally friendly solutions, and maintains the natural landscape shaped by glacial deposits that supports tree and foliage growth.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Historical and educational outreachProvides self-guided tours, publishes visitor handbooks with historical and ordinance information, and compiles records of Civil War veterans buried at the site, including transcribed obituaries and grave photographs.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operation of Bradley Chapel as a community venueOperates Bradley Chapel as a venue for interdenominational meetings, weddings, and funeral or memorial services, accommodating up to 100 people.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Preservation of historic cemetery structures and monumentsPreserves historic cemetery features including the 1852 obelisk commemorating Cayuga Chief Logan, the Bradley Memorial Chapel and Tower (completed in 1893), and the 1928 Gothic-style administrative building. Includes major renovations such as the 1985 restoration of the Bradley Chapel and Tower and recent preservation work on the chapel’s windows and stonework.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Sale and maintenance of cemetery lotsSells burial lots to the public and maintains 83 acres of historic cemetery grounds in Auburn, NY, as an ongoing responsibility. This includes providing public access during regular office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM).
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$251K
Contributions & grants$39K16%
Program service revenue$99K39%
Investment income$112K45%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$261K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$125K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.42M
Cash$9K
Investments$2.40M
Liabilities$52
Net assets$2.42M
Liquid reserves110.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -26.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- EDWARD VIVENZIO — VICE PRESIDENT
- GEORGE KERSTETTER — DIRECTOR
- HALEY BOOTHE — DIRECTOR
- JAMES HUTCHINSON — DIRECTOR
- JOEY FOSTER ELLIS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN HARDY — DIRECTOR
- LAUREL AUCHAMPAUGH — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN MCEVERS — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL LONG — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT BERGAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GAUTHIER — TREASURER
- ROBERT MERRITT — PRESIDENT
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Board of Trustees Network — Governing body responsible for establishing and enforcing the ordinances of Fort Hill Cemetery.
- Central New York Telephone and Telegraph Company Government — Email contact hosted under centralny.twcbc.net domain, suggesting an administrative or historical affiliation.
- City of Auburn, New York Partner — Collaborates on promoting Fort Hill Cemetery, including inclusion in city historical resources.
- FultonHistory.com Partner — Source for obtaining obituaries of Civil War veterans buried in Fort Hill Cemetery.
- Historic Willard Chapel Partner — Shares staff coordination and archival activities through the Community Preservation Committee.
- Isaac Sisson, Jr. Partner — Contracted to erect the Logan monument at Fort Hill Cemetery in 1853.
- John Critchley Partner — Hired as architect to assess structural condition and oversee renovation of the Bradley Chapel and Tower.
- Julius A. Schweinfurth Partner — Commissioned as architect to design the Bradley Memorial Chapel and Gate Lodge.
- Mrs. Eliza Wright Osborne Partner — Provided funding for the construction of the Office and Administration Building.
- Sabotka Co. Inc. Partner — Awarded the general contract for the renovation of the Bradley Chapel and Tower in 1985.
- Trustees of the Fort Hill Cemetery Association of Auburn Network — Original incorporated name under which the organization operates, indicating governance structure and legal identity.
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 Site Enhancementmethodology: lot-owner-led beautificationBy encouraging lot owners to beautify individual plots and inviting community use of sacred spaces like Bradley Chapel, the organization fosters organic, distributed improvements that collectively elevate the site’s condition and relevance, because localized ownership and access promote sustained engagement and care.
- Community-Supported Historic Preservationmethodology: community-supported preservationBy engaging community donations and public contributions of historical data, the organization sustains the physical and cultural preservation of Fort Hill Cemetery, because collective stewardship strengthens long-term viability and deepens public connection to the site’s heritage.
- Nonprofit Stewardship of Sacred Landmethodology: nonprofit_stewardshipBy operating as a nonprofit caretaker of sacred land, the organization ensures dignified, peaceful, and enduring maintenance of the cemetery, because institutional commitment to reverence and permanence fosters trust and continuity in preservation efforts.