named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Gardens & Grounds Program
Restoration and maintenance of historic gardens and five miles of nature trails; includes public access, educational programming, and volunteer opportunities
Harmonies on the Hudson
Concert series held at Clermont featuring live music with historical themes, supported by sponsorships and open to the public
Harvesting History
Educational program teaching children, seniors, and adults about gardening, nutrition, and food preparation using produce from the on-site teaching garden; includes curriculum on climate science, entomology, and creative writing
Mansion Tours
Guided tours of the Clermont historic house, offered Thursday through Sunday and on holidays, highlighting the Livingston family legacy and early American history
The Revolutionary Garden Party
Annual fundraising event supporting garden restoration work at Clermont, offering VIP experiences and recognition for sponsors
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Delivers educational programming and community outreach to youth and seniorsSupports educational programming for local youth through the Harvesting History program, connecting over 2,000 people annually with the site. Distributes thousands of educational activity kits to youth in Columbia and Greene Counties from 2020 to 2024 and delivers activity kits paired with in-person workshops to senior housing centers.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in site maintenance and programmingEngages volunteers in annual events, garden maintenance, educational programming, and the Harvesting History Teaching Garden. Offers seasonal volunteer opportunities in gardening every Wednesday and Friday from March through early November.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds site improvements and public programs through endowment earningsUses earnings from the Honoria McVitty Endowment to fund garden restoration, mansion and grounds improvements, Harvesting History programs, and free and low-cost public programs.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Manages visitor services and site operations at Clermont State Historic SiteOperates the Visitor Center from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday and on Monday holidays, and maintains five miles of marked nature trails and gardens accessible to the public year-round.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Operates public access and guided tours at Clermont State Historic SiteConducts guided mansion tours hourly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday and on Monday holidays, and offers reserved group tours for school and adult groups of 10–60 people with flexible durations from 50 minutes to three hours. Provides ticketed public access with tiered pricing for adults, seniors, students, and group tours, and free entry for children under 12.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes public events and cultural programming at ClermontHosts seasonal public events including the Harmonies on the Hudson concert series, which integrates music, history, and community engagement, and organized a July event series featuring music, history, and family-oriented programming. Hosted a Revolutionary Garden Party on August 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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Historic Garden Preservation and Support 1 activity
- Raises funds for garden restoration and site improvementsConducts fundraising efforts specifically to support ongoing garden restoration work at Clermont State Historic Site.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Supports historic preservation and collections development at ClermontSupports the preservation and public accessibility of Clermont State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark. Has restored three formal gardens and the circa 1910 Children's Playhouse, developed the site's research library, mounted two loan exhibitions, and facilitated the donation of nearly 8,000 historical objects to Clermont's collections.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$407K
Contributions & grants$95K23%
Program service revenue$9950%
Investment income$300K74%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$311K
Program expenses52%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$148K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.79M
Cash$379K
Investments$4.40M
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$4.78M
Liquid reserves184.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +62.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RANDY J TRYON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $79K |
board members · 12
- ARVIA MORRIS — TRUSTEE
- CRAIG DIEHL — PRESIDENT
- DIANA WHEELER — TRUSTEE
- ERIN REEHL — TRUSTEE
- HEATHER ROGERS — SECRETARY
- KOKESE BALLOU — TRUSTEE
- MAIA FARISH — TRUSTEE
- MARCUS MCGREGOR — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL KOELSCH — TREASURER
- RICHARD MCKEON — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN LIVINGSTON — TRUSTEE
- WENDY NACK-LAWLOR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Alice F. Yurke & Robert H. Davis, Jr. Partner — Colonel sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Ben Franklin's World Partner — Collaborated with the Ben Franklin's World podcast for historical outreach.
- Chronogram Partner — Provides a one-year print subscription to Chronogram magazine for members.
- Clermont State Historic Site Government — Hosts the Harmonies on the Hudson concert series at the historic site, integrating public programming with preservation goals.
- Clermont State Park Partner — Partner site where historic preservation and public education programs are supported.
- Craig Diehl & Michael Koelsch Partner — General sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Dianne E. Young Partner — Colonel sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Dominique Stueben & Daniel McNamara Partner — Colonel sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Erin Reehl, in memory of Patricia M. Reehl Partner — Lieutenant sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Friends of Clermont Network — Operates as the supporting membership organization providing benefits such as free parking and private tour access to members.
- Hart & Dana Perry Partner — Captain sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- I Love New York Partner — Partner organization providing information on America 250 commemorations in New York State.
- Illiana van Meeteren & Terence Boylan Partner — Lieutenant sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- John Delikanakis & German Delgado Partner — Colonel sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Maia Farish, in memory of Don Farish Partner — Colonel sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Martha & Mark Patricof Partner — General sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Mervyn Tryon & Yoko Brogan Partner — Lieutenant sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- New York State Government — Collaborates with Friends of Clermont to conserve the living legacy of Clermont State Historic Site.
- New York State Government — Supports the work of New York State in conserving Clermont State Historic Site.
- Randy Tryon & Dan DeBerardinis Partner — General sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- State of New York Government — Engaged with New York's governor to secure militia exemptions for rebuilding Clermont.
- Susan Livingston Partner — General sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Upstate Films Partner — Provides complimentary movie tickets at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck or Saugerties for members.
- Wendy De Giglio Partner — Lieutenant sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Wendy Nack-Lawlor & Jim Lawlor Partner — General sponsor of The Revolutionary Garden Party
- Wildlife Conservation Society Partner — Provides discounted admission to Wildlife Conservation Society parks for members.
- local food banks Partner — Distributes fresh food packages through local food banks as part of the Harvesting History Food Collaborative.
- local senior housing centers Partner — Delivers activity kits and conducts in-person workshops at senior housing centers.
- non-profit organizations Partner — Delivers free educational programming to local nonprofits serving youth and adults.
- partnering public schools Partner — Provides Harvesting History programming free of charge to public schools in the region.
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.
- Education-Integrated Garden Programmingmethodology: garden-based nutrition educationBy combining hands-on gardening with nutrition education and academic integration, the organization fosters healthy eating habits and deeper student learning, because experiential, interdisciplinary engagement strengthens knowledge retention and behavioral change.
- Endowment-Based Sustainable Preservationmethodology: endowment-based preservationBy establishing a permanent endowment, the organization generates reliable, long-term funding for site preservation and public programs, because sustained financial independence ensures continuity of conservation efforts beyond annual fundraising cycles.
- Historical Interpretation Through Immersive Storytellingmethodology: historical_interpretationBy using historical artifacts and first-person narratives, the organization brings colonial-era life to life, because immersive, narrative-driven interpretation fosters deeper public understanding and emotional connection to the past.
- Public-Private Partnership for Historic Site Conservationmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy partnering with New York State, FRIENDS OF CLERMONT INC leverages public-private collaboration to ensure the conservation and sustained public engagement of Clermont State Historic Site, because shared stewardship enhances resource capacity and institutional accountability.