named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
BV Forward
Working group led by BVA to complete NY Forward grant applications for transformative projects in the villages of Morris and Gilbertsville
Butternut Valley Days
Two-weekend community celebration in August featuring the BVA Summer Harvest Festival, Gravel Grinder bike ride, 5K trail run, and multiple music festivals
Environmental Stewardship
Committee-led initiatives including DEC forest stewardship, water quality testing, riparian planting, and watershed management planning
On the Trail of Art
Annual June festival featuring local and student artists in a forest exhibition with live performances and art demonstrations at General Jacob Morris State Forest
Visionary Scholar Award
$500 annual award for a graduating senior from the Butternut Valley pursuing post-secondary education or training
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding the Visionary Scholar AwardFunds and administers the annual Visionary Scholar Award, granting $500 to a graduating senior from the Butternut Valley who plans to pursue post-secondary education or training, with applications managed from March 15 to May 1.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Community arts and cultural programmingOrganizes and hosts recurring arts and cultural events including the On the Trail of Art festival at General Jacob Morris State Forest, which features student and local artist exhibitions on forest trails, art demonstrations, live music, poetry readings, and family activities. Installs public art such as sculptures on trails and supports historical preservation through markers and education programs.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community festivals and recreational eventsOrganizes multi-event community celebrations including Butternut Valley Days, a two-weekend festival featuring the Hellbender 5K Cross Country Run, the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder (with 16- and 48-mile cycling routes), the Summer Harvest Festival, outdoor movie nights, and multiple music festivals such as the Morris Music Festival and GEM Music & Arts Festival, all featuring live music, local vendors, food, and family activities.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Environmental stewardship in the Butternut Creek watershedConducts volunteer-led environmental stewardship activities including riparian planting along Butternut Creek, water quality testing, and maintenance of state forests such as Texas Schoolhouse and General Jacob Morris State Forests in partnership with the DEC. Develops and maintains trails like the Two Creeks Trail and implements the Butternut Creek Watershed Management Plan.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Local economic development and downtown revitalization initiativesSupports economic development through programs such as the Hospitality Summit, promotion of a scenic byway, and financial education partnerships (e.g., with SFCU). Leads implementation of the Morris NY Forward / Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and prepares NY Forward grant applications for Gilbertsville and other villages.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$65K90%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$25K
balance sheet
Total assets$232K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$232K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -27.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CARLA HALL — Director
- FLO LOOMIS — Director
- GLEN NOTO — Director
- JASON CIANCIOTTO — Director
- LESLIE HASBARGEN — Director
- MARY HANKEY — Director
- MICHELE FARWELL — Director
- PETER MARTIN — Director
- SHANE GARDNER — Director
- THOMAS WASHBON — Director
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Central New York Cycling Partner — Co-founded and co-organizes the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder.
- Earlville Opera House Government — Administrator of the Statewide Community Regrants Program for the New York State Council on the Arts.
- Edmeston Central School Partner — Educational partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community programs.
- GEM Sculpture Park Partner — Hosts the GEM Art & Music Festival in partnership with Butternut Valley Alliance.
- GEM Sculpture Park Partner — Hosts the GEM Music & Arts Festival in collaboration with Butternut Valley Alliance.
- GEM Sculpture Park Partner — Hosts the GEM Music & Arts Festival on its grounds as a collaborative community event.
- Gilbertsville Mt-Upton Central School Partner — Educational partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community programs.
- Johnston & Stanimer Funeral Home Partner — Hellbender sponsor of the On the Trail of Art festival.
- Laurens Central School Partner — Educational partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community programs.
- Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Partner — Nonprofit partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community and economic development initiatives.
- Morris Central School Partner — Educational partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community programs.
- Morris Central School Partner — Partners on the development and maintenance of the Two Creeks Trail.
- Morris Rotary Partner — Co-hosts the Earth Day clean-up event on April 18.
- Morris Rotary Partner — Nonprofit partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community initiatives.
- New York Central Mutual Partner — Hellbender sponsor of the On the Trail of Art festival.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Government — Partners on volunteer stewardship of state forests in the Butternut Valley.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supporter of the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supporter of the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- Otsego 2000 Partner — Nonprofit partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community and environmental initiatives.
- Otsego County Conservation Association Partner — Nonprofit partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community and environmental initiatives.
- Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) Partner — Collaborates on the Otsego Octet, Earth Fest, and Butternut Creek Fun Float events.
- Otsego Land Trust Partner — Nonprofit partner supporting Butternut Valley Alliance's community and environmental initiatives.
- SFCU Partner — Lead Community Sponsor for 2026.
- SFCU Partner — Partners on financial education programs for the community.
- SUNY Oneonta Partner — Hosts the Earth Fest event in partnership with BVA and OCCA.
- Sidney Federal Credit Union Partner — Lead Community Partner sponsor of the On the Trail of Art festival.
- Sidney Federal Credit Union Partner — Lead community sponsor for Butternut Valley Alliance in 2026.
- Student Voices Student Choices Partner — Co-hosts a movie night event with Butternut Valley Alliance.
- The Gatehouse Partner — Community partner collaborating with BVA on the Morris Music Festival as part of Butternut Valley Days.
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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.
- Integration of Community, Environment, and Arts for Regional Vitality 305 orgsmethodology: community-conservation-creativity integrationBy integrating community engagement, environmental conservation, and creative expression, the organization strengthens regional identity and community well-being, because shared cultural and ecological experiences foster deeper connection to place and sustained civic participation.shared approach: Art-Integrated Community Engagement →
- Inclusive Access to Participation 150 orgsmethodology: inclusive_application_processBy accepting applications in diverse media formats, the organization reduces barriers to participation for youth who may not succeed in traditional academic formats, because alternative expression increases equity and engagement in community programs.shared approach: Equitable Access Through Barrier Reduction →
- Community-Driven Development Through Connectednessmethodology: community-driven developmentBy connecting small communities across the watershed, the organization improves quality of life and supports economic development, environmental stewardship, and cultural vitality, because regional cohesion amplifies collective impact beyond what isolated communities can achieve.