named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Protect Marine Recreation Zones
Advocacy initiative to prevent the rezoning of marine recreation and marine commercial zones along Mamaroneck Harbor, aiming to avoid precedent-setting high-rise development in sensitive coastal areas.
Resist Hampshire Condo Development
Coalition campaign opposing the rezoning and construction of a 121-unit luxury condominium complex at the Hampshire Country Club site, citing environmental, traffic, and community impact concerns.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy for coastal environmental protection through land use policyObtains and disseminates information to support land use policies that protect coastal environments in Mamaroneck and nearby sensitive areas, including through submission of expert analysis and engagement with local government decision-making processes.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$23K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -95.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Celia Felsher — President Secretary and Director
- David Wenstrup — Treasurer and Director
- Jane Herzog — Director
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Hampshire Country Club Partner — Engaged in advocacy efforts concerning land use and development plans at the Hampshire property.
- Village of Mamaroneck Government — Engages with the Village government in advocacy efforts, including submitting remarks to the Board of Trustees on zoning and development issues.
- Village of Mamaroneck Government — Works with the Village Board of Trustees to oppose rezoning proposals for Hampshire Country Club
- Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board Partner — Collaborates with the Planning Board by supporting its decisions to reject environmentally harmful development proposals.
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.
- Evidence-Based Advocacy Using Environmental and Visual Data 19 orgsmethodology: environmental-vulnerability-assessmentBy generating and presenting scientific, ecological, and visual evidence, the organization strengthens its advocacy against high-risk development, because data-rich and visually compelling arguments make environmental threats—like flooding and habitat loss—tangible to policymakers and the public, increasing opposition and scrutiny.shared approach: Science-Based Advocacy →
- Legal and Regulatory Advocacy to Prevent Harmful Development 19 orgsmethodology: regulatory-legal_advocacyBy leveraging legal and regulatory frameworks, the organization challenges environmentally harmful development projects and supports sound municipal decisions, because using formal legal mechanisms creates binding precedents and accountability that prevent risky coastal development.shared approach: Science-Based Advocacy →
- Permanent Open Space Preservation Through Rezoning 19 orgsmethodology: perpetual_open_space_preservationBy advocating for municipal rezoning that permanently protects land as open space, the organization prevents future development pressure, because legally binding land-use designations offer durable, systemic protection aligned with local ecological and flood-resilience needs.shared approach: Science-Based Advocacy →
- Civic Mobilization and Public Narrative Intervention 12 orgsmethodology: civic-engagementBy organizing community members and reshaping public discourse, the organization builds political resistance to harmful development, because engaged constituents and corrected misinformation shift public opinion and decision-making power toward long-term environmental protection.shared approach: Community-Led Advocacy & Legal Leverage →