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CAIRO DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
CAIRO, NY · EIN 814037091 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · cairodf.com
revenue
$181K
expenses
$109K
net assets
$217K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE, BEAUTIFY AND IMPROVE CAIRO, NY BY OFERING VOLUNTEERS TO SPRUCE UP EXISTING DWELLINGS AND BUSINESSES, TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING A BUSINESS-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE BY WORKING WITH TOWN GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS, AND TO SEEK OUT STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS TO PURSUE PROJECTS THAT HELP BEAUTIFY CAIRO, NY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Cairo Development Foundation is a community improvement nonprofit focused on revitalizing Cairo, NY. It works to beautify the town, support local businesses, and restore historic buildings through volunteer efforts and grant-funded projects. Key initiatives include public art displays, a community fridge and pantry, and fundraising events to support Main Street revitalization.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Black Bear Park
Planned pocket park on Main Street in Cairo featuring engraved bricks purchased by donors, serving as a permanent community landmark and beautification project
Cairo Bears & Woodland Animals Community Art Project
Annual public art fundraiser featuring decorated fiberglass bears and animals displayed throughout Cairo and surrounding communities from May to September, culminating in an auction
Cairo's Community Fridge and Pantry
Community-run food access initiative in partnership with See and Be Kitchens, providing free food and essentials to residents behind the CDF building
Main Street Revitalization Program
Ongoing initiative to restore and improve buildings and public spaces on Main Street in Cairo, NY through volunteer efforts, grant acquisition, and community engagement
Purse Bingo
Annual fundraising event featuring ten games of bingo plus one bonus game, held at The Art Hub to support CDF programs
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 2 activities
    • Administers the Main Street Project Fund
      Manages the Main Street Project Fund to support the revitalization of Main Street in Cairo, NY, through multi-sourced funding, private donations, and community-driven projects.
    • Organizes volunteers for community improvement projects
      Mobilizes volunteers to support the improvement of homes and businesses in Cairo, NY, as part of broader community development efforts.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Collaborates on promoting a business-friendly atmosphere
      Partners with town government and local citizens to foster a supportive and business-friendly environment in Cairo, NY.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Hosts a community fridge and pantry
      Operates a community fridge and pantry in partnership with See and Be Kitchens at 467 Main Street in Cairo, NY.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Hosts annual auction of decorated bears and woodland animals
      Conducts an annual auction event, both in-person and as a fundraiser, featuring decorated bear and woodland animal artwork, with the 2026 auction scheduled for September 20, to support the foundation’s mission and Main Street Revitalization Program.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts monthly meetings in Cairo, NY
      Convenes regular monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in Cairo, NY, to engage stakeholders and support community initiatives.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosts purse bingo fundraising event
      Organizes a purse bingo event on March 27, 2026, at The Art Hub in Cairo, NY, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and bingo starting at 6:30 PM, as a community engagement and fundraising activity.
  • Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
    • Offers personalized engraved bricks and digital gift cards
      Administers a brick engraving program where personalized bricks are displayed in a pocket park on Main Street in Cairo, NY, and includes the provision of personalized digital gift cards delivered via email as part of the purchase.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Organizes the Cairo Bears & Woodland Animals public art display
      Produces and manages an annual public art display featuring decorated fiberglass bears and woodland animals across Cairo, NY, and other communities in New York during the summer, as part of a community revitalization and fundraising initiative.
  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Seeks grants for beautification projects
      Applies for state and federal grants to finance beautification and community improvement initiatives in Cairo, NY.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$181K
Contributions & grants$8K4%
Program service revenue$114K63%
Investment income$43K24%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$439K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$217K
4 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +515.9%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Black Bear Park Partner — Collaborates with Black Bear Park on community development initiatives.
  • Cairo Development Foundation Partner — Headquarters located at 467 Main Street, Cairo NY, hosting monthly meetings and leading the Main Street Project.
  • Old Factory Brewing Company Partner — Hosts the annual CDF Bear/Woodland Animals Auction event.
  • See and Be Kitchens Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Cairo Development Foundation to host a community fridge and pantry.
  • Sherry B. True Partner — Coordinator of the Cairo Bears Community Art Project
  • Town Government of Cairo, NY Partner — Collaborates with the organization to promote a business-friendly atmosphere and community beautification.
  • Town of Cairo Government — Partner in the Cairo Bears & Woodland Animals community art project, benefiting the town and its surrounding communities.
  • town of Cairo Government — Collaborates with the town of Cairo to implement the Cairo Bears Community Art Project.
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 Revitalization Through Participatory Fundraising
    methodology: community_engaged_fundraising
    By engaging community members in fundraising activities such as art auctions and commemorative brick sales, the foundation fosters local ownership and symbolic investment in physical revitalization projects, which strengthens civic engagement and sustains momentum for incremental improvements.
  • Incremental Physical Revitalization as a Catalyst for Community Development
    methodology: incremental_revitalization
    By focusing on one building or project at a time, the foundation reduces barriers to action and builds visible momentum, which cumulatively inspires broader community confidence and supports long-term economic revitalization.
  • Volunteer Mobilization to Strengthen Community Infrastructure and Engagement
    methodology: volunteer_based_development
    By utilizing volunteer labor for physical improvement projects, the foundation simultaneously advances infrastructure goals and deepens community involvement, fostering shared responsibility and local capacity building.