named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocate for Parkland Conservation
Efforts to protect and connect parklands through policy advocacy, public awareness, and coalition-building.
Expand Equity & Accessibility
Community partnership initiative to improve access to parks for underserved populations and enhance visitor inclusivity.
Improve Park Usability
Fundraising and infrastructure projects to enhance park facilities, trails, and visitor experience.
Increase Awareness
Public outreach and communications campaigns to highlight park resources and conservation needs.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 4 activities
- Management of specific state parks within the Palisades systemDirectly manages multiple state parks including Blauvelt State Park (590 acres), Goosepond Mountain State Park (1,558 acres), and a 676-acre waterfront and cliff slope park, maintaining their natural state and public access.
- Partnership-based park managementManages Franny Reese State Park through a cooperating agreement with Scenic Hudson, demonstrating collaborative stewardship of protected areas.
- Preservation and protection of the Palisades Interstate Park SystemPreserves and protects the natural history and biodiversity of the 130,000-acre Palisades Interstate Park System, a bi-state park spanning New York and New Jersey, through direct stewardship, conservation, and resource protection efforts.
- Public access and recreational programmingProvides and maintains public access to park summits with panoramic views, supports seasonal raptor migration observation (over 12,000 hawks annually), and updates trail maps for public use, such as the Harriman State Park map last updated October 2025.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for parkland conservation and connectivityAdvocates for the conservation, connectivity, and protection of parklands within the Palisades Interstate Park system, including organizing campaigns and exhibitions that result in land donations, such as the acquisition of High Tor mountain.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Fundraising and partnership development for park protectionRaises funds, develops partnerships, and implements public programs to support the protection and improvement of the Palisades Interstate Park system and its network of 20 parks and 9 historic sites.
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 1 activity
- Land acquisition and expansion of protected park areasAcquires and expands protected parklands, including the expansion of Bristol Beach State Park from 53 to 165 acres and Highland Lakes State Park from 800 to 3,115 acres, to buffer ecologically significant areas from development.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Trail and infrastructure management and recoveryConducts capital projects, trail maintenance, and post-disaster recovery efforts, including reopening facilities and managing trail closures in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks following severe rain events in July 2023.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$391K
Contributions & grants$266K68%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$44K11%
Other revenue$81K
expenses
Total expenses$437K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$236K
Grants paid out$54K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.21M
Cash$306K
Investments$1.86M
Liabilities$48K
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves59.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -65.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REMY SCHWARTZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $141K |
board members · 11
- ANGELA CRISTINI PHD — DIRECTOR
- CAROL ASH — VICE PRESIDENT
- DANIELLE DUDEK — DIRECTOR
- DAVID KUPPERMAN — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH GREENSTEIN — PRESIDENT
- ERIK A LARSEN MD — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA E HYMAN MD — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN REYMOND — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN TREMBLE — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD MA — TREASURER
- VICTOR DEL RIO — SECRETARY
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Audubon Society Partner — Collaborates on raptor migration monitoring and bird conservation efforts.
- Bear Mountain State Park Government — Manages and supports recovery efforts in partnership with state park authorities.
- Chronogram Partner — Featured in Chronogram for coverage on park accessibility initiatives, including the All-Persons Trail.
- New York State DEC Government — Transferred management of Bristol Beach to PIPC in 1967.
- New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Collaborates with the state agency responsible for Blauvelt State Park.
- New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Partner agency managing Highland Lakes State Park, with Palisades Parks Conservancy supporting preservation efforts.
- New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Partner agency providing official park information and management oversight.
- Palisades Interstate Park Commission Government — Collaborates with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, which oversees the park system including Harriman State Park.
- Palisades Interstate Park Commission Partner — Partners with the Conservancy to protect the natural and historic resources of the Palisades Interstate Park system.
- Palisades Interstate Park Commission Partner — Recipient of the donated land and mining rights for High Tor mountain.
- Palisades Interstate Park System Partner — Nonprofit partner supporting the park system
- Scenic Hudson Partner — Co-manages Franny Reese State Park under a cooperating agreement.
strategies · 5
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 Partnerships to Advance Park Equitymethodology: community-partnerships-for-equityBy collaborating with community partners, the organization identifies and removes systemic barriers to park access, thereby expanding equitable engagement with natural resources and fostering inclusive stewardship.
- Connecting People, Parks, and History to Drive Stewardshipmethodology: connecting_people_parks_and_historyBy connecting people to parks and their historical legacy, the organization fosters public engagement and stewardship, which in turn supports the long-term preservation of both natural and cultural resources. This approach leverages historical awareness as a catalyst for conservation behavior.
- Conservation Through Formal Designation and Recognitionmethodology: conservation-through-designationBy securing formal conservation designations such as Important Bird Area and National Natural Landmark, the organization leverages external recognition to strengthen protection efforts, increase public awareness, and prioritize ecological value in land-use decisions.
- Land Acquisition as Proactive Conservationmethodology: land_acquisition_for_conservationBy proactively acquiring land, especially in ecologically sensitive or high-pressure development areas, the organization prevents environmental degradation and expands protected ecological buffers, ensuring long-term habitat and watershed integrity.
- Passive Ecological Restorationmethodology: passive_restorationBy allowing formerly developed or industrial sites to revert to natural states, the organization enables self-sustaining ecosystems to emerge, which function as green buffers against urban sprawl and support regional biodiversity without intensive management.