named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Club Street Waterfront Revitalization
Development of a public waterfront park featuring boardwalks, docks, restrooms, legacy gardens, and interactive historical elements that reflect Cape Vincent’s French heritage and 1000 Islands identity.
East End Park Improvements
Upgrades to parking, sidewalks, drainage, landscaping, and the addition of a pavilion and bathhouse to enhance community recreation space.
NY Forward Strategic Investment Plan
Comprehensive revitalization initiative funded by a $4.5 million state grant to improve downtown infrastructure, support small businesses, enhance waterfront connectivity, and develop the ferry terminal in Cape Vincent.
Recreation Park Enhancements
Improvements including playground upgrades and installation of pickleball courts to expand recreational opportunities for residents.
Tibbetts Point Shoreline Restoration
Project to restore eroded areas along the Tibbetts Point shoreline to protect natural resources and improve public access to the St. Lawrence River.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitating community development and investmentPartners with local leadership and serves as a resource to attract investment, foster compatible growth, and enhance quality of life in the Cape Vincent community.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosting public meetings for community engagementHosts public meetings at Recreation Park, 602 S James Street, Cape Vincent, at 5:30pm to support community involvement and implementation of strategic plans.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Implementing infrastructure and public space improvementsUndertakes capital projects including construction of a waterfront boardwalk, docks, public restrooms, pavilions, and bathhouses; restoration of eroded shorelines; and improvements to parks, playgrounds, sidewalks, drainage, parking, and landscaping in Cape Vincent.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Launching tourism marketing initiativesConducts tourism marketing campaigns to promote the Cape Vincent community and support local economic development.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Securing and managing grant funding for community developmentSecured $4.5 million in NY Forward grant funding to support village infrastructure, waterfront connectivity, small business development, and ferry terminal improvements in Cape Vincent.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Supporting community events through funding partnershipsFunds security for the French Festival in collaboration with the Town of Cape Vincent and the Northern New York Community Foundation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Designing heritage-inspired public gardens and historical featuresDesigned legacy gardens inspired by French parterre gardens and symbolic planting beds representing regional communities, along with proposed interactive historical features such as bronze sculptures, benches, and recovered anchors to honor Cape Vincent’s cultural and agrarian history.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$50K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$171K
Cash$171K
Investments$0
Liabilities$575
Net assets$170K
Liquid reserves32.7 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -47.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 11
- AMANDA MASON — VICE CHAIR
- CAROL THOMAS — TREASURER - PRIOR
- DANIEL WILEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID SNOW — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM MCQUEENY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN NICHOLS — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN KARENKO — TREASURER - CURRENT
- MARY FARRELL — CHAIR - PRIOR
- MICHAEL KINNIE — BOARD MEMBER
- PAM YOUNGS — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM MCDONOUGH — CHAIR - CURRENT
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- 1000 Islands Network — Aligns waterfront revitalization design with the regional "1000 Islands" tourism campaign and identity.
- Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce Partner — Recipient of funding support from CVLDC for security at the French Festival.
- New York State Department of State Government — Provides technical assistance and administers the NY Forward grant program funding revitalization projects in Cape Vincent.
- Northern New York Community Foundation Funder — Provided a $6,000 grant to CVLDC and the Town of Cape Vincent to support security for the French Festival.
- Town of Cape Vincent Government — Economic development tool for the Town of Cape Vincent.
- Town of Cape Vincent Partner — Co-applicant and collaborator with CVLDC in securing funding for the French Festival security.
- Village of Cape Vincent Government — Economic development tool for the Village of Cape Vincent.
- Village of Cape Vincent Partner — Collaborates with the Village of Cape Vincent on the NY Forward Strategic Investment Plan.
- local leadership Partner — Collaborates with local leadership on community development initiatives
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-Led Development with Strategic Investmentmethodology: community_led_developmentBy aligning community-driven planning with targeted investment attraction, the organization fosters compatible economic growth and enhances community quality of life because local ownership and participatory governance ensure development meets actual community needs and values.
- Environmental Stewardship as Economic Foundationmethodology: environmental_stewardship_for_resilienceBy protecting environmental and cultural assets like the St. Lawrence River, the organization ensures long-term economic sustainability because natural and cultural resources are foundational to tourism, quality of life, and community resilience.
- Local Business and Infrastructure-Centered Revitalizationmethodology: local_business_revitalizationBy focusing on support for locally-owned businesses and strategic infrastructure improvements—especially in downtown and waterfront areas—the organization stimulates inclusive economic growth because local enterprises generate greater community reinvestment and long-term sustainability.
- Place-Based Preservation of Character and Identitymethodology: place_based_developmentBy prioritizing small-town character, historic charm, and cultural heritage in development decisions, the organization sustains community well-being and visitor engagement because maintaining local identity strengthens both resident attachment and economic resilience.
- Values-Aligned and Transparent Governancemethodology: transparent_governanceBy practicing engaged, volunteer-led, and transparent governance, the organization builds public trust and ensures long-term community resilience because inclusive decision-making structures align development with shared community values.