named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Soup Stroll
Downtown tasting event in March where participants sample soups from local restaurants while supporting small businesses and community engagement
Arts in the Park
Summer concert series held in Centre Park featuring live music, local vendors, and community gatherings on Thursday evenings from July through August
Facade Improvement Program
Matching grant program offering up to $1,000 for exterior building improvements on Main Street and surrounding streets to enhance curb appeal and downtown aesthetics
Lee-Hodge Character of Community Grant
Reimbursable grant program providing up to $2,500 for projects that create visible, lasting improvements in the Village and Town of Cobleskill; funded by the Sterling Insurance Company Foundation
Streetscape Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance of planters on Main Street with seasonal flowers in summer and holiday trees in winter to beautify downtown
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Administers the Lee-Hodge Grant program for community improvement projectsProvides funding through the Lee-Hodge Grant program to support long-term community improvement initiatives in the Village and Town of Cobleskill, including commercial, residential, and nonprofit sector development. The program has funded projects such as the Cobleskill Firehouse kitchen renovation.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Facilitates volunteer committees to advance community initiativesEngages community members through structured volunteer committees focused on membership outreach, event planning, streetscape improvements, and public relations to support local development goals.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Implements facade and streetscape improvement programsManages the Main Street Facade Improvement Program across multiple phases and maintains seasonal planters on Main Street to enhance aesthetic appeal and support downtown vitality.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Issues membership decals to support recognition of local economic supportersProvides membership decals to new and existing members as a symbol of their support for Cobleskill’s local economy, available upon joining or request.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts community events to promote local culture and economic vitalityPlans and runs recurring public events such as the annual Soup Stroll, Arts in the Park summer concert series, and the debut of the Art in Action festival to engage residents, support local businesses, and enhance community vibrancy in Cobleskill.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Provides education and forums on historic preservation and community developmentOffers educational programs and forums for business owners, public officials, and the general public focused on historic preservation, economic development, and community vitality in the Village of Cobleskill.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Supports downtown revitalization and business developmentWorks with developers and local businesses to reduce commercial vacancies by improving storefronts and promoting downtown Cobleskill as a destination for shopping, dining, and recreation through improved signage and parking access.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$10K80%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNETTE LAWYER | TREASURER | 5 | $2K |
board members · 6
- ANN MARIE-COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- ANNE HOPKINS GROSS — DIRECTOR
- Christopher Guldner — Director
- JIM POOLE — DIRECTOR
- KENDRA COLE — DIRECTOR
- TIM SNYDER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Albany Small Business Development Center Partner — Collaborates with COBLESKILL PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED to support small business development in multiple counties
- Bull’s Head Inn Partner — Participating restaurant in the Annual Soup Stroll
- Chieftan’s Partner — Participating restaurant in the Annual Soup Stroll
- Cobleskill Firehouse Partner — Partner organization that received a Lee-Hodge Grant and hosted a site tour during CPI's annual meeting.
- Cobleskill Rotary Partner — Partnered on the development of the Community Plaza.
- Cowboy’s Taqueria Partner — Participating restaurant in the Annual Soup Stroll
- First Federal Credit Union Partner — Manager of Membership Development at First Federal Credit Union serves as CPI President.
- Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties Workforce Solutions System Partner — Partners with COBLESKILL PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED to provide workforce services including employment and training programs
- Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill Partner — Collaborates with COBLESKILL PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED on initiatives to enhance community and economic vitality in rural New York
- Locomotions Partner — Participating restaurant in the Annual Soup Stroll
- Pizza Shack Partner — Participating restaurant in the Annual Soup Stroll
- SUNY Cobleskill Partner — Partnered on the development of the Community Plaza.
- Schoharie County Public Transportation Partner — Partner organization providing public transportation services in Schoharie County
- Sterling Insurance Company Foundation Funder — Provided a $100,000 investment to establish the Lee-Hodge Grant program.
- The Brick House Bakery Partner — Participating restaurant in the Annual Soup Stroll
- Times Journal Partner — Featured CPI in a 'Spotlight on Nonprofits' article highlighting its mission and community impact.
- Times Journal Partner — Featured Cobleskill Partnership Inc. in its Spotlight on Nonprofits series.
- USDA Rural Development Government — Government partner providing loans, grants, and loan guarantees to support economic development and essential services in rural areas
- Village of Cobleskill Partner — Partnered on the development of the Community Plaza.
- local, regional, and state organizations Partner — Cooperation from local, regional, and state organizations is needed to achieve CPI's goals.
strategies · 1
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.
- Place-Based Revitalization through Community Engagement and Investmentmethodology: place_based_revitalizationBy combining physical improvements, economic incentives, and community-driven events, we strengthen downtown vitality and local economic activity because visible, lasting enhancements increase civic engagement, attract visitors, and encourage long-term reinvestment.