named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Bat & Owl House Project
Wildlife preservation effort using bat and owl boxes to control pests; initiated through an Eagle Scout project in collaboration with Boy Scout Troop 208
Bluebird Program
Conservation initiative supporting bluebird nesting with nest boxes; over 100 bluebirds successfully fledged, featuring a seasonal nestcam in partnership with the New York State Bluebird Society
Community Remembrance Services
Annual services featuring music, readings, candle-lighting, and ornament placement, including a Prayer of Names honoring deceased individuals
Green Burial
Environmentally sustainable burial option in a designated meadow area, aligned with Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary standards
Hiking Trails
Over three miles of trails open to the public for walking, running, and snowshoeing during daylight hours, promoting nature access and recreation
Holiday Wreath Program
Service placing wreaths at burial sites from early December through February, with an option for families to place their own wreaths on tripod stands
Mausoleum Dedications
Weekly floral bouquet dedications in mausoleum areas, available for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays
Memorial Gifts
Program allowing donors to dedicate trees, benches, shrubs, bird boxes, chapel pews, or stained glass in memory of loved ones, enhancing the park’s natural setting
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 3 activities
- Offers memorialization and commemoration servicesProvides personalized bronze memorials, infant markers, over 5,000 bronze emblem options, custom urns, and the trademarked Sheaf of Wheat Marker; also offers holiday wreath placement, floral bouquet dedications, and a memorial gift program for dedicating trees, benches, and other features with plaques.
- Provides burial, cremation, and disposition servicesOffers full casket burial, cremation, and green burial options in graves or mausoleums, serving individuals of all religions and faiths, with religiously designated sections for Jewish and Muslim communities and a nature trail burial area integrating interment within a natural setting.
- Provides pet burial servicesAllows families to inter pets at the memorial park, offering dedicated pet burial services as part of its end-of-life offerings.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Hosts memorial and community eventsConducts annual community remembrance services with music, readings, candle-lighting, and Prayer of Names; hosts memorial services in chapels or graveside locations, and supports non-funeral events such as weddings, photo sessions, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Supports veterans and Gold Star FamiliesOperates a dedicated burial section for veterans, military personnel, and first responders with special recognition, decorates the park with American flags on flag holidays, and maintains a Gold Star Families section and monument to honor families who have lost a member in military service.
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Artificial Nesting Habitat Management 1 activity
- Manages environmental and conservation programsMaintains certification as a Level I National Arboretum and Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, supports monarch migration through a Monarch Butterfly Way Station, installs nest boxes for bluebirds, owls, and bats, and partners with community groups to install pollinator habitats and clear hiking trails.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Operates and maintains cemetery grounds and mausoleumsManages over 180 acres of land, including 80 acres of undeveloped forest and meadow for future burial use, maintains grounds open to the public from dawn to dusk daily, and operates mausoleums with daily access from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including holidays.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Provides digital and record-keeping servicesDigitizes cemetery records and assists families in locating loved ones when records are not found online; operates online memorial pages where families can submit memories and photos.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.42M
Contributions & grants$57K1%
Program service revenue$4.16M77%
Investment income$962K18%
Other revenue$241K
expenses
Total expenses$4.23M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.98M
Cash$2.92M
Investments$18.46M
Liabilities$450K
Net assets$26.53M
Liquid reserves60.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JudieLynn Nassar McAvinney | President & CEO | 40 | $173K |
| Charles Orlando CPA | CFO | 40 | $172K |
| Nathan Romagnola | Vice-President & Secretary | 40 | $107K |
| Stanley L Peck | Board Vice Chairman | 1 | $3K |
| A Thomas Hildebrandt | Board Chairman | 2 | $3K |
| Gregory B Frank | Trustee | 1 | $3K |
| Daniel Diefendorf | Trustee | 1 | $2K |
| Kevin Overton | Trustee | 1 | $2K |
| David Jefferson | Trustee | 1 | $1K |
| Delores Ivey-Paige | Trustee | 1 | $1K |
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Audubon Certified Sanctuary Government — Recognizes White Haven Memorial Park as a certified sanctuary supporting wildlife habitat.
- Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Network — White Haven Memorial Park is a certified member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary program.
- Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program Network — White Haven Memorial Park is a fully certified member, guiding its environmental management practices.
- Audubon International Government — Partner in environmental certification as indicated by Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program logo link.
- Audubon International Network — Accredits the cemetery through its Cooperative Sanctuary Program for environmental stewardship.
- Audubon International Network — Member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program
- Audubon International Network — Participant in Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for cemeteries.
- Audubon International Network — Participates in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for cemeteries.
- Audubon International Partner — Partner in environmental stewardship and sustainable land management at the memorial park.
- Boy Scout Troop 208 Partner — Collaborated with White Haven to design, construct, and install owl boxes, bat boxes, pollinators, and clear a new hiking trail as part of an Eagle Scout project.
- Canandaigua Lakeview Partner — Collaborates on the Memorial Gift Program to place donated items enhancing the park-like setting at both locations.
- Cremation Association of North America Network — Member of the Cremation Association of North America.
- Cremation Association of North America Network — Member organization as indicated by CANA logo link.
- Cremation Association of North America Network — Professional association focused on cremation services and standards.
- Cremation Association of North America (CANA) Network — Member of CANA, supporting best practices in cremation services.
- Cremation Association of North America (CANA) Network — Member organization
- Green Burial Council Government — Partner in green burial certification as indicated by GBC logo link.
- Green Burial Council Network — Certified provider of green burial services
- Green Burial Council Network — Certifies White Haven Memorial Park as a green burial cemetery.
- Green Burial Council Network — Member of the Green Burial Council, adhering to standards for natural burial practices.
- Green Burial Council Network — Member of the Green Burial Council, indicating alignment with eco-friendly burial practices.
- Green Burial Council Network — Member of the Green Burial Council, indicating commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.
- ICCFA Network — Member of the International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association.
- ICCFA Network — Member of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association as indicated by logo link.
- International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association Network — Member organization providing professional affiliation in cemetery and funeral services.
- International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) Network — Member of the ICCFA, a professional association for cemetery and funeral service providers.
- International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) Network — Member organization
- Jill Wheeler Partner — Point of contact for planning celebrations at White Haven Memorial Park.
- NYSAC Network — Member of the New York State Association of Cemeteries.
- New York State Association of Cemeteries Network — Member organization as indicated by logo link to nysac.com.
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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.
- Conservation-Integrated Cemetery Managementmethodology: conservation_integrated_cemetery_managementBy integrating habitat conservation, tree monitoring, and sustainable land management into cemetery operations, the organization preserves natural beauty and supports wildlife because certified standards (e.g., Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary) guide ecologically responsible stewardship of the land.
- Green Burial and Natural Memorializationmethodology: green_burialBy offering green burial options and natural memorialization practices certified by the Green Burial Council, the organization supports environmentally sustainable interments through natural decomposition in meadow settings, reducing ecological impact because these methods avoid embalming, non-biodegradable materials, and land disruption.
- Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Memorializationmethodology: culturally_inclusive_serviceBy providing interfaith accessibility and personalized, family-collaborative memorial design, the organization ensures dignified end-of-life services for individuals of all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds because inclusive practices enable families to honor loved ones in ways aligned with their identities and traditions.
- Natural Environment as Healing Spacemethodology: memorial_park_designBy designing memorial parks without upright tombstones and maintaining serene, park-like natural settings, the organization creates uplifting and peaceful environments for remembrance because the absence of traditional grave markers enhances visual openness and emotional tranquility for grieving families.