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CHENANGO GREENWAY CONSERVANCY INC
NORWICH, NY · EIN 205011360 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE C34 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · chenangogreenway.org
revenue
$89K
expenses
$45K
net assets
$388K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

CONSERVE AND ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS TO TRAILS AND GREEN SPACE IN CHENANGO COUNTY

profile · synthesized from sources

Conservation nonprofit focused on preserving and expanding public access to trails and green spaces in Chenango County, New York. The organization was founded in 2006 and works to develop and maintain recreational natural areas, including the Stone Quarry and proposed Smith Farm properties. It engages local volunteers and partners to support trail development, outdoor education, and community stewardship.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Chenango Riverfront Walking Trail
Project to develop and maintain a public walking trail along the Chenango River, initiated in 2005
Smith Farm Conservation Initiative
Effort to acquire and preserve the historic Smith Farm property to expand green space, add recreational access, and support outdoor education
Stone Quarry Trail Development
Acquisition and development of the Stone Quarry property into a public recreation area with hiking and mountain biking trails
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 2 activities
    • Conservation and maintenance of green spaces and trails
      Works to conserve, maintain, and enhance public access to trails and green spaces in Chenango County, NY, including ongoing trail maintenance, clean-ups, and preservation efforts for sites like the Stone Quarry and historic rail corridors. Activities include managing scenic multi-use trails along the Chenango River and maintaining recreational access for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
    • Development and expansion of greenway infrastructure
      Leads the acquisition and development of land for public greenspace and trail expansion, including breaking ground on new observation areas at Patsy’s Riverview, working to acquire the Smith Farm property, and building new facilities such as a playground at Greenway Park. The organization also received a donated parcel of land, Patsy’s Riverview, to support these efforts.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Community engagement and volunteer coordination
      Organizes volunteer support for events and engages community members in public relations, social media, fundraising, and event planning to build awareness and support for greenway initiatives. Also coordinates volunteer efforts to support specific events and outreach activities.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding conservation and trail development projects
      Provides and raises funding for conservation and trail development initiatives, including awarding $50,000 toward the Stone Quarry project and raising additional funds through matching campaigns and donor contributions.
  • Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
    • Storytelling and narrative programming for community connection
      Produces narrative content that connects the community to local history and natural landscapes through storytelling, enhancing public engagement with the Greenway and its recreational and educational offerings.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$87K98%
Program service revenue$2K2%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$-97
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$388K
Cash$84K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$388K
Liquid reserves22.2 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +250.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • BETH STEWART — Director
  • CHRISTOPHER SPRAGUE — Director
  • EWEN KELLY — Secretary
  • Inez Moutarde — Director
  • Jill Liberatore — Director
  • MATTHEW GLADSTONE — Director
  • Yusuf Harper — Director
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Bullthistle Hiking Club Partner — Multiple board members are long-standing members; collaborative relationship in trail advocacy and outdoor recreation.
  • Chenango Bird Club Partner — Supported by board members; indicates collaborative interest in local environmental conservation.
  • Chenango Bird Club Partner — Supported the Stone Quarry project at the Overlook giving level ($1,000+).
  • Chenango Foundation Funder — Supported the Stone Quarry project at the Quarry Stone giving level ($500+).
  • Chenango Greenway Conservancy Network — Organization focused on conserving open space through community engagement.
  • Chenango Heritage Rail Trail Committee Partner — Committee focused on preserving and developing rail corridors into a public trail, in collaboration with the conservancy.
  • City of Norwich Parks Commission Partner — Board member serves as Chairperson; indicates coordination on local parks and greenspace planning.
  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Board member previously worked with NYS DEC; organization has developed operational contracts with them.
  • Norwich School Board Partner — Collaborates with the Conservancy to manage and unify trail systems at Hillcrest and adjacent properties.
  • Not specified Partner — Collaborates with corporate sponsors to support green space maintenance and community programming.
  • Phyllis A. & Daryl R. Forsythe Foundation Funder — Supported the Stone Quarry project at the Overlook giving level ($1,000+).
  • Rogers Center Partner — Board members have served on related boards and supported the facility; ongoing supportive relationship.
  • Smith Family Partner — Partner in the sale of the Smith Farm property, with a shared commitment to land preservation and outdoor recreation.
  • Stroh Painting LLC Partner — Supported the Stone Quarry project at the Switchback giving level ($250+).
  • Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Partner — Collaborated on breaking ground for the observation area at Patsy’s Riverview.
  • The Frederick B. and Ramona E. Mirabito Foundation Funder — Provided $50,000 in funding for the Stone Quarry project.
  • Thomas M. & Esther C. Flanagan Charitable Trust Funder — Contributed to the Stone Quarry project through a matching donation campaign.
  • Thompson Brothers, Inc. Partner — Supported the Stone Quarry project at the Switchback giving level ($250+).
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.

  • Collaborative Network Model for Trail Development
    methodology: collaborative-trail-management
    By building partnerships with property owners, regional organizations, and local conservation groups, the organization integrates and standardizes trail systems, because coordinated management across jurisdictions and land types improves sustainability and public usability.
  • Community-Driven Land Conservation and Stewardship
    methodology: community-stewardship
    By engaging local citizens in collective action and shared stewardship, the organization promotes environmental conservation and sustainable land use, because community ownership fosters long-term commitment and behavioral change toward natural areas.
  • Rail-to-Trail and Greenway Conversion for Public Access
    methodology: rail-trail_conversion
    By repurposing degraded industrial land and historic rail corridors into public recreational trails, the organization increases access to nature and promotes environmental recovery, because adaptive reuse of underutilized infrastructure enables cost-effective, community-integrated green space development.