named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Grounds Maintenance
Volunteer-led mowing, tree trimming, and general upkeep of cemetery grounds to ensure a well-maintained environment for visitors and families
Lot Sales and Burial Services
Provides burial lot sales, interment services, disinterments, and placement of markers in accordance with state regulations and fee schedules
Mausoleum Restoration Project
Multi-phase effort to restore the historic 1912 community mausoleum, including structural assessment, roof replacement, and interior shoring, in collaboration with preservation architects Bell & Spina
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 4 activities
- Burial and interment servicesConducts between 12 and 30 burials annually and provides interment services for adult, infant, and cremated remains, including out-of-state cremated remains. Offers grave opening services for full burials and infant remains, as well as installation of markers over cremated remains.
- Cemetery lot sales and managementSells single burial lots (3'6" x 10'), baby burial lots (18" x 36"), and cremation lots (48" x 36") for one or two burials. Manages a cemetery with approximately 8,000 burials, including notable members of the Ithaca community.
- Community Mausoleum management and crypt availabilityMaintains the Community Mausoleum, housing historically significant individuals such as Liberty Hyde Bailey, Clinton Vivian, and Juanita Breckenridge Bates. Plans to make approximately 20 burial crypts available to the public following restoration.
- Disinterment servicesPerforms disinterment of adult remains with or without concrete outer receptacles, infant remains, and cremated remains.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Grounds and facility operationsOperates cemetery grounds with daily access from sunrise to sunset and performs ongoing maintenance and capital improvements to ensure facility integrity and public access.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Historic cemetery infrastructure maintenance and restorationMaintains and restores historic structures including the Community Mausoleum and Caretaker’s House. Conducted a building study with 3D scanning and measured drawings to inform restoration. Completed roof replacement, water damage repairs, painting, and gutter installation at the Caretaker’s House. Participated in sidewalk improvements enhancing cemetery entrance access.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$20K34%
Program service revenue$33K57%
Investment income$830%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$38K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$184K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Lucy Fisher — Director
- Mike Kesten — Director
- Neil Golder — Director
- Ted Brosnick — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bell & Spina Partner — Partnered with the Syracuse-based architecture and engineering firm to develop a maintenance strategy for the mausoleum.
- Bell & Spina Architects Partner — Hired to conduct a building study and develop a restoration proposal for the Mausoleum in accordance with historic preservation standards.
- Clinton Vivian and Arthur Gibbs Partner — Local architects who designed the Receiving Vault and entrance gates for Lake View Cemetery.
- Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning Partner — Collaborated with a faculty member to develop a preservation strategy for the mausoleum.
- Ithaca Town Hall Partner — Hosts the annual Lot Holders meeting for the cemetery.
- Town of Ithaca Board Government — Met with the Town of Ithaca Board to discuss plans for mausoleum restoration.
- Walking Safe Cayuga Heights Sidewalk Project Partner — Participated in the project, which resulted in a newly paved road at the cemetery entrance.
- William Henry Miller Partner — Architect who designed the Wyckoff Mausoleum and Cornell Mausoleum at Lake View Cemetery.
strategies · 2
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.
- Dignity-Centered Cemetery Maintenancemethodology: dignity-centered_cemetery_maintenanceBy maintaining a serene and respectful environment, the cemetery honors the dignity of the deceased and supports grieving families in their emotional processing, fostering a space conducive to remembrance and healing.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_operationsBy relying on volunteer labor for operational functions, including website maintenance and cemetery management, the organization preserves financial resources for mission-critical preservation and burial services, ensuring long-term sustainability without paid staff.