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HUDSON MOHAWK RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC
Voorheesville, NY · EIN 141756539 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE C300 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · hudsonmohawkrcd.org
revenue
$487
expenses
$4K
net assets
$66K
employees
—
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

THE HUDSON MOHAWK RC&D COUNCILS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT IN THE HUDSON MOHAWK REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council is a nonprofit organization promoting regional economic and natural resource conservation in eastern New York. It implements community-driven projects in agriculture, conservation, and rural development across six counties. The council operates through volunteer leadership and partners with local organizations to deliver programs focused on sustainability and community resilience.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Alternative Energy and Biofuel Resources Exploration
Project exploring sustainable energy options and biofuel development in rural communities.
Farm to School Program
Initiative connecting local farms with schools to provide fresh, locally grown food for school meals.
Livestock Processing and Marketing Initiative
Program supporting small farmers with livestock processing, marketing, and value-added opportunities.
NYS Grown & Certified Producers Program
Grant administration program supporting food producers in the Capital District Region to achieve NYS Grown & Certified status through funding and technical assistance.
Pollinator Project
Education and habitat restoration initiative partnering with youth organizations to establish pollinator meadows and teach youth about the importance of pollinators.
Tourism Project: Hudson River Lighthouses
Tourism development initiative highlighting historic lighthouses along the Hudson River to promote regional heritage and economic development.
Venison Donation Program
Program facilitating the donation of processed venison to food-insecure communities.
Youth Conservation Education
Intergenerational training program delivering conservation planning education and NRCS program delivery support through youth internships.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advancing regional conservation and community development through local engagement
      Works with local communities across six counties in Eastern New York to create healthy, profitable landscapes and plans and carries out regional projects through a volunteer-led, community-driven process to address resource conservation and development challenges.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Building community capacity through volunteer engagement
      Offers opportunities for individuals to become council members and participate in projects, relying heavily on volunteer staff to direct 98% of received cash to projects.
  • Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
    • Developing rural and heritage tourism initiatives
      Develops tourism projects focused on promoting Hudson River lighthouses to support regional economic development.
  • Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
    • Engaging youth in conservation and natural resource planning
      Partners with youth organizations to establish pollinator meadows, engages youth in conservation planning and NRCS program delivery, and hosts youth interns to support creative conservation education and planning methods.
  • Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
    • Enhancing rural fire protection infrastructure
      Improves rural firefighting water access by installing dry hydrants and works to increase rural fire protection through infrastructure improvements and coordination.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities
      Implements website accessibility features including the UserWay Widget, an accessibility menu, and recommendations for customizing device settings, and offers assistance and welcomes feedback to improve accessibility.
  • Local Food Systems Development 1 activity
    • Expanding farm-to-consumer and farm-to-institution food systems
      Administers a farm-to-school program connecting local farms with school meal programs and operates a venison donation program to support food distribution and community needs.
  • Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Exploring sustainable energy solutions
      Conducts research and exploration into alternative energy and biofuel resources to support sustainable regional development.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Funding agricultural producers’ certification efforts
      Administers a $500,000 grant program to support food producers in achieving NYS Grown & Certified status.
  • Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 1 activity
    • Supporting sustainable agriculture and livestock practices
      Provides education and support to livestock and horse owners on sustainable grazing practices, promotes pastured poultry farming, and implements initiatives for livestock processing and marketing to support small farmers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$487
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$487100%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$66K
Cash$231K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$66K
Liquid reserves725.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -93.5%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • County Legislature Partner — Original sponsor and partner in governance, with representation on the Council.
  • Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation Partner — Partnered with HMRC&D to administer a grant program for NYS Grown & Certified certification.
  • Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health Funder — Provided grant funding for the Hudson Mohawk Pollinator Project.
  • Local communities in Eastern New York Partner — Collaborates with local communities in six counties to advance resource conservation and landscape sustainability.
  • Local communities in Eastern New York Partner — Collaborates with local communities in six counties to support landscape conservation and development initiatives.
  • National Association of RC&D Councils Funder — Awarded two Youth Conservation Education Grants to the Hudson Mohawk RC&D Council.
  • New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Awarded HMRC&D a $500,000 grant as part of the Regional Economic Development Council funding.
  • Rensselaer County Soil and Water Conservation District Partner — Collaborated on intergenerational training in leadership and conservation program delivery.
  • Soil and Water Conservation Districts Partner — Original sponsor and ongoing partner in governance and project implementation.
  • US Department of Agriculture Government — Federal agency that approved the Council in 1996.
  • UserWay Partner — Provides the Website Accessibility Widget used on the organization's site.
  • local youth organizations Partner — Collaborated with the council to establish pollinator meadows and educate youth on pollinator importance.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Barrier Reduction through Financial Support for Certification
    methodology: financial_assistance_for_certification
    By providing financial assistance to farmers for state certification, we increase adoption of sustainable agriculture practices because reducing upfront costs enables broader participation in conservation-aligned farming standards.
  • Community-Led, Volunteer-Driven Approach
    methodology: community-led development
    By using community-led and volunteer-driven structures, we produce greater local ownership and cost efficiency because grassroots leadership enhances relevance and reduces overhead, enabling more resources to reach direct implementation.
  • Integrated Conservation and Development Model
    methodology: integrated_conservation_development
    By aligning natural resource conservation with regional economic development, we produce sustainable outcomes because addressing economic needs alongside environmental goals increases community buy-in and long-term stewardship.
  • Intergenerational Training for Leadership and Program Delivery
    methodology: intergenerational_training
    By using intergenerational training, we build leadership capacity and improve conservation program outcomes because knowledge transfer across age groups strengthens community cohesion and program effectiveness.
  • Youth Education as Ecological Stewardship
    methodology: youth-education
    By educating youth about pollinators, we support long-term ecological health because early engagement fosters lasting environmental values and future stewardship behaviors.