named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Cemetery Maintenance and Groundskeeping
Provides ongoing care and maintenance of cemetery grounds, including preservation of historic markers and fencing consistent with original design.
Lot Sales and Burial Services
Manages the sale of burial lots and facilitates interments at Elmwood Cemetery, with pricing established for standard and single grave plots.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 4 activities
- Acquisition and expansion of cemetery landHas acquired additional burial land on multiple occasions, including from the church farm in the early 1920s and 13 acres purchased from Huested Myers in 1963, to support future burial needs.
- Historical governance and lot issuanceEstablished a governing board of trustees in April 1860 and issued the first deeds for burial lots in October 1860, formalizing the organization’s role in cemetery management.
- Operation and maintenance of a rural cemeteryOperates and maintains a nonprofit cemetery located at 922 US Route 9W, Selkirk, NY, including the sale, care, and ongoing maintenance of burial lots. Provides burial and memorial services for community residents.
- Preservation of historical burial records and gravesMaintains burial records dating back to 1860, including burials from the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem, and managed the relocation of graves from the original church graveyard to the current cemetery between 1866 and 1869.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provision of discounted burial lots for veterans and indigent individualsProvided discounted burial lots to Civil War veterans and indigent individuals in 1864 as part of its community service mission.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$34K39%
Investment income$54K61%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.62M
Cash$47K
Investments$1.47M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.62M
Liquid reserves212.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- JAMES PIETROPAOLI — TRUSTEE
- JOHN STRUMPF — TRUSTEE
- KEITH BENNETT — TRUSTEE
- PAUL LEBLANC — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT WIGGAND JR — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN SERVIS — TRUSTEE
- WAYNE MALARY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- First Reformed Church of Bethlehem Partner — Source of early burial records and original graveyard interments.
- First Reformed Church of Bethlehem Partner — Transferred land from church farm for cemetery development and closed original graveyard in favor of the new cemetery.
- Huested Myers Partner — Sold 13 acres of land to the cemetery in 1963 for future use.
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.
- Historic Design Preservation as Stewardshipmethodology: cultural_stewardshipBy preserving original fence architecture and historical design elements, the organization maintains cultural and historical continuity in burial grounds, because physical continuity of form reinforces long-term community identity and dignified remembrance.
- Reserved Burial Access for Veterans and Indigent Individualsmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy reserving specific burial areas at reduced cost for Civil War veterans and indigent individuals, the organization increases equitable access to dignified burial, because financial barriers are a primary obstacle to end-of-life care for underserved populations.