irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $77KPurchased four 48-niche columbariums for the expansion of the cremation garden and had two of the columbariums installed.
- #2 $48KHad a new roof installed on the caretaker's house built in 1914.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cremation Garden Development
Project to expand cremation burial options through installation of columbaria and development of the Heller Gardens, including phased addition of 192 niches.
Ghost Walk Tour
Annual October event co-hosted with the Chemung Valley History Museum and Elmira Little Theater, educating the public about the lives of those buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Langdon Family Plot Maintenance
Ongoing volunteer effort to clean and beautify the Langdon family gravesite with seasonal flower beds and upkeep.
Security Enhancement
Installation of security cameras, lights, and utility poles to reduce vandalism and protect cemetery property.
Topographical Mapping and Master Planning
Survey and planning initiative to prepare new burial plots at Davis St. and Bancroft Rd. sites, enabling 2,000+ new burial spaces.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 2 activities
- Management and maintenance of cemetery grounds and facilitiesManages and maintains the 184-acre Woodlawn Cemetery, including infrastructure upgrades such as roof replacement on the caretaker’s house, facility upgrades in the chapel, and procurement of maintenance equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers.
- Public access and visitor support servicesProvides daily public access to Woodlawn Cemetery and offers maps, directions, and an interactive digital map to help visitors locate gravesites of historical figures, including abolitionists and participants in the Underground Railroad.
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Expansion and development of burial and cremation spacesPlans and executes expansion of burial and cremation capacity through topographical mapping and master planning, installation of columbaria, and assessment of new burial parcels using ground penetrating radar; includes the development of Heller Gardens and the installation of four 48-niche columbariums.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Fundraising and financial stewardship for preservation projectsFunds restoration and preservation projects through donations and has helped secure or direct over $1,000,000 for the cemetery’s maintenance and development since 2006.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Ongoing landscape maintenance and beautificationConducts annual landscaping and beautification efforts including planting flowers, spreading mulch, and maintaining flower beds at entrances, notable gravesites, and gardens; supports volunteer groups such as the Elmira Garden Club and Langdon Family with supplies and coordination.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and restoration of historic cemetery structures and featuresEngages in the ongoing preservation and restoration of monuments, mausoleums, statuary, ironwork, stonework, and landscaping at Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira, including specific projects such as repairing sidewalks, repaving roadways, restoring the Stephens Memorial building, cleaning and restoring the Walnut St. gate, and completing masonry and plaster repairs on the Chapel Office.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Digital record-keeping and infrastructure supportAllocates $500 annually for hosting and technical support of eCIMS, the cemetery’s digital record-keeping system, ensuring ongoing access to burial records and site data.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$281K
Contributions & grants$281K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$301K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$700
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash$48K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$48K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -67.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 20
- Ann Mortimer — Director
- Arthur Ambrose — Vice-President
- Cindy Hayden — Director
- Gary Brinn — Director
- James Hare — Director
- John Burin — Director
- John C Humphries Jr — ex-officio director
- John Trimber — Director
- Joseph Duffy — ex-officio director
- Karen Coletta — Director
- Kevin McInerny — Director
- Lucia Schweizer — Director
- Marleah Denkenberger — Secretary
- Mary H Smith — Director
- Nancy Campbell — Treasurer
- Nancy Robertson — Director
- Richard Reidy — Director
- Ruth Bruning — Director
- Sara Shaut — Director
- Susan Nagle — President
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Boy Scout Troop 84 Partner — Collaborated on identifying veterans buried at Woodlawn Cemetery for the interactive map project.
- Cemetery Commissioners Partner — Works collaboratively with the Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery to support cemetery operations and restoration.
- Chemung Valley History Museum Partner — Partners with the Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery to co-host the annual Ghost Walk tour in October.
- City of Elmira Partner — Collaborates with the Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery on restoration and maintenance efforts at Woodlawn Cemetery.
- Custom Mix Concrete Partner — Contributed community donations toward the development of the Cremation Garden.
- Dalrymple Partner — Contributed community donations toward the development of the Cremation Garden.
- Eagle Scout Connor O’Brien Partner — Participated in identifying veterans buried at Woodlawn Cemetery for the interactive map project.
- Elmira Garden Club Partner — Receives annual mulch purchases from the Friends of Woodlawn to maintain the median near the Walnut St. Gate.
- Elmira Little Theater Partner — Partners with the Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery to co-host the annual Ghost Walk tour in October.
- Gannett Foundation Funder — Provided financial support to Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira.
- Grever and Ward Partner — Hired to perform topographical mapping, base preparation, section planning, and master planning for new burial plots.
- Hilliard Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for the development of the Cremation Garden at Woodlawn Cemetery.
- Hunt Engineering Partner — Contributed community donations toward the development of the Cremation Garden.
- National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program Government — Provided financial support to Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira.
- National Park Service Underground Railroad Network Network — Woodlawn Cemetery is listed on the Freedom Trail of the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network.
- New York State Attorney General’s Charity Bureau Government — Registered with the New York State Attorney General’s Charity Bureau.
- The Anderson Evans Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for the development of the Cremation Garden at Woodlawn Cemetery.
- The Anderson Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for the development of the Cremation Garden at Woodlawn Cemetery.
- The Community Foundation of Elmira, Corning and the Finger Lakes Funder — Provided grant funding for the development of the Cremation Garden at Woodlawn Cemetery.
- The Cultural Landscape Foundation Network — Woodlawn Cemetery is listed on The Cultural Landscape Foundation.
- Trec Environmental Partner — Hired to conduct ground penetrating radar scans to assess land suitability for burial development.
- United States Internal Revenue Service Government — Received 501(c)3 non-profit status from the IRS.
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 Preservation through Community Educationmethodology: community-education-for-conservationBy educating the public about Woodlawn Cemetery’s historical significance—particularly its ties to abolitionism and the Underground Railroad—the organization fosters public stewardship and support, which in turn drives long-term preservation and conservation of the site, because engaged communities are more likely to value and protect shared heritage.
- Targeted Restoration with Sustainable Fundingmethodology: targeted_restoration_fundingBy directing financial and in-kind donations toward specific, high-priority restoration projects in phased, long-term cycles, the organization ensures sustainable preservation of historic structures, because focused investment increases efficiency, accountability, and long-term maintenance capacity.