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Adirondack Park Institute Inc
Tupper Lake, NY · EIN 222985477 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · adkinstitute.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$44K
net assets
$71K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The Adirondack Park Institute raises funds to support program events at the Visitors Interpretive Center in Newcomb, New York.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Adirondack Park Institute Inc supports environmental education and conservation programs at the Visitors Interpretive Center in Newcomb, New York. The organization raises funds to advance public engagement with the Adirondack environment, particularly through youth-focused initiatives and community partnerships. It operates as a nonprofit with a board of trustees and advisory council composed of regional leaders in conservation, education, and public service.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Visitors Interpretive Center Programs
Environmental education and public outreach events hosted at the Visitors Interpretive Center in Newcomb, NY, supported by API fundraising
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
    • Delivering free educational and experiential programs in the Adirondacks
      Organizes and conducts free public programs including guided nature walks, bird identification, nature tracking, canoe trips, and cultural events for school groups, families, and visitors at the Adirondack Interpretive Center. These programs emphasize stewardship of the region’s natural and cultural resources.
    • Leading conservation education and leadership development programs
      Leads the Northern Forest Institute and the Timbuctoo Institute, which focus on conservation education, leadership development, and expanding access to environmental careers for emerging professionals.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding educational and public programs at the Adirondack Interpretive Center
      Provides financial support for free, publicly accessible educational programs at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb, NY, including nature walks, workshops, cultural events, and the Artist-in-Residence program. Over 30 years, the organization has raised and spent over one million dollars on such initiatives.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Hosting annual fundraising gala for environmental education
      Organizes and hosts an annual gala event that raises funds to support environmental education, outreach, and community-centered initiatives.
  • Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting public lecture series on natural and cultural topics
      Organizes and hosts public lecture series such as the Huntington Lecture Series and other events covering ecology, history, philosophy, and natural sciences, featuring experts and the Artist in Residence, to educate and inspire local residents and visitors.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Operating the Artist-in-Residence program
      Hosts an Artist-in-Residence program that provides artists at all career stages with opportunities to create original artwork in the Adirondack Mountains. The program includes 5 to 8 free public workshops annually, studio sessions, daily visitor interactions on trails, and public lectures as part of the Huntington Lecture Series, reaching approximately 50 attendees per workshop.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Operating the Emerging Professional/Naturalist Intern Program
      Runs an 8-week intensive internship program at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb, NY, providing college students in education or natural sciences with hands-on experience designing and leading interpretive programs and workshops.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing leadership in environmental stewardship
      Establishes and awards the Elizabeth Thorndike Adirondack Achievement Award annually to individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to environmental stewardship and leadership in the Adirondacks.
  • Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
    • Supporting diversity and inclusion in environmental fields
      Co-founded the Adirondack Diversity Initiative to expand opportunities and representation in environmental fields across the Adirondack region.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$22K41%
Program service revenue$23K42%
Investment income$9K17%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$21K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$71K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • Catherine Ericson — Trustee
  • Charles Monzeglio — Trustee
  • Elizabeth Thorndike — Trustee
  • Mark Leta — Director
  • Melany Putman — Trustee
  • Michael I German — Trustee
  • Paul Hai — Trustee
  • Rob Calihan — Trustee
  • Robert C Lilly — Trustee
  • Stuart H Angert — Trustee
  • Troy Trombley — Trustee
relationships · 26

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Interpretive Center Partner — Hosts the Emerging Professional/Naturalist Intern Program in Newcomb, NY.
  • Adirondack Interpretive Center Partner — Primary partner organization whose educational programs the Adirondack Park Institute supports as its designated Friends group.
  • Adirondack Interpretive Center Partner — Provides funding and support for educational and interpretive programs at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb.
  • Adirondack Park Agency Government — Liz Thorndike served nearly 16 years as a commissioner, indicating a formal government affiliation.
  • Adirondack Park Institute Inc Partner — Organization supporting programs for environmental education and outdoor exploration in the Adirondacks
  • Adirondack Research Consortium Partner — Liz Thorndike played a key role in establishing this organization, indicating a foundational partnership.
  • Boquet Foundation Funder — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • Calihan Law Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • Champlain National Bank Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • ESF’s Newcomb Campus Partner — Paul Hai serves as Associate Director of the Adirondack Ecological Center at this institution, indicating an operational partnership.
  • Essex County Arts Council Funder — Provides funding support for the Artist in Residence program through its Cultural Assistance Program Grant.
  • Essex County Arts Council Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • Essex County Board of Supervisors Government — Supports the Essex County Arts Council grant program that funds the Artist in Residence program.
  • Huntington Partner — Sponsors or collaborates on the Huntington Lecture Series.
  • NYSEG Partner — Multiple board members (Mike German, Mark Leta, Troy Trombley) have held leadership or community relations roles, indicating an ongoing organizational connection.
  • NYSEG Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Liz Thorndike served 20 years as a board member, indicating a sustained government partnership.
  • Paul Smith’s College Partner — Frank Hutchins served as a trustee for over three decades, reflecting a sustained institutional relationship.
  • Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Frank Hutchins served on the board of trustees for over 40 years, including as chairman, indicating a long-standing institutional affiliation.
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • SUNY ESF Partner — Supports the Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) in Newcomb as the friends group for SUNY ESF's facility.
  • SUNY-ESF Partner — Co-manages the Adirondack Interpretive Center and collaborates on programming supported by the Adirondack Park Institute.
  • Stewarts Shops Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • Town of Long Lake Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • Town of Newcomb Partner — Sustaining partner of Adirondack Park Institute Inc
  • community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners in hosting the Annual Gala and advancing environmental education.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Art-in-Nature Immersion
    methodology: art_in_nature_immersion
    By integrating artistic practice with direct experience in the natural environment, the organization deepens participants' emotional and creative engagement with the landscape, leading to stronger personal commitment to environmental stewardship because creative expression reinforces connection to place.
  • Community-Engaged Celebration
    methodology: community_engaged_celebration
    By hosting an annual gathering of supporters and partners, the organization strengthens collective commitment to intergenerational stewardship because shared celebration reinforces community identity and mission alignment.
  • Experiential Environmental Education
    methodology: experiential_environmental_education
    By engaging individuals in hands-on, outdoor learning experiences such as nature walks, workshops, and art-in-nature immersion, the organization fosters a deeper understanding of the Adirondacks, which leads to long-term environmental stewardship because direct interaction with nature builds personal connection and responsibility.
  • Public Science Engagement Through Lecture Series
    methodology: public_science_outreach
    By providing free public access to ongoing scientific research via a summer lecture series, the organization promotes informed stewardship because transparency and accessibility of science build public trust and understanding of environmental issues.