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WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND PARK INC
GANSEVOORT, NY · EIN 141825475 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D340 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · wiltonpreserve.org
revenue
$254K
expenses
$268K
net assets
$205K
employees
7
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

CONSERVATION OF ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND NATURAL SETTINGS WHILE PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Conservation and environmental education organization operating across 2,400 acres in Saratoga County, New York. Focuses on preserving the Saratoga Sandplains ecosystem and endangered species like the Karner blue butterfly while offering outdoor recreation and educational programs for the community. Partners with the Town of Wilton, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga County, and The Nature Conservancy to manage the preserve.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Conservation of Saratoga Sandplains
Efforts to conserve the rare Saratoga Sandplains ecosystem and protect endangered species such as the Karner blue butterfly through land management partnerships
Environmental Education Programs
Programs for people of all ages focused on environmental education, including nature art, winter nature walks, and school outreach initiatives
Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center
Year-round outdoor education center at Camp Saratoga featuring interactive exhibits on local flora, fauna, and human history, along with a welcome cabin and planned multipurpose building for classes and events
Trail Stewardship and Maintenance
Volunteer-led trail maintenance and stewardship activities across the preserve’s trail system, involving board members and community volunteers
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 3 activities
    • Delivers environmental education programs
      Provides indoor and outdoor environmental education programs for school groups, the general public, and elementary school classes, including Karner Blue Butterfly Walks, Owl Prowls, Moonlight Hikes, summer camps, field trips, and nature arts, with programming offered at Camp Saratoga and other locations.
    • Hosts public environmental events and festivals
      Organizes and implements large public events including the annual Wildlife Festival held each year on the first weekend of June, featuring nature-based educational activities, themed walks, interactive shows, and craft stations, along with the Wild About Blue Fundraiser.
    • Provides volunteer training and development
      Conducts virtual and in-person training sessions for volunteers, including IT training on the new Volunteer Sign-Up System, educational sessions on topics like owl adaptations and prescribed burns, and recorded presentations made available via YouTube.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Administers annual youth essay contest
      Hosts an annual Earth Day essay contest for children, reviewing submissions across four age categories, selecting winners and honorees, and awarding $50 cash prizes to one winner per category, with prizes distributed at the Annual Wildlife Festival.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Constructs and maintains education and visitor facilities
      Develops and improves campus infrastructure including the construction of the Welcome Cabin at the Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center, remodeling of the former Boy Scout Health Lodge, and removal of the old Winter Lodge in partnership with the Town of Wilton.
  • Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
    • Controls invasive species
      Removes invasive water chestnut in collaboration with Capital Mohawk PRISM and engages volunteers in invasive species removal as part of broader habitat conservation efforts.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Engages volunteers in conservation and education
      Organizes volunteer involvement in trail maintenance, seed collection, planting, path marking, invasive species removal, and educational programming support, including through the Trail Steward program which monitors trail conditions and reports issues.
  • Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
    • Hosts annual photography exhibition
      Hosts an annual photography show in a virtual gallery format, recognizes award winners in categories such as Best in Show, Best in Wildlife, and Best in Flora, and holds an in-person celebration event for participants.
  • Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 1 activity
    • Manages protected lands and natural habitats
      Manages over 2,400 acres of protected lands known as Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, focusing on conservation of ecological systems and natural settings through stewardship and partnerships with landowners.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Offers nature-based art and wellness programs
      Provides free outdoor painting workshops and wellness-focused activities such as Wellness Walks, integrating art and nature engagement for the public.
  • Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
    • Restores and monitors native species and habitats
      Conducts species-specific conservation efforts including Karner blue butterfly restoration through seed collecting and lupine planting, and participates in citizen science monitoring for American Woodcock, Blanding’s turtle, FrogWatch USA, and snowpack monitoring.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$254K
Contributions & grants$142K56%
Program service revenue$111K44%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$611
expenses
Total expenses$268K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$230K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$377K
Cash$218K
Investments$0
Liabilities$172K
Net assets$205K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • ANDREA COLE MULHOLLAND — Director
  • BRADLEY BIRGE — Director
  • HOWARD LESTER — Director
  • JENNIFER FERRISS — Director
  • JOE SPORKO — Director
  • KIM MARSELLA — Treasurer
  • LARRY DANA — CO-CHAIR
  • LINDA BAKER — Director
  • LINDLEY HICKOX — Director
  • MARNE ONDERDONK — Co-Secretary
  • NINA RUSSO — Co-Secretary
  • STEVE WILCOX — Co Chair
relationships · 40

Who they work with

  • Albany Pine Bush Partner — Partnered to discuss prescribed burns during a volunteer meeting.
  • Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission Partner — Exhibiting partner at the Wildlife Festival, collaborating on environmental education and conservation outreach.
  • Betty McCanty Partner — Co-founder of the Annual Earth Day Essay Contest through her efforts and generosity.
  • Capital Mohawk PRISM Partner — Collaborates with Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Inc on invasive water chestnut removal.
  • Children’s Museum at Saratoga Partner — Partner organization participating in the Wildlife Festival with family-friendly environmental education activities.
  • Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of ADK Mountain Club Partner — Recreation and conservation partner involved in the Wildlife Festival, promoting outdoor engagement and trail stewardship.
  • Jane Adams Wait Partner — Co-founder of the Annual Earth Day Essay Contest through her efforts and generosity.
  • Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue (LASAR) Partner — Safety and outdoor education partner exhibiting at the Wildlife Festival.
  • Moreau Lake State Park Government — State park partner involved in the Wildlife Festival, supporting public engagement with natural habitats.
  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Partner agency participating in the Wildlife Festival through its Division of Communication, Education, and Engagement.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Founding partner agency involved in identifying and monitoring endangered species and establishing the preserve
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Participates in a public-private partnership with the Town of Wilton and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park to support year-round use of Camp Saratoga and Wilton Wildlife.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Landowner and partner in the conservation and management of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Partner in managing protected lands within Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
  • PRISM Partner — Partnered to deliver an invasive species training for volunteers.
  • Peg McCanty Partner — Co-founder of the Annual Earth Day Essay Contest through her efforts and generosity.
  • Saratoga Arts Partner — Partner organization that provides grant funding for the outdoor painting workshops.
  • Saratoga County Government — Participates in a public-private partnership with the Town of Wilton and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park to support year-round use of Camp Saratoga and Wilton Wildlife.
  • Saratoga County Partner — Joined the partnership several years after the organization's founding to support the preserve
  • Saratoga County Partner — Landowner and partner in the conservation and management of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
  • Saratoga County Partner — Partner in managing protected lands within Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
  • Saratoga Key Club Partner — Volunteered at the Indoor Campfire Concert event.
  • Saratoga Trails Alliance Partner — Collaborating organization at the Wildlife Festival, focused on trail and natural resource stewardship.
  • Silent Wings Partner — Partnered to present on owl adaptations during a volunteer meeting.
  • Silent Wings Partner — Recurring exhibitor at the Wildlife Festival, providing raptor education and wildlife programming.
  • Skidmore College Partner — Collaborates with Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park through student research, internships, and faculty engagement.
  • Sustainable Saratoga Partner — Environmental partner organization exhibiting at the Wildlife Festival to promote sustainability initiatives.
  • The Nature Conservancy Partner — Founding partner that collaborated with the Town of Wilton and NY State to establish the preserve
  • The Nature Conservancy Partner — Landowner and partner in the conservation and management of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
  • The Nature Conservancy Partner — Partner in managing protected lands within Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Collaborative Land Management
    methodology: collaborative land management
    By partnering with public and private landowners, the organization expands conservation impact beyond its own acreage because shared management models increase protected area effectiveness and promote regional ecological connectivity.
  • Experiential Environmental Education
    methodology: experiential-education
    By involving interns, students, and youth in hands-on program development, research, and conservation activities, the organization deepens learning and workforce readiness because direct experience builds knowledge, skills, and long-term commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • Integrated Conservation and Recreation Model
    methodology: integrated_conservation_and_recreation
    By integrating habitat conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation as co-equal components, the organization fosters public engagement with nature because shared access to conserved lands builds community support and stewardship behavior.
  • Species-Focused Conservation Education
    methodology: species-focused_conservation_education
    By centering environmental education on imperiled species like the Karner blue butterfly, the organization increases public engagement in conservation and land stewardship because tangible, at-risk species create emotional and educational focal points that motivate action.
  • Volunteer-Driven Stewardship Model
    methodology: volunteer-driven conservation
    By using volunteers not only for labor but also as educated ambassadors through training and engagement, the organization amplifies conservation and education impact because volunteer involvement fosters ownership, local capacity, and sustained community support.