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OAKWOOD CEMETERY INC
Mount Kisco, NY · EIN 131830467 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · oakwoodcemetery.com
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$600K
net assets
$11.1M
employees
5
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

To provide final burial and related services for the deceased and to care and maintain the grounds in a rural setting.

profile · synthesized from sources

OAKWOOD CEMETERY INC is a nonprofit cemetery organization based in Mount Kisco, NY, established in 1882. It provides burial and interment services for the deceased and maintains grounds in a rural setting. The cemetery manages plots, enforces rules on memorials and plantings, and ensures permanent care through state-mandated fees.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Burial Plot Management
Manages the sale and maintenance of burial plots across cemetery sections, including flush-marker and traditional grave areas
Grounds and Memorial Maintenance
Enforces rules on plantings, memorials, and decorations; maintains cemetery appearance and removes prohibited or unsightly items
Interment Services
Provides opening and closing of graves, placement of burial vaults, and oversight of funerals and cremation interments
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Cemetery and Cremation Services 5 activities
    • Manage cemetery operations and funeral activities under superintendent oversight
      All cemetery work, including funerals, processions, and vehicle movements, is conducted under the authority of the Superintendent or Board of Trustees. Employees or supervised contractors carry out all operational tasks, and late arrivals for funeral services incur time-based charges.
    • Operate and maintain cemetery grounds in Mount Kisco, NY
      Manages a rural cemetery providing burial services, maintaining grounds, and overseeing interments and disinterments in compliance with state regulations. The cemetery offers over 2,700 burial plots across various sections, including designated areas for cremation graves.
    • Oversee memorial installation and monument placement
      Manages the construction and supervision of memorial foundations, requires full foundation installation before monument delivery, and oversees the temporary removal and replacement of memorials during interments. Only insured monument setters may place monuments; direct deliveries from online purchases are not accepted.
    • Provide burial and cremation interment services with regulatory compliance
      Offers burial plots and interment services for both full-body and cremated remains, requiring rigid receptacles for cremains and concrete liners or burial vaults in areas with unstable soil. Ensures accurate placement through written authorization from lot owners prior to opening graves.
    • Regulate plot landscaping and plantings according to cemetery standards
      Permits planting of annual flowers and approved shrubs or evergreens at burial plots, subject to size, location, and prior approval requirements. Prohibits plantings in flush marker sections beyond annual flowers and removes any vegetation or decorations that violate regulations or pose safety risks.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$18K1%
Program service revenue$721K59%
Investment income$263K21%
Other revenue$225K
expenses
Total expenses$600K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$209K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.17M
Cash$1.16M
Investments$8.32M
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$11.15M
Liquid reserves189.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Howard G Kensing Jr President 8 $10K
board members · 6
  • Barbara Prato — Director
  • Donna Carpenter — Secretary
  • Mark F Farrell — Treasurer
  • Robert Hunter — Director
  • Steve Marrano — Director
  • Thor J Johannessen — Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Cemetery Board of the State of New York Government — Complies with regulations set by the Cemetery Board of the State of New York for disinterments.
  • Christopher Ross Partner — Superintendent managing cemetery operations
  • Howard G. Kensing, Jr. Partner — President providing leadership for the organization
  • NYS Division of Cemeteries Government — Imposes a combined $40.00 Vandalism and Permanent Maintenance Fee on opening fees for bodies and cremations.
  • Thor J. Johannessen Partner — Director involved in organizational oversight
  • insured monument setter Partner — Requires all monuments to be placed by insured monument setters as part of installation protocol.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Community-Responsive Operational Adaptation
    methodology: community-responsive adaptation
    By adapting cemetery operations and offerings in response to community changes, the organization ensures continued relevance and service alignment with evolving local needs, fostering sustained community trust and engagement.
  • Historic Preservation and Inclusive Design
    methodology: historic preservation and non-sectarian inclusion
    By maintaining a non-sectarian status and preserving historic landscape design, the cemetery supports inclusive access and traditional burial practices, ensuring cultural continuity and dignity for diverse communities.
  • Permanent Maintenance Funding Model
    methodology: permanent-maintenance-funding
    By charging a combined vandalism and permanent maintenance fee, the cemetery secures dedicated long-term funding for ongoing upkeep and regulatory compliance, ensuring the grounds remain preserved and dignified for future generations.