named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Tours and Lectures
Programs including historical walking tours, tree walks, lecture series, and workshops to promote public understanding of the cemetery’s cultural and natural heritage
Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Walk
Annual community event featuring a 5K run and 1.7-mile walk through the cemetery grounds to raise funds for historic preservation and community programs
The Kensico Cemetery Arboretum
Level II accredited arboretum with 101 labeled species of trees and woody plants, offering educational and public programming focused on horticulture and conservation
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 2 activities
- Maintain cemetery grounds and arboretumManages a 460-acre cemetery and Level II Arboretum with 101 labeled tree species, designated as the only Level II Arboretum in Westchester County. Maintains wide roads, monuments, buildings, and natural landscapes including woodlands, ponds, and streams for public access and preservation.
- Provide public access and visitor servicesKeeps cemetery gates open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, 365 days a year, and operates administrative offices with public hours Monday through Sunday. Provides GPS directions to the administration building and ensures physical and digital accessibility, including regular ADA compliance reviews of the website.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Host annual community eventsOrganizes an annual 5K Run/Walk and 1.7-mile walk event through the cemetery grounds, featuring a catered breakfast, commemorative t-shirts, awards for top finishers, and a raffle. Proceeds benefit the Westchester Fund for Historic and Cultural Preservation and the Friends of Kensico Cemetery.
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Historical Cemetery and Museum Ghost Tours 1 activity
- Offer educational programs and historical toursConducts guided historical tours to gravesites of notable individuals and architectural features, along with tree walks, lecture series, workshops, and other nature-based educational events as part of its arboretum designation and cultural mission.
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Sell burial rights and provide interment servicesOffers burial, entombment, and placement of cremated remains through the sale of burial rights to the public. Operates mausoleums, columbariums, and designated sections including the Community Mausoleum (1924), Sharon Gardens (1953), Angel’s Rest for infant burials, and the Garden Mausoleum at Montross Pond.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46.92M
Contributions & grants$3500%
Program service revenue$21.37M46%
Investment income$25.54M54%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$16.29M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.77M
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$368.77M
Cash$16.72M
Investments$330.63M
Liabilities$5.67M
Net assets$363.10M
Liquid reserves255.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 18
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Farmer | VP, Sales & Development Mgr; Ass't Treasurer | 35 | $420K |
| Matthew G Parisi | President, CEO, Counsel & Director | 35 | $355K |
| Theresa M Doran | VP, CFO, Treasurer & Assist. Secretary | 45 | $345K |
| Michael Ryan | Salesperson & Office Mgr | 35 | $324K |
| Peter J Telfer | Salesperson | 35 | $305K |
| Barbara J Cardany | Salesperson | 35 | $276K |
| Michael H Cook Jr | VP & Superintendent | 48 | $270K |
| Lillian Collado | Salesperson | 35 | $270K |
| Joaquim C Pedrosa | Deputy Superintendent of Grounds | 48 | $231K |
| Raymond M Planell | Chairman of the Board, Assistant Counsel | 6 | $64K |
| Richard A Schnall | Vice Chairman of the Board | 6 | $53K |
| Catherine U Biddle | Director | 3 | $41K |
| Elizabeth Payne | Director | 3 | $41K |
| Howard Weintraub | Director | 3 | $41K |
| Kevin J Bannon | Director | 3 | $41K |
| Mary Ann Alonso | Secretary & Director | 3 | $41K |
| Raymond Lou | Director | 3 | $34K |
| Eric Cheng | Director | 3 | $7K |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Public Gardens Association Network — Part of the ArbNet network, supported by the American Public Gardens Association.
- ArbNet Network — Accredited member of the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program at Level II.
- Botanic Gardens Conservation International Network — Part of the ArbNet network, supported by Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
- Friends of Kensico Cemetery Partner — Co-beneficiary of the 5K event; organization dedicated to preserving Kensico Cemetery's heritage.
- Friends of The Kensico Cemetery Partner — Organizes the annual Veterans Remembrance Service at Kensico Cemetery.
- NY State Division Of Cemeteries Government — Refers visitors to the NY State Division Of Cemeteries for information on lot ownership and interments.
- Sharon Gardens Partner — Jointly featured in news and events communications with Kensico Cemetery.
- The Morton Arboretum Network — Participates in the ArbNet program, which is coordinated through The Morton Arboretum.
- The New York Community Trust Partner — Partner in administering the Westchester Fund for Historic & Cultural Preservation.
- Westchester Fund for Historic & Cultural Preservation Partner — Co-beneficiary of the 5K event; supports preservation of historic sites and cultural resources in Westchester County.
- Westchester Fund for Historic and Cultural Preservation Partner — Beneficiary organization of the Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Walk event.
- webCemeteries Network — Website services provided by webCemeteries, which is also credited in the copyright notice.
- webCemeteries Partner — Partner organization responsible for website development and maintenance.
- webCemeteries Partner — Website development and maintenance partner for Kensico.org
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 Expansion of Burial Offeringsmethodology: community-responsive_expansionBy expanding and diversifying burial options in response to community needs—such as faith-specific sections, above-ground interments, and infant burial spaces—the organization increases cultural relevance and inclusion, because aligning services with evolving demographic and religious needs strengthens community trust and participation.
- Integration of Nature, History, and Art for Visitor Engagementmethodology: history-art-nature_integrationBy integrating nature, history, and art into the cemetery experience, the organization fosters deeper visitor engagement and personal connection, because immersive, multi-sensory environments make memorialization more meaningful and accessible to the public.
- Rural Cemetery Design as Tranquil Memorial Environmentmethodology: rural_cemetery_designBy designing the cemetery to follow natural topography with park-like, rural aesthetics, the organization creates a serene and peaceful resting place that enhances visitor solace and honors the deceased, because landscape integration reduces visual disruption and supports emotional healing.