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PHILMONT BEAUTIFICATION INC
PHILMONT, NY · EIN 205877789 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S30 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · pbinc.org
revenue
$95K
expenses
$127K
net assets
$270K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

PBI ENGAGES A GRASS ROOTS APPROACH TO DEVELOP AND INITIATE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS THAT COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND LESSEN NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS THROUGH PROGRAMS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Philmont Beautification Inc (PBI) is a community development nonprofit in Philmont, NY, that leads grassroots revitalization projects focused on brownfield redevelopment, historic preservation, affordable housing, and local food systems. Through partnerships with the Village of Philmont and regional stakeholders, PBI manages planning initiatives for watershed protection, small business incubation, and downtown renewal. The organization operates with a community-based model that engages residents in collaborative development efforts.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $31K
    SPECIAL PROJECTS: 2024 PROJECTS INCLUDED THE CONTINUATION OF A PROJECT ALLIANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PHILMONT FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF A NYS DOS BOA PROGRAM AWARD TO THE VILLAGE CONSISTING OF PRE-DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR SEVEN SELECTED PRIMARY SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE SUMMIT LAKE AND ITS WATERCOURSE DESIGNATED BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA PLAN (BOA) OUTLINED AS PHILMONT RISING GOALS FOR THE REGENERATIVE REDEVELOPMENT AND RESUE OF POST-INDUSTRIAL MILLS, BUILDINGS AND INFILL LOTS AS CATALYSTS FOR VILLAGE REVITALIZATION. 2024 RESULTS INCLUDED 2 SITES DESIGNED BY RICE+LIPKA ARCHITECTS DESIGN TEAM RECEIVING 2 ARCHICTECTRUAL AWARDS OF DESIGN EXCELLANCE -SARANY and AIA HUDSON VALLEY. CONTINUATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF AN INTERMUNICIPAL LWRP AGAWAMUCK CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH PARTICIPATING TOWNS OF PHILMONT, CLAVERACK, GHENT, HILLSDALE AND AUSTRALITZ INVOLVING AN AREA OF 22.9 SQUARE MILES OF WATERSHED LANDS AND WATERCOURSES THAT FEED INTO SUMMIT LAKE IN PHILMONT ON THE WAY TO THE HUDSON RIVER ESTRURY AS THE FINAL DESTINATION.
  2. #2 $24K
    SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM: 2024 PROJECTS INCLUDED THE CONTINUATION OF PBI MAIN STREET PROGRAM BY ASSISITING 3 MAJOR DOWNTOWN MISED-USE BUILDINGS WITH NYMS GRANTS AS THE LOCAL PROVIDER AND DEVELOPING 113 MAIN ST TO SERVE AS A PBI OFFICE AND VISITOR CENTER TO HOLD MEETINGS AND DISPLAY PROGRAM PLANS, DRAWINGS, MAPS, ETC. THAT DOCUMENT PBI PROJECTS AIMED AT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Agawamuck Creek Watershed Management Plan
Intermunicipal initiative with Philmont, Claverack, Ghent, Hillsdale, and Austerlitz to manage 22.9 square miles of watershed lands feeding into Summit Lake and the Hudson River; led by PBI as project manager
Housing Program
Develops a village-wide housing plan to promote affordable housing, aging in place, and equitable access to homeownership; includes a cultural resources survey and support for historic tax credits
Local Food Program
Converts a former gas station into a local food direct market with a commercial kitchen and a 1,600 sq ft Victory Garden that provides free vegetables to the community; promotes food security and healthy living
Philmont Rising
Community-based revitalization initiative focused on regenerative redevelopment of post-industrial sites in Philmont, including pre-development planning for seven key sites in the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) plan; includes design and planning for a new community center and artisan plaza
Small Business Program (Mom & Pop Shop Project)
Incubates small businesses through support with business planning, financial preparation, and storefront development; assists property owners with architectural assistance through the New York Main Street program
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 2 activities
    • Community-based planning and technical assistance
      Provides pro-bono planning services, architectural assessments, and technical support to the Village of Philmont and property owners, including no-cost renovation assessments for 13 Main Street buildings and design development for community facilities such as the Community Center and Canal Street Artisan Plaza.
    • Revitalization project management and implementation
      Plans, manages, and implements public and private revitalization projects in Philmont, NY, including streetscapes, brownfield redevelopments, affordable housing renovations, park restorations, and mixed-use building restorations. Since 2007, has completed or supported $6 million in projects and assisted over 41 initiatives, including 22 downtown building renovations.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Community engagement and participatory planning
      Conducts community surveys and participatory events to gather resident input on local priorities, including the 2012 physical installation survey and the D.E.V.E.L.O.P. survey that engaged over 150 residents and informed program design.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Community events and programming
      Hosts art exhibitions, craft pop-up shows, program meetings, and community events such as 'Made in Philmont' (2008) and 350 Climate Day (2009), which engaged over 60 residents in climate action.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Environmental stewardship and watershed planning
      Leads volunteer-based water quality monitoring at five stations along Agawamuck Creek, organizes a photography competition for visual documentation, and completed a draft Watershed Management Plan covering 22.9 square miles across five towns. Continues project management of the intermunicipal plan.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Grant funding and facade renovation support for small businesses
      Funds storefront restoration and renovation projects for Main Street business property owners through grants, including administering a $50,000 grant and securing $215,194 in additional funding. Also submitted a request for up to $350,000 in state funds for building improvements.
  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Historic district designation advocacy
      Advocated for and secured the listing of the Philmont Historic District on both the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places through research, nomination preparation, and intergovernmental coordination, culminating in state approval in December 2023 and national listing in March 2024.
  • Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
    • Small business incubation and economic support
      Offers business planning, financial planning, site selection assistance, and referrals to agencies for small businesses. Conducts Mom & Pop Shop workshops to generate ideas for sustaining Main Street enterprises and delivers architectural technical assistance through the New York Main Street Program.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Cultural resources research and historic survey
      Completed a comprehensive cultural resources survey documenting 444 properties, sites, and artifacts within the Village of Philmont Historic District to support preservation and planning efforts.
    • Local food system development and programming
      Operates Annabel's Victory Garden (expanded to 1,600 sq ft in 2020), a year-round farmers’ market launched in 2009, and a commercial kitchen that supports local food producers. Runs the Kids Grow and Cook program and provides free vegetables to the Philmont Public Library’s cooler. Also operates a direct market and cafe at a redeveloped former gas station site.
    • Redevelopment of key community sites
      Reopened a redeveloped former gas station in March 2018 as a local food hub housing the Philmont Cooperative (market, cafe, and commercial kitchen) and converted a 1970s barber shop into a green, energy-efficient Resource Center at 113 Main Street. Also manages The Kitchen at 116 Main Street.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$88K93%
Program service revenue$7K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$51K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$494K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$224K
Net assets$270K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -48.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • CAROLYN STERN Co-founder — Secretary
  • JOHN GOURLAY — President
  • KATE MARTINO Co-founder — Treasurer
  • SALLY BAKER Co-founder — Executive Dir.
relationships · 49

Who they work with

  • Accelerator for America Partner — Engages with research and initiatives from Accelerator for America to inform local economic development strategies.
  • Australitz Partner — Participating municipality in the intermunicipal Agawamuck Creek Watershed Management Plan.
  • Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council Funder — Awarded a $215,194 grant to PBI for Main Street building renovations.
  • Center for Creative Land Recycling Network — Published a profile article on PBI's community-based model in January 2021.
  • Columbia Economic Development Corp Partner — Referred small business clients to for micro-business training courses leading to start-up funding opportunities.
  • Columbia Land Conservancy Partner — Contributed oversight and input during the BOA Step 2 Nomination planning process.
  • Columbia Land Conservancy Partner — Represented on the Watershed Advisory Committee through a staff member.
  • Dadras Architects Partner — Provided no-cost architectural renovation assessments for 13 Main Street properties.
  • Drexel University Partner — Collaborates with the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University by sharing research and ideas related to community wealth building and local economic development.
  • Green Earth Geothermal Partner — Installed radiant heat/cool tubing and geothermal wells for the 113 Main St. renovation project.
  • Hudson River Bank and Trust Co Funder — Provided funding assistance for the expansion of Annabel's Victory Garden in 2020.
  • Hudson River Watershed Alliance Partner — Represented on the Watershed Advisory Committee through a member organization representative.
  • Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp Partner — Provided market study data, business plan assistance, and feasibility analysis for the Philmont Cooperative project.
  • LaBella Associates Partner — Contracted to provide planning, environmental, and engineering services for the Agawamuck Creek Watershed Management Plan.
  • May Hill Timber Frames Partner — Provided framing and structural installation for the new facades and rafters at 113 Main St.
  • NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation Government — Provided funding through the Rural Area Revitalization Program grant in 2009.
  • NYS Office of Community Renewal Government — Provided funding through the NY Main Street grant program.
  • National Park Service Government — Approved the nomination for the Philmont Historic District to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at SUNY, Albany Partner — Partnered with Philmont Beautification Inc. to support a graduate student internship that developed the D.E.V.E.L.O.P. community engagement project.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Partner in the Preserve New York grant program that funded the historic district nomination effort.
  • New York State Main Street Program Government — State program to which PBI applied for funding and under which it has received grants for Main Street revitalization.
  • Philmont Co-op Partner — Anchor business operating the commercial kitchen and retail space; collaborates on food access and community programming.
  • Philmont Cooperative Partner — Collaborated with PB Inc. to transform a donated Stewart's Shop into a local food hub with a market, cafe, and commercial kitchen.
  • Philmont Library Partner — Hosted a free community cooler and collaborated on community food access initiatives.
  • Preservation League of New York State Funder — Provided a Preserve New York grant to support the preparation of the historic district nomination.
  • Rice+Lipka Architects Partner — Design partner for Community Center and Canal Street projects, contributing award-winning architectural designs.
  • Rice+Lipka Architects Partner — Design team responsible for site designs that received architectural awards under PBI's project management.
  • Rice+Lipka Architects Partner — Selected design team for advancing the Philmont Rising project, including the new Community Center and Artisan Plaza.
  • Sam Wright Partner — General contractor and design consultant for the 113 Main St. renovation, providing engineering expertise and crew coordination.
  • Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects Partner — Design team partner with Rice+Lipka Architects on community revitalization projects.
+ 19 more
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.

  • Community-Based Revitalization Modeled on Barn Raising
    methodology: rural-barn-raising_model
    By applying a collaborative, community-driven model inspired by rural barn raising traditions, the organization fosters intergenerational participation and collective ownership in revitalization efforts, which strengthens social cohesion and increases resident investment in long-term outcomes.
  • Integrated Sustainability Framework for Community Development
    methodology: sustainability_integrated_planning
    By integrating environmental, economic, and social sustainability into planning and project implementation, the organization creates holistic development strategies that are resilient, energy-efficient, and aligned with long-term community well-being.
  • Participatory Community Planning for Equitable Development
    methodology: community-based-participatory_planning
    By using inclusive, participatory planning processes that prioritize local input and simple prioritization methods, the organization ensures that revitalization reflects community needs and values, leading to more equitable, sustainable, and widely supported development outcomes.
  • Shared-Use Infrastructure to Support Local Economic Development
    methodology: shared-kitchen_incubation
    By providing affordable shared kitchen space and repurposing underutilized or brownfield sites into productive community assets, the organization lowers barriers to entrepreneurship in food systems, stimulating local economic activity and improving access to healthy food.