named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Homeownership Program
Provides income-qualified residents of Ulster County with access to affordable homeownership through the acquisition and rehabilitation of homes, resale at below-market prices, and long-term affordability covenants via ground leases.
Portfolio Development
Identifies and pursues opportunities to expand Taproot’s portfolio through donations, purchases, and partnerships; includes rehabilitating vacant homes and developing new units in collaboration with organizations like RUPCO.
Stewardship and Community Support
Offers ongoing support to homeowners through a community-led model, ensuring long-term stability and advocacy for residents within the trust.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 4 activities
- Co-develops affordable housing cooperativeIs co-developing a 15-unit affordable housing cooperative for households earning up to 60% of the area median income in Ulster County.
- Develops and manages affordable housing portfolioIdentifies and pursues property acquisition opportunities, develops buyer selection processes, and manages portfolio expansion through fundraising and grant applications to grow the number of affordable units available.
- Facilitates home sales and ground leasesExecutes ground leases and closes home sales to enable permanent homeownership while maintaining long-term affordability and stewardship of properties.
- Secures and preserves affordable rental and commercial propertiesAcquires land and buildings to maintain permanently affordable rents for apartments and protect community-serving commercial spaces, such as the property at 587 Abeel Street in Ulster County.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 2 activities
- Coordinates organizational operations and partnershipsManages day-to-day operations and ensures alignment of activities across staff, board, committees, and external partners to advance organizational mission.
- Operates governance and organizational committeesRuns standing committees to support organizational growth, coordinate daily operations, and align work across staff, board, and external partners.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 2 activities
- Manages homebuyer application and selection processNotifies applicants of available homes, receives applications including mortgage pre-approval, and facilitates homeowner selection for available units. Supports conversion of vacant homes into affordable homeownership units through this process.
- Provides ongoing stewardship and support to homeownersOffers long-term support to homeowners, including advocacy and assistance during times of need, as part of its permanent affordability model.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Implements communications, outreach, and fundraising strategyConducts outreach and communications efforts, organizes fundraising events, and leads membership growth initiatives to support organizational goals and expand community engagement.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Provides permanently affordable homeownership opportunitiesAcquires or receives land and homes, builds or rehabilitates properties, and sells them to low- and moderate-income homebuyers at affordable prices, ensuring homes remain permanently affordable for future generations. Serves income-qualified individuals in Ulster County and surrounding areas.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$198K
Contributions & grants$198K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1010%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$251K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$251K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +25.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DAVID TODD — BOARD MEMBER
- DESIREE LYLE — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTEN WILSON — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- GA/GA Architects Partner — Design partner in the 21 Elizabeth St affordable housing cooperative project.
- Interest Pool Partner — Pool of prospective homebuyers who are notified when homes become available.
- Junta Directiva de TapRoot Partner — Governing board responsible for fiscal health and organizational leadership.
- Kingston Land Trust Partner — Formal alliance to advance affordable housing in Ulster County.
- Kingston Land Trust Partner — Formal partner in developing and advancing community land trust initiatives
- Kingston Land Trust Partner — Shaniqua Bowden serves as liaison or correspondent for Taproot CLT with Kingston Land Trust
- Maeda Construction Partner — Construction partner in the 21 Elizabeth St affordable housing cooperative project.
- RUPCO Partner — Formal alliance to advance affordable housing in Ulster County.
- RUPCO Partner — Formal partner in achieving mission of expanding affordable housing in Ulster County
- RUPCO Partner — Partner in rehabilitating 9 vacant homes into affordable homeownership units and co-developing the 21 Elizabeth St cooperative.
- TapRoot Network — Taproot CLT maintains a strong affiliation with TapRoot to advance community land trust goals.
- Ulster County Government — Geographic focus and community of operation for permanently affordable housing initiatives.
- Ulster County Partner — Geographic focus area for homeownership program eligibility.
- Ulster County Planning Department Partner — Collaborating on the development of the 21 Elizabeth St affordable housing cooperative.
strategies · 2
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 Land Trust Model for Permanent Affordabilitymethodology: community_land_trustBy separating ownership of land and housing through a community land trust, we maintain long-term affordability and reduce home purchase costs, because retaining community ownership of land prevents speculative market forces from displacing residents.
- Community-Led Governance for Housing Justicemethodology: community-led_governanceBy involving community members and diverse local stakeholders in governance and development decisions, we produce more equitable and sustainable housing outcomes, because resident-led planning ensures solutions reflect local needs and build collective power to counter gentrification.