named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Permanent Maintenance Fund
A fund supported by mandatory contributions from burial and plot fees, ensuring long-term upkeep and preservation of the cemetery grounds
Ulster County Veterans Cemetery
A designated section within the New Paltz Rural Cemetery established in 2008 for the burial of Ulster County veterans and their spouses, with burial plots and grave markers provided at no cost to eligible families
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 2 activities
- Provide burial and interment servicesOffers a range of burial services including full-body burials, cremains interment, mausoleum entombment, and disinterment/reinterment, with fees varying by service type and timing, including weekend, after-hours, and religiously mandated services.
- Sell burial plots and nichesSells various types of burial plots and columbarium niches, including regular plots, special needs plots, cremation plots in the Veterans' Section, and niches in the Round Columbarium and New Veterans' Section, with prices ranging from $300 to $1100.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host commemorative and community eventsOrganizes and hosts events such as the 2016 "Day of Dead" celebration to engage the community and honor the deceased.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Maintain veterans burial sections and memorialsManages dedicated burial areas for veterans, including a section established by the Grand Army of the Republic in Section A and the Ulster County Veterans Cemetery designated in 2008, along with the Soldiers’ Monument erected in 1870 to honor Civil War soldiers.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 1 activity
- Operate and maintain a rural cemeteryOperates a 32-acre not-for-profit cemetery established in 1861, maintained by an elected volunteer board of trustees, providing burial services and ongoing groundskeeping, including removal of unsightly or dangerous items.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Provide genealogical and historical research accessOffers public access to the Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection during specified weekly hours for genealogical and local history research.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide cemetery mapping and navigation toolsOffers an interactive and downloadable map of the cemetery for public use to assist with navigation and visitation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$176K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$154K88%
Investment income$22K12%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$87K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$592K
Cash$146K
Investments$397K
Liabilities$289K
Net assets$304K
Liquid reserves41.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- FLOYD KNIFFEN — TRUSTEE
- FRANK CILIBERTO — TRUSTEE
- PETER FERRANTE JR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Elting Memorial Library Partner — Hosts the Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection used for genealogical and local history research.
- Grand Army of the Republic Partner — Collaborated with the Grand Army of the Republic to establish a burial area for Civil War veterans in Section A.
- US Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Federal agency providing headstones, markers, medallions, and regional support to veterans.
- US Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Provides headstones, markers, and medallions for veterans; partner agency for veteran burial benefits.
- Ulster County Partner — Partnered with New Paltz Rural Cemetery to establish and fund the Ulster County Veterans Cemetery.
- Ulster County Veteran Services Agency Partner — Agency through which burial plot requests are coordinated and information is provided.
- Ulster County Veteran Services Agency Partner — Local agency assisting veterans with burial and memorial benefits.
- Ulster County Veteran Services Agency Partner — Partner agency providing veteran services in Ulster County.
strategies · 5
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.
- Inclusive, Non-Denominational Burial Accessmethodology: non_denominational_accessBy offering burial services without regard to religious affiliation, the organization increases community access and promotes equity in end-of-life care, because removing religious barriers enables broader participation and reflects the cemetery’s role as a public, civic space.
- Permanent Maintenance Funding via Fee Allocationmethodology: permanent_maintenance_fundingBy allocating a portion of burial and plot sale fees into a state-mandated permanent maintenance fund, the organization ensures sustainable long-term upkeep of the cemetery grounds, because dedicated financial reserves prevent deferred maintenance and protect the site’s dignity and safety.
- Public-Nonprofit Partnership for Veteran Burial Servicesmethodology: public-nonprofit partnership for veteran burial servicesBy partnering with Ulster County to provide free burial plots and grave markers for veterans and spouses, the organization expands access to dignified burial through shared public-nonprofit responsibility, because leveraging government programs enables cost-free services that honor military service and support families.
- Rural Cemetery Movement Model for Public Usemethodology: rural_cemetery_movementBy designing the cemetery as a park-like landscape in accordance with the rural cemetery movement, the organization supports public recreation, reflection, and historical engagement, because integrating burial grounds with accessible green space enhances community value and encourages ongoing stewardship.
- Volunteer Board Governance for Long-Term Stewardshipmethodology: volunteer_governanceBy utilizing a volunteer board of trustees, the organization ensures accountable, community-rooted governance and long-term preservation of the cemetery as a historical and public asset, because dedicated local leadership reduces turnover and aligns operations with civic and heritage values.