named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Burial Plots
Provides traditional burial plots in a historic cemetery setting for individuals and families in Syracuse and the surrounding region.
Cremation Services
Provides cremation services and designated cremation property for the interment of ashes, with permanent memorialization options.
Custom Mausoleums
Offers construction of private, customized mausoleums as permanent, above-ground resting places for individuals and family groups.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in cemetery maintenance, historical preservation, and event support through organized volunteer opportunities.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 2 activities
- Provide burial and interment servicesOffers burial plots, custom-made mausoleums, and designated cremation property for permanent placement of ashes; provides culturally diverse burial and remembrance services. Over 60,000 individuals are interred in its grounds.
- Provide memorial care servicesProvides comprehensive memorial care services for individuals and families, including maintenance of cemetery grounds and records with dignity and care.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitate volunteer engagementFacilitates volunteer event organization through a downloadable PDF application form.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.12M
Contributions & grants$33K2%
Program service revenue$1.76M83%
Investment income$249K12%
Other revenue$76K
expenses
Total expenses$2.28M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$481K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$9.29M
Cash$1.50M
Investments$5.72M
Liabilities$177K
Net assets$9.12M
Liquid reserves38.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL B GLAVIN | ED/ASSISTANT TREASURER | 40 | $205K |
board members · 12
- ALLYN JONES — TRUSTEE
- CAROLE ANN FLANDERS — TRUSTEE
- CONNIE B PALUMB — TRUSTEE
- JANE CHASE — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY COMANICI — PRESIDENT
- LUCIA WHISENAND — SECRETARY
- ROBERT CLUSE — TRUSTEE
- SHERYE SKINNER — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN E CHASE — TRUSTEE
- TERRY MORRIS — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS J BASSETT — TREASURER
- VIRGINIA BIESIADA O'NEILL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Epoch Partner — Website design and development partner
- Wreaths Across America Partner — Collaborates to enable sponsorship of wreath placements at the cemetery.
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.
- Culturally Inclusive Memorial Services 33 orgsmethodology: culturally_inclusive_memorial_servicesBy honoring diverse cultural traditions and offering varied remembrance options, the organization increases engagement and satisfaction among families from different backgrounds because it affirms identity and personal meaning during bereavement.shared approach: Dignity-Centered Memorialization →
- Dignified Cemetery Operations 9 orgsmethodology: cemetery_operations_with_dignityBy maintaining burial grounds and records with professional care and respectful service standards, the organization ensures lasting trust and community confidence in its role as a steward of sacred spaces because dignity in operations reinforces emotional and spiritual security for families.shared approach: Stewardship Through Community Engagement →