Program areas at Hudson Taconic Lands
The organization conserved 847 acres of forest in four properties that are now open to the public for hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and other healthy family activities. The 416-acre Valentino Family Community Forest and the 150-acre Dill Brook Community Forest (in memory of Robert Simms) opened in year 2023.
Volunteers logged 3,985 hours building trails, teaching workshops, and planning events for the community.
In 2023, 125 local teens participated in the Forest Conservation Corps work and career training program at six different natural area sites in Rensselaer County.
Other program services include education and outreach, trail vision, conservation plan, and land stewardship.
Grants made by Hudson Taconic Lands
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Rensselaer Land Trust | Joint Ownership of 76-acre Poesten Kill Bends | 2019-12 | $42,687 |
Who funds Hudson Taconic Lands
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Hudson Taconic Lands
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jim Bonesteel | Executive Director | | 2024-09-23 |
| Annie Jacobs | Communications Director | | 2024-09-23 |
| Bay Habshey | Operations and Development Manager | | 2024-09-23 |
| Andrew Schwitzgebel | Stewardship Manager | | 2024-09-23 |
| Dan Morse | Data Systems Manager | | 2024-09-23 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Hudson Taconic Lands
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,194,795 | $1,063,979 | 106.3% |
| Program services | $5,585 | $11,000 | -49.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $14,864 | $291 | 5007.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $43,422 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $40,710 | $30,844 | 32% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $57,062 | $2,400 | 2277.6% |
| Total revenues | $2,356,438 | $1,108,514 | 112.6% |
Organizations like Hudson Taconic Lands
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Idaho Conservation League (ICL) | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $4,455,535 |
| New York City Bird Alliance | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $2,268,062 |
| MountainTrue | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $2,463,921 |
| Waterfront Alliance | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $3,485,195 |
| Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) | 501(c)(3) | Lansing, MI | $1,047,709 |
| New Jersey Audubon Society | 501(c)(3) | Bernardsville, NJ | $6,252,018 |
| The Houston Audubon Society | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $2,138,850 |
| Alabama Audubon | 501(c)(3) | Birmingham, AL | $1,091,105 |
| Boston Harbor Now | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $6,077,089 |
| Maine Audubon | 501(c)(3) | Falmouth, ME | $5,119,979 |
Data update history
January 26, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 790
- Averill Park, NY 12018
- Metro area
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer County, NY
- Website URL
- rensselaerplateau.org/Â
- Phone
- (518) 712-9211
IRS details
- EIN
- 94-3444825
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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