Program areas at Black Rock Forest Consortium
Black Rock Forest awarded 4 david redden conservation science fund small grants in 2022. Staff at Black Rock Forest published 5 scientific articles in fiscal year 2022 and mentored undergraduate and masters student's research. Work continued on the hudson highlands connectivity project and the future of the oak Forest project. We hosted over 100 visits from researchers working in Black Rock Forest.
In fiscal year 2022, the conservation programs at Black Rock Forest focused on improving roads and trails and the information kiosks at major intersections and trailheads. Improvements were made to the shop and a sand shed was constructed to support winter road maintenance operations. Restoration efforts continued in patrons grove and included invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, and native tree plantings. The grove features a gentle walking path and a diverse mix of native tree species. To support the plantings, the tree nursery watering and shade system were upgraded in 2022.
The education programs at Black Rock Forest were active in fiscal year 2022 as covid restrictions were lifted and many schools started to take field trips. During the school year, we hosted hundreds of students from Consortium member schools for day and overnight trips. We held Black Rock Forest summer science camp and hosted 70 students from the newburgh summer stem program. Black Rock Forest also hosted 16 small public events that highlighted research and conservation with 345 attendees.
Who funds Black Rock Forest Consortium
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Black Rock Forest Consortium
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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William Schuster | Executive Director | $166,901 | 2022-07-27 |
Barbara Brady | Office Manager | | 2021-07-22 |
Jack Caldwell | Senior Education Liaison / Operations Manager | | 2021-01-01 |
Jack Served | Operations Manager | | 2021-01-01 |
Susanne Led | Office Manager | | 2022-07-27 |
...and 12 more key personnel |
Financials for Black Rock Forest Consortium
Revenues | FYE 09/2022 | FYE 09/2021 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,211,081 | $931,338 | 30% |
Program services | $74,030 | $30,375 | 143.7% |
Investment income and dividends | $395,236 | $305,881 | 29.2% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $154,813 | -100% |
Net income from fundraising events | $-62,227 | $-34,177 | -82.1% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $1,618,120 | $1,388,230 | 16.6% |
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NatureServe | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, VA | $7,695,284 |
Savanna Institute | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $5,295,861 |
Conservation Science Global | 501(c)(3) | Cape May, NJ | $436,579 |
Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center | 501(c)(3) | Meeker, CO | $1,041,104 |
Conservation Biology Institute | 501(c)(3) | Corvallis, OR | $3,556,977 |
Ecological Society of America (ESA) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $5,932,686 |
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) | 501(c)(3) | Ankeny, IA | $1,462,946 |
The Climate Registry | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $1,683,646 |
Center for Coastal Studies | 501(c)(3) | Provincetown, MA | $6,311,067 |
The TREE Fund | 501(c)(3) | Naperville, IL | $725,659 |
Data update history
October 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Lucretius Foundation Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 65 Reservoir Rd
- Cornwall, NY 12518
- Metro area
- Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
- County
- Orange County, NY
- Website URL
- blackrockforest.org/Â
- Phone
- (845) 534-4517
- Facebook page
- blackrockforestconsortiumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-3536463
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1989
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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