Program areas at Gerry Foundation
Sullivan renaissance - program intended to enhance the appearance of sullivan county while fostering community development and collaboration. Sullivan renaissance is a beautification and community development program that provides communities in sullivan county with seed money for beautification projects. A limited number of proposals are funded each year under a competitive process overseen by the sullivan renaissance program. For the most part, the Gerry Foundation will make grants to 501(c)(3) charities and/other organizations to facilitate the beautification program; however, the Foundation will, at times, incur direct expenditures related to the beautification projects. On part xv of the form 990-pf, a variety of grants are listed to organizations that are not public charities. For the year ending december 31, 2019, expenditure responsibility reporting was maintained for these grants, which are included in statement 13.
Capitalized costs associated with the building of an animal shelter for the town of liberty, ny. The town of liberty identified a lack of resources and services available in sullivan county, ny for unwanted, neglected, and abused animals. There was a need for a facility to provide proper housing, veterinary care, and rehabilitation for these animals, as well as provide education to the public about proper animal care and training. The new animal shelter includes an adoption center; spay/neuter surgical rooms; a food preparation room; a washing room; dog kennels, including an isolation area; separate cat kennels; and a community education/volunteer meeting room.
Revenue from the walking, biking, and trail development program of sullivan renaissance for the benefit of the residents of the region.