Scenic Hudson
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Scenic Hudson meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Scenic Hudson's mission is to sustain and enhance the Hudson Valley’s inspirational beauty and health for generations
to come.
Year, State Incorporated:
1975, NY
Scenic Hudson brings together people and organizations to conserve rural and urban lands, create parks that connect people with nature and each other, and protect the land, river, and communities at the heart of the Hudson Valley's well-being and vitality.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Scenic Hudson's program expenses were:
| Program Services | $24,983,399 |
| Total Program Expenses | $24,983,399 |
Chair of the Board
Richard Krupp
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
32
Paid Staff Size
69
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telemarketing, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Scenic Hudson's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $12,046,864 |
| Endowment allocations used to meet spending policy (Note 13) | $10,484,000 |
| Investment activity other than endowment earnings | $3,090,323 |
| Government grants | $501,204 |
| Special events, net of direct expenses of $210,571 and $212,017, respectively (Note 9) | $451,818 |
| Other revenues | $16,873 |
| Total Income | $26,591,082 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $26,591,082 |
| Total expenses: | $28,731,108 |
| Program expenses | $24,983,399 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,569,315 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,178,394 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,140,026 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $384,592,823 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $16,180,650 |
| Ending Net Assets | $398,633,447 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,795,294 |
| Total Assets | $404,428,741 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York