THE GREEN-WOOD HISTORIC FUND INC

EIN: 113450678 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$3,561,823
Total Expenses
$3,478,030
Total Assets
$2,194,932
Net Assets
$1,723,002
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
RICHARD J MOYLAN
Phone
7187887850
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE GREEN-WOOD HISTORIC FUND INC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

GREEN-WOOD IS A LIVING CEMETERY THAT BRINGS PEOPLE CLOSER TO THE WORLD AS IT IS AND WAS, BY MEMORIALIZING THE DEAD AND BRINGING TO LIFE THE ART, HISTORY, AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF NEW YORK CITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,041,600 Revenue: $623,169

PUBLIC EVENTS AND TOURS: TO SERVE BROOKLYNITES, NEW YORKERS, AND VISITORS FROM NEAR AND FAR, THE GREEN-WOOD HISTORIC FUND PRODUCES OVER 300 PUBLIC PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND WALKING- AND TROLLEY TOURS...

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PUBLIC EVENTS AND TOURS: TO SERVE BROOKLYNITES, NEW YORKERS, AND VISITORS FROM NEAR AND FAR, THE GREEN-WOOD HISTORIC FUND PRODUCES OVER 300 PUBLIC PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND WALKING- AND TROLLEY TOURS, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PROGRAM THEMES INCLUDE NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, NYC -, BROOKLYN-, AND US HISTORY, LGBTQ+ HISTORY, BLACK HISTORY, IMMIGRANT HISTORY, AND MORE. FURTHER, OUR ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE DANCE PERFORMANCES, CONCERTS IN THE CATACOMBS, AND AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM. WE ALSO HOST FOUR LARGE-SCALE, FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS EVERY YEAR: JUNETEENTH, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, THE MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, AND BATTLE OF BROOKLYN DAY: THE MEANING OF FREEDOM. LAST, OUR DEATH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDES WORKSHOPS ON GRIEF, LECTURES BY EXPERTS IN THE DEATH-POSITIVE FIELD, PROGRAMS THAT EXAMINE DEATH THROUGH THE LENS OF DIFFERENT CULTURES, AND DEATH CAFES (INFORMAL GUIDED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DEATH).

Program 2
Expenses: $616,666

EDUCATION & WELCOME CENTER: IN FALL 2025, THE GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND BELOVED BROOKLYN INSTITUTION SINCE 1838, WILL LAUNCH ITS EDUCATION & WELCOME CENTER. AS A COMMUNITY...

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EDUCATION & WELCOME CENTER: IN FALL 2025, THE GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND BELOVED BROOKLYN INSTITUTION SINCE 1838, WILL LAUNCH ITS EDUCATION & WELCOME CENTER. AS A COMMUNITY SPACE FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS, A MINI-MUSEUM, A SETTING FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, AND MORE, THE CENTER IS A SPACE DESIGNED TO WELCOME ALL OUR CONSTITUENTS, INCLUDING LOCAL VISITORS, LOT OWNERS, STUDENTS, TOURISTS, AND MORE. LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE AT 25TH STREET AND FIFTH AVENUE, IT WILL COMBINE THE RESTORED VICTORIAN-ERA WEIR GREENHOUSE WITH A NEW BUILDING AND SERVE AS A CENTRAL HUB WHERE VISITORS CAN ENGAGE WITH ALL THAT GREEN-WOOD HAS TO OFFER. ALL WILL BE WELCOME TO LEARN ABOUT THE CEMETERY'S BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE, UNIQUE HISTORY, AND ITS CORE ASSETS OF ART, HISTORY, AND NATURE, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. ADMISSION IS FREE.

Program 3
Expenses: $569,625 Revenue: $42,306

EDUCATION PROGRAMS: GREEN-WOOD OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, INCLUDING CLASSES FOR 3-K AND PRE-K STUDENTS, ELEMENTARY-, MIDDLE-, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FURTHER, WE OFFER THE...

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS: GREEN-WOOD OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, INCLUDING CLASSES FOR 3-K AND PRE-K STUDENTS, ELEMENTARY-, MIDDLE-, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FURTHER, WE OFFER THE "BRIDGE TO CRAFTS CAREERS" WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 TO 24. THE WORLD MONUMENTS FUND IS OUR PARTNER IN THIS PROGRAM. HE TRAINING IS IN THE FIELD OF MASONRY RESTORATION AND PREPARES TRAINEES FOR CAREERS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION. ALL TOLD, WE SERVED OVER 6,000+ STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN 2023. ADDITIONALLY, GREEN-WOOD HOSTED TWO TEAMS OF EARLY-CAREER ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS, WHO CONDUCTED ONSITE STUDIES IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,637,007
Program Service Revenue $899,245
Investment Income $27,531
Other Revenue $-1,960
TOTAL REVENUE $3,561,823

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $618,166
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $517,877
Program Expenses $2,463,527
Other Expenses $2,821,414
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,478,030

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,561,823 $5,972,002 -0.4%
Expenses $3,478,030 $2,679,199 +0.3%
Net Income $83,793 $3,292,803 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
300

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$1,898,759
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER DAVIDSON CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MERYL BREITBART DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BROOKS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVIN CLINE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAYSON COLEMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN B CRAMER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHALIE PIERREPONT DANILOVICH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE FELDMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HADDAD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRYSTYNA HOUSER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY KERIMAN-LEICHT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARK-MARIE ANTON MENCHINI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINA MYER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE NASIR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELYSE SUZANNE NEWMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN T REDDICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM ROSSMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD G RUSSO ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA P SHEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM SIFTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXNADRA SWEENEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARL D WEINER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUDY WYNTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL G WHITE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIAN BENEPE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD J MOYLAN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer
$0 $222,052 $628,470
ARLENE BASCOM VP & COMPTROLLER 5.00
Officer
$0 $27,376 $263,512
ARTHUR PRESSON VP OF DESIGN & LANDSCAPE 5.00
Officer
$0 $85,267 $248,135
LISA ALPERT VP. DEVELOPMENT 35.00
Officer
$0 $65,158 $231,636
ERIC BARNA VP OF OPERATIONS 5.00
Officer
$0 $27,617 $201,484
SARA DURKACS CORPORATE SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$0 $6,423 $161,049
HARRY WEIL VP PROGAMS/EDUCATION 40.00
Officer
$0 $7,348 $164,473
SONIA BENNETT CHIEF ACCOUNTANT 5.00
Highest
$0 $18,871 $177,094
FRANK MORELLI PLANT & FACILITIES MANAGER 5.00
Highest
$0 $16,677 $143,062
JEFFREY RICHMAN HISTORIAN 40.00
Highest
$0 $25,667 $155,990
JOHN ARGENZIANO CHIEF OF SECURITY 5.00
Highest
$0 $6,026 $116,965
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,561,823 $3,478,030 $2,194,932 $83,793
2022 $5,972,002 $2,679,199 $1,576,282 $3,292,803
2021 $1,895,895 $2,324,864 $1,529,994 $-428,969
2020 $1,142,657 $1,765,357 $1,330,745 $-622,700
2019 $1,354,658 $2,863,389 $1,601,738 $-1,508,731
2018 $3,401,956 $3,631,797 $2,053,704 $-229,841
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