Scenic Hudson
Scenic Hudson reported $18.6 million in revenue and $13.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $71.92 went to program services, $16.46 to management and general costs and $11.62 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 53.1% of the total. Government grants made up 6.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $635,834 (President). 20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 66% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$46.40 $8.7M
- Government grants$6.13 $1.1M
- Program service revenue$36.12 $6.8M
- Investment income$11.35 $2.1M
Other revenue was negative: −$196K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 71.9% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 16.5% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 11.6% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.16 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 53.1% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 36.5% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $635,834 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 4.71% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 20 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 60.9 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 33 of 33 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseConnecting communities with the landscapes that shape them - Every piece of land conserved is not only an opportunity to protect our region's air, water, vistas, and wildlife, but also an opportunity for meaningful connection. That's why we are focused on creating beautiful parks and outdoor spaces where people can commune with nature and one another. We have more than 45 featured parks and have contributed to more than two dozen additional preserves, historic sites, and trails. In Kingston, Newburgh, and Poughkeepsie, we are keeping a special focus on urban conservation and farming to close…
Protecting the health and vitality of the land that sustains us What started with a targeted push to save Storm King from an industrial project has evolved into the steady conservation of more than 50,000 acres of land across the region almost four times the size of the island of Manhattan. We remain committed to making the Hudson Valley a great place to live, work, and play by protecting and enhancing the region's great assets beautiful open spaces, working farms, and historic cities and town centers. Our work doesn't stop once land is conserved. We are leading innovative projects to protect…
Partnering to power and feed a changing Hudson Valley We are working to counter the threats from our warming planet to the beautiful landscapes, vibrant communities, and quality of life in the Hudson Valley by advancing the region's transition to renewable energy. We're also focused on sustaining the farmland that has defined and nourished this region for centuries. We have partnered with farmers to protect 23,000 acres on more than 150 farms over the last three decades. We also promote regenerative practices that not only reduce agricultural carbon emissions but support soil health and…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $544,407 | $0 | $91,427 | $635,834 |
| Senior Vice President Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $350,834 | $0 | $93,478 | $444,312 |
| Chief Finance & Operations Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $337,656 | $0 | $64,364 | $402,020 |
| Exec Dir. SHLT and Land Programs Officer, 45.00 hrs/week | $253,793 | $0 | $122,245 | $376,038 |
| Exec. Dir. Policy, Adv. & Science Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $272,042 | $0 | $17,728 | $289,770 |
| Human Resources Director Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $181,080 | $0 | $26,483 | $207,563 |
| Dir. Of Commu. & Creative Ser. Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,668 | $0 | $27,839 | $203,507 |
| Dir. of Parks & Community Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,004 | $0 | $35,937 | $176,941 |
20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Scenic Hudson (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.3M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b33 · 33 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 574
- Volunteers Part I, line 6325
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Natural Resource Results LLC Lobbying | $108,000 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
78 private foundations reported grants to Scenic Hudson totaling $6.2M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Scenic Hudson's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Scenic Hudson reported that 71.9% of its $13.5 million in expenses went to program services, 16.5% to management and general and 11.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Scenic Hudson pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Scenic Hudson reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $635,834, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Scenic Hudson get its money?
Of $18.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 53.1% came from contributions and grants (including 6.2% from government grants) and 36.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Scenic Hudson a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 13-2898799 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202620949349300417 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202510169349300321 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421109349300302 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300749349301720 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202133199349321068 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202100219349300320 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 13-2898799: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.