THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION INC

EIN 13-3992139 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A110)

What they do

THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATIONS ("CMF") GOALS ARE to (1) CREATE PROGRAMS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, STUDIO ARTS, LITERARY ARTS and FILM. SEE SCHEDULE O for CONTINUATION.CMF CURRENTLY OPERATES ITS PROGRAMS IN THE VILLAGES of HUNTER and TANNERSVILLE and THE TOWN of WINDHAM IN GREENE COUNTY, NY; (2) SUPPORT THE WORK of ARTISTS THROUGH EXHIBITION and PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES and RESIDENCY PROGRAMS; (3) CREATE CULTURAL and EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES for RESIDENTS and VISITORS IN THE CATSKILL REGION THAT SUPPORT THE GOALS of INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY and ACCESS; (4) USE THESE INITIATIVES to BUILD ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS CURRENT ASSETS and to TURN THESE THREE CLOSE COMMUNITIES INTO A MAJOR CULTURAL and EDUCATIONAL CENTER IN THE REGION.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

80.25%of revenue went to mission work73.3% of expenses · Program services

1.48%of revenue went to fundraising1.3% of expenses

$109.49spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

27.77%of revenue went to management and office costs25.4% of expenses

$3.55in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

67.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $284,530 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $82,309 for CANDY MCKEE (SECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,997,622

Mission workProgram services$2,405,55280.25% of revenue73.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$832,36827.77% of revenue25.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$44,2321.48% of revenue1.3% of expenses

Total expenses$3,282,152109.49% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202473.3% mission

202386.0% mission

202278.9% mission

202175.6% mission

202077.3% mission

201963.2% mission

201863.1% mission

201788.6% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,997,622

Expenses$3,282,152

Annual shortfall $284,530 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,405,552 · 73.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$832,368 · 25.4% of expenses

Fundraising$44,232 · 1.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,997,622

Expenses$3,282,152

Assets$11,664,162

Income$3,040,319

Contributions$2,029,720

Mission work (program services)$2,405,552

Fundraising$44,232

Grants given$98,931

Average grant$16,489

Management and general$832,368

Executive compensation (total)$50,425

Accounting fees$30,888

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CANDY MCKEESECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION · 40 hrs/week $82,309Base $69,185 · Other $13,124

JOANNE POLKVICE PRESIDENT · 1 hrs/week $8,250

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (15)

CANDY MCKEESECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

JOANNE POLKVICE PRESIDENT

ALICE CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR

DAVID KASHMANDIRECTOR

JEFFREY LANGFORDVICE PRESIDENT

JEFFREY B FERRISDIRECTOR

LAUREN KASHMANDIRECTOR

MYRA GARCIADIRECTOR

NORMAN A ROSSTREASURER

PETER FINNCHAIRMAN

PHYLLIS PARRISHDIRECTOR

SARAH FINNPRESIDENT

SARAH SLUTZKYDIRECTOR

SCOTT D WIDMEYERDIRECTOR

TAYLOR GRAYDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1998
Location: 7971 MAIN STREET PO BOX 924, HUNTER, NY 12442
County: Greene
In care of: SARAH FINN
Primary officer: SARAH FINN, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailcmf@catskillmtn.org Phone(518) 263-2000

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: EISNER ADVISORY GROUP LLC
NTEE classification: Arts, Culture & Humanities (A110)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes