Woodlawn Conservancy Inc
Woodlawn Conservancy Inc
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About this organization
Mission
PRESERVING THE PAST. INFLUENCING THE FUTURE. Woodlawn Conservancy, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization charged with preserving the historic mausolea, monuments, landscape features and great trees that comprise The National Historic Landmark Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx. The Conservancy also provides public and educational programs, tours and events that interpret the objects under Woodlawn’s care and illuminate the celebrated lives of those interred here. To ensure our future as a prestigious cemetery and historic site, the Conservancy seeks financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations and public agencies to underwrite educational programs, restoration projects and horticultural care.
About
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION ON THE TRAINING PROGRAM.WOODLAWN CONSERVANCY CONTINUED THE WOODLAWN CEMETERY PRESERVATION TRAINING PROGRAM IN 2018, WHICH PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE (18-24) FOR CAREERS IN MASONRY RESTORATION AND CONSTRUCTION. THE TEN WEEK PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INTRODUCED A COHORT OF 20 TO THE TRADE AND 100% WERE OFFERED JOBS. A SECOND PART OF THE PROGRAM INVOLVED 2 OF THESE GRADUATES BEING HIRED AS APPRENTICES BY THE WOODLAWN CEMETERY FOR MORE EXTENSIVE TRAINING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF OUR RESIDENT CRAFTSMAN. OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS, 42 YOUNG PEOPLE OR 76.4% OF THE GRADUATES, MALE AND FEMALE, WERE OFFERED ENTRY-LEVEL INDUSTRY POSITIONS.THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS CREATING A PATHWAY FOR MINORITIES INTO THE BUILDING TRADES IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE, THE EDUCATIONAL ARM OF BAC LOCAL 1 (BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTS). THIS RELATIONSHIP, WHICH PROVIDES REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND MENTORSHIP TO OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE RESIDENT CRAFTSMAN AND AN ASSISTANT, WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF UNION EXPERIENCE, ENSURES THAT GRADUATES ARE WORK-READY. ALL GRADUATES OF THE PRESERVATION TRAINING PROGRAM RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS: PROGRAM OSHA 30, STATIONARY SCAFFOLD, SWING SCAFFOLD AND MAN-LIFT OPERATION. PRESERVATION TRAINING BY THE NUMBERS: (AS OF 2018) - 87.3% GRADUATED (55 OF 63 ENROLLED) - 76.4% OFFERED ENTRY-LEVEL INDUSTRY POSITION (42 OF 55 GRADUATES) - 18.1% OFFERED/ACCEPTED IN BRICKLAYERS LOCAL 1 (10 OF 55) - 21.8 OFFERED/ACCEPTED INTO OTHER UNION POSITION (12 OF 55) - 41.8 EMPLOYED IN REST/CONSTRUCTION 6 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION (23 OF 55)
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To enhance woodlawn cemetery as a natural, educational and cultural landmark; to create a superior visitor experience to the cemetery; and to build a community of supporters dedicated to preserving woodlawn for the enjoyment of present and future generations.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To enhance the enjoyment and use of the woodlawn cemetery by the general public.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as DE.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 4199 WEBSTER AVENUE, BRONX, NY, 104702471.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 0 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$700,958.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1999.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $187,138 in fundraising expenses.
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