The Central New York Land Trust Inc
The Central New York Land Trust Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $11,931,357
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,406,188
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $25,976
- -47.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $551,744
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Central New York Land Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Woods Nature Center Inc Marcelllus, NY | To assist with the purchase of property next to baltimore woods nature center, inc. | $107,437 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,931,357 | $2,406,188 | $551,744 | — | — | $25,976 |
| 2024 | $10,648,691 | $2,507,674 | $641,941 | — | — | $49,421 |
| 2023 | $9,064,775 | $798,332 | $516,789 | — | — | $17,087 |
| 2022 | $7,767,431 | $679,410 | $617,725 | $107,437 | 1 | $13,629 |
| 2021 | $7,971,296 | $3,304,092 | $373,719 | — | — | $16,809 |
| 2020 | $4,879,037 | $789,595 | $222,064 | — | — | $8,250 |
About The Central New York Land Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Central New York Land Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fayetteville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Central New York Land Trust Inc is led by Simon Solomon, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Simon Solomon
Executive Director
Executive Director Beginning Aug. → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $82K (2025)
Andrew Ramsgard
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Obernesser
Board Member
Chair → Former Board Member, 2024
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Sandstrom
Board Member
Board Member → Former Board Member, 2024
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Bocsor
Board Member
Treasurer → Former Board Member, 2024
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Smardon
Board Member
Board Member → Former Board Member, 2023
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Schwab
Vice Chair
Formber Board Member → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kulick
Board Member
Treasurer → Former Board Member, 2023
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Ries
Board Member
Secretary → Former Board Member, 2023
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dewitt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Krause
Former Board Member
Secretary → Former Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Granat
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Rice
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loren Wahl
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Glaza
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren E. Darcy
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: James Molloy (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Albert Joerger (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kathleen Bennett (2020–2023) — Former Board Member
- Former: Betsy Foote (2022–2023) — Office Manager
- Former: Jane Field (2020–2022) — Former Board Member
- Former: Kathy Schwab (2020–2022) — Former Board Member
- Former: Catherine Landis (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Gramlich (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Ries (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $82K, to Simon Solomon (Executive Director Through 1/25).
Frequently asked questions about The Central New York Land Trust Inc
How large is The Central New York Land Trust Inc?
The Central New York Land Trust Inc reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is The Central New York Land Trust Inc?
The Central New York Land Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fayetteville, NY. It holds $11.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Central New York Land Trust Inc operate?
The Central New York Land Trust Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Central New York Land Trust Inc's EIN?
The Central New York Land Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7399316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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