Orange County Citizens Foundation Inc

“Any person or organization, incorporated or otherwise, who supports the goals of the foundation, upon payment of dues herein provided, may be eligible for membership.”

“Members are approved upon request and payment of annual dues. As per the bylaws, officers are elected by the board annually with the exception of an unusual circumstance. Each board member gets one vote.”

“Orange county citizens foundation inc. Has its 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm that reviews the financial statements to ensure that the information is complete and accurate. When the form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by the board members of the organization, it is then electronically filed with the irs.”

“Orange county citizens foundation has a conflict-of-interest statement for its members.”

“Annual salary of the executuve director is approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation, form 990, and the by-laws are also available upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“Orange county citizens foundation is a non-partisan, membership organization that seeks to preserve and enhance the quality of life for all who live, work and play in orangfe county, new york. We are advocates,watchdogs, educators and connectors, working with the public, business and government to secure a vibrant future for this special part of the hudson valley.”

“Due to the global pandemic, program services were renamed and restructured in 2020 to include civic engagement, economic development during the pandemic, and transportation initiatives.”

“Placemaking placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design, and management of public spaces. The key to successful placemaking is involving community members to participate at the core of planning their own community and help create public places where people want to be. Our ongoing placemaking program could not present its annual conference due to the pandemic, however, there was progress, including walking tours of three villages to educate and brainstorm with residents and officials how to create welcoming places, improve their zoning, and grow their downtown businesses. The pandemic highlighted how important outdoor public spaces are, allowing safe gathering and the human connection so vital for our overall health and well-being.”

“Economic development during the pandemic occf reacted quickly to the pandemic and partnered with the county and others to provide services and advice to help local businesses deal with mandates, seek federal assistance and even help pivot to be part of the solution. We worked with approximately 140 local companies, presented webinars with federal and state officials on funding opportunities and regulations, and assisted the orange county industrial development agency develop and administer 500,000 in low-interest, small business loans. Occf also helped others businesses transition from their normal products to ppe and new services. Occf continued to assist on economic development work begun in 2019, working to bring two growing industries - artificial intelligence and cbd/hemp - to the county/region in a coordinated way to attract new companies and create new jobs for orange county.”

“Transportation initiatives occf continued its programs to promote both non-vehicular transportation as well as improving safety and mobility for the major route 17 corridor. Our pathways committee continued collaboration with other non-profits, the public and government officials, convening regular (now virtual) meetings to identify trail opportunities, funding and promotion. The county trail network continues to grow - providing a vital outdoor space for people to exercise, enjoy nature, and travel by bicycle in an ultra-safe way. Just before the pandemic closed events, the 17-forward- 86 coalition (started in 2019) hosted a panel discussion, "driving our region's prosperity:mobility as a catalyst for economic development." close to 100 business and community leaders gathered to discuss regional development and why better mobility is paramount to the safety, quality of life and economic well-being of the county and region. The coalition itself grew dramatically and also won expanded study of the corridor by the nys department of transportation.”

“Contract services 0 16,327 27,500”

“P/Y ADJUSTMENT 4,928”