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Protect the Highlands Association

EIN 92-2274488 • 501(c)3 • Cold Spring, NY

Profile

To protect the hudson highlands, it's open space and it's communities.

PO Box 216Cold Spring, NY 10516

501(c)(3)

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

45%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

$43,086

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$43,086

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$81,915

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$45,320

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$36,595

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

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Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $43,086Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $43,0862024

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2024

Assets$43,086
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$43,086

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $81,915Expenses 2024: $45,320Net Income 2024: $36,5952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$81,915
Expenses$45,320
Net Income$36,595

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$81,915
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To protect the hudson highlands, it's open space and it's communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$6,493$43,086▲ $36,593
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$6,493$43,086▲ $36,593
Total Assets$6,493$43,086▲ $36,593
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,493$43,086▲ $36,593
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,493$43,086▲ $36,593
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dave MerandyPresident
Susan PeehlSecretary
Sheila RauchTreasurer
Grace KennedyVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$81,915
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$81,915
Change in Net Assets
$36,595

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$81,915
Total Noncash Contributions1$81,915
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$45,320
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$24,673--$24,673
Fees for Services Legal$10,000--$10,000
Advertising$8,081--$8,081
Office Expenses$1,604--$1,604
Insurance$485--$485
Other Expenses$84--$84
Total Functional Expenses$45,320$0$0$45,320
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Protect the Highlands Association
EIN
92-2274488
Phone
8452653012
Address
PO BOX 216, COLD SPRING, NY 10516

Signing Officer

Name
Dave Merandy
Title
President
Phone
8452653012
Signed
2025-08-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dave Merandy
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Jeffrey a Shad Bba Ms
Address
P O BOX 39 / 3590 ROUTE 9, COLD SPRING, NY 10516
Preparer
Jeffrey Shad
Phone
8452654170
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

SHEILA RAUCH

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 2

NONE

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 3

NO

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

TRAFFIC STUDY 24,673 0 0

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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