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Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc

Western catskills community revitalization council, inc. Concentrates its efforts on the creation of new housing and the improvement of existing housing that will best serve the needs of …

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Community Development Stamford, NY EIN 141624738 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is a community development organization based in STAMFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 141624738.

Founded
Headquarters
Stamford, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S32Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Western catskills community revitalization council, inc. Concentrates its efforts on the creation of new housing and the improvement of existing housing that will best serve the needs of the low and moderate income residents of their service area. They have developed and manages two 24-unit low/moderate-income senior housing projects. They also provide assistance to various townships, villages, and hamlets with water and sewer projects, storm water control projects. They are a hud approved counseling agency and as such offers financial counseling on topics such as mortgages, credit, debt consolidation, bankruptcy, budgeting and more. They also offer classes in home ownership counseling.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
✨ Community Development · NTEE S32Z
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($1.4 million)
89% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Stamford, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 141624738. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is located in Stamford, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is a community development organization based in STAMFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 141624738. Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141624738, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Leadership

AN
Antonia Besculides
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AN
Antonia B•••••••••
Executive Dir.
CL
Claire C••••••••
Secretary
DA
Dan P•••
Chairman
DA
David B P••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
DI
Diane F••••••
Director
DO
Dominik R••••
Director
JO
Joe L••••••
Director
LI
Linda S••••••••
Director
MA
Mary M••••
Treasurer
NO
Norm M••••••
Director
PE
Peggy R••••••••
Director
RO
Robert M••••
Chairman
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc This page 90 $1.7 million 89%
Employee Assistance Fund for Alaska Airlines 93 $2.1 million 82%
Coastal Connections Inc 93 $4.1 million 85%
Coshocton Foundation 93 $2.7 million 82%
Project Kesher 93 $3.5 million 80%
Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey 93 $3.8 million 91%
Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise Inc 93 $1.2 million 98%
Arcata Economic Development Corp 93 $5.7 million 98%
Dayone Pact 93 $6.9 million 91%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc

What is Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc?
Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Stamford, United States. Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc is a community development organization based in STAMFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 141624738.
When was Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc founded?
Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc was founded in 1981.
Who leads Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc?
Antonia Besculides serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc located?
Headquartered in Stamford, United States.
What is Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc trustworthy?
Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141624738.
What is Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council Inc's website?
http://www.westerncatskills.org/