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Adirondack Non-Profit Sector Analyzed

Adirondack Foundation

A forum was held recently assessing the economic importance of the nonprofit sector in the Adirondacks.

More than 200 people attended the summit on nonprofits in the Adirondacks at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. A keynote of the event was the release of the “Economic Impact: 36 Adirondack Nonprofits” report, which was compiled and analyzed by the SUNY Oswego Office of Business and Community Relations and written and produced by the Adirondack Foundation.
Originally the Adirondack Community Trust, Adirondack Foundation Communications Manager Chris Morris explains that the report offers a snapshot of the impact of the hundreds of nonprofits that exist across the region.

The Adirondack North Country Association’s Jennifer Jubin says the findings highlight how the nonprofit sector is woven into the Adirondack economy.

Summit Chair Jim Herman is a co-director of theAdirondack Futures Project, which is outlining six potential scenarios for the future of the Adirondack Park. Herman says in addition to having a clear indication of the economic benefits, funders and donors now have a clearer idea of Adirondack nonprofit work and benefits.

There are over 500 nonprofit organizations in the Adirondack region. Herman notes that some thrive while others struggle.

The study assessed economic activity for the 2011 fiscal year.  A link to “Economic Impact: 36 Adirondack Nonprofits” is available here.