Natural Heritage Trust
For forty years, the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) has worked with a variety of partners to advance numerous parks,
conservation, recreation, historic preservation and waterfront revitalization goals. Established by Chapter 653 of
the Laws of 1968 as a public benefit corporation of the State of New York, the NHT receives and manages gifts, grants
and contributions to further public programs in support of these activities.
The NHT works in close partnership with private groups and individuals, as well as government, particularly New York
State. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation, the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, the Secretary of State and the Chair of the State Council
of Parks.
The NHT is tax exempt pursuant to Section 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and has been designated a 501(c)(3)
corporation. This, in conjunction with its innovative role in raising, managing, and disbursing public and private
funds, has helped place the NHT at the forefront of some of the State’s most progressive parks, environment and community
enhancement initiatives.
The NHT administers approximately 200 custodial accounts for account holders in each member agency and had assets
totaling over $22 million as of the close of its last fiscal year on March 31, 2007. These accounts have been
established for particular purposes and the NHT's involvement in the accounts is custodial in nature.
Board Members
Carol Ash, Chair, Natural Heritage Trust
Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, Secretary of State
Pete Grannis, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Lucy R. Waletzky, M.D., Chair, State Council of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Documents
Budget Documents
Board Meetings - Minutes
Contact
Natural Heritage Trust
Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 1
Albany, New York 12238 |
