New Yorkers For Parks
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $985.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/1964
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-6167879
Organization Overview
New Yorkers For Parks is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (N02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2021, New Yorkers For Parks employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Yorkers For Parks is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, New Yorkers For Parks generated $985.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $987.4k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITYWIDE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONING QUALITY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY -NY4P'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH SEEKS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN A GRASSROOTS NETWORK THAT CAN WORK ON ITS OWN AND WITH NY4P TO ADVOCATE ON PARKS BUDGETING AND OTHER PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICY ISSUES. NY4P LED AND CONTINUED TO BUILD A CITY-WIDE COALITION OF PARK STAKEHOLDERS THAT ADVOCATED FOR STRATEGIC INCREASES AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIOR BUDGET GAINS IN THE NEW YORK CITY PARK AGENCY BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR. NY4P ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF RESOURCES TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER LOCAL ADVOCATES. NY4P USES ITS RESEARCH FINDINGS AS A FOUNDATION FOR ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY'S PARK SYSTEM, AND TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN POLICY AND BUDGET DECISIONS AROUND PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ISSUES.
RESEARCH AND POLICY -NY4P CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPS TANGIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS AROUND ITS FINDINGS RELATED TO PARK AND OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT, ACCESS, MANAGEMENT, EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY. SAMPLE RESEARCH, ACTIVITIES AND TOOLKIT REPORTS INCLUDE RESEARCH IN CONNECTION WITH AN UPDATED COMMUNITY DISTRICT OPEN SPACE PROFILE SERIES, RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A PEER ORGANIZATION ON THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON OPEN SPACE AND LIGHT, AND ISSUE-BASED RESEARCH ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS.
DAFFODIL PROJECT - THE DAFFODIL PROJECT IS THE LARGEST VOLUNTEER PLANTING INITIATIVE IN THE CITY'S HISTORY. SOME EIGHT MILLION FREE DAFFODIL BULBS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED BY NY4P SINCE 2001 AND PLANTED IN PUBLIC PARKS AND OPEN SPACES CITYWIDE.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION - NY4P WORKS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE NEW YORKERS AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT OUR RESEARCH FINDINGS AND ADVOCACY POSITIONS. AS PART OF ITS PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS EFFORT, NY4P UTILIZES ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, PERIODIC E-NEWSLETTER AND TARGETED MEDIA OUTREACH. THE DAFFODIL PROJECT AND OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORK COMPLEMENT AND EXTEND NY4P'S OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT WITH NEW YORKERS CITYWIDE.CONVENING - NY4P CARRIES OUT A VARIETY OF CONVENING ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION. THESE INCLUDE HOSTING A SERIES OF MEETINGS WITH PEER ORGANIZATIONS, LARGER PARK CONSERVANCY GROUPS, AND SMALLER PARK ADVOCACY GROUPS TO OBTAIN THEIR FEEDBACK AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK COLLECTIVELY ON PARKS BUDGET ADVOCACY AND OPEN SPACE ISSUES. NY4P ALSO COORDINATED AND HOSTED A SET OF OPEN SPACE DIALOGUES WITH INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITY EXPERTS ON PARKS AND OPEN SPACE TOPICS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.OTHERS INCLUDING REZONING ANALYSIS AND ENGAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PLAN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam Ganser Executive Director As Of May 2020 | Officer | 40 | $104,433 |
Bryan X Grimaldi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fern Thomas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Gottsegen Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Margaret A Doyle Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carol Loewenson Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $351,838 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $100,799 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $575,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $65,375 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,027,750 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,973 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,977 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$64,792 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $985,699 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $187,733 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,122 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $292,162 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,243 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,749 |
| Fees for services: Management | $39,887 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $72,363 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $50,775 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,249 |
| Fees for services: Other | $97,255 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,600 |
| Office expenses | $31,254 |
| Information technology | $52,418 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,608 |
| Travel | $1,077 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,451 |
| Insurance | $21,335 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $987,402 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,456 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $524,777 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $77,987 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,691 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,772 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $470,262 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,154,945 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,232 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $43,064 |
| Total liabilities | $87,296 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $895,395 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $172,254 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,154,945 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that New Yorkers For Parks has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
David L Klein Jr Foundation King Of Prussia, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $433,974 |
| Earnings | $38,985 |
| Net Contributions | $65,375 |
| Ending Balance | $538,334 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fayette County Agricultural Improvement Association Dunbar, PA | $1,683,833 | $1,353,219 |
New Yorkers For Parks New York, NY | $1,154,945 | $985,699 |
Erie Ice Referees Inc Waterford, PA | $0 | $0 |
Getpsychedsports Org Newton, MA | $9,019 | $0 |
Berkshire Family Ymca Support Corporation Pittsfield, MA | $13,013,701 | $903,645 |
Zebra Foundation Inc West Deptford, NJ | $1,126 | $0 |