Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc 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 06/2022, Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc generated $828.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $826.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY ("WSPC") IS A 501(C)(3) NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH THE NEW YORK CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS TO ENSURE THAT WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK CONTINUES AS A DIVERSE AND HISTORICAL URBAN GREEN SPACE THROUGH ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS AND RAISING FUNDS TO HELP KEEP THE PARK CLEAN, SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LANDSCAPES -EXPENDITURES FOR TWO FULL-TIME GARDENERS, AS WELL AS HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT, SUCH AS PLANT MATERIAL, FENCING, RODENT MANAGEMENT AND TOOLS.
PARK MAINTENANCE -EXPENDITURES FOR SEASONAL AND FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKERS, ALL OF WHOM ARE NYC PARK DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES SUCH AS TOOLS, GLOVES AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.
COMMUNITY -WSPC SUPPORTED VARIOUS PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING ARTS GRANTS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND A FULL-TIME PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATE, A NYC PARKS EMPLOYEE. WSPC SUPPORTS REGULAR PUBLIC PROGRAMS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE THE PARK, INCLUDING GREETER/GUIDE, HORTICULTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMS. 370 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 1,553 HOURS AT THE PARK DURING THE YEAR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Ely Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Veronica Bulgari President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gwen Evans Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Justine Leguizamo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Quinton Farrar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Auriemma Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $100,645 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $59,873 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $683,623 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,223 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $844,141 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$183 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,891 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $828,067 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $339,035 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $197,387 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,249 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,731 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,973 |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,675 |
| Office expenses | $58,535 |
| Information technology | $10,035 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,733 |
| All other expenses | $2,648 |
| Total functional expenses | $826,660 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $558,053 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $87,616 |
| 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 | $3,740 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $65,937 |
| Total assets | $715,346 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,443 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $117,443 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $462,684 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $135,219 |
| 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 | $715,346 |
Over the last fiscal year, Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc has awarded $151,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEW YORK CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EMPLOYMENT OF A FULL-TIME GARDENER EMPLOYED BY THE NYC PARKS DEPARTMENT. | $77,000 |
NEW YORK CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS IN THE PARK. | $70,000 |
NEW YORK CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PLAYGROUND AIDE AND A BENCH DEDICATION FUNDED BY DONORS | $4,500 |