City Parks Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

City Parks Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1990. 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 12/2022, City Parks Foundation Inc employed 494 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City Parks Foundation 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 12/2022, City Parks Foundation Inc generated $23.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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.

Since 2017, City Parks Foundation Inc has awarded 208 individual grants totaling $8,797,726. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN THE PROGRAMMING AND REVITALIZATION OF NEW YORK CITY'S PARKS AND SUCH OTHER FACILITIES THAT ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ("DPR").

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

ARTS & CULTURE:CITYPARKS SHOWS PLAYS A CENTRAL ROLE IN ACTIVATING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO CREATE VIBRANT AND HEALTHY URBAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING IN PARKS FOR ALL NEW YORKERS. CITYPARKS SHOWS BRINGS HUNDREDS OF LIVE MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATER PERFORMANCES TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY'S FIVE BOROUGHS. THE SUMMERSTAGE FESTIVAL TYPICALLY PRESENTS OVER 200 ARTISTS PRESENTING FREE PERFORMANCES AND BENEFIT CONCERTS EACH YEAR IN 15-18 PARKS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, RANGING FROM INDIE, REGGAE, AFROBEAT, SOUL, MODERN DANCE, LATIN AND MUCH MORE. SUMMERSTAGE ANYWHERE PROVIDES ACCESS TO THESE PERFORMANCES TO PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE. THE SWEDISH COTTAGE MARIONETTE THEATRE, HOME TO ONE OF THE LAST PUBLIC MARIONETTE COMPANIES IN THE U.S., PRESENTS MODERN TAKES ON CLASSIC FAIRY TALES, AND THE TRAVELING PUPPETMOBILE PRESENTS FAMILY-FRIENDLY PUPPET SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS OUTDOORS AROUND THE CITY, FREE OF CHARGE.


FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR A NUMBER OF NEW YORK CITY PARK GROUPS AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (DPR) PROGRAMS, CPF HELPS IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE AND USE OF PARKS THROUGH DIRECT PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENTS, ENCOURAGEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEERS, AND INNOVATIONS IN DPR OPERATIONS.


NYC GREEN RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND:IN COLLABORATION WITH A CONSORTIUM OF LEADING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS, CPF IS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NEW YORK CITY GREEN RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND. THIS FUNDING IS DESIGNATED TO RESPOND TO THE MOST URGENT NEEDS FACING THE GRASSROOTS AND NON-PROFIT STEWARDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NEW YORK CITY OPEN SPACES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heather Lubov
Executive Director
$271,266
David Barse
Chair
$0
David Moore
Executive Chair
$0
Jean Troubh
Executive Chair
$0
John Troubh
Executive Chair
$0
Susan K Freedman
Vice Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
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Security Services
$729,904
Universal Steel Fabricators
Tree Guard Fabrication Services
$307,557
Heini Llc
Building Consulting Services
$284,082
Bedford Landscape Contractors Llc
Landscaping Services
$338,618
Cjp Gardening Inc
Landscaping Services
$177,058
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,610,388
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,173,654
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,968,601
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $63,474
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,752,643
Total Program Service Revenue$5,886,832
Investment income $572,653
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$365,494
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$301,389
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $23,557,745

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, City Parks Foundation Inc has awarded $2,152,965 in support to 69 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$185,000

OPEN SPACE ALLIANCE FOR NORTH BROOKLYN INC

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$96,900

NATURAL AREAS CONSERVANCY

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$78,000

BROOKLYN GREENWAY INITIATIVE

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$95,000

NEW YORKERS FOR PARKS

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$75,000

SOUTH BRONX UNITE

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$50,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
City Parks Foundation Inc
New York, NY
$23,557,745
Bryant Park Corporation
New York, NY
$25,467,125
Prospect Park Alliance Inc
Brooklyn, NY
$14,051,056
Pier55 Inc
New York, NY
$381,919
Rosedale And Rosehill Cemetery Association
Linden, NJ
$3,703,267
Paul Simons Foundation Inc
Stony Brook, NY
$44,157,358
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Inc
Boston, MA
$5,314,600
Avalon Nature Preserve Inc
Stony Brook, NY
$9,560,636
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Pittsburgh, PA
$5,898,293
Ymca Of Marthas Vineyard Inc
Vineyard Haven, MA
$4,969,682
Friends Of Hudson River Park Inc
New York, NY
$5,224,563
White Haven Memorial Park Inc
Pittsford, NY
$5,221,042
Riverfront Recapture Inc
Hartford, CT
$4,097,994
John Bartram Association
Philadelphia, PA
$2,805,370
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Inc
Mahwah, NJ
$2,963,707
Park Home Inc
Montoursville, PA
$2,811,324
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc
Brooklyn, NY
$2,774,572
Buhl Park Corporation
Hermitage, PA
$2,344,329
Boardwalk S I D Management Corp
Wildwood, NJ
$2,301,126
Field & Fork Network Inc
Buffalo, NY
$1,479,374
Parks & Trails New York Inc
Albany, NY
$2,106,877
Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park Inc
Florence, MA
$1,804,416
Lakeview Memorial Park Association
Cinnaminson, NJ
$3,558,046
Moorestown Field Club
Moorestown, NJ
$2,084,210
Stanley Park Of Westfield Inc
Westfield, MA
$1,167,224

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