named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Summer Program
Summer recreational program for children held in Memorial Park, supported by NPC-funded scholarships
Flowers around Nyack
Program that allows donors to sponsor seasonal flower plantings in Memorial Park and around town in honor of loved ones or special occasions
Memorial Park Improvements
Ongoing capital and maintenance projects including construction of playgrounds, splash pads, skate parks, basketball courts, and footbridges; guided by a master plan
Music on the Hudson
Annual concert series in Memorial Park that provides cultural programming and community engagement; funded through business sponsorships and donations
Nyack Community Tree Project
Volunteer-led initiative to plant and maintain trees along village streets and in Memorial Park; includes a free front yard tree program for residents with eligible space
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Finances maintenance and repair projects in public parksFunds ongoing repairs and maintenance work at Memorial Park to ensure its continued usability and safety.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funds park improvement and development projectsFinances the construction of recreational facilities and park features—including basketball courts, a rowing dock, children's playground, butterfly garden, skate park, splash pad, and summer programs—and funded the development of a Comprehensive Master Plan for Memorial Park in partnership with Scenic Hudson.
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 1 activity
- Improves park accessibility through infrastructure projectsConstructs and installs park infrastructure to improve public access, including the installation of a new footbridge connecting Nyack Marina to Memorial Park for pedestrians, including those using wheelchairs and strollers.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizes and sponsors public music series with donor recognitionProduces a sponsored music series, including event management and public safety enforcement, with recognition for donors through printed materials, website, and social media.
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Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
- Plants and maintains trees in public spacesOrganizes spring and fall tree planting events and conducts ongoing tree maintenance, having planted approximately 300 trees along village streets and in Memorial Park since 2016.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Plants seasonal flowers in response to donationsPlants seasonally appropriate flowers, including hanging baskets, in Memorial Park and around Nyack as a recognition gesture for donations of $25 or more.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Provides horticultural education and volunteer supportOffers horticultural education programs for children and adults and supports volunteer efforts in the local school garden network.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides scholarships for local recreation programsOffers scholarships that support participation in the Village of Nyack Recreation Programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$43K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +265.6%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Center for Safety & Change Partner — Shared board membership indicates collaborative relationship with Nyack Parks Conservancy.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County Partner — Partner organization through which a board member received horticultural training and community education credentialing.
- Nyack Library Partner — Employer of a board member and likely collaborator on community programming related to youth and public spaces.
- Scenic Hudson Partner — Collaborated with NPC to fund the Comprehensive Master Plan for Memorial Park design.
- Village of Nyack Government — Collaborates with the Village of Nyack for up to date park hours and public information.
- Village of Nyack Government — Partnered with NPC to implement park improvements and maintain Memorial Park.
- Village of Nyack Government — Provides support and funding for the Nyack Community Tree Project and administers the Front Yard Tree Planting Program.
- info@nyackparks.org Partner — Local businesses that provide in-kind donations such as gift certificates and merchandise for raffle baskets.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Stewardship for Park Enhancementmethodology: community-driven_stewardshipBy engaging the community in horticultural education, tree planting, and volunteer opportunities, the organization enhances public spaces and fosters long-term stewardship, because local ownership increases both the sustainability of green spaces and community connection to nature.
- Full-Allocation Funding Model to Build Donor Trustmethodology: full-allocation_fundingBy directing 100% of General Fund donations toward park improvement projects, the organization increases donor confidence and giving, because contributors are more likely to support initiatives when they know their funds are fully applied to tangible outcomes.
- Inclusive Public Space Design to Strengthen Community Well-Beingmethodology: inclusive_public_spaceBy creating and maintaining accessible, inclusive park spaces, the organization promotes community interaction and connection with nature, because equitable access to green spaces enhances quality of life and social cohesion for all residents and visitors.