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PARKS FOUNDATION OF ISLIP TOWN INC
ISLIP, NY · EIN 824135181 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE S99 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · isliptownparksfoundation.org
revenue
$142K
expenses
$234K
net assets
$81K
employees
0
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

THE PARKS FOUNDATION OF ISLIP TOWN IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST WITH THE IMPROVEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN OF ISLIP FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, AND TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THOSE SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT GO BEYOND NORMAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS. THE PARKS FOUNDATION CAME TOGETHER TO WORK ON SPECIAL PROJECTS LIKE SERENITY GARDENS WHICH WILL SERVE RESIDENTS WHO MAY NOT NORMALLY FREQUENT PUBLIC PARKS. IT ALSO PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO OTHER TOWN WIDE FACILITIES SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PARKS, BEACHES, AND MARINAS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Parks Foundation of Islip Town is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing parks and recreational facilities within the Town of Islip, New York. It supports special projects that exceed standard municipal funding, with a focus on inclusive spaces like Serenity Gardens, designed for individuals with special needs while welcoming the broader community.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Serenity Gardens
A one-acre inclusive park within Brookwood Hall Park in East Islip, designed for individuals with special needs including autism, sensory impairments, and dementia, featuring sensory-enhancing elements such as fragrant gardens, tactile paths, braille signage, and a central gazebo.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
    • Developing and maintaining Serenity Gardens for underserved residents
      Designs, plans, and operates special projects such as Serenity Gardens, including an enclosed sensory park with fragrant plants, braille gardens, sensory paths, and tactile features to serve residents with special needs who may not typically use public parks. The project is supported through donor contributions of funds, services, and volunteer time.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$142K
Contributions & grants$142K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$234K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$81K
Cash$81K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$81K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -47.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • DAN LEVLER — TRUSTEE
  • DWAYNE DIESU — SECRETARY
  • JOHN KING — PRESIDENT
  • MATTHEW BARBARA — VICE-PRESIDE
  • MICHAEL MORIARITY — TREASURER
  • TOM MCATEER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • American Recreational Products Partner — Provided in-kind donation of materials or products for Serenity Gardens.
  • Atlantic Auto Group Partner — Provided in-kind donation in support of Serenity Gardens.
  • Atlas Asphalt Partner — Provided in-kind donation of asphalt or paving services for Serenity Gardens.
  • Azek Timberteck Partner — Provided in-kind donation of decking or outdoor building materials for Serenity Gardens.
  • Bouler Phluger Architects Partner — Provided in-kind architectural services for Serenity Gardens.
  • Brightwaters Building Co Partner — Provided in-kind construction or building services for Serenity Gardens.
  • Brookwood Hall Park Partner — Location for the development of Serenity Gardens, a sensory park for special needs individuals.
  • Crete Force Partner — Provided in-kind concrete or site work services for Serenity Gardens.
  • Darius Masonry Partner — Provided in-kind masonry services or materials for Serenity Gardens.
  • Diamond Electric Partner — Provided in-kind electrical services or materials for Serenity Gardens.
  • Jenco Concrete Partner — Provided in-kind concrete services for Serenity Gardens.
  • Lakeside Development Partner — Provided in-kind development or site improvement services for Serenity Gardens.
  • Moriches Contracting Partner — Provided in-kind contracting services or equipment for Serenity Gardens.
  • Panzer Partner — Provided in-kind donation in support of Serenity Gardens.
  • Racanelli Construction Partner — Provided in-kind construction services or materials for Serenity Gardens.
  • Sit Back & Relax Landscaping Partner — Provided in-kind landscaping services for Serenity Gardens.
  • Site One Landscape Partner — Provided in-kind landscaping services or materials for Serenity Gardens.
  • Suffolk AME Partner — Provided in-kind donation of services or equipment for Serenity Gardens.
  • Twins Vet Hospital Partner — Provided in-kind donation in support of Serenity Gardens.
  • Zorn Landscaping Partner — Provided in-kind landscaping services for Serenity Gardens.
strategies · 2

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 Park Development
    methodology: community-driven
    By engaging local residents and families as active contributors of resources and support, we enhance stewardship and sustainability of public spaces because community ownership increases investment and long-term care.
  • Inclusive Design for Public Spaces
    methodology: inclusive_design
    By designing recreational spaces tailored to special needs populations, we ensure accessibility and broader public benefit because inclusive environments foster participation from diverse community members and promote social cohesion.