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FOREST AVENUE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INC
STATEN ISLAND, NY · EIN 141933279 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S30 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · forestavenuebid.com
revenue
$230K
expenses
$218K
net assets
$156K
employees
0
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE FOREST AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Business improvement district organization serving the Forest Avenue corridor in Staten Island, NY. Provides services including marketing, event coordination, merchant networking, and advocacy to support local businesses and enhance the commercial environment. Operates under a contract with the City of New York to deliver supplemental district improvements.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

20th Anniversary Gala
Biennial or milestone event celebrating the BID’s history, local businesses, and community contributions, hosted at local establishments.
Commercial Revitalization Projects
Initiated through needs assessments and data analysis, these projects address locally identified priorities to improve the commercial district.
Spring Stroll
Annual community event encouraging residents to explore the Forest Avenue corridor and engage with local businesses through festive spring offerings.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Community celebration promoting cultural diversity, local businesses, and community unity along the Forest Avenue corridor.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Business Improvement District Management 2 activities
    • Conducts commercial needs assessments and revitalization planning
      Performs data-driven needs assessments in collaboration with community stakeholders and partners with leadership to design and implement capital improvements and beautification projects that enhance district infrastructure and aesthetics.
    • Manages services for the Forest Avenue Business Improvement District
      Provides street cleaning, maintenance, public safety, and hospitality services under a contract with the City of New York to enhance the district environment and support local businesses.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocates for district improvements and neighborhood interests
      Represents the collective voice of residents and business owners in policy discussions with city officials, advocating for quality-of-life enhancements and infrastructure improvements in the Forest Avenue district.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizes community events to support local businesses and cultural engagement
      Plans and hosts recurring events such as the annual Spring Stroll, St. Patrick's Day Parade, and 20th anniversary gala to foster community interaction, celebrate cultural diversity, and promote economic vitality along Forest Avenue.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Provides business development and merchant support services
      Offers resources, networking opportunities, and marketing initiatives to small businesses on Forest Avenue between Hart Blvd and Broadway to strengthen the local economy and support commercial revitalization.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$230K
Contributions & grants$230K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$900%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$218K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$245K
Cash$174K
Investments$0
Liabilities$89K
Net assets$156K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 15
  • ANDREA S MORSE ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • BRAD LANDER COMPTROLLER — DIRECTOR
  • DONALD BENTSON — DIRECTOR
  • EDDIE DONOVAN — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC ADAMS MAYOR — DIRECTOR
  • GARY LIGRECI — TREASURER
  • JEAN DAGGAN — DIRECTOR
  • JIM THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • KAMILLAH HANKS COUNCILWOMAN — DIRECTOR
  • KIM BECKETT — VICE CHAIR
  • LAURA VOLSARIO — SECRETARY
  • MEGAN COPPOLA — CHAIR
  • PETER MACRI — DIRECTOR
  • VINCENT D'ANTUONO — MEMBER EMERI
  • VITO FOSELLA BOROUGH PRESIDENT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • City government Government — Liaison between local businesses and city government for effective communication and collaboration.
  • City government Government — Liaison between the organization and local government for coordination of services and policy input.
  • City of New York Government — Contractual partner for providing services to the Forest Avenue Business Improvement District.
  • The Forest Ave BID Partner — Collaborates with participants, sponsors, spectators, and volunteers to organize community events such as the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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 Events for Economic and Social Cohesion
    methodology: community-event-driven-economic-support
    By hosting community events such as the Spring Stroll, the organization increases foot traffic and strengthens local businesses while building social cohesion, because shared public experiences foster both economic engagement and a sense of belonging.
  • Stakeholder Liaison Model
    methodology: stakeholder_liaison
    By acting as a liaison between local businesses, stakeholders, and city government, the organization facilitates communication and coordination that enables aligned service delivery and district support, because bridging institutional and community interests improves responsiveness and collective action.