named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Hancock Art Walk
Annual public art exhibition in partnership with local galleries and businesses, featuring works by local artists and supported by Hancock Hounds Dog Park.
Hancock Community Gardens
Community garden project at the dog park featuring bluestone walkways, a pavilion, and a memorial bench, developed in partnership with the Delaware Valley Garden Club.
Hancock Hounds Dog Park
Public off-leash dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, located behind Hancock Town Hall. Open daily from dawn to dusk.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 2 activities
- Construction of dog park and community garden facilitiesConstructing Phase 3 of the Hancock Hounds Dog Park and associated community gardens, featuring bluestone walkways, a memorial bench, and a 20-foot pavilion with picnic tables. Phase 1 has been completed and the park has been expanded with support from grant funding.
- Operation of public dog parkOperates a public dog park in Hancock, NY, providing a safe space for dogs to exercise. The park has been expanded to 1.5 acres, including a mixed-use dog run and a new large dog run, with Phase 1 completed behind Hancock Town Hall.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Grant application and fundraising for dog park developmentActively raises funds and applies for grants to support dog park construction, including participation in the PetSafe® "Bark for Your Park" grant contest in 2022.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organization of the Hancock Art WalkPlans, sponsors, and co-organizes the annual Hancock Art Walk, a public art exhibition held in downtown Hancock from May to October. The event was first launched in 2022 as part of Mother’s Day festivities and has continued through 2024.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$203
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$203
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue -29.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Jill Keller — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Delaware County Government — Supported the development of the Hancock Hounds Dog Park.
- Delaware County Planning Office Partner — Collaborating with HHDP and the Delaware Valley Garden Club on the community garden design.
- Delaware Opportunities Funder — One of the foundations HHDP is seeking support from for its dog park project.
- Delaware Valley Garden Club Partner — Donated a $2,000 memorial bench and $600 worth of flowers and shrubbery for the community gardens at the dog park.
- Delaware Valley Garden Club Partner — Will assist in the design of the community garden as part of Phase 3 of the dog park development.
- Dorris Day Animal Foundation Funder — One of the foundations HHDP is seeking support from for its dog park project.
- George A. & Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the dog park expansion in November 2022.
- Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-organized and supported the Hancock Art Walk; built and donated a custom Information Kiosk for the dog park.
- Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce Partner — Supporting organization for the Hancock Art Walk.
- Hancock Herald Partner — Supporting media partner for the Hancock Art Walk.
- Hancock Partners Partner — Co-organized the Hancock Art Walk with Hancock Hounds Dog Park and the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Hancock Partners Partner — Co-sponsor of the Hancock Art Walk.
- James Serio Real Estate Partner — Co-sponsor of the Hancock Art Walk.
- Jim Serio Real Estate Partner — Major sponsor of the Hancock Hounds Dog Park expansion.
- Keller Williams Realty Partner — Co-sponsor and supporter of artwork installation for the Hancock Art Walk.
- Mee Foundation Funder — Awarded a $2,500 grant to expand the dog park to include a new Large Dog Run.
- PetSafe® Partner — Partnered with PetSafe® through participation in the "Bark for Your Park" grant contest.
- The Campton’s Partner — Sponsored the Hancock Art Walk and hosted the event at their art gallery in Hancock, NY.
- The Campton’s Art Gallery Partner — Co-sponsor and participating venue for the Hancock Art Walk.
- The Mee Foundation Funder — One of the foundations HHDP is seeking support from for its dog park project.
- Town of Hancock Government — Partnered with HHDP in support of the dog park project.
- Town of Hancock Government — Partnered with HHDP on the dog park project; Town Supervisor and Town Board supported community need.
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 Development Modelmethodology: community-driven developmentBy engaging community volunteers in co-developing park infrastructure and programming, the organization builds local ownership and ensures that spaces reflect community needs, which increases stewardship and long-term sustainability because residents are invested in the success of the park.
- Dog Parks as Community Development Infrastructuremethodology: community development through pet infrastructureBy treating dog park development as community infrastructure, the organization stimulates local job creation and animal socialization, producing broader community development outcomes because pet-focused spaces act as economic and social catalysts in neighborhoods.
- Inclusive Design for Equitable Accessmethodology: inclusive-dog-park-designBy designing dog parks with ADA accessibility, water features, and size-segregated play areas, the organization promotes safety and broad access, because inclusive physical design enables participation across diverse physical abilities and pet needs, strengthening community integration.