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Sunnyside Gardens Community Association
Sunnyside, NY · EIN 111953751 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N50 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · sunnysidegardenspark.org
revenue
$394K
expenses
$384K
net assets
$241K
employees
2
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE SUNNYSIDE GARDENS COMMUNITY MANAGE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE SUNNYSIDE GARDENS PARK AND CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sunnyside Gardens Community Association manages and maintains Sunnyside Gardens Park, a privately owned community park in Queens, New York. It promotes social and recreational activities for residents of Sunnyside and Woodside, offering memberships with access to sports facilities, playgrounds, and community events. The organization relies on member dues, volunteer participation, and donations to sustain operations and expand access through subsidized memberships.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Open Call Membership Program
Annual lottery-based program offering 50 new park memberships to households within one mile of Sunnyside Gardens Park who live outside designated membership zones
Our Park
Subsidized membership program for individuals and families within the park’s membership zones who are enrolled in government assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, or Section 8
Tennis Club
Tennis program offering memberships, court reservations, lessons, clinics, and social events for members of all ages and skill levels; administered by an elected Tennis Committee
Volunteer Program
Required volunteer hours for members (6–12 hours annually) fulfilled through park maintenance, event organization, committee service, and other community stewardship roles
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
    • Deliver tennis programming for community members
      Operates three clay tennis courts and offers tennis memberships, lessons, and clinics for children and adults through Coach Carlo Carlini. Programming is available to individuals of all skill levels and ages, with access varying by membership type.
  • Youth and Community Tennis Instruction 1 activity
    • Host tennis social events and tournaments
      Hosts social events and tournaments during the tennis season, including a welcome social and an end-of-season BBQ, to foster community engagement among tennis participants.
  • Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
    • Offer subsidized memberships for residents on government assistance
      Offers reduced membership dues and operates a subsidized membership program for individuals and families enrolled in government assistance programs such as WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, or Section 8, enabling reduced-fee access to park amenities.
  • Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
    • Operate and maintain Sunnyside Gardens Park for community recreation
      Manages and maintains a privately owned park serving 700 member families in Sunnyside and Woodside, providing social and recreational benefits through ongoing operations and preservation of green space. The park is operated from early May to late November, weather permitting.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize community events and gatherings
      Plans and hosts community events to strengthen neighborhood ties and support social engagement among residents in Sunnyside and Woodside.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Provide diverse sports and recreational programs
      Offers community sports programming including soccer, basketball, flag football, Gaelic football, yoga, skateboarding, tennis, and ping pong to residents of all ages.
  • Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
    • Require and engage member volunteer service
      Requires most members to complete 6 to 12 hours of annual volunteer service and engages volunteers in governance and operational roles, including board service and committee participation, to support park operations and events.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide access to park facilities for members and non-members
      Provides members with access to park facilities including a bike track, skate ramp, baseball diamond, soccer goals, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and a grove picnic area. Also offers facility rentals to non-member individuals and groups.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$394K
Contributions & grants$251K64%
Program service revenue$114K29%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$384K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$133K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$242K
Cash$219K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$241K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 16
  • Amy Shoenthal — Home Owners Representative
  • Bennett Schmidt — Zone 1 Representative
  • Christopher Downes — TREASURER
  • David Anderson — Zone 3 Representative
  • Ivan Srb — Zone 3 Representative
  • James Harley — Phipps Management Representative
  • James Ricciardella — Zone 2 Representative
  • Katherine Doyle — Zone 1 Representative
  • Kathryn Ottaviani — SECRETARY
  • Kristen McGowan — Zone 1 Representative
  • Mindy Greene — Zone 2 Representative
  • Paul Roer — Zone 2 Representative
  • Paul Williams — Zone 3 Representative
  • Stephen Plunkett — PRESIDENT
  • Tim Stebbins — VICE PRESIDENT
  • William Colvin — Park Manager
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • City Housing Corporation Government — Original developer and governing body responsible for opening Sunnyside Gardens Park in 1926.
  • Coach Carlo Carlini Partner — Tennis professional who runs programs for children and offers lessons and clinics for adults.
  • Sunnyside Gardens Park Network — Manages park access and membership through affiliation with Sunnyside Gardens Park.
  • Sunnyside Gardens Park Partner — Primary venue and focus of community activities organized by Sunnyside Gardens Community Association.
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.

  • Proximity-Based Eligibility to Strengthen Local Stewardship
    methodology: proximity-based eligibility
    By limiting core membership eligibility to households within one mile of the park, the organization fosters regular participation and community ownership because physical proximity increases engagement and sense of responsibility.
  • Randomized Equitable Access for Inclusion Beyond Geographic Limits
    methodology: randomized equitable access
    By using a randomized, anonymous drawing process for out-of-zone memberships, the organization ensures fair and transparent access because it prevents favoritism and extends opportunity beyond immediate neighbors while maintaining equity.
  • Subsidized Membership with Eligibility Tied to Economic Need
    methodology: subsidized_membership
    By offering subsidized memberships linked to participation in government assistance programs, the organization increases access for low-income residents because it reduces financial barriers while ensuring benefits reach the intended population.