named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Pancake Breakfast at Humphrey Nature Center
Seasonal fundraising event offering pancakes and maple-themed meals to visitors, supporting park programs
Teddy Bear Picnic
Annual family event at Trailside Lodge featuring storytelling, face painting, crafts, guided hikes, and swimming, open to all after park admission
Trail Maintenance and Clearing
Volunteer-led trail clearing and maintenance efforts in partnership with park staff, supporting safe public access
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Advocacy and promotion of Letchworth State ParkEngages in promotional and advocacy activities to support Letchworth State Park for public benefit and long-term sustainability, including public outreach and awareness campaigns.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fundraising for park conservation and improvement projectsRaises funds through calendar sales and memorial donations to support equipment, supplies, conservation, preservation, and development initiatives within Letchworth State Park.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting public events at Letchworth State ParkOrganizes and hosts recurring public events such as the annual teddy bear picnic with storytelling, crafts, and guided hikes, as well as pancake breakfasts at the Humphrey Nature Center, serving food and offering family-friendly activities.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing educational and recreational guides for Letchworth State ParkProduces and distributes trail guides and self-guided driving tour guides to enhance visitor experience and promote exploration of Letchworth State Park.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Supporting educational and recreational programming in the parkSupports the delivery of educational and recreational programs aligned with the natural and historical character of Letchworth State Park.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$45K73%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$148K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ALAN GREGG — TRUSTEE
- HEIDI MARIE PAIGE — TRUSTEE
- JUDI LAIRD GUSMANN — TRUSTEE
- LINDA KANTROWSKI — TRUSTEE
- NANCY BRAATEN — TRUSTEE
- PAUL GUSMANN — TRUSTEE
- RAYMOND GOLL — TRUSTEE
- TONI HOY — TRUSTEE
- VICTORIA CAMPBELL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Harmon-Watson Funeral Home Partner — Collaborates on arrangements and memorial notices for members.
- Jo Ellen Harvey Partner — Face painting provider at the teddy bear picnic event.
- Keith Walter Partner — Local photographer who donated images from his exhibit "Beyond the Turnouts" for use in the 2019 calendar.
- Letchworth State Park Government — Collaborates with park management on trail maintenance and volunteer activities.
- Mr. Scribbles Partner — Artist providing creative activities at the teddy bear picnic event.
- New York State Government — Partner in the governance and support of Letchworth State Park; the organization was incorporated by the State of New York.
- Park Management Partner — Works closely with Park Management and staff to support Letchworth State Park.
- Parks and Trails New York Partner — Partner organization providing regional park and trail information
- Perry Ground Partner — Haudenosaunee storyteller participating in the teddy bear picnic event.
- Rose Helmer Partner — Coordinator of children's crafts at the teddy bear picnic event.
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-Based Park Stewardshipmethodology: community-based park stewardshipBy involving the local community in educational and recreational programming, and aligning efforts with the park’s natural and historical character, FRIENDS OF LETCHWORTH STATE PARK fosters long-term preservation and conservation because community ownership increases public investment and sustainable engagement.
- Family-Centered Nature Engagementmethodology: family-centered nature engagementBy designing nature activities around imaginative play and family participation—such as using stuffed animals to engage children—the organization builds early emotional connections to the park, because experiential and playful learning increases children's long-term environmental stewardship.
- Targeted Fundraising for Park Infrastructuremethodology: targeted-fundraising-for-park-infrastructureBy directing fundraising efforts specifically toward operational needs and capital improvements, the organization ensures that financial resources translate directly into tangible park enhancements and long-term sustainability, because restricted funding increases donor trust and project accountability.