named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bishop Crook Lamppost Project
Initiative to replace modern street lamps with historic bishop's crook lampposts to enhance neighborhood aesthetics
Clean and Green
Neighborhood beautification events focused on keeping the community clean and green
Gramercy Art Show
Annual event produced and curated by GNA that showcases local art and artists
Gramercy Canine Parade
Annual parade event for dogs and their owners, supporting community engagement and local businesses
Taste of Gramercy
Annual food festival promoting local restaurants and businesses in the Gramercy neighborhood
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 2 activities
- Organizes community clean and green initiativesPlans and leads neighborhood beautification efforts, including clean and green projects in local parks and playgrounds to enhance the environment and historic character of the Gramercy Park area.
- Preserves and enhances neighborhood aesthetics and historic characterUndertakes projects to maintain the historic and visual quality of the Gramercy neighborhood, including sponsoring the Bishop Crook Lamppost Project to replace modern street lamps with historically accurate designs.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Advocates for preservation of Gramercy ParkEngaged in successful advocacy efforts to protect Gramercy Park from infrastructure development, specifically preventing the extension of Lexington Avenue through the private greenspace.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Maintains digital access and neighborhood informationOperates a publicly accessible website with neighborhood news, local business listings, event announcements, and walking tours, and provides alternative communication methods to ensure broad accessibility.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Produces annual community eventsOrganizes and hosts recurring public events such as the Taste of Gramercy Food Festival, Gramercy Art Show, Comedy Night Out, and the Canine Parade to support local businesses, schools, and community engagement.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Supports local institutions through member donationsProvides financial and organizational support to local schools, elder care facilities, parks, and businesses in the Gramercy neighborhood using funds raised from members and events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$400
Contributions & grants$400100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$9K
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -89.2%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- ANA Business Marketing NYC Partner — Cathy Smith, GNA Vice President - Treasurer, is Executive Director of ANA Business Marketing NYC.
- Amazon Funder — Provided leading support for the 40th anniversary concert.
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Hosted events for which the orchestra performed.
- Bristol Myers Squibb Partner — Hosted corporate events for which the orchestra performed.
- British Airways Partner — Hosted corporate events for which the orchestra performed.
- City of New York Government — Hosted public events for which the orchestra performed.
- Gramercy Art Show Partner — Co-promotes the Gramercy Art Show as part of its sponsored events.
- Gramercy Art Show Partner — Sponsors the annual Gramercy Art Show to support local businesses and schools.
- Gramercy Brass Orchestra Partner — Collaborated to present a 40th anniversary concert on Irving Place.
- Nike Partner — Hosted corporate events for which the orchestra performed.
- The New York Historical Society Partner — Recipient of a donation of approximately three-quarters of GNA's historical archives in 2018.
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-Engaged Preservationmethodology: community-engaged_governanceBy combining community advocacy, volunteer engagement, and participatory governance, the organization protects the historic character and green space of Gramercy Park because collective ownership and local involvement lead to more sustainable and culturally resonant preservation outcomes.
- Cultural Enrichment Through Neighborhood-Based Artistrymethodology: community-rooted_artistic_productionBy cultivating a professional brass ensemble rooted in the neighborhood, the organization enhances cultural life and public engagement because local artistic identity fosters higher community resonance and sustained public interest in shared spaces.