named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Response Support
Officers report and assist in emergencies by radioing NYPD, FDNY, EMS, or PEP when needed, including aiding injured cyclists or lost children.
Park Patrol
Mounted patrols across all five boroughs to monitor park conditions, enforce rules, and ensure public safety in areas inaccessible to vehicles.
Public Outreach and Education
Officers serve as park ambassadors, answering questions, giving directions, and educating the public on park rules and safety.
Special Events Support
Provides crowd control and safety assistance during large public events such as parades, concerts, and the New York City Marathon.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 4 activities
- Deterrence and reporting of illegal or unsafe activitiesDeters, identifies, and reports illegal or unsafe activities in parks, coordinating responses with Parks Enforcement Patrol, NYPD, FDNY, and EMS as needed.
- Horseback patrols in ecologically sensitive and vehicle-inaccessible park areasConducts horseback patrols across all five boroughs of New York City, focusing on ecologically sensitive and vehicle-inaccessible areas such as Central Park’s North Woods and Van Cortlandt Park’s John Muir Nature Trail to ensure public safety and protect natural resources. The unit consists of approximately 50 members.
- Public assistance and education in parksAdvises the public on park rules, provides directions and information, and assists injured, lost, or crime-affected park patrons, including reuniting lost children with parents and aiding injured cyclists.
- Support for special events and crowd controlProvides support to the Parks Enforcement Patrol at major public events such as concerts, parades, and the New York City Marathon, including crowd control and emergency response.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding infrastructure for mounted patrol operationsFunds critical infrastructure for the PEP Mounted Command, including making a substantial financial contribution toward the construction of stables in Central Park.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Procurement of operational equipment for mounted unitsPurchased a new horse trailer to support the operational capacity of the mounted unit in the Bronx.
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Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer service program with annual hour requirementRequires volunteers to commit to a minimum of 30 hours of service annually to support unit operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$2K26%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3K42%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$73K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -36.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ABIGAIL WELHOUSE — DIRECTOR
- BONNIE SLOTNICK — DIRECTOR
- JOANNA FEFFER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- EMS Partner — Reports medical emergencies requiring emergency medical services.
- FDNY Partner — Reports emergencies requiring fire or rescue services to the Fire Department of New York.
- NY1 Partner — Featured in news coverage on NY1
- NYC Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) Mounted Unit Government — Primary operational unit supported through funding and equipment contributions.
- NYPD Partner — Reports incidents requiring law enforcement response to the New York Police Department.
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Government — Operates as a volunteer unit under the oversight and in support of the city's Department of Parks and Recreation.
- New York City Parks Enforcement Patrol Partner — Partners with PEP Mounted Officers to deter, identify, and address illegal or unsafe activities in parks.
- Parks Enforcement Patrol Partner — Collaborates with PEP officers to support park safety and enforcement activities.
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.
- Capacity Building for Operational Readinessmethodology: operational_support_and_capacity_buildingBy directing funds toward equine health, officer training, and procurement of horses and equipment, the organization enhances the operational capacity of the NYPD Mounted Unit because sustained investment in personnel and assets ensures long-term readiness and effectiveness.
- Mounted Patrols for Enhanced Surveillance and Accessmethodology: mounted_patrol_surveillanceBy deploying mounted patrols in vehicle-inaccessible and ecologically sensitive areas, the organization improves park safety and deters incidents because horses provide superior mobility and visibility in rugged terrain where traditional vehicles cannot operate.
- Mounted Presence as a Community Engagement Toolmethodology: community_engagement_through_mounted_presenceBy using officers on large draft horses as a visible and approachable presence, the organization fosters public trust and supports community engagement because the mounted unit serves as accessible park ambassadors, humanizing law-related roles and encouraging positive public interactions.