named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Gateway National Recreation Area
Coordinates access and programming across 27,000 acres of parkland in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and New Jersey
Harbor Islands Program
Supports public access and educational programming at Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty, including historical interpretation and visitor services
Jamaica Bay Program
Provides recreational and ecological programming across sites including Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Floyd Bennett Field, and Jacob Riis Park
Manhattan / North Program
Supports historic sites including Federal Hall, African Burial Ground, Hamilton Grange, and Stonewall National Monument with educational tours and public events
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Development of urban waterfront recreation and public programsCreates and manages public recreation and educational opportunities across the urban waterfront of New York Harbor, including free kayak programs, camping initiatives, and the development of America's largest urban campground with 600 mixed-use campsites beginning at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. These programs connect communities in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island to nature and park resources.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Operation of Federal Hall as a historic monumentOperates Federal Hall as a monument to early American history, welcoming visitors and providing educational context on its role in the founding of the United States. The site is part of a broader network of historic locations in New York Harbor that receive over 20 million annual visitors.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and preservation of national park sites in New York HarborConducts major restoration efforts and conserves historic collections at Manhattan national monuments and memorials, including Federal Hall National Memorial, to improve access and enhance visitor experience. These initiatives support the long-term preservation of culturally significant sites within the National Parks of New York Harbor system.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer program coordination at national park sitesOffers and manages volunteer opportunities across individual national park sites in the New York Harbor region, engaging the public in stewardship and site operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Production of educational audio and walking toursProduces a series of free, themed audio and map-based walking tours that explore key historical narratives in Lower Manhattan, including the Dutch settlement of New York, Revolutionary War history, George Washington’s legacy, Alexander Hamilton’s contributions, and the history of slavery in colonial New York. Tours originate at Castle Clinton and extend to Federal Hall, the African Burial Ground, and St. Paul’s Chapel, featuring expert commentary from park historians.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$455K
Contributions & grants$468K103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$410%
Other revenue$-13K
expenses
Total expenses$574K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$214K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$138K
Cash$134K
Investments$0
Liabilities$138K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE SALERNO | President/CEO | 35 | $135K |
| TANIA PEREZ | DEVELOPMENT ASSOCI | 40 | $50K |
board members · 14
- ARMAND POHAN — Director
- DAVID CALLARD — Secretary
- ED COX — Trustee
- ELLYN TOSCANO — Trustee
- ELSIE MC CABE THOMPSON — Trustee
- JOHN CALVELLI — Trustee
- JONATHAN CAPEHART — Trustee
- LESLIE D MATTINGLY — Trustee
- MARK JOSEPHSON — Trustee
- MICHAEL MULGREW — Trustee
- PATRICIA DUFF — Trustee
- TONIO BURGOS — Chairman
- TRAVIS NOYES — Trustee
- michael Greenspon — Treasurer
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Express Partner — Recognized as a 2017 Patron supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York Partner — Recognized as a 2017 Patron supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- Federal Hall National Memorial Government — Federal Hall National Memorial is a site within the New York Harbor Parks system that the Conservancy supports.
- Ford Foundation Partner — Recognized as a 2017 Patron supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- Leon Levy Foundation Partner — Recognized as a Founding Supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- National Park Service Government — National Parks of New York Harbor operates under the administrative and interpretive umbrella of the National Park Service.
- National Park Service Government — Official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service for its 24 sites on New York Harbor
- National Park Service Government — Works with National Park Service rangers and park historians who contribute content and narration to public education programs.
- National Parks of NY Harbor Government — Partner agency managing national park sites; the conservancy supports these parks through volunteering, events, and business engagement opportunities.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Partner organization supporting the preservation and promotion of Federal Hall.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Recognized as a 2017 Patron supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Recognized as a Founding Supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Partner — Recognized as a Founding Supporter and 2017 Patron of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation Partner — Recognized as a 2017 Patron supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Partner — Collaborates with historians from the Schomburg Center to provide commentary for educational walking tours on African American history.
- Tiffany & Co. Foundation Partner — Recognized as a Founding Supporter of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.
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.
- Inclusive Historical Interpretation to Strengthen Public Engagementmethodology: inclusive-historical-interpretationBy centering stories of enslaved and marginalized people and highlighting underrepresented narratives of cultural diversity, the organization fosters deeper public engagement and historical understanding because it connects foundational American themes like democracy and immigration to contemporary values of equity and inclusion.
- Integrated Urban Park Developmentmethodology: integrated-urban-park-developmentBy integrating environmental preservation, economic development, public recreation, and education, the organization enhances urban waterfront national parks because this comprehensive approach addresses both ecological and community needs in a synergistic way.
- Visitor Experience Enhancement through Programmatic and Revenue Innovationmethodology: visitor_experience_enhancementBy implementing transformational programs and earned revenue initiatives, the organization improves access and enhances the visitor experience at national park sites because sustainable funding and engaging programming increase public utilization and long-term stewardship.