named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Travis Fourth of July Parade
Annual Independence Day parade held in Travis, Staten Island since 1911, featuring community groups, veterans, and local organizations; includes volunteer coordination and event management
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Conducting fundraising for the annual paradeEngages in fundraising activities to support the annual 4th of July parade, including recognizing benefactors who provide ongoing financial or in-kind support.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinating volunteer participationOrganizes and relies on volunteers to support the annual parade through operational tasks such as posting signs, monitoring parking, and organizing participants. Provides volunteer hour certification for students needing community service credit. Conducts monthly planning meetings starting in March and weekly meetings in June to coordinate efforts.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Organizing annual Fourth of July parade and celebrationPlans and executes the annual Travis 4th of July Parade, one of the oldest consecutive Independence Day celebrations in the United States, held on July 4th each year. The event begins at noon at Independence Park in Travis, Staten Island, with route details including stops near Showplace Entertainment Center, and involves coordination of street closings starting at 11:15 a.m. on access roads into Travis and the Victory Blvd exit off Route 440.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Selling commemorative T-shirtsOffers and sells annual commemorative T-shirts in multiple sizes including small, medium, large, extra-large, and up to triple extra-large to support the parade event.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$22K74%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$26K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$39K
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Net assets$39K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ANTHONY DISTEFANO — TRUSTEE
- MARK HAYES — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 726 Partner — Union that sponsored the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2026.
- American Legion Post 1365 Partner — Provides meeting space for the organization at Gold Star Post.
- Borough President Vito Fossella Partner — Public official who sponsored the 2026 Travis Fourth of July Parade.
- Consolidated Edison Corporation Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2019 and 2014.
- Keith & Janet Mohlenhoff Partner — Individual benefactors who supported the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2026.
- Michael Cusick Partner — Public official who supported the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2026.
- Pratt Industries Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2022 and 2019.
- Richmond County Savings Foundation Funder — Foundation that provided financial support for the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2023 and 2022.
- Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Partner — State senator who sponsored the 2026 Travis Fourth of July Parade.
- Showplace Entertainment Center Partner — Hosts a parade event at its location on East Service Road.
- Showplace Entertainment Center Partner — Local entertainment venue that supported the Travis Fourth of July Parade as a benefactor in 2026 and sponsor in 2016.
- The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation Funder — Foundation that provided financial support for the 2026 Travis Fourth of July Parade.
- TravisParade@gmail.com Partner — Primary contact email for parade participation and coordination.
- Vanbro Corporation Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2021 and 2016.
- West Shore Inn Partner — Local business that sponsored the Travis Fourth of July Parade in multiple years including 2026.
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.
- Civic Celebration as Community Identity Buildingmethodology: civic-celebrationBy organizing an annual 4th of July parade centered on shared civic values—such as patriotism, pride, and perseverance—the organization strengthens community identity and fosters local pride in Travis and Staten Island, because collective participation in value-driven traditions reinforces social cohesion and belonging.
- Inclusive Community Programming through Neutrality Standardsmethodology: inclusive-community-programmingBy excluding parade entries that promote political, religious, or personal agendas, the organization maintains a neutral and inclusive environment, because shared community spaces perceived as fair and nonpartisan encourage broader participation and sustained engagement across diverse groups.