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ALLIANCE FOR FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK CORPORATION
FLUSHING, NY · EIN 844422628 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C11 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · allianceforfmcp.org
revenue
$643K
expenses
$690K
net assets
$722K
employees
2
volunteers
3,000
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ALLIANCE FOR FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK IS TO SUPPORT NYC PARKS TO PRESERVE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK FOR THE BENEFIT AND USE OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND ALL NEW YORKERS.AS STEWARDS, WE ASPIRE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY BY CARING FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, PRESERVING OUR HISTORY, AND PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES AND PROGRAMMING.WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING THE PARK ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL TO ENJOY, NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Corporation supports NYC Parks in preserving, maintaining, and improving Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. The organization funds public programming, environmental stewardship, historical preservation, and community engagement initiatives. It operates through grants, partnerships, and fundraising events to enhance accessibility and programming in the park for local communities and all New Yorkers.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $75K
    PUBLIC PROGRAMS THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS PUBLIC PROGRAMMING IN FMCP THAT RANGES FROM GRANTS FOR PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, CULTURAL EVENTS LIKE FREE CONCERTS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING. IN FY26 THE ALLIANCE CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS SLATE OF OFFERINGS AND ADDING DATES FOR ITS PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
  2. #2 $50K
    VISION 2050: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PLANNING FIRST STEP IN MULTI-YEAR PLANNING PROCESS TO PRODUCE A NEW MASTER PLAN FOR FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK AND SECURE SUPPORT FROM POLICYMAKERS AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS. THE FIRST PHASE WAS A POLICY-DRIVEN RESEARCH REPORT FROM THE CENTER FOR AN URBAN FUTURE AND SUPPORTED BY PRIVATE GRANTS. THE ALLIANCE ALSO CONDUCTED A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR AN URBAN GARDEN IN THE PARK. PREPARATIONS AND GRANTS ARE UNDERWAY FOR FURTHER PLANNING IN 2026.
named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Art in the Parks
Annual program awarding $10,000 grants to local Queens artists for public art installations in the park
Conservation Corps
Annual paid workforce development program for high school students through NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program, providing experience in environmental management
Free Outdoor Fitness Classes
Summer and fall fitness offerings including Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga held under the Unisphere
Movies Under the Stars
Free outdoor movie screenings in the summer, often co-hosted with the Queens Borough President or City Councilmembers
Salsa Concerts
2–3 free annual salsa concerts performed by the Salsa Warriors next to the Unisphere
Silent Disco
2–3 free summer dance events held next to the Unisphere
Stewardship Team
Volunteer program engaging the community in environmental appreciation and climate resilience efforts in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, supported by NYC Parks and funded by Con Edison and Citizens Bank
Summer Music Series
Regular music pop-ups in Dinkins Circle featuring performances by Queens College students
World's Fair History Walks
Monthly free guided tours focusing on the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fair monuments; also offers private tours upon request
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 2 activities
    • Lead community-driven park planning through Vision 2050
      Leads the Vision 2050 initiative, a long-term community-driven planning process to shape future investment and stewardship of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, including public engagement events, surveys with raffle incentives, and partnerships with organizations like Grain Collective to gather community input.
    • Support community representation in park governance
      Maintains a permanent seat on the Alliance Board for the Community Advisory Board Chair to ensure representation of local civic, social, and nonprofit groups in park decision-making and conducts community surveys to inform the Alliance’s planning.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Co-organize public events in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
      Co-organizes major public events such as Queens Day at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in partnership with NYC Parks and the Queens Borough President, featuring guided World's Fair walking tours, Zumba fitness sessions, and interactive community engagement activities.
  • Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Conduct research to inform park development
      Conducted a feasibility study for an urban garden in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and supported a policy-driven research report on park planning to guide future development and investment.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Deliver free public cultural and recreational programming
      Hosts free cultural and recreational programs in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, including 2–3 annual salsa concerts by the Salsa Warriors, silent disco events, outdoor movie screenings in partnership with public officials, and pop-up music performances by Queens College students in Dinkins Circle.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Fund public art installations by local artists
      Funds two annual public art installations in Flushing Meadows Corona Park by awarding $10,000 grants directly to local Queens artists.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Lead historical education and guided tours
      Organizes free guided History Walks and monthly walking tours focusing on the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs, led by volunteer docents from spring through fall, with private tours available upon request.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Organize volunteer environmental stewardship projects
      Coordinates volunteer service projects in Flushing Meadows Corona Park including litter removal, mulching, weeding, planting, bench painting, and raking, engaging the public in environmental stewardship and climate change mitigation efforts.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Provide free outdoor fitness and wellness programs
      Offers weekly Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga classes under the Unisphere during summer and fall months, including dedicated summer fitness classes and weekend wellness sessions, as part of ongoing health and wellness programming in the park.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$643K
Contributions & grants$623K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$690K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising25%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$879K
Cash$411K
Investments$454K
Liabilities$157K
Net assets$722K
Liquid reserves15.1 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -36.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANTHONY SAMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $54K
board members · 21
  • ANDREA HIRSCH — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW HOLLWECK — TREASURER
  • DANIEL ZAUSNER — CHAIRPERSON
  • EDWIN WONG — DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER PALMER — DIRECTOR
  • JACQUELINE LANGSAM — DIRECTOR
  • JANE BUILDER — DIRECTOR (TERMINATED JUNE 2025)
  • JEAN C SILVA — DIRECTOR
  • JIM HADDAD — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN WANG — DIRECTOR
  • LAURIE CUMBO — DIRECTOR
  • MATT GEWOLB — DIRECTOR
  • MELANIE LA ROCCA — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE STODDART — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE VILLAGOMEZ — SECRETARY
  • PATRICIA ORNST — VICE-CHAIRPERSON
  • PHIL BALLMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD S DAVID — DIRECTOR
  • SANJAY RAWAL — DIRECTOR
  • TERRY TANG — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS GRECH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 41

Who they work with

  • Capital One Summerstage Government — Sponsors the Basement Bhangra Beyond festival through the City Parks Foundation.
  • Center for an Urban Future Partner — Conducted a policy-driven research report on planning for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, supported by the Alliance
  • Citizens Bank Funder — Provides grant funding for the Stewardship Team program.
  • City Parks Foundation Partner — Cosponsors the Basement Bhangra Beyond Festival through its Capital One SummerStage program.
  • City as a Living Laboratory Partner — Presents Estamos en el Agua, an environmental storytelling project.
  • CityParks Foundation Partner — Provides soccer clinics during Queens Day event.
  • CityParks Soccer Partner — Hosts soccer drills, games, and activities for children and families.
  • Community Advisory Board Coalition — Formal coalition with permanent representation on the Alliance Board, representing civic, social, and nonprofit community groups around Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
  • Con Edison Funder — Provides grant funding for the Stewardship Team program.
  • Enter your contact information below to be added to our Evening Under the Sphere mailing list Partner — Sponsor of the "Evening Under the Sphere" event
  • Flushing Meadows Corona Park team Partner — Collaborates with the Alliance for FMCP to offer volunteer opportunities in the park.
  • Flushing Meadows Golf Center Partner — Hosts the annual golf outing within Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
  • Grain Collective Partner — Landscape architecture, urban planning, and community engagement firm co-hosting events and leading public engagement efforts with the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park as part of the Vision 2050 initiative.
  • Let’s Green NYC Partner — Recruits volunteers and promotes environmental engagement opportunities.
  • NYC Parks Government — Partner agency in preserving, maintaining, and improving Flushing Meadows Corona Park
  • NYC Parks Partner — Co-organizes Queens Day event at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
  • NYC Parks Queens Recreation Partner — Collaborates on recreational activities including summer crafting and sports skills challenges during Queens Day.
  • NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Partner — Leads canoe excursions on Meadow Lake during Queens Day event.
  • NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Partner — Leads intermediate canoeing excursions departing from Baseball Field 13.
  • New York City Health and Hospitals Elmhurst Partner — Shares information on cancer and chronic disease prevention.
  • New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program Partner — Partnership to operate the Conservation Corps youth workforce development program.
  • Queens Borough President Partner — Co-hosts Movies Under the Stars events in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
  • Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Government — Cosponsors the Basement Bhangra Beyond Festival as part of Queens Day festivities.
  • Queens Borough President Richards Partner — Co-organizes Queens Day event and sponsors Basement Bhangra Beyond festival.
  • Queens Botanical Garden Partner — Provides educational activities about composting.
  • Queens City Councilmembers Partner — Co-hosts Movies Under the Stars events in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
  • Queens College Partner — Collaborates on the Summer Music Series by engaging student performers.
  • Queens College Partner — Provides student performers for daytime entertainment at the Unisphere during Queens Day.
  • Queens College School of Arts Partner — Provides cultural performances including CarNYval Dancers and Loose Change Quartet for Queens Day.
  • Queens Community House Partner — Engages attendees with its Neighbors in Action program.
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strategies · 5

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 Stewardship
    methodology: community-engaged_stewardship
    By involving diverse community groups in volunteer service and stewardship activities, the Alliance fosters ownership and long-term commitment to the park because inclusive participation strengthens civic responsibility and environmental care.
  • Cultural Heritage as Engagement Tool
    methodology: cultural_heritage_engagement
    By commemorating historical milestones and offering heritage education, the Alliance connects the public to the park’s legacy because shared cultural memory increases public investment in its future.
  • Equitable and Participatory Planning
    methodology: equitable_participatory_planning
    By using creative, accessible, and multilingual methods, the Alliance ensures inclusive community input in park planning because equitable engagement leads to more representative and sustainable outcomes.
  • Public-Private Park Stewardship
    methodology: public-private_stewardship
    By partnering with NYC Parks and leveraging community engagement, the Alliance preserves, maintains, and improves Flushing Meadows Corona Park because collaborative governance increases resource capacity and ensures accountability to public needs.
  • Youth Workforce Development through Conservation
    methodology: youth_workforce_development
    By employing youth in paid conservation work, the Alliance builds career pathways in environmental management because experiential learning and employment in stewardship roles increase long-term engagement and professional development.