named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Art in the Park
Hosts public art installations such as “Constellations on Earth” and “Frank Ape’s Picnic” in collaboration with NYC Parks’ Art in the Parks program
Butterfly Garden
Maintains a certified Wildlife Habitat® garden that supports pollinators and provides educational opportunities about butterflies and native plants
Free Community Events
Produces year-round free public events including concerts, movie nights, Halloween parade, pumpkin carving, and Music in the Playground for children
Gazebo Reservations
Manages reservations for the park’s gazebo for small gatherings of up to 50 people; includes donation-based use and coordination with NYC Parks for permits
Little Free Library
Operates a book exchange program in the park to promote literacy and community engagement through reading
Volunteer in the Park
Organizes volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups to participate in gardening, cleanups, and beautification projects
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts free public events in Washington Market ParkProduces a full calendar of free community events including concerts, movie nights, gardening days, holiday celebrations, a Halloween parade, and a pumpkin carving contest. The Music in the Playground series offers interactive music and movement activities for young children.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer and community engagement programsEngages adult volunteers in park maintenance activities such as planting, painting, mulching, raking, and trimming. Organizes hands-on community service projects for corporate and college groups. Operates a book exchange program and supports community gardening where residents grow plants, learn skills, and build neighborhood connections.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Supports park restoration, improvement, and beautification projectsSecures private and public funding to support special restoration and improvement projects in partnership with the NYC Parks Department, including resurfacing and repainting basketball courts and installing public art such as murals and sculptures. Maintains a Certified Wildlife Habitat®-designated butterfly garden established in 2017 that supports endangered pollinators.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manages park facilities and recreational accessOperates a lit hardcourt tennis court with seasonal access (7am–midnight April–November, first-come access November–March), a basketball court, three age-specific playgrounds, and a community garden. Also manages reservations for the park gazebo for small gatherings of fewer than 50 people, including use of picnic tables, for up to two hours between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$25K84%
Program service revenue$5K16%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$49K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +49.2%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- BMCC Partner — Collaborated on the basketball court renovation project.
- City Parks Foundation Partner — Supports events at Washington Market Park.
- Constant Contact Partner — Provides email marketing services for the organization's newsletter.
- Four Way Books Partner — Partner organization that facilitated the installation of the Little Free Library in the park.
- Green Below 14 Partner — Provided funding and support for the establishment of the butterfly garden.
- Kongstad Studio Partner — Designed and created content documenting the court resurfacing process.
- Les Deux Partner — Collaborated on the redesign, resurfacing, and repainting of the basketball courts.
- Music with Corey Partner — Provides musical programming for the Music in the Playground series.
- NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Government — Issues required tennis permits for court use and collaborates on court access management.
- NYC Parks Government — Partnered with NYC Parks’ Art in the Parks program to bring the “Constellations on Earth” installation to Washington Market Park.
- NYC Parks Partner — Co-established the butterfly garden with The Friends of Washington Market Park.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates on the presentation of summer movie nights in Washington Market Park.
- NYC Parks Department Government — Collaborates with the organization to support community park events.
- NYC Parks Department Government — Partnered in a public/private collaboration to renovate the basketball courts.
- NYC Parks Department Government — Provides support for events at Washington Market Park.
- NYC Parks Department Government — Requires coordination for Special Events Permits for gatherings of 20 to 50 people in the gazebo.
- NYC Parks Department Government — Requires coordination for Special Events Permits for gatherings of 20 to 50 people in the park gazebo.
- NYC Parks Department Partner — Collaborates with the NYC Parks Department to support special restoration and improvement projects in Washington Market Park.
- National Wildlife Federation Government — Designated the butterfly garden as a Certified Wildlife Habitat®.
- Partnership for Parks Partner — Provided funding and support for the establishment of the butterfly garden.
- Project Backboard Partner — Contributed to the work and collaboration on the basketball court renovation.
- Ramblin’ Dan Partner — Provides musical programming for the Music in the Playground series.
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 Stewardship Modelmethodology: community_engaged_stewardshipBy integrating volunteer labor and community participation in programming, maintenance, and gardening, the organization enhances park quality and sustainability because shared ownership fosters long-term engagement and civic pride.
- Integrated Park-Based Education and Engagementmethodology: place_based_educationBy using the park as a living classroom—through native plant habitats, butterfly gardens, public art, and book exchanges—the organization promotes environmental literacy and creative expression because immersive, place-based experiences deepen learning and community connection.