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NEW CITY PARKS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 274359120 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N32 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · newcityparks.org
revenue
$3.3M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$1.7M
employees
12
volunteers
8
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

NEW CITY PARKS (NCP) WORKS WITH SMALL CITIES AND THEIR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES (CONT. ON SCH. O) TO CREATE PARKS WHERE THEY ARE MOST NEEDED, BRINGING GREATER HEALTH AND HAPPINESS THROUGH PLAY, EXERCISE, AND CONTACT WITH NATURE, AND BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. NCP ADDRESSES THE LACK OF CAPACITY IN UNDER-RESOURCED CITIES IN DEVELOPING HIGH QUALITY OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AND AMENITIES FOR PARK-DEPRIVED RESIDENTS. THE HANDS-ON MODEL GETS PARKS ON THE GROUND WHILE ALSO LEAVING BEHIND NEW SYSTEMS IN CITIES TO ADVANCE MORE PARKS, SECURE FUTURE PARK FUNDING, AND MODEL PARK PROGRAMMING AND MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

New City Parks works with small cities and underserved communities to create parks where they are most needed, focusing on areas with high poverty and limited access to green space. The organization partners with local governments and communities to design, fund, and build parks, while also strengthening local capacity for long-term park development and stewardship. Their model emphasizes community-driven planning and leverages public and private funding to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant recreational assets.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Park Revitalization
Partners with small cities to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant parks through community-driven design, engineering, and construction
Park Desert Elimination Initiative
Selects pilot sites based on GIS mapping and community interest to eliminate 'park deserts' in underserved neighborhoods
Stewardship & Programming
Supports local communities in taking ownership of new parks by providing resources and funding for programming and maintenance initiatives
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 2 activities
    • Establishes community-led stewardship and programming for new parks
      Engages local stakeholders in the planning, ownership, and long-term use of parks by developing management plans, supporting community programming (e.g., free basketball clinics), and deploying park ambassadors to enhance accessibility and engagement.
    • Strengthens city capacity for future park development and maintenance
      Builds local systems for sustainable park development by improving city processes, strengthening community ties, and leaving behind enhanced institutional and community capacity for ongoing park stewardship and revitalization.
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
    • Designs, builds, and develops parks in under-resourced small cities
      Creates high-quality parks in underserved communities through a hands-on model that includes site selection, design, construction, and programming. The organization has completed seven parks and has six to seven additional parks under construction across eight to nine cities, serving over 150,000 people.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funds community-based park programming through mini-grants
      Awards grants to local organizations for park-related activities; in Paterson, awarded mini-grants to ten community groups for summer 2026 programming and funded four activities through Paterson Cares that served over 400 visitors.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Secures public and private funding for park development projects
      Finances park construction by leveraging donor contributions to secure competitive public capital funding; has unlocked over $63 million (later updated to $64 million) in public and private capital since 2020 for park projects in partnership with cities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.30M
Contributions & grants$3.21M97%
Program service revenue$57K2%
Investment income$31K1%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$2.48M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$946K
Grants paid out$1.12M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.82M
Cash$1.64M
Investments$0
Liabilities$80K
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EMILY NEYE DESIGN & FINANCE DIR./ASST. TREASURER 40 $149K
LORIJEANE MOODY MANAGING DIR./ASSISTANT TREASURER 40 $136K
EMMANUEL THINGUE DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 40 $110K
ERIN WYNNE SR. DEV. ASSOC./ASSISTANT SECRETARY 40 $73K
BAILEY BYSTRY OPERATIONS MANAGER/ASST. SECRETARY 40 $67K
ROSE HARVEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT EX-OFFICIO 40 $57K
STEVEN G HOROWITZ DIRECTOR 1 $38K
JILL OBERLANDER GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETRARY 20 $15K
board members · 7
  • ALIK HINKSON — DIRECTOR
  • CYNTHIA EVANS — TREASURER
  • FATIMA SHAH — CHAIR
  • IMRAN HASAN — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE GWATHMEY — DIRECTOR
  • KIM MATHEWS — DIRECTOR
  • ROB ROLISON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • BNY Mellon DAF Partner — Partner organization through which donors can recommend grants via Donor Advised Funds.
  • Chosen Generation Community Corp Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • Circle of Care Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • City of Hudson Partner — Collaborating with NCP on park improvements, including through partnerships with local nonprofits.
  • City of Paterson Government — Partner in the multi-year renovation of Westside Park and the establishment of long-term park stewardship.
  • City of Paterson Partner — Collaborates on park revitalization projects including Westside Park, guided by community input
  • City of Poughkeepsie Partner — Partnered with NCP to rehabilitate three recreational spaces in the Northside neighborhood.
  • DAFGiving360 Partner — Partner organization through which donors can recommend grants via Donor Advised Funds.
  • FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee Partner — Collaborated with New City Parks in the celebration and support of the PS 17 mini-pitch opening.
  • Fidelity Charitable Partner — Partner organization through which donors can recommend grants via Donor Advised Funds.
  • FiveTen Lens Partner — Provides photography for community park activities.
  • Grace Gospel Church Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation Funder — Supported the New City Parks Mini-Grant Program.
  • J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Partner — Financial partner for receiving stock donations via direct transfer.
  • Jersey City Public Schools Partner — Partnered with New City Parks on the design and implementation of the PS 17 mini-pitch and broader schoolyard redevelopment.
  • JumpStart Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • Muture Sisters Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • NY Flight 845 & Charlia Frank, Inc. Partner — Partner organization delivering youth basketball programming at Malcolm X Park with support from NCP.
  • New Jersey Community Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates with NCP on the creation of the Westside Park Conservancy and the renovation of Westside Park in Paterson, NJ.
  • New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services Government — Administered the FY 2025 Local Recreation Improvement Grant that funded the PS 17 schoolyard improvements.
  • New York, NY Government — Operates within New York City, addressing community park needs in urban neighborhoods.
  • Paterson Cares Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grants for park-based activities in Barbour Park.
  • Regrid Partner — Provided an employee-directed grant to support New City Parks' park-creation mission in underserved communities.
  • SOLID Foundation Youth Outreach Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • ScenicHudson.org Partner — Provides images and potentially collaborates on park-related projects.
  • St. Luke CDC Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • Street2Street Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
  • Trust for Public Land Network — Former affiliation of founder Rose Harvey; informs organizational expertise in urban park development.
  • U.S. Soccer Foundation Partner — Partnered with New City Parks to install a soccer mini-pitch at PS 17 under the Safe Places to Play initiative.
  • William H. Butler Help Center Partner — Recipient of NCP mini grant for summer 2026 programming in Paterson parks.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Catalytic Phased Redevelopment Model
    methodology: catalytic_phased_development
    By implementing high-impact initial phases like mini-pitches, we catalyze broader schoolyard and park redevelopment, because visible, functional improvements build momentum, attract investment, and demonstrate feasibility to stakeholders.
  • Community-Driven Park Development with Long-Term Stewardship
    methodology: community_driven_development
    By centering community input in design and programming, we produce parks that reflect local needs and values, because resident ownership increases utilization, safety, and long-term sustainability. This is reinforced by post-opening support and conservancy models that institutionalize community involvement.
  • Equity-Focused Capacity and Capital Leveraging
    methodology: equity_capital_leverage
    By targeting under-resourced communities and combining on-the-ground capacity building with specialized fundraising, we unlock public and private capital for park development, because cities lack both community engagement infrastructure and financial access independently.
  • Green Infrastructure for Environmental Resiliency
    methodology: green_infrastructure_resiliency
    By integrating green infrastructure into park design, we improve urban environmental resiliency, because stormwater capture, air filtration, habitat creation, and shade directly mitigate climate impacts in paved, low-income neighborhoods.