named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Jasper II and The Paddleboats
Electric motor boat and foot-powered paddle boats featuring dragon-themed designs, offering lake-based recreation.
Kiddieland
Children's rides including Pony Carts, Kiddie Boats, and Turtle Chase, offering age-appropriate attractions for young visitors.
Mark Twain Mini-Golf Course
Victorian-style miniature golf course opened in 2010 featuring replicas of historical elements, including a Mark Twain Study replica.
The Carousel
Restored 1890s Looff carousel featuring jumping horses and a working brass ring dispenser; reopened in 2006 after decades of disuse.
The Thunderbirds
Restored sail planes ride that allows riders to soar above the lake, reinstalled in 2012 as a modern version of a historic attraction.
Tilt-a-Whirl
Classic spinning ride restored and reopened in summer 2021, returning a historic midway attraction to the park.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Facility rentals for private eventsOffers rental of various facilities for private events, including a dance hall (up to 140 seated or 250 standing), an outdoor corporate pavilion (up to 80 guests), a small creekside pavilion (up to 20 guests), and an indoor lakeside building (up to 88 guests). Also provides table and chair rentals and allows attraction or full park rentals outside regular operating hours.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting public events and community programsHosts a variety of public events including live music concerts, car shows, craft fairs, craft shows, Rock N Putt events, family karaoke, dinosaur-themed scavenger hunts, train-themed events, and holiday celebrations, often in partnership with external organizers such as Southern Tier Events LLC.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Maintenance and enhancement of park recreational facilitiesMaintains baseball fields, soccer fields, a skate park, open recreational spaces, and the Mark Twain Miniature Golf Course for public use. Provides landscaping and gardening support through volunteer programs from May through September.
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Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and operation of historic carousel and park attractionsRestores, operates, and maintains the historic 1920s Eldridge Park Carousel, as well as other historic rides and attractions including the Tilt-a-Whirl, Pony Carts, Jasper Paddle Boats, Jasper II motor boat, Mini-Train, and Kiddie Rides. The carousel was restored and reopened to the public in 2006 with significant community attendance.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement in park operationsEngages volunteers in park maintenance, ride operation, ticket sales, landscaping, gardening, and cleanliness programs including garbage collection and restroom cleaning. Volunteers operate attractions such as the Carousel, Kiddie Rides, Tilt-a-Whirl, and Miniature Golf Course from May through September.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operation of public vessel tours on Eldridge LakeOperates seasonal public boat tours on Eldridge Lake using volunteer Jasper Boat Captains who provide historical narration during the rides.
- Seasonal operation of park rides and attractionsOperates seasonal rides and attractions from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Friday through Sunday from 12:00–8:00 PM, including mini golf available Tuesday–Thursday. Offers public access to a nine-hole disc golf course and a fenced dog park open year-round.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$333K
Contributions & grants$167K50%
Program service revenue$116K35%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$385K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$175K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$719K
Cash$283K
Investments$0
Liabilities$141
Net assets$719K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRISHA ELWOOD | GENERAL MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 40 | $44K |
board members · 15
- CASIDHE GILBOY — BOARD MEMBER
- DALE BRYANT — BOARD MEMBER
- DR BRIAN CASSETTA — BOARD MEMBER
- J WALTER BOOTH — VICE PRESIDENT
- JANE JORALEMON — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER FORTIER — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER STIMSON — TREASURER
- MICHAEL ROBBY ROBERTSON — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL SULLIVAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE MITCHELL — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK POPPLETON — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD QUINN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT KRAMARIK — PRESIDENT
- ROBERT PFUNTNER — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN ROGERS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- AmazonSmile Partner — Partnered with AmazonSmile to receive donations from eligible purchases made by supporters.
- Bud Ellis Studios Partner — Provided carvers who created replica carousel animals for the restoration project
- City of Elmira Partner — Works in partnership with the City of Elmira to maintain the Midway and Amusement Attractions within Eldridge Park.
- Dave Albrecht Partner — Carved and painted replica carousel animals for the restoration project
- Elmira Dog Park Friends Partner — Local group for dog owners to organize play dates at the park's dog park.
- Frederick Dilworth Partner — Carved and painted replica carousel animals for the restoration project
- John Kolanach Partner — Carved and painted replica carousel animals for the restoration project
- John McKenzie Partner — Carved and painted replica carousel animals for the restoration project
- Lawrence and Jerry Pefferly Partner — Carved and painted replica carousel animals for the restoration project
- Oscar Pivaral Partner — Carved and painted replica carousel animals for the restoration project
- Southern Tier Events LLC Partner — Co-hosts craft fairs at Eldridge Park
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.
- Community Volunteer Operation Modelmethodology: community_volunteer_operationBy engaging community volunteers in operational roles, we sustain park maintenance and programming because local stewardship fosters ownership, reduces costs, and deepens community ties.
- Historic Preservation as Community Cohesionmethodology: cultural_heritage_preservationBy restoring and operating a historic carousel, we strengthen community cohesiveness and cultural enrichment because shared heritage experiences create lasting communal bonds and civic pride.
- Revenue-Generating Operations for Sustainable Preservationmethodology: revenue-generating operations for preservationBy generating revenue through ride tickets, gifts, and concessions, we fund the ongoing preservation and rebuilding of the carousel because self-sustaining income streams ensure long-term operational independence and reinvestment into restoration.