irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $697MARY'S GARDEN
- #2 $124MARY'S GARDEN
named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Trainings
Workshops for families and professionals on topics including OPWDD services, behavior support, speech and AAC, and inclusive practices.
Inclusive Day at St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital
Fully sponsored carnival event offering joy and connection for families, featuring games, music, a petting zoo, and face painting in a supportive environment.
Inclusive Fall Festivals
Community celebrations designed to welcome all children and families, fostering traditions of belonging and inclusion.
Inclusive Field Trips
Hands-on learning excursions designed with communication supports and individualized strategies to enable full participation by students with developmental disabilities.
MOST Music Program
Music initiative culminating in the annual Unity Through Diversity Concert, providing students with developmental disabilities a platform to perform and showcase their talents.
MOST Program (Molloy Opportunity for Successful Transition)
Three-year inclusive college experience at Molloy University for young adults aged 18–25 with developmental disabilities, focusing on academic, social, and career skills development.
MQM Crafting Class
Weekly craft sessions that foster creativity, social connection, and community engagement for participants of all abilities.
Mary’s Backyard
Inclusive outdoor space in Rockville Centre, NY, created through community partnership to offer children and families a safe, joyful environment for connection and play.
Mary’s Garden Playscape
Inclusive outdoor playscape in Floral Park designed with STEM and sensory integration in mind, providing a space where children of all abilities can play and learn together.
Yoga & Fitness
Weekly classes on a college campus designed to build confidence, self-expression, and belonging through movement and physical activity.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Fund critical needs for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides financial support for critical needs such as medical equipment, home accessibility modifications, and essential resources to promote full participation in daily life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Host weekly craft, yoga, and fitness classes for individuals of all abilitiesOffers weekly craft classes and yoga/fitness classes on a college campus that foster creativity, social connection, confidence, self-expression, and community belonging for participants of all abilities.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Maintain and operate inclusive outdoor playscapesOperates and maintains two inclusive outdoor spaces—Mary's Garden Playscape in Floral Park and Mary's Backyard in Rockville Centre—that provide sensory-rich, accessible environments for children and adults of all abilities to engage with nature, play, and connect. These spaces integrate STEM learning and are designed for full accessibility.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operate inclusive transition program for young adults with developmental disabilitiesRuns the MOST Program in partnership with Molloy University, a three-year inclusive transition program for individuals aged 18–25 with developmental disabilities to develop academic, social, and career skills within a fully inclusive college environment. The curriculum is designed using The Inquiry Design Model Framework and focuses on literacy and career/employment readiness.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Organize inclusive field trips and community eventsPlans and executes inclusive field trips with communication supports and individualized strategies to ensure full participation, as well as seasonal and annual community events such as fall festivals, an Inclusive Day at St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital, and the Unity Through Diversity Concert, which provide accessible, joyful experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provide training on inclusive practices and OPWDD servicesOffers free training programs for families and professionals on topics including OPWDD services, behavior support, speech and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and inclusive community practices to support and empower community-led inclusion efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$68K105%
Program service revenue$5K8%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash$62K
Investments$0
Liabilities$290
Net assets$57K
Liquid reserves16.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +268.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- KARA HILDRETH — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY J BEINERT — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS F QUINN — BOARD MEMBER
- TRICIA KOSICZKY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Government — Registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity with the IRS.
- Floral Park Memorial School Partner — School Mary attended after graduation from middle school and where she became a member of the Florettes Kickline Team.
- Maggie Gray Partner — Horticultural specialist and designer of Mary's Backyard
- Molloy University Partner — Collaborates on the MOST Program, a three-year inclusive transition program for young adults with developmental disabilities.
- Molloy University Partner — Collaborates with Molloy University to deliver the MOST program on its main campus, integrating students into a fully inclusive college experience.
- Our Lady of Victory School Partner — Hosts the playscape on its property at 2 Bellmore St, Floral Park, NY.
- Our Lady of Victory School Partner — School where Mary Quinn was mainstreamed from Pre-K to 8th grade, serving as a model for inclusion.
- St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital Partner — Hosts the annual Inclusive Day, a fully sponsored carnival experience for families of children with disabilities.
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.
- Experiential Engagement Through Nature and Artsmethodology: experiential_inclusionBy using nature-based settings and arts activities as core program elements, the organization fosters therapeutic engagement and community building because direct sensory and creative experiences enhance well-being and social connection for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Inclusive Education as a Fundamental Rightmethodology: inclusion-as-a-rightBy advocating for inclusion in education, recreation, and social settings, the organization advances equity for individuals with disabilities because it operates from the belief that inclusion is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. This philosophical foundation drives systemic advocacy and program design.
- Integrated Learning in Outdoor Environmentsmethodology: integrated_learning_environmentBy using outdoor classrooms and integrated playscapes, the organization enhances children's learning across STEM, literacy, arts, and social-emotional domains because experiential, multidisciplinary environments promote deeper and more holistic development.
- Systemic Change Through Policy Collaborationmethodology: policy_collaborationBy partnering with policymakers and advocacy organizations, the organization advances broader access and equity because sustainable inclusion requires structural change beyond individual programs.