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FRIENDS OF DEWITT PARKS & REC INC
EAST SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 300167847 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$754K
expenses
$68K
net assets
$884K
employees
0
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE FRIENDS OF DEWITT PARKS & RECREATION, INC. GOAL IS TO ENHANCE, COMPLEMENT, SUPPORT, AND GENERALLY AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OF THE TOWN OF DEWITT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF DEWITT PARKS & REC INC supports the Town of DeWitt Parks & Recreation Department in New York. The organization funds programs and facilities that serve children and adults with special needs, including the nationally recognized "Field of Dreams" at Carrier Park. It also provides scholarships for summer camp and recreational activities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $53K
    TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE "FIELD OF DREAMS" AT CARRIER PARK. CARRIER PARK WAS THE FIRST FACILITY IN THE COUNTRY TO BUILD A FULLY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE, FULLY INTEGRATED SPORTS COMPLEX AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS ABLE-BODIED CHILDREN AND ADULTS. CARRIER PARK IS HOME TO THE SYRACUSE CHALLENGER BASEBALL PROGRAM, WHICH IS A LITTLE LEAQUE DIVISION THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY BASEBALL; WHEREBY THE SYRACUSE CHALLENGER BASEBALL REPRESENTS THE LARGEST SINGLE DISTRICT OF THE CHALLENGER BASEBALL PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES.
  2. #2 $1K
    TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER CAMP AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Field of Dreams at Carrier Park
Supports a fully handicap-accessible, fully integrated sports complex for children and adults with special needs, home to the Syracuse Challenger Baseball program—the largest single district in the U.S. Includes maintenance, equipment, and program funding.
Summer Camp and Program Scholarships
Provides financial assistance to individuals to participate in summer camps and other recreational programs run by the Town of DeWitt Parks & Recreation Department.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
    • Operating the "Field of Dreams" accessible sports complex
      Supports the "Field of Dreams" at Carrier Park, a fully accessible, integrated sports complex in Syracuse that serves individuals with and without special needs, and is home to the Syracuse Challenger Baseball program.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Providing recreational scholarships
      Provides scholarships for summer camp and other recreational programs, enabling access to youth and community activities for individuals in need.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$754K
Contributions & grants$749K99%
Program service revenue$4K1%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$885K
Cash$885K
Investments$0
Liabilities$436
Net assets$884K
Liquid reserves157.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +196.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • CHRISTOPHER HOCH — MEMBER
  • DOM CAMBARERI — MEMBER
  • ED MICHALENKO — MEMBER
  • GARRETT CAMPBELL — MEMBER
  • JACK DOOLING — MEMBER
  • KERRY MANNION — MEMBER
  • REBECCA SHIROFF — MEMBER
  • RYAN GOFF — MEMBER
  • SEAN O'BRIEN — MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Town of DeWitt Parks & Recreation Department Partner — Primary governmental partner; the organization exists to support its programs and facilities.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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