irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8KCommunity Programs: Seasonal celebrations and festivities in the park. This includes a Groundhog Day ice sculptor and children's party, monthly evening concerts in the summer and fall, a "Shred Day" truck and shredder for free use of anyone with paper to shred, and a spring children's morning of potting indoor plants and learning about plants in general.
- #2 $4KGreen Space: Assist Other Parks. Pay for the services of an exterminator and a professional gardener in one large park nearby.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dinner on Duane
Annual fundraising dinner supporting the preservation of Duane Park and other green spaces in Tribeca
Green Space: Assist Other Parks
Program providing financial support for exterminator and professional gardener services in a nearby large park
Groundhog Day Celebration
Annual event with ice sculpting, cookies, and hot chocolate for children, followed by an adult fundraiser with cocktails and bites at local establishments
Plant Your Legacy
Children's gardening event where kids plant flowers or herbs to watch grow through the season
Shred Day
Free paper shredding event held in honor of Earth Day, allowing community members to securely dispose of documents
Summer Music Series
Monthly evening concerts in the summer and fall featuring local musicians performing in Duane Park
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 2 activities
- Hosts fundraising events for park maintenance and restorationOrganizes annual fundraising events including a sold-out dinner and a community dinner crawl on Groundhog Day to raise funds for the maintenance, beautification, and restoration of Duane Park and other green spaces in Tribeca.
- Leads park restoration and historic preservation projectsPlans and executes major restoration initiatives for Duane Park, including returning the park to its original historic footprint, re-landscaping, installing new benches and historic-style lampposts, repairing fencing, and conducting subterranean surveys to assess underground infrastructure. Secured permits and contractors for lamppost restoration and presented plans to Community Board 1, which passed a formal resolution of support.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funds maintenance services for nearby parksProvides financial support for extermination (including rat control) and professional gardening services in nearby public parks, including Tribeca Park, to support their upkeep and seasonal plantings.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Manages day-to-day maintenance and beautification of Duane ParkConducts regular park upkeep including weekly trash pick-ups, pruning of rose bushes and shrubs, power washing of benches and pavement, tree care and plantings, pest control, and seasonal clean-up and planting days to prepare soil and clear debris. Installs seasonal plants and maintains city-approved planters with cherry or serviceberry trees and ground cover.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes seasonal community events in Duane ParkHosts recurring public events in Duane Park including an annual Groundhog Day celebration for children with ice sculpting, cookies, and hot chocolate; a free document and hard drive shredding event for Earth Day; monthly evening concerts during summer and fall; and an annual holiday event with music, crafts, and treats for children. Also organizes a community gardening event for children to plant and monitor flowers or herbs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Engages community in park planning through surveys and outreachConducts public polls and stakeholder surveys to gather community input on the Duane Park Restoration Project, including a poll from September to October 2023 and a broader community poll from September to November 2023. Survey results informed design decisions such as eliminating the southern sidewalk and converting asphalt to green space.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$182K
Contributions & grants$181K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K11%
Other revenue$-19K
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$547K
Cash$547K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$547K
Liquid reserves128.8 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -23.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Carla Bauer — Director
- Ellen Blau — Director
- Jacqueline Kurtz — Co-Chair
- Juliet Hindell — Director
- Kari Bodell — Director
- Karie Parker Davidson — President
- Lauren McPhate — Director
- Melanie Reiser — Secretary
- Michael Quinn — Co-Chair
- Patricia Makatsaria — Director
- Robert M Clements — Treasurer
- Rosemarie Palombo — Director
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Ace’s Tree Care Program Partner — Recommends use of Ace’s Tree Care Program for maintenance of trees in planters.
- Adrian Chalk Selections Partner — Provides beverage pairings for the annual benefit dinner.
- Amy Bonomi of Compass Partner — Serves as presenting partner for the annual Dinner on Duane fundraiser.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Partners to showcase music department students in Duane Park performances.
- Christopher Marte Government — Councilmember who has committed $300,000 in discretionary funding for the Restoration Project and supports its advancement.
- Church Street School Partner — Collaborates to host faculty and student performances in Duane Park.
- City of New York Government — Collaborates with city authorities on maintenance and upkeep of Tribeca Park.
- Community Board 1 Partner — Formally supported the Duane Park Restoration Project through a resolution passed in July 2021.
- Constant Contact Partner — Uses Constant Contact for email marketing services
- Cornell University Partner — Receives research and advice from Dr. Nina Basak, an urban horticultural specialist at Cornell University, for tree species selection.
- DIO Canned Cocktails Partner — Offers cocktail tastings in partnership with Tribeca Wine Merchants during concerts.
- Department of Transportation Partner — Partners with FDP on the Restoration Project, providing input on design impacts and participating in interagency coordination.
- Duane Park Patisserie Partner — Offers event coupons and treats during music events in Duane Park.
- Duane Park Patisserie Partner — Provides dessert for the annual benefit dinner.
- Eulalie Partner — Chef and culinary partner providing the dinner menu for the annual benefit event.
- Kathryn Freed Government — Councilwoman Kathryn Freed secured $150,000 from the city’s capital budget to support the park’s redesign.
- Laughing Man Partner — Hosted a video about the Duane Park restoration poll at its location.
- Laughing Man Partner — Provides complimentary coffee during volunteer clean-up and planting days.
- Lucky Locks Partner — Participates in events by offering hair accessories during summer concerts.
- New York City Department of Transportation Government — Follows Department of Transportation specifications for planter weight, height, and placement requirements.
- New York City Parks Department Partner — Collaborates with FDP on the Duane Park Restoration Project, providing conceptual support and participating in joint meetings.
- Signe Nelson Partner — Pro-bono design and planning support from landscape architect Signe Nelson for the park’s redesign.
- Signe Nielsen Partner — Landscape architect collaborating with FDP on the design and presentation of the Restoration Project.
- Small Victories Imports Partner — Provides sponsorship through cocktail offerings during park concerts.
- Trees for Tribeca Partner — Program launched by Friends of Duane Park to support tree planting and urban greening in the Tribeca neighborhood.
- Tribeca Wine Merchants Partner — Hosts event sponsorships including cocktail tastings and Martini Hour during park concerts.
- Tribeca Wine Merchants Partner — Provides beverage pairings for the annual benefit dinner.
- Trinity Church Government — Historic entity that sold the land for Duane Park to the city in 1797 for park use.
- one large park nearby Partner — FRIENDS OF DUANE PARK INC pays for exterminator and gardener services in a nearby large park.
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.
- Adaptive Urban Horticulture Practicesmethodology: urban-horticulture-based_tree_selectionBy selecting tree species based on site-specific conditions and using planters where infrastructure limits in-ground planting, we increase urban tree survival and expand green cover, because matching horticultural methods to urban constraints improves ecological outcomes.
- Community-Engaged Stewardship Modelmethodology: community-engaged_stewardshipBy involving local residents in park maintenance, programming, and decision-making, we foster shared responsibility and sustained public engagement, because active participation builds ownership and long-term commitment to public space.
- Community-Supported Urban Greeningmethodology: community-supported_park_restorationBy combining fundraising events centered on shared community experiences with targeted greening initiatives, we generate financial and social capital for park restoration, because integrating social connection with giving increases public investment in public space.
- Historic Restoration with Environmental Co-Benefitsmethodology: historic_restoration_and_climate_resiliencyBy restoring Duane Park to its original historical footprint and design principles, we create a tranquil urban refuge while simultaneously advancing climate resiliency goals such as reducing heat-island effect and improving air quality, because intentional historic design aligns with modern ecological function.