named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Civic Sweep
Biannual neighborhood clean-up event involving volunteers in litter pickup, weeding, mulching, graffiti removal, and electronics recycling
Food for Thought
Annual fundraising tasting event featuring local restaurants and bars; proceeds fund scholarships for graduating seniors from John Jay campus high schools
Halloween Parade
Annual children's Halloween parade on Seventh Avenue, ongoing since 1986, featuring costumed children and support from local merchants
House Tour
Annual self-guided tour of neighborhood homes, historically focused on architecture and increasingly on sustainable technology; raises funds for community grants
Mulchfest
Annual event where residents drop off Christmas trees for chipping into mulch, which is then used in public spaces or distributed to residents; includes volunteer recruitment and tree collection via U-Haul
Super Stoop Day
Community-wide event where residents turn their stoops into mini markets, giveaway spots, and social hangouts to foster neighborhood connections
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Annual Children's Halloween ParadeOrganizes and hosts an annual Children's Halloween Parade on Seventh Avenue in Park Slope each year since 1986, with the most recent event held on October 31, 2024.
- Park Slope Super Stoop DayLaunched the inaugural Park Slope Super Stoop Day in 2025, a community-wide event where residents transform their stoops into mini markets, giveaways, and social gathering spaces.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 2 activities
- Distribution of "No Flyers" Hanger SignsDistributes free "No Flyers" hanger signs to residents to reduce the volume of unsolicited paper materials delivered to homes in Park Slope.
- Sale of Tree Bed Signs for Neighborhood BeautificationOffers tree bed signs for purchase to support neighborhood beautification and promote stewardship of street trees in Park Slope.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 2 activities
- Mulchfest Christmas Tree Recycling ProgramOrganizes Mulchfest to collect and recycle Christmas trees, including recruiting volunteers, providing refreshments, and using a U-Haul for collection. Collected and recycled over 1,200 trees during Mulchfest 2024.
- Volunteer-Driven Neighborhood Improvement InitiativesConducts community improvement and beautification efforts in Park Slope through volunteer labor, including biannual clean-up events featuring weeding, mulching, litter pickup, and graffiti removal. Provides native plants to residents and collects unwanted electronics for recycling during these events.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Annual Fundraiser and Tasting EventHosts an annual fundraiser and tasting event to support organizational activities and community programs.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community Advocacy for Park Slope StakeholdersAdvocates for the interests of Park Slope residents, businesses, and community stakeholders through organized civic engagement and policy communication. Establishes organizational priorities and communicates board policies and decisions to the community.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Community Service Scholarships for High School SeniorsAwards scholarships to graduating seniors from John Jay campus high schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency Food Drive in Response to SNAP ThreatsConducted an emergency food drive in response to threats to SNAP benefits and declining supplies at local food pantries.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding Community Organizations via Grants ProgramUses revenue generated from the annual house tour to fund a Grants Program that supports community organizations in and around Park Slope.
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Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
- Park Slope Sustainability House TourSponsors an annual self-guided house tour showcasing homes in Park Slope with eco-friendly upgrades such as solar panels and advanced insulation. Resumed in-person tours in 2024 with a focus on next-generation sustainable technology after a pandemic-related pause.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public Presentation Program on Community IssuesAccepts public presentations on matters of community interest from non-members, with standard time limits of five minutes unless otherwise approved.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$71K100%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$72K
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balance sheet
Total assets$157K
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Net assets$157K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.2%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Collaborates on preserving and presenting the historical records of the Park Slope Civic Council.
- John Jay Campus High Schools Partner — Collaborates with John Jay campus high schools to award scholarships to graduating seniors.
- Merchants on Seventh and Fifth Avenues Partner — Local merchants who distribute sweets and treats during the annual Halloween parade.
- NYC Parks Partner — Co-organizes Mulchfest to recycle Christmas trees into mulch for public use.
- Prospect Park Alliance Partner — Partners with PSCC to host Mulchfest and process Christmas trees into mulch.
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.
- Community-Funded and Merchant-Supported Civic Programmingmethodology: community-fundraising-eventBy combining local business participation with community events, the organization secures funding and broad engagement for civic initiatives because integrating economic and social interests strengthens collective investment in neighborhood vitality.
- Community-Led Placemaking to Strengthen Social Fabricmethodology: community-led placemakingBy organizing resident-initiated events that activate underused public spaces, the organization fosters stronger community bonds and local pride because shared stewardship of physical space cultivates lasting social connection and collective ownership.
- Grassroots Volunteer Mobilization for Civic Advocacymethodology: grassroots_volunteer_mobilizationBy mobilizing community volunteers through a decentralized, resident-led structure, the organization drives local advocacy and neighborhood improvements because sustained civic engagement emerges most effectively from bottom-up, volunteer-powered action.
- Sustainability-Focused Engagement Through Demonstration and Participationmethodology: sustainability-focused community engagementBy centering community events on sustainable practices like tree recycling and eco-home tours, the organization promotes environmental stewardship because hands-on participation in green initiatives increases resident adoption of sustainable behaviors.