named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Court Complex Renovation
Lighted multi-use court complex with two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and four pickleball courts, including new social seating and water fountains
Picnic Pavilion Reservation Program
Covered picnic pavilion with tables and parking available for reservation at a modest fee, located near volleyball court and open field for group gatherings
Pollinator Garden
Garden featuring native flowering plants installed in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife project to attract and support bees, butterflies, moths, and birds
Sand Volleyball Court Renovation
Regulation-sized sand volleyball court renovated with 12" depth of screened sand, new poles, cement footings, and nets for public recreational use
Splash Pad Installation
Thirty-foot diameter splash pad with surface spray jets and seating area, open daily during summer months to provide recreational water play for children
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 3 activities
- Beautification and restoration of Crandall ParkConducts ongoing beautification, restoration, and maintenance activities at Crandall Park, including landscaping, habitat improvement, and infrastructure upkeep. Projects are carried out in collaboration with the city of Glens Falls.
- Design and construction of park improvement projectsConceptualizes, funds, and constructs park infrastructure improvements such as sports courts, picnic pavilions, splash pads, pollinator gardens, and playgrounds. Recent projects include a 30-foot diameter splash pad, a new court complex with basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, and a renovated sand volleyball court.
- Operation and maintenance of public park facilitiesManages Crandall Park as a free, publicly accessible space open daily from dusk to dawn, with extended summer hours for lighted sports courts. Maintains recreational facilities including playgrounds, picnic areas with grills, water fountains, and seating areas for community use.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Community programming and eventsHosts public events including summer concerts, resuming programming after prior cancellations at other locations. Hosted a concert by the band Guess Who that attracted 25,000 attendees.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Environmental stewardship and habitat enhancementImplements ecological improvements such as scraping, cleaning, and deepening the duck pond to enhance fish habitat, stabilizing shorelines and islands, and installing native pollinator gardens to support local wildlife.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Monument dedication and park history preservationOrganizes and conducts ceremonies for the dedication of park monuments, including the Crandall Monument, contributing to the cultural and historical significance of the park.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$20K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$66K
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Net assets$66K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -32.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Aaron Roberts — Director
- Colleen McGuirk — Director
- Erin Constantino — Director
- Jim O'Hara — Director
- Mike Greenslade — Director
- Norabelle Greenberger — Director
- Patty Rogge — Director
- Paul Cummings — Director
- Rachel Murray — Director
- Reuben Oswald — Director
- Tori Torrisi — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- City of Glens Falls Government — Manages reservations for the park's picnic pavilion.
- City of Glens Falls Partner — Collaborates with the Beautification Committee on park improvement projects.
- City of Glens Falls Partner — Collaborates with the city to devise and oversee park renovation projects.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook page to communicate splash pad operating dates and times.
- Glens Falls Lodge of Elks Partner — Partnered on a project to clean, deepen, and stock the duck pond to improve fish habitat.
- Glens Falls Symphony Partner — Partnered to support the Independence Day Concert at Crandall Park through a program advertising initiative.
- National Wildlife Federation Partner — Partnered with the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife project to design and install a pollinator garden.
- O’Connor Construction Partner — Contracted to renovate the sand volleyball court at Crandall Park.
- Skidmore College Partner — Collaborates on the Crandall Park Trees project to document and educate about local tree species and ecological issues.
- businesses Partner — Provides financial support for park beautification efforts.
- foundations Funder — Provides financial support for park beautification efforts.
- local individuals Partner — Provides financial support for park beautification efforts.
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-City Co-Production Modelmethodology: community-city partnershipBy partnering with city agencies and local volunteers, we achieve sustainable park improvements because collaborative planning and shared responsibility increase project legitimacy, resource pooling, and long-term stewardship.
- Community-Driven Habitat Restorationmethodology: habitat-restoration-for-pollinatorsBy integrating native plant gardens into park design, we restore pollinator populations and enhance biodiversity because native habitats create self-sustaining ecosystems that support urban wildlife and environmental education.
- Place-Based Ecological Stewardshipmethodology: place-based_stewardshipBy focusing on the direct restoration and beautification of a single urban park, we improve community well-being and environmental health because sustained, localized investment strengthens both ecological resilience and civic pride.