named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Turkey Trot
Annual community footrace event held in Nissequogue River State Park to promote public engagement and park awareness
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding conceptual planning for park developmentFinances the creation of conceptual master plans to guide future development and improvements at Nissequogue River State Park.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizing park cleanup projectsOrganizes volunteer-based cleanup initiatives in Nissequogue River State Park, including participation in “I Love My Park Day” and fall clean-up events focused on gardens and park areas.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing recreational and cultural eventsPlans and hosts recurring recreational and cultural events at Nissequogue River State Park, including 5K runs/walks, Turkey Trot races, Regattas, and community art projects such as the Community Quilt Project.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Preservation of public state parksEngages in the preservation of public state parks, including restoration projects such as the cupola on the park's Administration Building and efforts to maintain natural habitats and public access at Nissequogue River State Park.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$2K4%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$113K
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Net assets$113K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Jen Monastero — Director
- Karen Vanderveer — Director
- Mike Rosato — Director
- Patricia Biancaniello — Director
- Paul Carollo — Director
- Phil Sotte — Director
- Ruth Mirbach — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Kings Park Fire Department/Fire District Partner — Local emergency service organization engaged with park operations.
- Kings Park Knights of Columbus Partner — Community service organization supporting park initiatives.
- Kings Park Soccer Club Partner — Partner organization associated with park field improvements.
- Kings Park Sons of Italy Partner — Community organization partnering in park enhancement efforts.
- Kings Park Youth Association Partner — Partner organization supporting youth activities in the park.
- Long Island Trail Lovers Coalition Partner — Partner organization involved in trail-related efforts.
- New York State Office of State Parks, Recreation & Historical Preservation Government — Primary governmental partner in enhancing and preserving Nissequogue River State Park.
- New York State Parks Government — Collaborates on “I Love My Park Day” event participation.
- Nissequogue River Steering Committee Partner — Advisory group focused on river and park stewardship.
- S.T.A.T.E Partner — Volunteer group that participated in a fall clean-up event at Nissequogue River State Park.
- San Remo Civic Association Partner — Collaborating organization supporting park initiatives.
- St Josephs CYO Partner — Partner organization collaborating on park programs.
- State Assemblyman Fitzpatrick Government — Works with the foundation to support state park remediation efforts.
- State Senator Flanagan Government — Collaborates with the foundation to advocate for full remediation of the park.
strategies · 5
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-Led Park Enhancementmethodology: community-led park enhancementBy engaging local community leaders in coordinated improvement projects, the organization strengthens stewardship and produces sustained park beautification, because local ownership increases civic investment and long-term accountability.
- Environmental Advocacy to Prevent Developmentmethodology: environmental advocacyBy advocating against environmentally harmful projects such as sewage basins, the organization protects the ecological integrity of the park, because organized opposition can halt destructive development and preserve natural resources.
- Master Planning for Adaptive Reusemethodology: master-planning for adaptive reuseBy developing comprehensive plans for the sustainable reuse of park facilities, the organization ensures long-term public benefit, because structured planning enables adaptive, community-responsive use of infrastructure while preserving park integrity.
- Membership-Driven Conservationmethodology: membership-driven conservationBy enrolling individuals in membership programs, the organization secures durable financial and advocacy support for park protection, because ongoing engagement through membership fosters personal responsibility and sustained commitment to conservation.
- Public-Partnership Conservationmethodology: public-partnership conservationBy collaborating with state agencies and government representatives, the organization ensures the preservation of historical and environmental assets, because institutional partnerships amplify advocacy impact and enable coordinated, long-term conservation planning.