named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Bingo Night with Jenny
Community bingo event hosted in the park featuring prizes and entertainment for all ages, fostering neighborhood connection
Botanical Drawing with Judith Modrak
Hands-on art workshop teaching botanical drawing using materials from the park, led by SPNA Arts Committee Chair and sculptor Judith Modrak
Color the Cats! With the Cat Museum of NYC
Family-friendly coloring event in partnership with the Cat Museum of New York City, combining creativity with education about community cats
Little Free Library
Community book-sharing box in the park that encourages reading and intellectual engagement through a take-a-book, leave-a-book model
Live Music Series
Free summer concerts featuring diverse artists such as The Afro-Latineers, Alex Nguyen & Friends, and The Kidwell Sisters, promoting cultural engagement in the park
Select Wednesdays: Shake Your Soul with Ronni and Dena
Mindful movement and expressive dance class set to world music, offered on select Wednesdays to support emotional and physical well-being
Tuesday Mornings: Yoga With Jana
Weekly Vinyasa yoga sessions held in the park from June to September, open to all levels and designed to promote wellness in a natural setting
Volunteer Gardening Saturdays
Monthly volunteer gardening events from May to October where community members help with weeding, mulching, and maintaining park gardens under the leadership of the SPNA Gardening Committee Chair
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Advocacy and preservation of Stuyvesant Square ParkEngages in advocacy efforts to preserve and enhance Stuyvesant Square Park and its surrounding neighborhood through community mobilization and public engagement.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Annual Volunteer Meetup for community engagementOrganizes a Volunteer Meetup event each March to engage neighbors, promote civic involvement, and recruit volunteers for park programs and stewardship activities.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Botanical drawing and arts workshopsOffers outdoor botanical drawing workshops in Stuyvesant Square Park led by the SPNA Arts Committee Chair, teaching transfer-and-trace techniques using natural materials for community artistic engagement.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community programming in Stuyvesant Square ParkHosts a diverse range of recurring community events in the park, including Bingo Nights, children’s arts and crafts, public art installations, historic walking tours, and family-friendly coloring events in collaboration with community partners.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Little Free Library and community reading programOperates a Little Free Library in Stuyvesant Square Park to support community book exchange and promote accessible reading for all residents.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Live music and cultural performancesHosts regular free live music events in Stuyvesant Square Park, featuring multicultural ensembles, jazz performances, and singer-songwriter acts to promote cultural engagement and community gathering.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Weekly fitness and mindful movement programsProvides weekly physical wellness activities in the park, including Vinyasa yoga sessions and "Shake Your Soul" movement classes to world music rhythms, open to all ages and experience levels.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Weekly volunteer gardening and park maintenanceOrganizes weekly volunteer gardening sessions in Stuyvesant Square Park from May through October, including spring cleanup and ongoing care of park gardens to support beautification and environmental stewardship.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Curated cultural and sensory enhancementsCreated a curated Spotify playlist inspired by the art, history, and atmosphere of Stuyvesant Square Park to enrich the visitor experience and deepen connection to the park’s cultural identity.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$83K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$213K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$208K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +38.0%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Alex Nguyen Partner — Collaborates with musician Alex Nguyen to present a live jazz performance in the park.
- Cat Museum of New York City Partner — Co-hosts a family-friendly coloring event focused on cats and community education.
- Dena Levitz Partner — Certified Shake Your Soul instructor leading movement classes
- Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews Partner — Collaborated with musician Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews for a live concert performance.
- Jana Partner — Leads weekly Vinyasa yoga sessions hosted by the Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association.
- Jenny Saldaña Partner — Hosts Bingo Night events for the Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association.
- Judith Modrak Partner — Arts Committee Chair and artist leading botanical drawing workshops
- Louis Timko Partner — SPNA Gardening Committee Chair leading volunteer gardening sessions.
- NYC Parks Government — Collaborates with NYC Parks, which provides essential maintenance, while SPNA supplements with additional programming and care.
- Ramsay Rawson Partner — Collaborated with musician Ramsay Rawson for a live concert performance.
- Ronni Aronow Partner — Certified Shake Your Soul instructor leading movement classes
- The Afro-Latineers Partner — Collaborates with SPNA to present live music performances in Stuyvesant Square Park.
- The Afro-Latineers Partner — Collaborates with the musical ensemble for live performances in Stuyvesant Square Park.
- The Cat Museum of NYC Partner — Partners with SPNA to host family-friendly "Color the Cats!" events in the park.
- The Kidwell Sisters Partner — Performing musical group featured in SPNA's free outdoor concert series.
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.
- Arts and Cultural Programming for Community Cohesionmethodology: cultural_programming_in_public_spacesBy hosting free, inclusive cultural events such as live music and creative performances in public spaces, we strengthen neighborhood bonds because shared artistic experiences foster collective joy and cross-generational connection.
- Community-Driven Park Stewardshipmethodology: community-driven_stewardshipBy engaging community members in hands-on park maintenance and programming, we sustain Stuyvesant Square Park as a vibrant public asset because collective ownership fosters long-term commitment and pride.
- Intergenerational Volunteer Engagementmethodology: intergenerational_volunteer_engagementBy involving volunteers of all ages—from students to retirees—we build stronger community ties because shared stewardship across generations fosters mutual respect, continuity, and inclusive civic participation.
- Mindful Movement in Natural Settingsmethodology: mindful-movement-community-wellbeingBy offering outdoor yoga and expressive dance in the park, we support physical and emotional well-being because mindful movement in green spaces enhances both bodily health and psychological resilience.
- Nature-Based Mental Wellnessmethodology: nature-based_mental_wellnessBy facilitating mindful engagement with urban nature—such as observing wildlife and plant life—we promote psychological restoration because direct, attentive contact with natural environments reduces mental fatigue and fosters emotional well-being.