Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To preserve and enhance Stuyvesant Square Park and its surrounding neighborhood through beautification, community programming, and advocacy to ensure it remains a vibrant green space and historic centerpiece for the community.
- Income
- $86,202
- Spending
- $67,866
- Reserves
- 36.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 36.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $27,441 spent. ### **Program Service 1: Park Maintenance and Horticulture** **Accomplishments:** * **Volunteer Gardening Program:** Conducted regular "Volunteer Gardening Saturdays" throughout the spring and fall (including major events on May 17 and October 18). Activities included planting hundreds of flower bulbs and local plants in the Fountain Circle, Quads, and surrounding garden beds. * **Environmental Stewardship:** Executed the "Trees Count 2025" initiative to monitor the health of the park's tree canopy. Managed ongoing pest and rodent control and seasonal maintenance of the historic green space. * **Infrastructure Improvements:** Initiated restoration projects and advocacy for irrigation system upgrades to ensure long-term sustainability of the park's flora.
- $16,318 spent. ### **Program Service 2: Community Events and Cultural Programming** **Accomplishments:** * **Free Community Events:** Hosted over 75 free public events designed to foster neighborhood connection. Notable 2025 events included: * **Music & Arts:** Live Jazz sessions (Alex Nguyen & Friends), the Chuck Braman Quintet, and performances by the Kidwell Sisters. * **Cultural Celebrations:** Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations featuring Carlos Frias & Circulo Social and the Afro-Latineers. * **Holiday Traditions:** Organized the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 10), Menorah Lighting (Dec 17), and the historic Christmas Eve Caroling event. * **Workshops & Fitness:** Weekly "Yoga with Jana" sessions, Bingo Nights, and the "Nurturing Tree" art/botany workshop with artist Judith Modrak. * **Family & Youth Engagement:** Conducted the "Local Nature Lab," Halloween Mask-Making Workshop, and the annual Halloween Dog Parade.
- $7,505 spent. ### **Program Service 3: Historic Preservation and Advocacy** **Accomplishments:** * **Educational Outreach:** Hosted "Stuyvesant Square Historic Walking Tours" (July 17 and October 4) led by local historians to educate neighbors and visitors on the architectural and social history of the district. * **Public Advocacy:** Represented the neighborhood's interests in regular consultations with NYC Parks and local officials to protect the park's residential character and secure public funding for essential repairs. * **Fundraising & Awareness:** Held the **SPNA 2025 Gala and Silent Auction** (May 16) at St. George's Episcopal Church, raising funds specifically for restoration and beautification initiatives.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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