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Friends of Dewitt Parks & Rec Inc

EIN 30-0167847 · East Syracuse, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE, COMPLEMENT, SUPPORT AND GENERALLY AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OF THE TOWN OF DEWITT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE DEWITT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARMENT TO PROVIDE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TOWN OF DEWITT RESIDENTS AND VISTORS AND TO BE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF THE TOWN'S VALUABLE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES.

Income
$754,380
Spending
$67,635
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 91% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 197% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $5,818 spent. THE FOOD SENSE PROGRAM IS A MONTHLY FOOD BUYING CO-OP FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO STRETCH THEIR GROCERY DOLLARS. THE FOOD SENSE PROGRAM PROVIDES A MONTHLY BOX OF 12-15 STAPLE GROCERY ITEMS AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINSTERED BY THE FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, WITH THE TOWN OF DEWITT ACTING AS A HOST SITE AND THE FRIENDS OF DEWITT PARKS & RECREATION, INC. ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM.
  2. $53,471 spent. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE "FIELD OF DREAMS" AT CARRIER PARK. CARRIER PARK WAS THE FIRST FACILITY IN THE COUNTRY TO BUILD A FULLY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE, FULLY INTEGRATED SPORTS COMPLEX AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS ABLE-BODIED CHILDREN AND ADULTS. CARRIER PARK IS HOME TO THE SYRACUSE CHALLENGER BASEBALL PROGRAM, WHICH IS A LITTLE LEAQUE DIVISION THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY BASEBALL; WHEREBY THE SYRACUSE CHALLENGER BASEBALL REPRESENTS THE LARGEST SINGLE DISTRICT OF THE CHALLENGER BASEBALL PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES.
  3. $1,409 spent. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER CAMP AND OTHER PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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