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Thousand Island Park Foundation Inc

EIN 46-2819724 · Thousnd Is Pk, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE THOUSAND ISLAND PARK FOUNDATION (AN INDEPENDENT NON-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC FOUNDATION) IS TO PROVIDE A PHILANTHROPIC ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS AND FACILITATES THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT KNOWN AS THOUSAND ISLAND PARK WHILE PRESERVING ITS HISTORY, HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.

Income
$67,167
Spending
$45,343
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $37,133 spent. THE THOUSAND ISLAND PARK FOUNDATION, INC. SUPPORTS AND FACILITATES A GREATER LIFE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL WHO RESIDE AND VISIT THOUSAND ISLAND PARK, N.Y. IN 2025 THE FOLLOWING GRANTS WERE AWARDED BY THOUSAND ISLAND PARK FOUNDATION, INC.:A. TABERNACLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION $3,000B. L'ATELIER ART $1,012C. THOUSAND ISLAND PARK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION $540D. THE RICHARD E. WINTERS CANCER CENTER AT CHMC FOUNDATION IN OGDENSBURG, NY $2,500E. COMPASSIONATE CARE FOUNDATION $500F. RIVER WELLNESS OF CLAYTON NY $200G. THE WALKER CENTER FOR CANCER AT SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER IN WATERTOWN $500EVENTS:THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER SEASON, PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED THE CANS AND BOTTLES COLLECTION THE PROCEEDS FROM WHICH ARE USED TO MAINTAIN THE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND, THE RIVER BALL (SUMMER SOIREE) FOOD AND DRINK WITH DANCING, THE SIP AND SUPPORT WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT FREE PROGRAMS, A MEMORIAL CANCER WALK INFORMATIONAL EVENT FOR CANCER CARE FACILITIES IN THE AREA AND FUNDRAISER FOR GRANTS TO THOSE FOUR FACILITIES AND A FREE COMMUNITY MUSIC EVENT, DANCING IN THE STREETS, SIX FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ON ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, FISHING DERBIES, ASTRONOMY AND TALENT SHOW, A RIVER SHORELINE CLEAN-UP WITH SAVE THE RIVER AND AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 December 2013.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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