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Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Corporation

EIN 84-4422628 · Corona, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ALLIANCE FOR FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK IS TO SUPPORT NYC PARKS TO PRESERVE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK FOR THE BENEFIT AND USE OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND ALL NEW YORKERS.

Income
$643,264
Spending
$689,757
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
2
Volunteers
3,000
Highest pay
$54,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. $329,640 spent. PARK MAINTENANCE AND STEWARDSHIPTHE ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO GROW ITS PARK MAINTENANCE AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMING IN THE PARK, HIRING MORE SEASONAL STAFF THAN ANY PREVIOUS SEASON TO ASSIST WITH PARK MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMING. THIS IS THE ALLIANCE'S PRIMARY MISSION AND INCLUDES LITTER CLEANUP, PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND HABITAT RESTORATION.
  2. $75,000 spent. PUBLIC PROGRAMS THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS PUBLIC PROGRAMMING IN FMCP THAT RANGES FROM GRANTS FOR PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, CULTURAL EVENTS LIKE FREE CONCERTS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING. IN FY26 THE ALLIANCE CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS SLATE OF OFFERINGS AND ADDING DATES FOR ITS PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
  3. $50,000 spent. VISION 2050: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PLANNING FIRST STEP IN MULTI-YEAR PLANNING PROCESS TO PRODUCE A NEW MASTER PLAN FOR FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK AND SECURE SUPPORT FROM POLICYMAKERS AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS. THE FIRST PHASE WAS A POLICY-DRIVEN RESEARCH REPORT FROM THE CENTER FOR AN URBAN FUTURE AND SUPPORTED BY PRIVATE GRANTS. THE ALLIANCE ALSO CONDUCTED A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR AN URBAN GARDEN IN THE PARK. PREPARATIONS AND GRANTS ARE UNDERWAY FOR FURTHER PLANNING IN 2026.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 September 2021.

    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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