Program areas at Central Park Conservancy
Design and construction in connection with the restoration of Central Park as america's foremost major urban public space. The Conservancy has carried out a restoration management plan for the Park, and managed the capital restoration of a number of significatnt landscapes and facilities.
The Conservancy public programs take advantage of the invaluable resources in Central Park providing education, recreation, and volunteer programs that serve the community. In addition, the Conservancy provides services at the following five visitor centers in the Park: charles a. dana discovery center, north meadow recreation center, belvedere castle, dairy visitor center and gift shop, and chess and checkers house.
As the official manager of Central Park, the Conservancy is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the Park. Activities include: landscape maintenance, playground maintenance, tree care, turf care, and preservation of historic monuments. The Conservancy has set new standards in excellence in Park care. It has transformed Central Park into a model for urban parks worldwide.
Grants made by Central Park Conservancy
Who funds Central Park Conservancy
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Central Park Conservancy
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $130,842,211 | $84,508,659 | 54.8% |
| Program services | $41,719,308 | $39,596,034 | 5.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $16,011,787 | $13,693,043 | 16.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $46,985 | $52,317 | -10.2% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $10,199,362 | $10,738,577 | -5% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-1,816,375 | $-1,819,182 | 0.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $1,132,852 | $732,657 | 54.6% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $2,056,260 | $456,083 | 350.9% |
| Total revenues | $200,192,390 | $147,958,188 | 35.3% |
Organizations like Central Park Conservancy
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Museum of Science | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $72,506,770 |
| American Museum of Natural History | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $237,074,999 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $110,061,595 |
| Cantigny Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Wheaton, IL | $50,056,046 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $116,740,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Royal Oak, MI | $54,342,499 |
| Columbus Zoological Park Association | 501(c)(3) | Powell, OH | $87,290,299 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Monterey, CA | $155,905,897 |
| Shedd Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $92,974,657 |
| Houston Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $82,522,000 |
Data update history
April 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
April 23, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 22, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 61 new grant, including a grant for $20,149,707 from Jewish Communal Fund Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsParks and recreation centersMuseumsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 717 Fifth Ave 5th FL
- New York, NY 10022
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- New York County, NY
- Website URL
- centralparknyc.org/Â
- Phone
- (212) 310-6600
- Facebook page
- centralparknycÂ
- Twitter profile
- @centralparknycÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-3022855
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1980
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N32: Parks and Playgrounds
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0144079
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-08-06
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