BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY INC

EIN 13-3277651 · Parks & Playgrounds (N32)

What they do

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $69.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders34 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

175.44%of revenue went to mission work69.1% of expenses · Program services

24.88%of revenue went to fundraising9.8% of expenses

$253.74spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

53.41%of revenue went to management and office costs21.1% of expenses

$0.61in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

77.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $869,921 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $241,091 for NANCY WEBSTER (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 5/2/25). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$565,854

Mission workProgram services$992,739175.44% of revenue69.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$302,23853.41% of revenue21.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$140,79824.88% of revenue9.8% of expenses

Total expenses$1,435,775253.74% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202469.1% mission

202371.6% mission

202270.5% mission

202170.8% mission

202067.7% mission

201974.5% mission

201870.9% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$565,854

Expenses$1,435,775

Annual shortfall $869,921 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$992,739 · 69.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$302,238 · 21.1% of expenses

Fundraising$140,798 · 9.8% of expenses

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Revenue$565,854

Expenses$1,435,775

Assets$879,547

Income$808,230

Contributions$440,756

Mission work (program services)$992,739

Fundraising$140,798

Grants given$750,000

Average grant$125,000

Management and general$302,238

Executive compensation (total)$381,339

Accounting fees$37,040

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

NANCY WEBSTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 5/2/25 · 40 hrs/week $241,091Base $186,439 · Other $54,652

MARY TAYLORINTERIM CHIEF ADVANCE. OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $191,909Base $177,766 · Other $14,143

BETH NEWBORNDEPUTY DIRECTOR THRU 3/31/25 · 40 hrs/week $169,470Base $155,327 · Other $14,143

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (34)

NANCY WEBSTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 5/2/25

MARY TAYLORINTERIM CHIEF ADVANCE. OFFICER

BETH NEWBORNDEPUTY DIRECTOR THRU 3/31/25

SUSAN WHORISKEYBOARD MEMBER

STEVEN EISENSTADTBOARD MEMBER

SOPHIE FERRERSECRETARY

SHARON VOLCKHAUSENVICE CHAIR

SEJAL MUKHERJEEBOARD MEMBER

SANJAY MODYBOARD MEMBER

AYANNA BEHINBOARD MEMBER

NANCY BOWEBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL T CRANEFIRST VICE CHAIR

MATTHEW RHYSBOARD MEMBER

SYLVANA DURRETTBOARD MEMBER

LINSEY SNYDERBOARD MEMBER

LARKYN SINCLAIRBOARD MEMBER

KERI RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER

KARA A HAILEYBOARD MEMBER

JOHN ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER

JJ REDICKBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER VOTAWBOARD MEMBER

JENN HYMANBOARD MEMBER

JAY MANNBOARD MEMBER

HILARY JAGERBOARD MEMBER

GRAVES TOMPKINSVICE CHAIR

GARY VANDERPUTTENTREASURER

DEE POKU-SPALDINGBOARD MEMBER

DAVID CHOBOARD MEMBER

DANA HUGHESBOARD MEMBER

CRAIG KANARICKBOARD MEMBER

CHRIS COFFEYCHAIRMAN

CHE CHISHOLMBOARD MEMBER

CATHERINE FELDMANBOARD MEMBER

BRENDAN COBURNBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1985
Location: 334 FURMAN STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
County: Kings
In care of: GARY VANDERPUTTEN
Primary officer: GARY VANDERPUTTEN, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(718) 802-0603

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CONDON OMEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP
NTEE classification: Parks & Playgrounds (N32)
IRS tax category: Parks & Playgrounds
Grant-giving organization: Yes