2024-05-07T13:31:31-05:00 2023-06-30 131655065 LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP 551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400 NEW YORK NY 10176 990 2022-07-01 844422628 ALLIANCE FOR FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK CORPORATION ALLI 7187606565 6 OLMSTED DRIVE FLUSHING NY 11368 ANTHONY SAMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7187606565 2024-05-03 1 ANTHONY SAMA 999009999 0 FREDERICK MARTENS P00298107 2126972299 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ANTHONY SAMA 6 OLMSTED DRIVE FLUSHING NY 11368 1004733 0 X ALLIANCEFORFMCP.ORG X 2013 NY 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.AS STEWARDS, WE ASPIRE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY BY CARING FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, PRESERVING OUR HISTORY, AND PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES AND PROGRAMMING.WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING THE PARK ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL TO ENJOY, NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. 20 20 0 420 0 0 0 1004733 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1004733 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9507 0 145099 0 145099 0 859634 0 937100 0 77466 0 859634 X 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. 0 0 111875 PRIOR TO THIS YEAR, THE ALLIANCE OPERATED UNDER A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH CITY PARKS FOUNDATION. IN APRIL 2023, THE ALLIANCE RECEIVED REMAINING FUNDS HELD BY THIS FISCAL SPONSOR, AND BEGAN OPERATING AS A SEPARATE ORGANIZATION. ACCORDINGLY, THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REFLECTED IN THIS RETURN DOES NOT INCLUDE ACTIVITY FOR THE PORTION OF THE YEAR THAT WAS CONDUCTED UNDER THE FISCAL SPONSOR.DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, THE ALLIANCE CREATED THE CONSERVATION CORPS, A NEW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT EMPLOYS LOCAL TEENAGERS AND TRAINS THEM WITH VALUABLE HORTICULTURAL SKILLS. THE ALLIANCE ALSO FUNDS SEASONAL MAINTENANCE STAFF FOR THE UPKEEP OF THE PARK.THE ALLIANCE DOUBLED THE FEES FOR EACH ARTIST TO A TOTAL OF $5,000 EACH FOR THE TWO WINNING PROPOSALS FOR ART IN THE PARKS. THE ALLIANCE ALSO FUNDED OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS PROGRAMMING IN THE PARK SUCH AS SALSA CONCERTS, THE SILENT DISCO, AND MORE.THE ALLIANCE ALSO EXPANDED THE EARTH DAY PROGRAM TO A FULL WEEK OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTNERED WITH LOCAL COMPANIES LIKE DELTA AND NYCFC TO ENGAGE THEIR EMPLOYEES IN NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP. 111875 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 NY X THE ORGANIZATION 7187606565 6 OLMSTED DRIVE FLUSHING NY 11368 DANIEL ZAUSNER CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA ORNST VICE-CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW HOLLWECK TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE VILLAGOMEZ SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PHIL BALLMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANE BUILDER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE CUMBO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD S DAVID DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACQUELINE LANGSAM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT GEWOLB DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM HADDAD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA HIRSCH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELANIE LA ROCCA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER PALMER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANJAY RAWAL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEAN C SILVA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE STODDART DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY TANG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN WANG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EDWIN WONG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY SAMA SCH OPT VI15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 14.00 26.00 X 0 118435 69438 0 118435 69438 0 0 1 0 0 1004733 1004733 1004733 0 0 0 X 8380 8380 105357 84794 11723 8840 774 155 310 309 2947 2947 PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND EX 26747 26747 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 894 179 357 358 145099 111875 23717 9507 927100 10000 0 937100 77466 0 77466 X 801580 58054 0 859634 0 937100 859634 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 0 0 1004733 1004733 1004733 1004733 5905 998828 1004733 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1062073 57340 57340 1004733 0 1004733 202439 57340 57340 145099 0 145099 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ANTHONY SAMA SCH OPT VI15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0 118435 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69438 0 187873 0 0 SCH J, PART I, LINE 3 THE ALLIANCE OPERATES UNDER A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ("PARKS"). UNDER THE AGREEMENT, THE ALLIANCE'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY PARKS, IS AN EMPLOYEE OF AND IS PAID DIRECTLY BY PARKS. AS SUCH, THE DETERMINATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARKS' COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRACTICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ALLIANCE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH COVERS ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATED TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (INCLUDING THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST AND INFORMATION ABOUT ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT) ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED IN GOOD FAITH AND IN WRITING TO THE BOARD. DISCLOSURES SHOULD BE MADE IN ADVANCE, BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN ON THE MATTER. DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED OF ALL INSTANCES WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT EXISTS, EVEN IF THE INDIVIDUAL DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THERE IS AN ACTUAL CONFLICT. EACH CURRENT DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION, AS WELL AS NOMINEES FOR ELECTION AS DIRECTOR (PRIOR TO HIS OR HER INITIAL ELECTION), MUST SUBMIT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR (AND UPDATED AS APPROPRIATE) THE QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH IS PART OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL COMPLETED STATEMENTS TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. THE BOARD WILL EVALUATE CONFLICT DISCLOSURES AND MAKE OTHER NECESSARY INQUIRIES TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND, IF APPROPRIATE, INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING RELATING TO THE MATTER. AFTER THE INITIAL EVALUATION, THE BOARD WILL REVIEW ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DETERMINE WHETHER TO APPROVE OR RATIFY ANY SUCH MATTERS. THE BOARD MAY ONLY APPROVE THE UNDERLYING MATTER IF IT DETERMINES THAT SUCH MATTER, UNDER THE TERMS AND WITHIN THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS PRESENTED, IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSIDERATIONS LISTED BELOW). PERSONS WITH AN INTEREST IN ANY MATTER UNDER REVIEW BY THE BOARD ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE PRESENT AT OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING BY THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, AND MUST NOT ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE IMPROPERLY THE DELIBERATION OR VOTING ON SUCH MATTER. IN APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES, ANY SUCH PERSON MAY BE CALLED UPON TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE DETERMINATION PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING RELATED THERETO. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE ALLIANCE OPERATES UNDER A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ("PARKS"). UNDER THE AGREEMENT, THE ALLIANCE'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY PARKS, IS AN EMPLOYEE OF AND IS PAID DIRECTLY BY PARKS. AS SUCH, THE DETERMINATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARKS' COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRACTICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G SEASONAL STAFFING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 60,738. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 60,738. OTHER PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,056. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,723. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,840. TOTAL EXPENSES 30,619. ARTISTIC FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,000. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ALLIANCE'S INITIAL AUDIT WAS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023. AS SUCH, THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR FOR THE ALLIANCE'S AUDIT COMMITTEE TO HAVE OVERSIGN OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.