2025-07-10T09:57:34-04:00 2024-12-31 223554481 RAYMOND PERRI & DESENO LLC 55 GILBERT STREET NORTH SUITE 1102 TINTON FALLS NJ 07701 990 2024-01-01 223163875 FRIENDS OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM INC FRIE 7328424000 PO BOX 686 LINCROFT NJ 07738 ALEXANDER MULHEREN TREASURER 7329759735 2025-06-17 true true DARRIN DE SENO CPA P00218813 7328423961 2025-07-01 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SHANNON MARTIAK 984823 false X WWW.FRIENDSOFMONMOUTHCOUNTYPARKS.COM X 1991 NJ THE FRIENDS OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FORMED UNDER THE PERTINENT STATUES OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO ASSIST THE MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS, THE MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, THE CITIZENS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS IN MEETING THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES RECREATIONAL, OPEN SPACE, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, CULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMING, SPECIFICALLY - TO INCREASE THE PARK SYSTEM'S VALUE THROUGH DONATION OF SERVICES, PROPERTY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES; - TO ENHANCE EXISTING RESOURCES THROUGH FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT FOR BEAUTIFICATION, RESTORATION AND LIMITED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; - TO OPERATE, MANAGE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS; - TO 21 21 0 50 0 912370 782988 28740 39125 13774 55896 4725 7414 959609 885423 0 0 0 0 1042 115880 447983 115880 447983 843729 437440 1772441 2306568 42519 1772441 2264049 X THE FRIENDS OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FORMED UNDER THE PERTINENT STATUES OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO ASSIST THE MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS, THE MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, THE CITIZENS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS IN MEETING THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES RECREATIONAL, OPEN SPACE, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, CULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMING, SPECIFICALLY - TO INCREASE THE PARK SYSTEM'S VALUE THROUGH DONATION OF SERVICES, PROPERTY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES; - TO ENHANCE EXISTING RESOURCES THROUGH FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT FOR BEAUTIFICATION, RESTORATION AND LIMITED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; - TO OPERATE, MANAGE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS; - TO false false 428674 39125 IN 2024, SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS INCLUDED A COMMITMENT TO RENOVATING THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT HISTORIC PORTLAND PLACE. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE FRIENDS CONTRACTED AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CARRIAGE HOUSE FOR ADAPTIVE USE. ADDITIONAL FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO HISTORIC LONGSTREET FARM FOR PLASTER REPAIRS AND HISTORIC COSTUMES. PLUS, FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE ARTIFACTS AND EXHIBIT ITEMS FOR THE HISTORIC RACING BARN AT THOMPSON PARK. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LIONS CLUB OF COLTS NECK, THE FRIENDS FUNDED HALF OF THE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF BRAILLE TRAIL WAYSIDE EXHIBIT PANELS AND AUDIO SOUNDTRACK COSTS FOR THE PERIMETER TRAIL AT THE MANASQUAN RESERVOIR. THIS ENDEAVOR IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN MONMOUTH COUNTY. THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS CONTINUED PROVIDING RECREATION ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND PARK EXCURSIONS FOR THE URBAN RECREATION DIVISION AND COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION. THE FRIENDS FUNDED THE RESEARCH, EDITING, AND PUBLICATION OF A BOOKLET COMMEMORATING THE LEGACY OF LATE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM DIRECTOR JAMES J. TRUNCER. THE FRIENDS ARE ALSO PROUD TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION, TRAINING SEMINARS, TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM STAFF PLUS HOSPITALITY COSTS FOR VISITING ACCREDITATION TEAMS. THE FRIENDS PURCHASED ROSE BUSHES, ORCHIDS AND KOI FOOD FOR DEEP CUT GARDENS. ADDITIONAL FUNDING WAS PROVIDED FOR TOOLS AND REFRESHMENTS FOR THE VOLUNTEER CORPS TEAMS. HELD EACH YEAR ON THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY DURING THE GREAT MIGRATION, THE WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING IS A 24-HOUR COMPETITION WHERE OVER 100 TEAMS COMPETE TO COUNT AS MANY BIRD SPECIES AS POSSIBLE. THE FRIENDS ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR A BIRDING TEAM FROM THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM FOR THIS IMPORTANT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EVENT. THE FRIENDS HOSTED THE 1ST ANNUAL MONMOUTH COUNTY CUP PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT ON JUNE 1ST AT DORBROOK RECREATION AREA, COLTS NECK. THIS ALL DAY EVENT BROUGHT 110 PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN A ROUND ROBIN ALL DAY TOURNAMENT. THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS ANNUAL GOLF OUTING WAS HELD AT HOMINY HILL GOLF COURSE. THE OUTING BEGAN WITH A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, FOLLOWED BY 18 HOLES OF GOLF, AND INCLUDED A PUTTING CONTEST, GAMES OF SKILL, LUNCHEON, PRIZES, AND GIFT AUCTIONS. 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IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FORMED UNDER THE PERTINENT STATUES OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO ASSIST THE MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS, THE MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, THE CITIZENS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS IN MEETING THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES RECREATIONAL, OPEN SPACE, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, CULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMING, SPECIFICALLY - TO INCREASE THE PARK SYSTEM'S VALUE THROUGH DONATION OF SERVICES, PROPERTY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES; - TO ENHANCE EXISTING RESOURCES THROUGH FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT FOR BEAUTIFICATION, RESTORATION AND LIMITED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; - TO OPERATE, MANAGE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS; - TO IMPROVE, EXPAND AND OTHERWISE ENHANCE PARK SYSTEM PROGRAMMING THROUGH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, ADVOCACY AND ADVISORY ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE PARK SYSTEM; - TO ASSIST LOCAL GROUPS WHICH PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO PARTICULAR PARKS AND ACTIVITIES, AND TO ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF PARK SERVICES TO GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCH AS THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED; AND - TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, RECEIVE, HOLD AN INVEST MONEY AND PROPERTY FROM GRANTS, GIFTS, BEQUESTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES. THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954; SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE OR INTERVENE IN ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF ANY INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE; AND SHALL NOT OPERATE FOR THE PECUNIARY GAIN OR PROFIT OF ITS MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A IN 2024, SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS INCLUDED A COMMITMENT TO RENOVATING THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT HISTORIC PORTLAND PLACE. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE FRIENDS CONTRACTED AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CARRIAGE HOUSE FOR ADAPTIVE USE. ADDITIONAL FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO HISTORIC LONGSTREET FARM FOR PLASTER REPAIRS AND HISTORIC COSTUMES. PLUS, FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE ARTIFACTS AND EXHIBIT ITEMS FOR THE HISTORIC RACING BARN AT THOMPSON PARK. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LIONS CLUB OF COLTS NECK, THE FRIENDS FUNDED HALF OF THE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF BRAILLE TRAIL WAYSIDE EXHIBIT PANELS AND AUDIO SOUNDTRACK COSTS FOR THE PERIMETER TRAIL AT THE MANASQUAN RESERVOIR. THIS ENDEAVOR IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN MONMOUTH COUNTY. THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS CONTINUED PROVIDING RECREATION ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND PARK EXCURSIONS FOR THE URBAN RECREATION DIVISION AND COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION. THE FRIENDS FUNDED THE RESEARCH, EDITING, AND PUBLICATION OF A BOOKLET COMMEMORATING THE LEGACY OF LATE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM DIRECTOR JAMES J. TRUNCER. THE FRIENDS ARE ALSO PROUD TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION, TRAINING SEMINARS, TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM STAFF PLUS HOSPITALITY COSTS FOR VISITING ACCREDITATION TEAMS. THE FRIENDS PURCHASED ROSE BUSHES, ORCHIDS AND KOI FOOD FOR DEEP CUT GARDENS. ADDITIONAL FUNDING WAS PROVIDED FOR TOOLS AND REFRESHMENTS FOR THE VOLUNTEER CORPS TEAMS. HELD EACH YEAR ON THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY DURING THE GREAT MIGRATION, THE WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING IS A 24-HOUR COMPETITION WHERE OVER 100 TEAMS COMPETE TO COUNT AS MANY BIRD SPECIES AS POSSIBLE. THE FRIENDS ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR A BIRDING TEAM FROM THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM FOR THIS IMPORTANT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EVENT. THE FRIENDS HOSTED THE 1ST ANNUAL MONMOUTH COUNTY CUP PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT ON JUNE 1ST AT DORBROOK RECREATION AREA, COLTS NECK. THIS ALL DAY EVENT BROUGHT 110 PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN A ROUND ROBIN ALL DAY TOURNAMENT. THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS ANNUAL GOLF OUTING WAS HELD AT HOMINY HILL GOLF COURSE. THE OUTING BEGAN WITH A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, FOLLOWED BY 18 HOLES OF GOLF, AND INCLUDED A PUTTING CONTEST, GAMES OF SKILL, LUNCHEON, PRIZES, AND GIFT AUCTIONS. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND GOLFERS THE FRIENDS ARE PROUD TO PROVIDE THIS SUPPORT FOR THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE COMPLETED 990 TO REVIEW AND QUESTION PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ENFORCEMENT IS PROVIDED BY REVIEW OF DISCLOSURE AND A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVIEW THE SITUATION AND APPLICABLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE SERVICES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE DONATED BY THE LOCAL PARK SYSTEM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE SERVICES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ARE DONATED BY A LOCAL PARK SYSTEM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DONATED SERVICES/USE OF FACILITIES -139,348