2026-07-29T11:37:41-04:00 2025-12-31 223554481 RAYMOND PERRI & DESENO LLC 55 GILBERT STREET NORTH SUITE 1102 TINTON FALLS NJ 07701 990 2025-01-01 223163875 FRIENDS OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM INC FRIE 7328424000 PO BOX 686 LINCROFT NJ 07738 THOMAS SANNELLI SECOND TREASURER 7329759735 2026-05-15 true DARRIN DE SENO CPA P00218813 7328423961 2026-07-28 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHAD SCHORR 387705 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 17 17 0 50 0 782988 187271 39125 26645 55896 61649 7414 6243 885423 281808 0 0 0 0 2041 447983 283011 447983 283011 437440 -1203 2306568 2381868 42519 13828 2264049 2368040 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. 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ADDITIONAL FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO HISTORIC LONGSTREET FARM FOR HISTORIC COSTUMES. PLUS, FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE ARTIFACTS AND EXHIBIT ITEMS FOR THE PARK SYSTEMS COLLECTION. 64,747 BENCHES ARE SIGNIFICANT NOT ONLY TO THE AESTHETICS OF A PARK AND RESPITE FOR A VISITOR, BUT ALSO TO COMMEMORATE THE MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE. THIS HAS BECOME THE NUMBER ONE FUNDRAISER FOR THE FRIENDS. DURING THIS PAST YEAR, THE FRIENDS PLACED TWENTY-SIX MEMORIAL BENCHES IN THE FOLLOWING PARK AREAS: DEEP CUT GARDENS, DORBROOK RECREATION AREA, FISHERMANS COVE CONSERVATION AREA, HARTSHORNE WOODS PARK, HENNRY HUDSON TRAIL, HOLMDEL PARK, HOMINY HILL GOLF COURSE, HUBER WOODS PARK, SWIMMING RIVER PARK, THOMPSON PARK AND TURKEY SWAMP PARK. 50,989 THE FRIENDS WERE THRILLED TO OPEN THE BRAILLE TRAIL AT THE MANASQUAN RESERVOIR. THIS FIRST OF A KIND ENDEAVOR WAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLTS NECK LIONS CLUB. IT FEATURES AN INTERACTIVE TRAIL EXHIBIT WITH CAST BRONZE WAYSIDE EXHIBITS, BRAILLE DESCRIPTIONS, AND AN AUTO COMPONENT. NEW JERSEY RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION (NJRPA) HAS SELECTED THE BRAILLE TRAIL FOR THEIR 2025 EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARD. 14,395 IN ADDITION, THE FRIENDS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE RECREATION ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PARK EXCURSIONS FOR THE URBAN RECREATION DIVISION AND COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION. FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING SEMINARS AND COURSES FOR PARK SYSTEM STAFF. 36,321 THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS ARE PLEASED TO PROVIDE THIS SUPPORT FOR THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM. 262948 true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 3 0 false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ X EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7329759735 PO BOX 686 NEWMAN SPRINGS ROAD LINCROFT NJ 07738 X CHRISTOPHER BRETT DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 EMILEE CARTON DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 HEATHER COLELLA DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 JOSEPH AZZOLINA JR DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 HON JOHN D'AMICO JR DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 JAMES MARKEY DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 MARIANN MUSELLA DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 DR PAUL PEDUTO DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 ANNE RYAN DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 ANDREW J SPEARS EX-OFFICIO X 0 0 0 MARILYN STARON DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 SHANNON MARTIAK SECRETARY X 0 0 0 CHRIS MOSLEY VICE PRESIDE X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER MULHEREN TREASURER X 0 0 0 THOMAS SANNELLI SECOND TREAS X 0 0 0 CHAD SCHORR PRESIDENT X 0 0 0 false false false 33966 153305 187271 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 26645 26645 26645 46458 46458 61 61 112460 97269 15191 15191 15191 14810 8628 6182 6182 281808 15191 79346 5786 5786 5930 551 3561 1818 1430 397 1033 3468 3468 PROGRAM EXPENSES 261777 261777 INVESTMENT FEES 3654 3654 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 670 223 224 223 EQUIPMENT LEASING 296 296 283011 262948 18022 2041 1536175 1478810 11511 7376 1635 1635 133099 757247 760948 2306568 2381868 42519 13828 42519 13828 X 1023133 1141332 1240916 1226708 2264049 2368040 2306568 2381868 X -1203 105194 152962 -152962 X true X false true false X 678383 289134 912370 782988 187271 2850146 160411 164178 134671 139348 152962 751570 838794 453312 1047041 922336 340233 3601716 3601716 5980 14280 16582 42488 46519 125849 2311 4645 3612 6330 5182 22080 24365 19183 28740 39125 26645 138058 3887703 0.92640 0.93870 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 111,413 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDS 760948 F 760948 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION 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 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 FOUNDED IN 1991, THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS, A 501 (C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FACILITATES SPONSORSHIP AND HOSTS FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO RAISE MONEY FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS IN THE PARKS. IN 2025, THIS INCLUDED: FUNDING FOR HISTORIC SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS ARE VITAL TO KEEP HISTORY ALIVE. THE FRIENDS HAVE HIRED A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO BEGIN RENOVATIONS AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT HISTORIC PORTLAND PLACE. ADDITIONAL FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO HISTORIC LONGSTREET FARM FOR HISTORIC COSTUMES. PLUS, FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE ARTIFACTS AND EXHIBIT ITEMS FOR THE PARK SYSTEMS COLLECTION. 64,747 BENCHES ARE SIGNIFICANT NOT ONLY TO THE AESTHETICS OF A PARK AND RESPITE FOR A VISITOR, BUT ALSO TO COMMEMORATE THE MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE. THIS HAS BECOME THE NUMBER ONE FUNDRAISER FOR THE FRIENDS. DURING THIS PAST YEAR, THE FRIENDS PLACED TWENTY-SIX MEMORIAL BENCHES IN THE FOLLOWING PARK AREAS: DEEP CUT GARDENS, DORBROOK RECREATION AREA, FISHERMANS COVE CONSERVATION AREA, HARTSHORNE WOODS PARK, HENNRY HUDSON TRAIL, HOLMDEL PARK, HOMINY HILL GOLF COURSE, HUBER WOODS PARK, SWIMMING RIVER PARK, THOMPSON PARK AND TURKEY SWAMP PARK. 50,989 THE FRIENDS WERE THRILLED TO OPEN THE BRAILLE TRAIL AT THE MANASQUAN RESERVOIR. THIS FIRST OF A KIND ENDEAVOR WAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLTS NECK LIONS CLUB. IT FEATURES AN INTERACTIVE TRAIL EXHIBIT WITH CAST BRONZE WAYSIDE EXHIBITS, BRAILLE DESCRIPTIONS, AND AN AUTO COMPONENT. NEW JERSEY RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION (NJRPA) HAS SELECTED THE BRAILLE TRAIL FOR THEIR 2025 EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARD. 14,395 IN ADDITION, THE FRIENDS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE RECREATION ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PARK EXCURSIONS FOR THE URBAN RECREATION DIVISION AND COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION. FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING SEMINARS AND COURSES FOR PARK SYSTEM STAFF. 36,321 THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS ARE PLEASED 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 -152,962