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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1863652

FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · PATERSON, NJ 07505

Financials

$254K$552K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990$254,215$551,664-$297,449$196,803$0$196,803
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$254,215
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$549,334
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,025
Program services (functional)
$551,664

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$494,252
Total assets, end of year
$196,803
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$196,803
Net assets without donor restrictions
$196,803
Gross receipts
$254,215
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
NJ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRED ARDISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
10$0
MURAT BAYCORAVP
Trustee or director
10$0
DACIL TILOSTREASURER
Trustee or director
10$0
DEBORAH BRAVOSECRETARY
Trustee or director
10$0
KATHLEEN LONGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
HUSEYIN RAMIREZTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
HEPHTE RAMIREZTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
BENNIE COOKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
DIPTO ROYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JESMIN BEGUMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
WILLIAM RODRIGUEZTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
155 MARKET STREET, PATERSON, NJ 07505-1414
In care of
% DOLORES MOST
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
155 Market street, Paterson NJ 07505
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Dolores Most, 807 11TH AVE APT 7C, PATERSON, NJ 07514
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Kathleen Long, 155 Market st, Paterson NJ 07505
Signed the 990
MR FRED ARDIS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(973) 234-6874

Mission

Friends of Paterson Parks is a non-profit organization based in Paterson New Jersey. Its mission is to protect enhance and advocate for the citys park system by pursuing grant opportunities soliciting corporate donations conducting annual fundraising campaigns and pursuing all available avenues of fundraising exclusively for the benefit of the city parks. The organization was founded in 2019 by dedicated volunteers passionate about preserving and improving Patersons parks. They recognized the importance of public green spaces for the health and well-being of the community and the vital role that parks play in creating a sense of place and identity for Patersons residents. One of the key ways that Friends of Paterson Parks supports the citys park system is by pursuing grant opportunities. The organization works with government agencies private foundations and other organizations to secure funding for park improvement projects such as the installation of new playground equip

990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ROBERTO CLEMENTE PLAYGROUND - THE FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARK HAS PLAYES A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PATERSONS FIRST INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT ROBERTO CLEMENTE PARK. WE SECURED FUNDING FOR THE NEW PLAYGROUND.0
  • CLINTON STREET PARK - THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PATERSON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITH FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC GREEN SPACES FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY.0
  • THE FRIENDS OF PATERSON PLAYED FPP A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN TRANSFORMING LESTER TITUS FIELD INTO A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE PLAY SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF PATERSON NJ - FPP SECURED THE SUPPORT OF MARILYN CLARK WHO GENEROUSLY DONATED $600,000 TO THE PROJECT
    Expenses $551,664 · revenue $254,165

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1863652
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$196,803
Income (IRS master file)
$254,215

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2024$254,215$551,664$196,803XML
990June 2023$684,500$242,788$494,252IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Kathleen Long
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Dolores Most
June 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1863652).

Questions about FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION is 84-1863652.
Is FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names Dolores Most.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF PATERSON PARKS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $254,215, expenses of $551,664 and total assets of $196,803 at year end.

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