FRIENDS OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM INC

EIN: 223163875 501(c)(3) Environment

LINCROFT, NJ

Total Revenue
$885,423
Total Expenses
$447,983
Total Assets
$2,306,568
Net Assets
$2,264,049
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
SHANNON MARTIAK
Phone
7328424000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $885K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $437K, a strong 49% operating margin.

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $428,674 Revenue: $39,125

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $782,988
Program Service Revenue $39,125
Investment Income $55,896
Other Revenue $7,414
TOTAL REVENUE $885,423

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $1,042
Program Expenses $428,674
Other Expenses $447,983
TOTAL EXPENSES $447,983

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $885,423 $959,609 -0.1%
Expenses $447,983 $115,880 +2.9%
Net Income $437,440 $843,729 -0.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER BRETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER COLELLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL CULLEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA EARLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH AZZOLINA JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON JOHN D'AMICO JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MARKEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MOSLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANN MUSELLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PAUL PEDUTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK PICONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE RYAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISHAN SHAH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW SPEARS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN STARON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY FALZO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON MARTIAK PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDER MULHEREN TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS SANNELLI SECOND TREAS 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHAD SCHORR VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $885,423 $447,983 $2,306,568 $437,440
2023 $959,609 $115,880 $1,772,441 $843,729
2022 $268,013 $266,612 $860,711 $1,401
2021 $712,039 $193,205 $1,033,350 $518,834
2020 $92,108 $60,536 $500,873 $31,572
2019 $290,749 $194,003 $463,503 $96,746
2018 $109,585 $114,104 $366,884 $-4,519
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