GOVERNORS ISLAND CORPORATION

EIN: 272683349 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$65,325,995
Total Expenses
$56,314,805
Total Assets
$401,467,685
Net Assets
$341,739,669
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CLARE NEWMAN
Phone
2124402200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GOVERNORS ISLAND CORPORATION, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $65.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $56.3M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

THE GOVERNORS ISLAND CORPORATION, DOING BUSINESS AS THE TRUST FOR GOVERNORS ISLAND, IS THE 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK AND CHARGED WITH THE PLANNING, REDEVELOPMENT AND ONGOING OPERATIONS OF 150 ACRES OF GOVERNORS ISLAND. THE TRUST'S MISSION IS TO REALIZE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF GOVERNORS ISLAND FOR THE INSPIRATION AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL NEW YORKERS, DEMONSTRATING A BOLD VISION FOR PUBLIC SPACE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $48,299,448 Revenue: $9,686,908

THE TRUST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION, PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF 150 ACRES OF GOVERNORS ISLAND. THE TRUST PROVIDES FERRY, SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ISLAND, ITS VISITORS AND...

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THE TRUST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION, PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF 150 ACRES OF GOVERNORS ISLAND. THE TRUST PROVIDES FERRY, SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ISLAND, ITS VISITORS AND TENANTS, AS WELL AS THE URBAN ASSEMBLY HARBOR SCHOOL LOCATED ON THE ISLAND. SINCE 2024, GOVERNORS ISLAND HAS BEEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR ROUND, AND EVERY SEASON VISITORS MAY EXPERIENCE AN ARRAY OF ARTS, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOOD AND BEVERAGES ON OFFER FROM ISLAND VENDORS. THROUGH AN INITIAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, THE TRUST BUILT 30 ACRES OF NEW PARK SPACE, WHICH OPENED IN 2014, FOLLOWED BY AN EXPANSION IN 2016, WHEN THE HILLS OPENED. ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT, COMPLETED AND ONGOING, INCLUDES WORK ON THE FERRY INFRASTRUCTURE (DOCKS AND VESSELS), SEAWALL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POTABLE WATER AND OTHER UTILITY SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS HISTORIC BUILDING STABILIZATION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $55,283,313
Program Service Revenue $9,631,230
Investment Income $341,311
Other Revenue $70,141
TOTAL REVENUE $65,325,995

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $10,045,203
Fundraising Expenses $67,523
Program Expenses $48,299,448
Other Expenses $46,269,602
TOTAL EXPENSES $56,314,805

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $65,325,995 $66,092,062 0.0%
Expenses $56,314,805 $57,496,596 0.0%
Net Income $9,011,190 $8,595,466 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
95
Volunteers
16

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
7
$1,529,908
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALICE BLANK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA GLEN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN LAWSKY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL WEISBROD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLEE FINK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN BRANEON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL NEIDICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL SQUADRON BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EB KELLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAURAV KAPADIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KELLY MCGOWAN BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN HOPKINS BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC NORMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL OPPENHEIMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD CORMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MERCANDETTI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM CAWLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOKUMBO SHOBOWALE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY BRAWER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDER BRADY CHIEF REAL ESTATE OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$161,730 $49,721 $211,451
CHRISTOPHER TEPPER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (OUTGOING) 35.00
Officer
$226,024 $73,235 $299,259
CLARE NEWMAN PRESIDENT/CEO 35.00
Officer
$248,023 $96,645 $344,668
DANIEL HANTMAN GENERAL COUNSEL 35.00
Officer
$204,777 $75,245 $280,022
JENNIFER RENTAS COO 35.00
Officer
$144,502 $16,797 $161,299
WILLA PADGETT CFO 35.00
Officer
$201,656 $31,553 $233,209
ANDRE BELL SENIOR DIRECTOR, FACILITIES 35.00
Highest
$147,114 $61,070 $208,184
ANDRE SHKOZA ASST. CHIEF ENGINEER 35.00
Highest
$157,246 $0 $157,246
ROGER KENNEDY CHIEF ENGINEER 35.00
Highest
$196,186 $0 $196,186
SARAH KRAUTHEIM VP, PUBLIC AFFAIRS 35.00
Highest
$187,099 $46,166 $233,265
WILLIAM JOHNSON SENIOR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$162,796 $22,624 $185,420
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
2025 $65,325,995 $56,314,805 $401,467,685 $9,011,190
2024 $66,092,062 $57,496,596 $385,935,347 $8,595,466
2023 $65,206,529 $54,135,369 $379,526,191 $11,071,160
2022 $44,688,095 $46,497,602 $359,077,969 $-1,809,507
2021 $30,303,739 $43,797,262 $322,866,104 $-13,493,523
2020 $29,173,700 $41,461,042 $333,239,359 $-12,287,342
2019 $37,007,847 $42,000,369 $348,900,124 $-4,992,522
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