FRIENDS of POOL INC

EIN: 611745367 501(c)(3) Environment

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$10,018,251
Total Expenses
$2,620,122
Total Assets
$9,788,100
Net Assets
$8,417,152
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Kara L Meyer
Phone
6468479719
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS of POOL INC, founded in 2014, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1169% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7.4M, a strong 74% operating margin.

Mission

Friends of + POOL is working to provide free and safe access to NYC rivers for swimming. It also educates the public on the issues affecting water quality and promotes water stewardship.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,002,077
Program Service Revenue $14,292
Investment Income $78
Other Revenue $1,804
TOTAL REVENUE $10,018,251

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $487,259
Fundraising Expenses $113,408
Program Expenses $2,289,453
Other Expenses $2,132,863
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,620,122

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,018,251 $789,329 +11.7%
Expenses $2,620,122 $727,008 +2.6%
Net Income $7,398,129 $62,321 +117.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
6
Volunteers
37

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
4
$137,876
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kara Meyer Managing Dir. 40.00
Officer
$137,876 $0 $137,876
Marc Kushner Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Kalifowitz Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janette Sadik-Khan Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Essex Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Saneel Radia Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Handel Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Harper Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Candace Damon Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claire Weisz Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
George Fontas Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$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 $10,018,251 $2,620,122 $9,788,100 $7,398,129
2023 $789,329 $727,008 $1,036,273 $62,321
2022 $861,611 $622,174 $967,202 $239,437
2021 $659,239 $479,920 $722,665 $179,319
2020 $129,252 $232,378 $575,905 $-103,126
2019 $944,811 $975,329 $582,593 $-30,518
2018 $538,411 $425,462 $615,060 $112,949
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