Randall's Island Park Alliance
Randall's Island Park Alliance reported $11.6 million in revenue and $12.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $83.78 went to program services, $9.65 to management and general costs and $6.57 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 48.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $379,792 (PRESIDENT). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 28% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $12MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $12MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.8% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 6.6% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.15 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 46.8% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 48.8% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $379,792 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.11% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 13.6 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 32 of 33 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseRipa maintained and improved 330 acres of nyc public parkland on randall's island, with a focus on the operation and upkeep of over 60 athletic fields - one of the most heavily used sports field complexes in new york city. Ripa also maintained and programmed icahn stadium for track and field events, including the upkeep of a new, professional soccer pitch. Fields were kept in high quality playable condition through year-round turf management, irrigation repairs, and renovations. Ripa maintained park infrastructure including restrooms, recreational spaces, and equipment. Ripa also stewarded…
In 2024, ripa continued to maintain and operate icahn stadium, an iaaf-certified facility with seating for 5,000 spectators. The stadium hosted approximately 70 track and field meets, including championship events for local public, private, and parochial schools, as well as elite competitions featuring professional athletes. In addition to its core track and field programming, ripa invested in a new professional-grade grass soccer pitch, enhancing the stadium's ability to host high-level soccer and other rectangular field sports. In 2024, the stadium hosted two mls-level matches for new york…
In 2024, ripa offered over 300 free public programs, drawing more than 18,000 visitors to the park staff hosted over 200 drop-in events such as festivals, yoga, outdoor movies, and urban farm programs. Volunteer engagement increased by 35% from 2023, with nearly 2,500 individuals participating. Ripa's environmental education program served 3,000 public school students: a 37% year-over-year increase. Ripa also hosted its annual free summer camp in partnership with local community-based organizations, providing more than 5,000 children with opportunities to experience recreational and…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $320,878 | $0 | $58,914 | $379,792 |
| DIRECTOR OF ICAHN STADIUM Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $137,130 | $0 | $38,270 | $175,400 |
| CHIEF OF PLANNING Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $169,518 | $0 | $4,250 | $173,768 |
| FORMER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $121,487 | $0 | $32,586 | $154,073 |
| CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $144,662 | $0 | $4,284 | $148,946 |
| CHIEF OF STAFF Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $129,594 | $0 | $18,960 | $148,554 |
| DIRECTOR OF GROUNDS Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $119,237 | $0 | $2,964 | $122,201 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Randall's Island Park Alliance (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $554K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b33 · 32 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5117
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,700
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to Randall's Island Park Alliance totaling $389K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Randall's Island Park Alliance's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Randall's Island Park Alliance reported that 83.8% of its $12.2 million in expenses went to program services, 9.6% to management and general and 6.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Randall's Island Park Alliance pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Randall's Island Park Alliance reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $379,792, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Randall's Island Park Alliance get its money?
Of $11.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 46.8% came from contributions and grants (including 0.6% from government grants) and 48.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Randall's Island Park Alliance a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 13-3787630 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503039349302970 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202402899349302160 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202302269349301100 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021 (amended), object 202332209349301143 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202121839349300812 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022949349300037 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 13-3787630: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.