Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
The organization's mission is to cause the creation and long-term maintenance of the brooklyn waterfront greenway. The corporation is organizied exclusively to create and sustain waterfront access and open space in the hudson river estuary by obtaining, developing and maintaining land for greenways.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative at a glance
- Total assets
- $149,812
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $466,568
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $550,281
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Brooklyn Greenway Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $161K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Parks Foundation New York, NY | To Support the New York Tree Trust Project. | $22,448 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,812 | $466,568 | $550,281 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $224,762 | $421,517 | $527,497 | — | — | $2 |
| 2022 | $569,072 | $919,454 | $818,971 | $22,448 | 1 | $13 |
| 2021 | $362,698 | $657,211 | $729,473 | $161,195 | 1 | $20,903 |
| 2020 | $436,972 | $990,875 | $675,350 | — | — | $23 |
About Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $150K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is led by Hunter Armstrong, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hunter Armstrong
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Andrew Simons
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa L. Carta
Director
Executive Director → Director & Executive Director, 2021
Director & Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$125K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Robert Pirani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Demel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Pitt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Flynn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kati Solomon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Gertner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wes Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elijah Hutchinson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Keimel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leyla Sudbury
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Banay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Stone
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy E. Turner
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard B. Miller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Weissberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Kate Collignon (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sumner Pingree (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gordon Hill (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David Dobkin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Porto (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michelle Young (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Petra T. Messick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Caroline Samponaro (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Cairl (2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy O'Brien (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $127K, to Hunter Armstrong (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
How large is Brooklyn Greenway Initiative?
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative reported $150K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $467K.
What is Brooklyn Greenway Initiative?
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $150K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Brooklyn Greenway Initiative operate?
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative has awarded grants in New York.
What is Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's EIN?
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3283721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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