Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve
The friends of rockefeller state park preserve (FRSPP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with the rockefeller state park preserve and the New York state office of parks, recreation & historic preservation to protect and maintain the rockefeller state park.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve at a glance
In short: Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $2,982 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -98.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $841,124
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $358,984
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,364
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $135,851
- -51.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $500K (2020). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYS Office of Parks Recreati Albany, NY | Restoration of Rockwood Hall | $180,000 |
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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 | $841,124 | $358,984 | $135,851 | $2,982 | Total only | $4,364 |
| 2023 | $611,302 | $319,115 | $278,212 | $180,000 | 1 | $3,995 |
| 2022 | $569,521 | $322,788 | $158,536 | — | — | $6,113 |
| 2021 | $404,848 | $199,546 | $186,753 | — | — | $1,867 |
| 2020 | $391,665 | $433,629 | $584,321 | $500,000 | 1 | $2,966 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sleepy Hollow, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $841K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve is led by George Gumina, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Gumina
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Cheever
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Clare Pierson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald Stever
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Estella Medina
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Manuele
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrice Ingrassia
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ron Vogl
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Geary
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kimberly Rockefeller
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patricia Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Francesca Connolly
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Carol Lyden
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evelyn Hadad
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Nonna
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Herbert Hadad (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Rockefeller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pat Jones (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve
How much does Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve give each year?
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $180K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve?
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve reported $841K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $359K.
What is Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve?
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sleepy Hollow, NY. It holds $841K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve operate?
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve has awarded grants in New York.
What is Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve's EIN?
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2295320. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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