Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc
Palisades Parks Conservancy, inc. (the "conservancy"), formerly friends of the palisades interstate park commission, inc was formed in march 2001 in the state of New York as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our mission is to preserve the palisades interstate park's rich history and biodiversity, and protect America's first bi-state park system. We are committed to supporting parks where all visitors can play, connect, and immerse themselves in nature and culture. Palisades Parks Conservancy achieves its mission by raising funds and delivering programs and projects that provide education and stewardship, environmental conservation and restoration, historic preservation, public access and recreation, and protection of natural and cultural resources, all benefiting the palisades interstate park system. It raises and administers funds that improve the facilities, preserve environmental and cultural sites and provides education within the palisades interstate park system.
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,408
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,408
- Median grant
- $9,408
- Total assets
- $2,205,325
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Palisades Interstate Park Commission ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $222K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
*2023: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Park Commission Bear Mountain, NY | Small Grant Program | $9,408 |
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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 | $2,205,325 | $391,399 | $436,543 | $9,408 | 1 | $44,002 |
| 2023* | $2,188,418 | $2,189,627 | $488,740 | $164,817 | 4 | $12,209 |
| 2022 | $496,760 | $366,132 | $384,304 | $54,092 | 2 | $7,029 |
| 2021 | $535,802 | $255,552 | $252,017 | $7,259 | Total only | $8,054 |
| 2020 | $562,313 | $339,268 | $420,702 | $129,986 | 1 | $9,584 |
| 2019 | $698,672 | $567,990 | $415,241 | $221,864 | 1 | $10,517 |
*2023: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc is led by Remy Schwartz, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Remy Schwartz
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Elizabeth Greenstein
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik A. Larsen MD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua E. Hyman MD
Director
Officer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Tremble
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Reymond
Director
Officer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kupperman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Cristini PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Dudek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ash
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Del Rio
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Leicht
Government Officer
President → Government Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ma
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Michael P. Davidson (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Tomasko (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Anne Perkins Cabot (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Arthur E. Imperatore Jr. (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: D. Bryce O'Brien II (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Joann Dolan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Heather Loebner (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Josh Hyman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barnabas McHenry (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Fish (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sherilyn Casiano (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: David Neil (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Philip H. White (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $125K, to Remy Schwartz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc
How much does Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc give each year?
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $165K across 4 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 21 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
How large is Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc?
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $391K.
What is Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc?
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc operate?
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc's EIN?
Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4138370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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