Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc
The organization was formed for the specific purpose of operating, maintaining and protecting parks and public spaces in the city of buffalo, New York, including but not limited to parks and public spaces owned or operated by the city of buffalo, including but not limited to ralph c. Wilson centennial park, and to promote the public use of such parks and public spaces.
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $600K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $600,000
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Total assets
- $4,115,443
- +454.1% 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.
How to apply to Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc
Who Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Buffalo ($600K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Fund capital construction at ralph c. Wilson jr. Centennial park | $600,000 |
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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 | $4,115,443 | $4,706,496 | $1,341,720 | $600,000 | 1 | $65,934 |
| 2023 | $742,729 | $1,115,145 | $394,532 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,015,871 | $50,202 | $34,331 | — | — | — |
About Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $600K. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc is led by Kathryn Campos, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Campos
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$198K (2024)
Keith Belanger
Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Bonaro
Director of Administration & Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Mark McGovern
Director of Park Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Andy Rabb
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Mehaffy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chiwuike Owunwanne
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Jemal
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Quinn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Scanlon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Koelmel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Utz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Danner
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Torres
Vice Chair
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jj Tighe
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marnetta Malcolm
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Darius Pridgen (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Campos (2022–2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $198K, to Kathryn Campos (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc
How much does Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc give each year?
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc?
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc?
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc operate?
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc's EIN?
Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1541384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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