About Friends of Roy Wilkins Park, Inc.
Friends of Roy Wilkins Park, Inc. (officially recorded in the IRS Business Master File as FRIENDS OF ROY WILKINS PARK INC and also filed on Form 990-EZ as The Friends of Roy Wilkins Park, Inc.) is an independent, community-based 501(c)(3) public charity (Federal EIN 20-1398389, IRS Foundation Code 15, NTEE Code N32) formed by neighbors living around Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans, South Jamaica, Rochdale Village, and Springfield Gardens, Queens. Since our earliest neighborhood organizing circles in 1995 and our formal IRS tax-exempt recognition in May 2005 (In Care Of Executive Director & IRS Principal Liaison Yvonne D. Richardson at P.O. Box 341042, Jamaica, NY 11434-7042), our work has been powered entirely by local residents who love our park's shade trees, walking paths, and family picnic meadows.
Why Neighbors Organized
Families who walked the Baisley Boulevard and Merrick Boulevard paths every morning saw that healthy trees, clean picnic tables, and safe youth activities required steady, loving attention from the people who actually live next door. Neighbors pooled their own garden tools, organized weekend litter sweeps, and established a regular First-Monday monthly assembly at the Family Center.
How We Serve Our Community
1. Horticulture & Forestry: Mulching tree beds, pruning low deadwood, clearing storm debris, and tending native perennial borders.
2. Picnic Area Upkeep: Maintaining clean picnic tables, distributing trash and recycling bags, and stewarding family reunion lawns.
3. First-Monday Governance: Meeting every first Monday (10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon) at 177-01 Baisley Boulevard to plan work days democratically.
Verified IRS BMF & Form 990 Officer Directory
In accordance with the IRS Business Master File and our annual Form 990-EZ filings, below is the complete directory of our current registered officers:
| Name | Official Title / Stewardship Role | Weekly Volunteer Commitment | Official Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne D. Richardson | Executive Director & IRS Principal Liaison (IRS BMF In Care Of Officer) | 20.0 Hours / Week (Uncompensated) | P.O. Box 341042, Jamaica, NY 11434-7042 Tel: (917) 863-7356 • Email: info@forwp.org |
| Mary Ramsuer | President & Form 990-EZ Principal Officer | 20.0 Hours / Week (Uncompensated) | P.O. Box 341042, Jamaica, NY 11434-7042 Tel: (917) 863-7356 • Email: info@forwp.org |
| William Gordan | Treasurer & Financial Ledger Steward | 15.0 Hours / Week (Uncompensated) | P.O. Box 341042, Jamaica, NY 11434-7042 Tel: (917) 863-7356 • Email: info@forwp.org |
| Dorlita Bullock | Corporate Secretary & Meeting Archivist | 10.0 Hours / Week (Uncompensated) | P.O. Box 341042, Jamaica, NY 11434-7042 Tel: (917) 863-7356 • Email: info@forwp.org |
2025 IRS Form 990 Schedule O & Expense Breakdown
Our annual tax return reflects the modest, transparent, and practical nature of a true neighborhood volunteer association:
| IRS Form 990 Line Item / Schedule Category | Verified 2025 Amount / Status | Community Stewardship Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Dues & Direct Neighbor Gifts | $585.00 | Annual household dues and neighbor contributions for rakes, gloves, and trash bags. |
| Community Fundraising Events (Gross / Net) | $2,350.00 Gross / $700.00 Net (BMF Gross Income: $2,935.00; Total Revenue: $1,285.00) |
Neighborhood bake sales, seasonal plant shares, and community fellowship drives. |
| Community Outreach & Youth Mutual-Aid Program | $1,000.00 | Direct support for neighborhood youth environmental learning and park family day outreach. |
| Horticulture, Picnic Upkeep & Equipment Care | Core Program Activity | Maintenance of hand tools, lawn care supplies, wood mulch, and picnic table cleaners. |
| Postage, P.O. Box 341042 & Meeting Notices | $155.00 | Maintaining P.O. Box 341042 in Jamaica, NY 11434-7042 and mailing notices to senior members. |
| Member Bereavement & Neighbor Courtesy | $50.00 | Sympathy cards and floral tributes honoring long-time park volunteers and their families. |
| Ending Net Assets (Fund Balance) | $6,722.00 | Held in reserve under Treasurer William Gordan for upcoming seasonal park stewardship. |
