Nonprofit · EIN 46-0542653
FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10028
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $197,529 | $128,044 | $69,485 | $256,296 | $0 | $256,296 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $192,057 | $141,241 | $50,816 | $186,811 | $0 | $186,811 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $135,384 | $111,920 | $23,464 | $135,895 | $0 | $135,895 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990-EZ | $96,799 | $108,098 | -$11,299 | $105,966 | $0 | $105,966 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $195,592
- of which government grants
- $49,997
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,375
- Other revenue
- $1,937
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,974
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $67,841
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,450
- Program services (functional)
- $59,967
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,463
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,614
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $186,811
- Total assets, end of year
- $256,296
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $256,296
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $256,296
- Gross receipts
- $205,404
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHANIQUE RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THRU AUG. 2025 Officer | 40 | $36,958 |
| MARIA KESSLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AS OF NOV. 2025 Officer | 40 | $9,016 |
| JENNIFER RATNER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 17 | $0 |
| JAYNE BINZER-JACOWITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA GILBERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIANNE BERTAGNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP BRAVERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE COLLIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK RAFFAELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHANIQUE RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AS OF MAY 2024 Officer | 40 | $41,487 |
| JEAN KIM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THRU APRIL 2024 Officer | 40 | $25,000 |
| JENNIFER RATNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAYNE BINZER-JACOWITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA GILBERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CONRAD AXELROD | DIRECTOR, THRU AUGUST 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIANNE BERTAGNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA BLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE COLLIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK RAFFAELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RAWLINGS | DIRECTOR, THRU NOV. 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER RATNER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| JAYNE BINZER-JACOWITZ | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA GILBERT | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| CONRAD AXELROD | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JULIANNE BERTAGNA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| DIANE COLLIER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| FRANK RAFFAELE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RAWLINGS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER RATNER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| JAYNE BINZER-JACOWITZ | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA GILBERT | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| CONRAD AXELROD | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JULIANNE BERTAGNA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| SARI CHANG | DIRECTOR THROUGH DECEMBER 2021 | 3 | $0 |
| FRANCIE EMLEN | DIRECTOR THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2021 | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| REESA KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| FRANK RAFFAELE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| ANDREA BLAND | DIRECTOR FROM NOVEMBER 2021 | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- CO RATNER 525 E 86TH STREET 8A, NEW YORK, NY 10028-0000
- In care of
- % JENNIFER RATNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 525 East 86th Street Apt 8A, New York NY 10028
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAYNE BINZER-JACOWITZ, C/O RATNER 525 E 86TH STREET 8A, NEW YORK, NY 10028
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Jennifer Ratner, 525 East 86th Street Apt 8A, New York NY 10028
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER RATNER, CHAIR
- Phone
- (917) 848-0325
- Website
- www.EsplanadeFriends.org
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
WE ADVOCATE, MAINTAIN, AND PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ON THE EAST RIVER WATERFRONT. WE OFFER GARDENING, FISHING CLASSES, BIRDING AND WATERFRONT TOURS, YOGA CLASSES ON THE WATER AND OUR SIGNATURE FAMILY-FRIENDLY LIVE MUSIC CONCERTS!OUR PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENT NYC PARKS WHO ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF THE ESPLANADE.
Program accomplishments
- ESPLANADEFRIENDS IS THE WATERFRONT CONSERVANCY FOR THE EAST RIVER WATERFRONT ESPLANADE THAT RUNS FROM MANHATTAN'S EAST HARLEM AND UPPER EAST SIDE TO EAST MIDTOWN. WE ADVOCATE FOR AND HELP TO BEAUTIFY AND ACTIVATE THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE. OUR BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVES INCLUDE PUBLIC ART AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER LANDSCAPING AND PLANTING. WE PROVIDE FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ON THE WATERFRONT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT RANGE FROM GARDENING TO FISHING CLASSES AND BIRDING. WE OFFER WATERFRONT TOURS AND YOGA CLASSES WITH A RIVER VIEW. AND FROM SPRING THROUGH FALL WE HOST OUR SIGNATURE FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERTS THAT ATTRACT COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES FROM BABIES TO SENIORS. ALL OF OUR ACTIVITIES COMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT NYC PARKS AND THE OTHER NYC MUNICIPAL AGENCIES THAT ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF THE ESPLANADE.Expenses $59,967
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0542653
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $256,296
- Income (IRS master file)
- $205,404
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $197,529 | $128,044 | $256,296 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $192,057 | $141,241 | $186,811 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $135,384 | $111,920 | $135,895 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | $96,799 | $108,098 | $105,966 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Jennifer Ratner | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-0542653).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC is 46-0542653.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAYNE BINZER-JACOWITZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,958 (ASHANIQUE RODRIGUEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THRU AUG. 2025).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE 60TH-120TH STREETS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $197,529, expenses of $128,044 and total assets of $256,296 at year end.
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