Who We Are

The Thousand Island Park Foundation is an independent entity and a registered 501c3 non-profit organization that is run by a volunteer board of directors who are all Thousand Island Park residents.

Every dollar raised will be spent on providing grants and events that are within our Park community and we are always guided by our motto which is “Doing Good Things for Thousand Island Park”.

We are pleased to interact with and support other nonprofits in the Park. Though independent and distinct from the Thousand Island Park Corporation, we have a good working relationship with their leadership.

 
 

 

Our Mission

The mission of the Foundation is to provide a philanthropic environment that supports and facilitates the educational, cultural, religious and recreational activities of the historic district known as Thousand Island Park while preserving its history, heritage and historical buildings.

Our Current Board Members

David Lake, President
Mike Stedem, Vice President
Ned Adams, Treasurer
Glenda House, Secretary

Erika Goodyear
David Hanretty
Andrew Kane
Susan Nelson

Christina Nemec
Michael O’Connell
Kate Turri
*Jim Widmaier

We are saddened by the passing of Jim Widmaier and are grateful for what he did for the Park.

We “Do Good Things for Thousand Island Park”...

We support the other non profit organizations within Thousand Island Park in meeting their objectives with direct grants or donations.

We partner with the various organizations as well as offer our own community events within Thousand Island Park which are open to our Park residents and guests as well as the public. Events offered are united around our mission. We look to offer fun and engaging activities for children as well as educational, environmental, and cultural events for adults.

Part of our mission is to help in beautifying the Park by restoration and maintenance of selected historic elements.

We also have been able to accomplish capital improvement projects (the Playground and the Gazebo) and develop a leasing strategy that is now a model that other Park nonprofits have followed. Using this strategy, a lease from the Corporation is secured and upon its termination, the property would be returned to the Corporation. While under lease, tax-advantaged donations to the nonprofit may be made to help restore Park assets.

What We Achieved

Our Most Recent Impacts

A $7,000 Matching Grant to Thousand Island Park Landmark Society for the production of the Sesquicentennial Book.

A $1,500 Matching Grant to Thousand Island Park Historical Association (“Museum”) for digitizing historical home movies of Thousand Island Park.

A $10,000 Matching Grant to the Friends of Rock Ridges for construction of the Tree House.

A donation to the Thousand Island Park Library for the purchase of a new library book cart.

Our Year in Events

Because you support us, we are able to offer great events for the Park.

• “Dancing in The Streets” 4 Corners Party
• 4th of July Parade and Carnival
• Moon Viewing Sessions
• Red Cross Blood Drive *
• Sheep-Herding Demonstration
• Save The River Trash Clean Up Day *
• Bottle & Can Recycling
• Kids Fishing Derbies
• The River Ball
• Burger Roast *
• Orchestra of Northern NY
• Pet Show
•  Reptile Presentation

* Collaboration with another organization

How you can help

Cash Donation

Our most recent array of community events including partnered events with other Park non-profits as well as entities fromoutside of the Park are possible because of your generous donations.
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Event Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers at our events. Speak with one of our board members or email us at tiparkfdn@gmail.com

In-Kind Donor

We always need supplies for our events. Speak with one of our board members or email us at tiparkfdn@gmail.com if you would like to provide supplies.

Surveys

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Contact Information

Mailing Address:
42822 St. Lawrence Avenue Unit #236
Thousand Island Park, NY 13692
Phone: (315) 517-3700
Email: tiparkfdn@gmail.com