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Governors Island Corporation

The trust for governors island (the "trust or "tgi") is a nonprofit corporation created by the city of new york charged with the planning, redevelopment and ongoing operations …

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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Governors Island Corporation

Governors Island is a 172-acre island in Upper New York Bay, approximately 800 yards from the southern tip of Manhattan.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

The trust for governors island (the "trust or "tgi") is a nonprofit corporation created by the city of new york charged with the planning, redevelopment and ongoing operations of 150 acres of governors island. The trust's mission is to realize the full potential of governors island for the inspiration and enjoyment of all new yorkers, demonstrating a bold vision for public space.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Governors Island Corporation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272683349. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $66M in annual revenue. 108 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Governors Island Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Governors Island Corporation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Governors Island Corporation has $66M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Governors Island Corporation is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $66M in annual revenue. The organization has 108 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Governors Island Corporation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Governors Island Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Governors Island is a 172-acre island in Upper New York Bay, approximately 800 yards from the southern tip of Manhattan. Governors Island Corporation is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Governors Island Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $66M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Governors Island Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Governors Island Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272683349, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CL
Clare Newman
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexander B••••
Director & REAL ESTATE
AL
Alice B••••
BOARD MEMBER
AL
Alicia G•••
CHAIR
AN
Andre B•••
SENIOR DIRECTOR FACIITIES
BE
Benjamin L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carl W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carolee F•••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Catherine H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christian B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christopher T•••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
CL
Claire N•••••
PRESIDENT/CEO
CL
Clare N•••••
PRESIDENT/CEO
DA
Daniel H••••••
GENERAL COUSEL
DA
Daniel N••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniel S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Gaurav K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Grace L••
BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
JE
Jenny S•••••
VP OPERATIONS
KA
Karen H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Margaret C•••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Marni E F••••••••••
GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY (OUTGOING)
MA
Matthew W•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ME
Meredith J••••••
VP CULTURAL AND PUBLIC ART
MI
Michael O••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Patrick K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

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4 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$66.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$65.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$44.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$30.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$29.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Going, Going, Gone Online: Ferry Islander is Sold on Ebay - The Vineyard Gazette
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The Islander ferry fetches $23,600 on Ebay - Cape Cod Times
Feb 2009
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Vineyard ferry washes up on eBay - Cape Cod Times
Feb 2009
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Park Plan Is Chosen for Governors Island (Published 2007) - The New York Times
Dec 2007
www.nytimes.com

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Peer charities

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Governors Island Corporation This page 79 $66.1 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 108 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Governors Island Corporation

What is Governors Island Corporation?
Governors Island Corporation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Governors Island is a 172-acre island in Upper New York Bay, approximately 800 yards from the southern tip of Manhattan.
When was Governors Island Corporation founded?
Governors Island Corporation was founded in 2010.
Who leads Governors Island Corporation?
Clare Newman serves as President.
Where is Governors Island Corporation located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Governors Island Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Governors Island Corporation trustworthy?
Governors Island Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Governors Island Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 272683349.
What is Governors Island Corporation's website?
http://www.govisland.org