There are several organizations and associations in the Kew Gardens area of Queens. Overall, there are some 80 not-for-profit organizations with addresses in Kew Gardens listed with the IRS. Among the most notable are the Kew Gardens Civic Association (KGCA), the Kew Gardens Improvement Association, (KGIA) and the Kew Gardens Community Center (KGCC). And, of course, Community Board 9 (CB 9).

KGCA, at 105 82nd Road, was founded in 1914 and is made up of Kew Gardens homeowners; its 501 (c) 4 status was granted by the IRS in 1982.  Its meetings generally are held at the Kew Gardens Community Center.  For almost a century KGCA has focused on items such as water and sewer, streets and lighting, traffic and transportation, education and schools, parks and trees, and  – most importantly in recent years – zoning. The Civic Association is responsible for the underground wiring prevalent in Kew Gardens.

The Kew Gardens Improvement Association’s focus has been to keep Kew Gardens looking as beautiful as it was over 100 years ago. People who live in the community, work in the community or own a business in Kew Gardens are invited to join KGIA, a not-for-profit corporation founded in 1970. Many of the improvements in Kew Gardens over the years can be attributed to the work of KGIA.

The Kew Gardens Community Center is located in the heart of Queens at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road and operates under the aegis of the Queens Community House. With its culturally diverse environment, this Center offers all types of training and activities for adults of every generation. People who are having difficulty making ends meet can meet with a case worker and get some much needed assistance. There are classes for exercise, relaxation, foreign languages, support groups, adult day care services and children’s activities. People who have something to give can donate to the Community Center, either with money or with their time and talent by becoming a volunteer instructor or staff person.

Community Board 9; which encompasses Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park and Woodhaven, plays an important role in the use of land and in zoning matters. The city budget, services delivery and other issues directly related to the health of the community are the focus of the Community Board. Any group or organization desiring to hold a neighborhood block party has to apply to the Community Board for a permit.