named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Classroom Rental
Offers rental of the classroom space for external groups of up to 35 people, equipped with A/V capabilities and located in downtown Saratoga Springs with off-street parking.
Gift Shop and Gallery
Features handcrafted woodworking projects made by members, available for sale with a profit-sharing arrangement, supporting local artisans and promoting community engagement.
Member Workspace Access
Provides members with 24/7 access to a fully equipped woodworking shop including Machine Room, Bench Room, Lathe Room, and Project Storage, enabling independent project work in a shared environment.
Woodworking Classes
Instructional sessions covering safety, machine certification, and skill development, taught by certified instructors like Dave Floyd. Classes utilize tools in the Machine Room and focus on power tool operation and project building.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 4 activities
- Managing membership programs with facility access and support servicesOffers monthly and annual membership tiers that provide access to tools, workspace, educational resources, expert guidance, on-site lumber purchasing, project storage lockers, and the ability to showcase or sell work in an on-site gallery, with annual members receiving a 10% discount.
- Offering woodworking classes and safety trainingProvides hands-on woodworking classes for the public, including introductory and skill-building courses using industrial machinery, along with mandatory safety training and machine certification for members; classes are available to all skill levels and do not require prior experience or membership.
- Operating a community-accessible woodworking shopProvides community members with access to an 8,500 square foot professional woodworking facility, including machine rooms, bench rooms, a lathe room, lumber storage, tool access, and project storage, available during regular public hours Tuesday through Sunday.
- Providing subsidized woodworking services to community organizationsOffers woodworking services to community organizations through a proposal-based system, fulfilling specific needs at reduced cost.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising eventsOrganizes annual and one-time fundraising events, including evening celebrations on specific dates such as November 13, that bring together woodworkers, supporters, and community members to celebrate craftsmanship and support the organization’s mission.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Hosting private group events and rentalsOffers rental of classroom and community spaces for private group classes, team-building events, birthday parties, and business networking gatherings, accommodating groups up to 35 people with A/V equipment and dedicated instruction.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting public events and community programmingHosts a variety of public events including open houses, shop tours, holiday pop-up shops, Santa’s Workshop, children’s woodcraft activities, live demonstrations, and collaborative art projects to engage the community and promote woodworking education.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operating a year-round gift shop and artisan marketplaceRuns a gift shop featuring handcrafted goods made by members and local artisans, offering a profit-share arrangement, and hosts a holiday pop-up shop on Small Business Saturday to showcase and sell locally made woodwork and crafts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$326K
Contributions & grants$226K69%
Program service revenue$77K24%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$345K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$158K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$98K
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$134K
Net assets$-36K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +56.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANGELO CALBONE — DIRECTOR
- BEN FOSTER — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS BENNETT — VICE PRESIDE
- ERIC DIEM — DIRECTOR
- JOHN HALLER — PRESIDENT
- KAREN CAVOTTA — DIRECTOR
- KEN KRAMER — TREASURER
- MARY GAGE-LOS — SECRETARY
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Allerdice Ace Lumber & Building Supplies Partner — Provides members with discounts on lumber and building supplies.
- Curtis Lumber Partner — Provides members with discounts on lumber.
- JessEm Partner — Supplies router lift equipment integrated into the custom-built router table.
- Makita Partner — Supplies sliding compound miter saws and the panel saw motor used in the workshop.
- Powermatic Partner — Supplies band saws, drill press, jointer, and planer equipment used in the workshop.
- Saratoga Springs Fire Department Partner — Collaborated with members to craft a tribute honoring Otis Groff.
- SawStop Partner — Supplies industrial cabinet table saws with safety systems for use in the Machine Room.
- info@saratogajoinery.org Partner — Contact point for individuals interested in teaching classes at Saratoga Joinery.
- local artisans Partner — Collaborates with local artisans to feature their work in the Maker Pop-Up Shop.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Skill Building Through Collaborative Woodworkingmethodology: community-driven_learningBy providing shared access to professional tools and educational programming in a collaborative environment, we enable skill development and community engagement across all experience levels, because inclusive, peer-supported learning fosters sustained participation and personal growth.
- Education as a Pathway to Sustainability and Craft Preservationmethodology: education-for-sustainabilityBy offering hands-on, project-based woodworking education, we promote sustainable practices through repair and creation, because experiential learning in craftsmanship reduces consumerism and strengthens environmental stewardship.
- Safety-Integrated Workshop Culture to Enable Inclusive Accessmethodology: safety-first-workshop-cultureBy maintaining expert supervision, mandatory safety training, and strict safety protocols, we make professional woodworking accessible to all skill levels, because a safety-first culture reduces barriers to entry and enables confident participation.