activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 2 activities
- Funds programs serving Cayuga County residentsFunds programs that serve approximately 30,000 people annually in Cayuga County through grantmaking initiatives.
- Supports nonprofit grant access through the Finger Lakes Grants Information CenterOperates the Finger Lakes Grants Information Center, which provides public access to grant-writing resources, databases, and technology to help local organizations identify and apply for funding from foundations, government, and other funders.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for downtown interests with local governmentActs as a liaison between downtown business members and the City of Auburn, Cayuga County, and other public entities to advocate for policies and resources supporting downtown economic vitality.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Manages the Auburn Public Art TrailOperates and promotes a self-guided public art walking trail featuring over a dozen mosaics, murals, and sculptures in downtown Auburn, including the co-development and installation of public art such as the Thommie Walsh mural on Dill Street; provides printed and online maps with photos and video segments to guide visitors.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Operates downtown beautification and floral programsOperates a beautification crew that cleans downtown streets and parks, and manages an annual flower program that plants and maintains over 100 flowerpots, flower beds, and 120 hanging baskets across downtown Auburn parks and streets each summer.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes downtown events and festivalsPlans and hosts special events and festivals to promote community engagement and economic vitality, including First Fridays, the Crow Cawcus Convention, the Memorial Day Food Truck Rodeo, the Alter Ego Fashion Show, and the Annual City Tree Lighting.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building programs for nonprofits and community leadersHosts workshops and training events on grant seeking, proposal writing, nonprofit governance, and fundraising; operates Leadership Cayuga, a leadership development program that trains community members to become informed and active civic leaders.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Supports downtown business development and promotionMarkets and promotes existing downtown businesses in Auburn, NY, and supports the establishment of new businesses through targeted outreach and directory services, including listings for local barbers, spas, and salons.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$479K
Contributions & grants$345K72%
Program service revenue$133K28%
Investment income$690%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$440K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$247K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$272K
Cash$183K
Investments$40K
Liabilities$103K
Net assets$169K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSE KLINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $46K |
board members · 15
- ANDREW SIMKIN — DIRECTOR
- BEN SUSMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- CHUCK MASON — DIRECTOR
- DAWN SCHULZ — PRESIDENT
- EMILY CAMERON — DIRECTOR
- JANIE ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- JEFF LUDWIG — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER HAINES — TREASURER
- JOE BARTOLOTTA — DIRECTOR
- JOSH SAYRE — DIRECTOR
- MATT CHALANICK — SECRETARY
- MATT PEIRSON — DIRECTOR
- MIKE TALBOT — DIRECTOR
- SUE RIORDAN — DIRECTOR
- TODD BORSA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 44
Who they work with
- Adonia Salon & Spa Partner — Listed as a participating beauty business in the downtown directory.
- Allure Partner — Listed as a participating beauty business in the downtown directory.
- Alter Image Salon Partner — Listed as a participating beauty business in the downtown directory.
- Art for Auburn Partner — Collaborates on public art initiatives and promotion of the Auburn Art Trail.
- Auburn Art Trail Partner — Partners to promote and maintain the public art trail in downtown Auburn.
- Auburn Beautification Commission Partner — Sponsor supporting the Flower Power program and community events.
- Auburn Beautification Commission Partner — Supports the Flower Power floral display program.
- Cayuga Community Health Network Partner — Collaborates with East Hill Medical Center on the Home Health Connection Program to provide non-clinical environmental services.
- Cayuga County Government — Entity with potential impact on downtown; communication facilitated by ADP.
- Cayuga County Arts Council Partner — Works to promote and restore the Auburn Schines Theater downtown.
- Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Jointly operates the Finger Lakes Grants Information Center and Leadership Cayuga program.
- Chemung Canal Trust Partner — Sponsor supporting the Flower Power program and free community festivals.
- City of Auburn Government — Liaison for communication with BID members and downtown stakeholders.
- City of Auburn Partner — Collaborates on public art projects and downtown events including street festivals and summer concerts.
- Columbian Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for the Auburn Public Art Trail.
- Crazy Beautiful Co. Partner — Listed as a participating beauty business in the downtown directory.
- Dezign Salon Partner — Listed as a participating beauty business in the downtown directory.
- Downtown Barbershop Partner — Listed as a participating barbershop in the downtown directory.
- Equal Rights Heritage Center Partner — Hosts ADP staff and visitor experience managers; location of ADP office.
- Flawless Cutz Partner — Listed as a participating barbershop in the downtown directory.
- Flight in Time Studio Partner — Listed as a participating beauty business in the downtown directory.
- Foxie Waxing & Beauty Partner — Listed as a participating beauty business in the downtown directory.
- Fred's Barber-Cuts Barbershop Partner — Listed as a participating barbershop in the downtown directory.
- Hairlooms Partner — Listed as a participating salon in the downtown directory.
- Healing Roots Partner — Listed as a participating holistic spa in the downtown directory.
- Human Services Coalition of Cayuga County Partner — Collaborates on strategies to improve communication between service providers and assess community needs.
- Lyons National Bank Partner — Sponsor supporting the Flower Power program and community events.
- Mane and Wigs Partner — Listed as a participating beauty supply store in the downtown directory.
- NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center Partner — Collaborated with Auburn Downtown Partnership to support the Auburn Public Art Trail.
- Nat’s Barbershop Partner — Listed as a participating barbershop in the downtown directory.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Economic Developmentmethodology: collaborative-economic-developmentBy leveraging research, advocacy, marketing, promotion, event planning, and cross-sector collaboration, we strengthen the economic vitality and quality of life in downtown because inclusive partnerships amplify impact and sustain long-term revitalization.
- Cultural Placemaking through Public Artmethodology: cultural_placemakingBy integrating community-engaged public art into walking trails and underutilized urban spaces, we enhance downtown vibrancy and historical awareness because shared artistic experiences foster identity, connection, and sustained community engagement.
- Leadership Development for Civic Engagementmethodology: leadership_development_pipelineBy building a pipeline of community leaders through structured programming, we increase civic capacity and public-minded leadership because early investment in local leaders strengthens long-term community resilience and governance.
- Supporting Nonprofits through Resource Accessmethodology: resource_center_for_grantseekingBy providing grantseeking tools and funding information, we strengthen community-based initiatives because equitable access to resources enables smaller organizations to thrive and meet local needs.