named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Beethoven Cycle
Multi-concert series presenting Beethoven's quartets performed by leading ensembles including the Ébène Quartet and Brentano Quartet.
Spring Benefit
Annual fundraising event featuring performances by notable musicians such as Geneva Lewis and Jay Campbell, held at Mohawk Golf Club.
Summer at the Tannery
Annual summer concert series held at Tannery Pond featuring chamber music performances by acclaimed artists.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts benefit concertsOrganizes spring benefit concerts at special venues such as the Mohawk Golf Club, featuring prominent artists including cellist Oliver Herbert (2026) and violinist Geneva Lewis with cellist Jay Campbell (2025), to support programming.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offers concert access and membership benefitsProvides tiered membership programs (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) that include concert tickets, private video talks with artistic leadership, annual receptions with musicians, and guest tickets. Free admission is also offered to all children and college students with valid ID.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presents chamber music performancesPresents and promotes chamber music concerts featuring internationally renowned musicians and young artists at accessible community venues in the Capital Region, including Union College, Tannery Pond at the Darrow School, and Mont Pleasant Middle School. The organization hosts an annual concert series spanning classical, jazz, and vocal performances, with events dating back to 2024 and scheduled through 2027.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Provides digital and archival music contentOffers online access to CRC Radio, an archival recording series featuring monthly classical music content, and provides members with private video talks prior to concerts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$701K
Contributions & grants$440K63%
Program service revenue$188K27%
Investment income$42K6%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$556K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$227K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.62M
Cash$918K
Investments$703K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.62M
Liquid reserves35.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK DELANEY | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $162K |
board members · 10
- BRIAN QUIARA — SECRETARY
- CAROLINE GIASSI — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GITTELMAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SHAFFER — TREASURER
- ELLEN-DEANE CUMMINS — DIRECTOR
- JERRY BERNSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- JILL TAYLOR — VICE-PRESIDENT
- PATTY M BURCH — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT J KRACKELER — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MURPHY — PRESIDENT
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Albany Art Institute Partner — Venue partner hosting classical music performances.
- Darrow School Partner — Hosts concerts at Tannery Pond on its campus.
- Karim Sulayman Partner — Collaborated with tenor Karim Sulayman for a live performance.
- Mohawk Golf Club Partner — Host venue for a spring benefit concert in April 2026.
- Mohawk Golf Club Partner — Venue partner hosting a benefit concert.
- Mont Pleasant Middle School Partner — Host venue for a classical music performance in March 2026.
- Mont Pleasant Middle School Partner — Hosts concert events in partnership with Capital Region Classical.
- Mont Pleasant Middle School Partner — Hosts concert performances at its school facility.
- Mont Pleasant Middle School Partner — Hosts concerts on its campus.
- Mont Pleasant Middle School Partner — Venue partner hosting classical music performances.
- Opalka Gallery Partner — Venue partner hosting classical music performances.
- Tannery Pond Partner — Hosts summer concert events in partnership with Capital Region Classical.
- Tannery Pond Partner — Provides performance venue for summer concert series.
- Tannery Pond Partner — Venue partner hosting classical music performances.
- Timothy Long Partner — Collaborated with pianist Timothy Long for a live performance.
- Union College Partner — Co-hosts concert performances at its campus venue.
- Union College Partner — Host venue for multiple classical music performances during the 2025–2026 season.
- Union College Partner — Hosts concert events in partnership with Capital Region Classical.
- Union College Partner — Hosts concerts at Memorial Chapel on its campus.
- Union College Partner — Hosts concerts at its venue in partnership with Capital Region Classical.
- Union College Partner — Venue partner hosting classical music performances.
- Wheelock Whitney Partner — Collaborated with reciter Wheelock Whitney for a live performance.
- other nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with other nonprofits to keep operating costs low and expand community support.
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.
- Art as a Model for Social Valuesmethodology: art-as-social-modelBy using chamber music performances to model collaboration and interdependence, the organization fosters societal change and advances the greater good because the structure of musical cooperation serves as a metaphor and practice for civic harmony.
- Community-Engaged Performance Modelmethodology: community-engaged-performanceBy presenting live classical music performances in intimate regional venues with professional musicians, the organization deepens local engagement because proximity and context foster connection and cultural relevance.
- Equitable Access through Financial and Logistical Designmethodology: equitable-access-modelBy designing concerts and a business model around affordability and accessibility, the organization increases engagement from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds because removing financial and logistical barriers enables broader participation in classical music.