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Adirondack Theatre Festival Inc

Glens Falls, NY · EIN 133772587 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A65Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · atfestival.org
revenue
$583K
expenses
$657K
net assets
$143K
employees
16
volunteers
35
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO CHALLENGE ENTERTAIN AND NOURISH ITS AUDIENCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF NEW AND CONTEMPORARY MUSICALS AND PLAYS. THIS RELATIONSHIP ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY AS AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS IN WORKSHOPS DISCUSSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Adirondack Theatre Festival produces new and contemporary musicals and plays, engaging audiences in Glens Falls, NY. The organization develops emerging artists through its intern company and offers educational programming and community events. Performances include both original works and licensed productions, with free outdoor shows to broaden access.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

2026 Intern Company
Professional training program for emerging artists who perform in free outdoor productions and gain hands-on theatre experience
Subscriber Perks Program
Membership program offering ticket discounts, priority seating, and other benefits to season subscribers
The Rainbow Fish
Free outdoor stage adaptation of the children's book, performed by the 2026 Intern Company at Glens Falls City Park
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Engages community through educational and public programming
      Engages the public through workshops, discussions, and special events such as concerts and star-studded evenings, including a 2026 event featuring Broadway performers from Mamma Mia.
  • Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
    • Offers free outdoor theater performances for families
      Produces and performs free outdoor theater experiences annually, including a production of The Rainbow Fish at Glens Falls City Park, created and performed by the Intern Company with community support.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Produces and presents annual summer theater season
      Stages new and contemporary musicals and plays annually during the summer season in Glens Falls, NY, including both original works and classic plays. The organization has announced a 2026 season schedule and maintains a documented history of past productions.
  • Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Provides professional training for emerging artists
      Offers hands-on professional experience to emerging artists through its Intern Company program, which also contributes to free public performances and supports theater operations.
  • Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
    • Supports accessibility and inclusion initiatives
      Administers the ATF for All Fund to support accessibility and inclusion efforts, enhancing access to theater programs and performances.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$583K
Contributions & grants$310K53%
Program service revenue$259K44%
Investment income$420%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$657K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$131K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash$30K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$143K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +22.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 18
  • AMANDA BLANTON — Director to Vice Chair
  • ANDREW MEADER — Outgoing Director
  • DAN GIBBS — Director
  • DAVID J KING — Director
  • JIM MURPHY — Vice-President to President
  • JOHANNAH SPERO — Outgoing Director
  • Jodie Davidson — Director
  • KATHRYN REED — Director
  • KRISTINE FLOWER — Outgoing Treasurer
  • MAUREEN COUTANT — Director to Treasurer
  • MEG LINES — Outgoing President
  • NANCY FULLER — Director
  • PAM FISHER — Outgoing Director
  • PATTY MALONE KIRCHER — Outgoing Secretary - Director
  • Ryan Lympus — Director
  • SUE BEADLE — Director
  • Stephanie Ruel — Director
  • Susan Siplon — Director
relationships · 46

Who they work with

  • ATF for All Fund Network — Donation initiative supporting access and inclusion programs at Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Adirondack Bank Wealth Management Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Adirondack Winery Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • Arrow Bank Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • ArrowBank Partner — Sponsor or funding partner supporting the ATF for ALL Fund.
  • Associates of GF Insurance Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Bourbon Room Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • Brewery Ommegang Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Chronicle Publishing Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Crandall Public Library Partner — Collaborates with ATF to present The Rainbow Fish at Glens Falls City Park.
  • Davidson Bros. Inc. Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Davidson Brothers Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • Downtown City Tavern Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • Downtown Gourmet Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • Downtown Social Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Downtown Social GF Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • Fenimore Art Museum Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Finch Paper Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Finders Keepers NY Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • First Merchants Bank Foundation Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Fountain Square Outfitters Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • Fountain Square Outfitters Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Friends of the Adirondack Museum Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Hudson Headwaters Health Network Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • Indigenous Environmental Network Partner — Partner organization linked for environmental advocacy led by Indigenous communities.
  • Kitcha Vibe Partner — Partner business offering perks to ATF subscribers
  • LG RV Park Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • LaBella Associates Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • M&M Financial Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
  • McLaughlin Photo Partner — Sponsor of Adirondack Theatre Festival
+ 16 more
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.

  • Artist Development with Public Access
    methodology: artist-development-community-access
    By combining professional training for emerging artists with free public performances, we strengthen the regional arts ecosystem because removing financial and experiential barriers enables broader participation and cultivates future artists and audiences.
  • Community-Integrated Theatre Production
    methodology: community-engaged_theatre_production
    By producing new and contemporary theatrical works in tandem with participatory educational activities, we engage and challenge audiences while fostering deeper community investment, because shared artistic experiences build collective ownership and sustain long-term support.
  • Equity-Centered Programming and Operations
    methodology: deia-commitment
    By integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and access principles into programming and operations—including land acknowledgment and relationship-building—we create more authentic and respectful theatre experiences because structural inclusion fosters trust and broadens community relevance.