named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts-In-Education Outreach
Provides interactive performances, master classes, and lecture-demonstrations by professional music and dance ensembles for K-12 students in Geneva-area schools
Community Sing Events
Hosts community-wide choral events that bring together local choirs and guest ensembles for collaborative singing and cultural exchange
Master Classes at Colleges
Offers workshops and guest instruction for college-level dance and music students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for preservation of historic performance venuesSupported the preservation and restoration of the Smith Opera House through advocacy and community mobilization efforts in the late 1970s.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver arts-in-education programs in schools and communitiesProvides music and dance educational experiences through school-based assemblies, master classes, and lecture-demonstrations with professional artists for students in Geneva-area schools and colleges, including programs with Ithaca College Faculty Brass Quintet, RUBBERBAND Contemporary Dance Company, and Mounafanyi Percussion and Dance Ensemble.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Manage concert operations through volunteer leadershipOperates as a fully volunteer-run organization with a working board that manages all administrative functions including artist and venue contracting, fundraising, publicity, ticket sales, financial management, and educational outreach.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Organize and present live concert and dance performancesProduces and hosts a concert season featuring orchestral, dance, and percussion performances by professional artists and ensembles, including Garth Fagan Dance, The Syracuse Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Mounafanyi Percussion and Dance Ensemble, primarily at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY, from 2026 to 2027.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide free access to performances for youthOffers free admission to all concerts and performances for children and youth through Grade 12 via the Sponsor-A-Student program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$232K
Contributions & grants$70K30%
Program service revenue$36K16%
Investment income$126K54%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.12M
Cash$22K
Investments$2.10M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.12M
Liquid reserves227.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 21
- ANN WARNER — Director
- CAROLYN MAFTEIU — Director
- CHARLOTTE COOPER — CO-SECRETARY
- DAN MULVEY — CO-SECRETARY
- DIANE ADAMS — Treasurer
- FORD WEISKITTEL — Director
- GARY HORVATH — Director
- GENA RANGEL — Director
- HILDA COLLINS — President
- KATERINE VILLINSKI — Director
- KELLY JOHNSON — Director
- KELLY ROLLER — Director
- KEVIN MITCHELL — Director
- LARRY CAMPBELL — Director
- MATTHEW CRAIG — Director
- NEIL GOLD — Director
- SALLY WEBSTER — Vice President
- SCOTT MCKINNEY — Director
- SHEILA BENNETT — Director
- SUSAN BELDING — Director
- TOM MCCLURE — Director
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Garth Fagan Dance Partner — Collaborates with Garth Fagan Dance to present a performance
- Garth Fagan Dance Partner — Presenting partner for a performance in the 2026–2027 season.
- Geneva Concerts Government — Receives sponsorship contributions and is the payee for checks mailed to P.O. Box 709 in Geneva, NY.
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner — Hosted a master class led by Victor Quijada of RUBBERBAND Contemporary Dance Company.
- Ithaca College Partner — Partnered to present student string quartet performances at West Street School and St. Francis-St. Stephen Elementary School.
- Ithaca College Faculty Brass Quintet Partner — Collaborated on school assemblies and master classes at North Street School and Geneva High School.
- Mounafanyi Percussion and Dance Ensemble Partner — Partnered to deliver a performance for Geneva Middle School students.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides grants supporting Geneva Concerts' programs for 2025 and 2026.
- RUBBERBAND Contemporary Dance Company Partner — Collaborated on a master class at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a lecture-demonstration at Geneva High School.
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with Geneva Concerts to present orchestral performances.
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra to present a performance
- Smith Opera House Partner — Hosts Geneva Concerts events at its venue.
- Smith Opera House Partner — Hosts Geneva Concerts' events at its venue.
- Smith Opera House Partner — Venue partner hosting Geneva Concerts' event.
- Stomping Grounds Partner — Serves as an advance ticket purchase location for Geneva Concerts.
- Syracuse Symphony Partner — Jointly presented concerts in 1973.
- The Syracuse Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with The Syracuse Orchestra to present two performances
- The Syracuse Orchestra Partner — Performing ensemble partnered with Geneva Concerts for the symphonic season
- The Syracuse Orchestra Partner — Performing ensemble presenting concerts as part of Geneva Concerts' season.
strategies · 5
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.
- Artistic Excellence and Innovation as a Driver of Engagementmethodology: artistic-excellenceBy presenting critically acclaimed ensembles and renowned contemporary choreographers, we sustain public interest and ensure high artistic standards, because excellence and innovation in performance attract audiences and elevate the cultural impact of programming.
- Arts Accessibility Through Education and Outreachmethodology: arts-accessibility-through-educationBy integrating live music and dance performances into schools and public settings, we increase access to the arts for underserved populations and enrich community life, because direct educational exposure fosters lifelong engagement and broadens cultural participation.
- Cultural Commemoration Through National Repertoiremethodology: cultural-commemoration-programmingBy featuring works by American and nationalist composers in concert programming, we strengthen community connection to national heritage and identity, because music tied to cultural memory fosters shared meaning and historical continuity.
- Cultural Reactivation Through Historic Venue Programmingmethodology: cultural_reactivationBy programming concerts featuring prominent artists in historic performance venues, we reactivate underutilized cultural spaces, because consistent, high-quality artistic programming revitalizes community interest and restores civic value to these sites.
- Volunteer-Driven Governance to Enable Community Ownershipmethodology: volunteer_governanceBy operating with a fully volunteer-based board and administrative structure, we reduce overhead and center community leadership, because local expertise and stewardship strengthen organizational accountability and deepen civic investment in the arts.