named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Partnership Program
Initiative directing 50% of ticket revenue from select concerts to local organizations such as the Lake George Public Library
Composer's Institute
Annual program showcasing world premiere works by student composers, performed by guest ensembles and festival musicians
Open Rehearsals
Free public events offering behind-the-scenes access to musicians preparing for performances, held at various community locations
Victorian Tea
Annual fundraising event with period-themed presentation and refreshments, supporting scholarships for young musicians
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Engages volunteers and accepts in-kind donationsRecruits volunteers to support festival operations and welcomes in-kind donations of goods and services such as lodging, meals, and rehearsal space to support musicians and reduce operational costs.
- Facilitates in-kind housing and meal support for musiciansCoordinates housing donations from local residents during the festival and organizes daily potluck meals and a dinner cruise for musicians, providing tax-credit documentation for lodging contributions valued at $1,350 per musician.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 2 activities
- Organizes the Victorian Tea fundraising eventHosts an annual Victorian Tea event featuring live music and period-inspired food service, which includes promotional vouchers for chamber concerts and serves as a primary fundraiser for musician scholarships.
- Supports community partnerships and cultural accessDonates 50% of ticket revenue from a chamber music matinee to the Lake George Public Library and uses the library as a rehearsal space, strengthening local cultural partnerships and expanding access to the arts.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds music scholarships for young musiciansUses proceeds from the Victorian Tea and co-awards grants with the Rotary Club of Lake George to provide scholarship support to local students pursuing music and arts degrees.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Hosts annual two-week summer music festival with chamber and orchestral performancesOrganizes and presents a two-week summer festival featuring chamber music, orchestral concerts, open rehearsals, and special events, showcasing both traditional classical masterworks and new compositions by emerging and established artists at The Carriage House venue on the shores of Lake George.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offers tiered admission and hospitality packages for festival attendeesProvides a range of ticketing options including single concert admission, 3-concert passes, full festival passes, and VIP experiences, along with lodging packages, on-site parking, and a Plus Pass that includes scenic cruises and access to local attractions.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Provides arts administration internship programOffers hands-on training to four annual arts administration interns in areas including marketing, development, concert production, and volunteer supervision, supporting both festival operations and professional development.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provides career development and artistic support for emerging musiciansOperates a collaborative artist retreat and provides stipends, meals, and travel support to young professionals and guest artists, offering opportunities for intellectual, artistic, and professional growth through performance, mentorship, and commissioning of new works.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$199K
Contributions & grants$119K60%
Program service revenue$72K36%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$187K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$83K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$83K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Lombard | Co-Founder & CEO | 5 | $6K |
| Roger Kalia | Co-Founder & Music Director | 1 | $3K |
board members · 6
- Betsy Birchenough — Board Member
- David Namerow — Board Member
- Edward Pontacoloni — Board Member
- Frank Pusateri — Board Member
- Katherine Verbeck — Board Member
- Theresa Tredway-Lloyd — Board Member
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Alexander Lombard Partner — Co-founder and CEO of the Lake George Music Festival.
- Barbora Kolářová Partner — Co-founder and violinist at the Lake George Music Festival.
- Board Partner — Board members participate in hosting musicians for the Lake George Music Festival.
- Crane School of Music Partner — Collaborates with academic music institution to support performances or artist development.
- Festival Guild Partner — Festival Guild members participate in hosting musicians for the Lake George Music Festival.
- Fort William Henry Hotel Partner — Hosts festival concerts at the Carriage House venue on its property.
- Fort William Henry Hotel Partner — Hosts festival concerts in the historic Carriage House venue.
- Fort William Henry Hotel Partner — Hosts the Victorian Tea event in the White Lion Room.
- Fort William Henry Hotel Partner — Partner lodging venue located steps from the performance venue, The Carriage House.
- Give Lively Government — Partners with Give Lively to securely process online donations.
- Give Lively Partner — Partners with Give Lively to securely process online donations.
- Jonah Berman & Joan Levine Legacy Society Network — Honors donors who have included the festival in their estate plans through bequests, trusts, or other planned gifts.
- LOOK Media Partner — Media sponsor providing promotional support for the festival.
- Lake George Music Festival Guild Partner — Sponsors the Victorian Tea event to support student musicians through scholarship funding.
- Lake George Music Festival Guild Partner — Sponsors the Victorian Tea event, which supports student musicians through scholarship fundraising.
- Lake George Music Festival Guild Partner — Volunteer organization that supports the Festival by providing a welcoming atmosphere for musicians and audience members.
- Lake George Public Library Partner — Receives 50% of ticket revenue from a chamber concert and serves as a rehearsal space for festival musicians.
- Lake George Steamboat Co. Partner — Partners to host festival-related events or provide venue space on steamboat cruises.
- Lake George Steamboat Co. Partner — Provides scenic cruise experiences included in the LGMF Plus Pass.
- LakeGeorge.Com Network — Recognized as 'BEST Annual Event' by readers of LakeGeorge.Com.
- Luxury Lake George Partner — Partner providing vacation homes with special festival guest benefits including private open rehearsals and VIP seating.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Receives government support for arts programming.
- Roger Kalia Partner — Co-founder and conductor of the Lake George Music Festival.
- Rotary Club of Lake George Partner — Jointly awards music scholarships to local students pursuing music and arts degrees.
- The Georgian Lakeside Resort Partner — Partner lodging offering a special Lake George Music Festival package.
- The Glens Falls Chronicle Partner — Media sponsor providing promotional support for the festival.
- The Hyde Collection Partner — Partner museum in Glens Falls included in festival lodging packages.
- The Lake George Mirror Partner — Media sponsor providing promotional support for the festival.
- The Queensbury Hotel Partner — Partner lodging offering a festival package including accommodations and cultural attraction passes.
- The Sembrich Partner — Hosts the Season Preview Concert in partnership with the Lake George Music Festival.
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strategies · 2
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-Driven Residency Modelmethodology: artist_residencyBy integrating immersive artist residencies with collaborative programming and community-hosted lodging, the festival advances artistic development and audience engagement because shared creative experiences in a retreat-like setting foster innovation and deepen connections between musicians and audiences.
- Reimagined Concert Experience for 21st-Century Audiencesmethodology: concert_experience_innovationBy re-imagining the concert experience through intimate settings, informal engagement, and artistic innovation, the festival cultivates new audiences because breaking traditional barriers between performers and listeners fosters deeper audience connection and relevance in contemporary culture.