named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts Education
Programs providing local students with exposure to performing arts to support social-emotional development and creativity.
Community Block Party
Annual free event closing Clinton Avenue with live music, vendors, family activities, and community organizations.
Family Fun Days
Free movie screenings for families during school breaks, accompanied by games and activities one hour before showtime.
Summer in the City Movie Series
Eight free, family-friendly movies offered annually to over 6,000 children and families, with targeted outreach to low-income and underserved communities in Albany.
Trick or Treat at the Palace
Free Halloween event on October 31 featuring treats, activities, live music, and themed entertainment for families.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Hosting community events and public gatheringsHosts an annual free community block party on Clinton Avenue with live music, vendors, and family-friendly activities, and makes the Palace Theatre available for use by local nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and community groups for fundraisers, celebrations, and awareness events.
- Providing performing arts programming for children and familiesProvides performing arts programming accessible to thousands of children and families annually, including family and children's theatrical productions, free Family Fun Days during school breaks, and an annual free Trick-or-Treat event at the Palace Theatre featuring live music and Halloween festivities.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Conducting theater renovations and facility improvementsConducted extensive renovations to the Palace Theatre between 2002 and 2003, including the installation of a new LED marquee replicating the original 1931 design, to preserve and enhance the historic venue.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Delivering arts education and youth development programsProvides arts education programming and educational productions for local students to support social and emotional development, self-expression, and creativity, making the arts accessible to young people in the community.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosting free public movie series and outdoor eventsHosts a free Summer in the City Movie Series and a free outdoor movie series during summer months, providing free films such as "Tangled," "How To Train Your Dragon," and "The Lego Movie" to over 6,000 children and families annually, with targeted outreach to low-income and underserved communities.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Managing ticket sales and box office operationsOperates a box office at 19 Clinton Avenue in Albany for in-person and online ticket sales through Ticketmaster.com, offers group discounts and member benefits including reduced fees, and provides accessible seating and seating charts to assist patrons with event planning.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operating the Palace Theatre as a performing arts venueOperates the historic Palace Theatre, a 2,800-seat cultural and entertainment venue in downtown Albany, NY, by hosting a broad array of performances including concerts, Broadway productions, ballet, stand-up comedy, classical music, film screenings, and community events for diverse audiences of all ages and economic backgrounds.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.56M
Contributions & grants$734K16%
Program service revenue$3.65M80%
Investment income$170K4%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$3.90M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.29M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.00M
Cash$2.82M
Investments$2.53M
Liabilities$2.60M
Net assets$5.39M
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA ELBAUM | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $190K |
| KEVIN JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $180K |
| DANIEL TAYLOR | GENEARL MANAGER | 40 | $130K |
board members · 16
- ALAN P GOLDBERG — MEMBER
- DAN MCCOY — MEMBER
- DOMINICK PURNOMO — MEMBER
- GEORGE R HEARST III — MEMBER
- HONORABLE KATHY M SHEEHAN — MEMBER
- HONORABLE RANDOLPH F TREECE — MEMBER
- JAMES BARBA — MEMBER
- JEFFREY STONE — TREASURER
- JOHN BENNETT MD — VICE CHAIRMAN
- LEOLA EDELIN — MEMBER
- MARILYN PENDERGAST — MEMBER
- MARK EAGAN — MEMBER
- PHILIP CALDERONE — MEMBER
- STEPHEN BABOULIS — CHAIRMAN
- THOMAS E D'AMBRA PHD — MEMBER
- WADLER ST JEAN — MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Albany Symphony Partner — Strategic partnership with the Grammy Award-winning orchestra to advance cultural programming.
- Albany Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with the Palace Performing Arts Center to present classical and family concerts and support mutual sustainability.
- City of Albany Government — Partnered with the City of Albany, which purchased the theatre in 1969 and prioritized its revitalization as part of downtown development.
- Dylan Neary Partner — Primary contact for technical specifications inquiries at the Palace Theatre.
- Kevin Johnson Partner — Primary contact for event rental inquiries at the Palace Theatre.
- Sean Allen Partner — Director of Marketing; contact for marketing services and support for events at the Palace Theatre.
- The Kids of Albany Partner — Collaborates with The Kids of Albany to host screenings of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
- Ticketmaster Partner — Authorized partner for online ticket sales and verified ticket distribution.
- charitable organizations Partner — Partnership to contribute positively to the area’s continued development
- local businesses Partner — Partnership to make downtown Albany and the greater region a more vibrant destination
- member partners Partner — Organizations that provide benefits to Palace members through partnership agreements.
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.
- Community-Centered Arts Programmingmethodology: arts-for-community-developmentBy integrating performing arts with community engagement and partnerships, we improve quality of life and civic vitality in underserved neighborhoods because access to the arts fosters inclusion, belonging, and regional development.
- Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: inclusive_accessBy offering affordable and diverse cultural programming, we expand access to the arts for people of all ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds because equitable access strengthens community participation and cultural engagement.
- Strategic Collaboration for Cultural Impactmethodology: strategic_collaborationBy forming partnerships with local arts organizations and community groups, we amplify cultural programming and institutional effectiveness because shared resources and joint initiatives increase reach and sustainability.