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HUDSON OPERA HOUSE INC
HUDSON, NY · EIN 141752524 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A800 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hudsonhall.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$7.2M
employees
10
volunteers
28
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

LOCATED IN A LANDMARK BUILDING THAT HOUSES NEW YORK STATE'S OLDEST SURVIVING THEATER, HUDSON HALL AT THE HISTORIC HUDSON OPERA HOUSE IS DRIVEN BY A CIVIC AND SOCIAL PURPOSE FOUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT CULTURE IS CENTRAL TO OUR SHARED HERITAGE, IDENTITY, AND FUTURE. ITS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND PROMOTE THE ARTS, AND TO PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF THE CITY AND THE REGION. HUDSON HALL FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY OFFERING A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MAINTAINING ITS BUILDING, ALL OF WHICH SERVES, STRENGTHENS, AND UNITES OUR COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hudson Hall at the Historic Hudson Opera House is a cultural center in Hudson, NY, dedicated to advancing the arts and strengthening community through inclusive programming. It operates in a landmark building and offers year-round cultural events, educational workshops, and workforce development programs for youth. The organization also hosts performances, exhibitions, and community festivals while maintaining its historic venue for public and private use.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $353K
    COMMUNITY: AS A FLAGSHIP FOR ITS COMMUNITY, APPROXIMATELY 70% OF HUDSON HALL'S PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE OR GREATLY SUBSIDIZED THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE ARTS. MANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE A FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND INCLUDE MULTI-SESSION WORKSHOPS IN THEATER, MUSIC, DANCE, CRAFTS, VISUAL ARTS, AND PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. FOR OLDER YOUTH, HUDSON HALL OFFERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING A LIVE ARTS & MEDIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN WHICH TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE PAID TO RECEIVE FIVE FULL DAYS OF TRAINING IN GENERAL WORKFORCE READINESS IN LIVE ARTS AND MEDIA CAREER SKILLS. ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES INCLUDE EXHIBITIONS BY REGIONAL ARTISTS, TALKS AND BOOK EVENTS, FILM SCREENINGS, FREE PERFORMANCES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, AND LARGE-SCALE FESTIVALS SUCH AS WINTER WALK, THE CITY'S LARGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR AND AN ECONOMIC DRIVER SHOWCASING HUDSON'S VIBRANT CREATIVE COMMUNITY.
  2. #2 $131K
    BUILDING/RENTALS: HUDSON HALL MAKES ITS VENUE AVAILABLE TO OTHER NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON NEED AND MERIT, AND WELCOMES PRIVATE AND CORPORATE RENTALS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

CultureWorks
Hudson Hall’s workforce development program for local youth, offering hands-on training in the performing arts, film, tech, and media, in partnership with organizations like Operation Unite NY and Mammalian Diving Reflex.
Handel on the Hudson
Acclaimed opera series featuring fully-staged productions of Handel’s works, combining musical excellence with community engagement, open rehearsals, and artist residencies; includes productions such as Rodelinda, Giulio Cesare, and the upcoming Deidamia.
Hudson Shared Streets Workforce Development Program
Six-week educational workshop teaching youth about tactical urbanism and shared streets concepts, including fieldwork and community engagement activities in partnership with the City of Hudson and FUTURE HUDSON.
Live Arts and Media Training Program
Annual week-long educational workshop for underserved youth covering lighting, sound, video projection, and creative production, led by professionals in the field; participants receive a stipend upon completion.
Winter Walk
Large-scale community festival and the city’s largest annual event, showcasing Hudson’s creative community through performances, art exhibitions, and public participation.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Deliver paid workforce development training for teens and young adults
      Offers paid training programs focused on workforce readiness and career skills in live arts, media, and cultural sectors for underserved youth. Participants receive a stipend equal to minimum wage upon completion. Graduates are placed in paid internships with local businesses.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host free community events and large-scale festivals
      Organizes and hosts free community events including youth workshops, performances, art exhibitions, book readings, film screenings, and large-scale festivals such as Winter Walk, Kwanzaa, and Midsummer Swing! These events serve youth, families, and the broader community.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Host rotating art exhibitions and artist talks
      Curates and hosts rotating art exhibitions featuring artists such as Sita Gómez and Richard Saja, along with documentary screenings and conversations with artists. Exhibitions are held in dedicated gallery spaces and open to the public.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Offer event space rentals for public and private use
      Operates and rents multiple adaptable event spaces—including a 4,000 sq ft theater, gallery, and meeting rooms—for weddings, corporate events, film shoots, and gatherings. Spaces are equipped with professional audio, video, lighting, and high-speed internet, and are available to nonprofits at discounted or no cost based on mission alignment.
  • Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
    • Offer multi-session arts workshops for children and youth
      Provides ongoing multi-session workshops in theater, music, dance, crafts, and visual arts for children and youth, many in partnership with local school districts. Approximately 70% of programs are free or greatly subsidized.
  • Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
    • Present professional performing arts productions
      Produces and presents professional theater, opera, dance, and music performances, including the Handel on the Hudson opera series and events such as 'Happy End' and 'Midsummer Swing!'. Productions include fully staged operas recognized as New York Times Critics’ Picks.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Provide tuition-free music mentorship in schools
      Offers tuition-free music mentorship to young people in the Hudson City School District through an in-school program, supporting youth engagement in the arts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$896K72%
Program service revenue$329K26%
Investment income$3770%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$1.65M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$471K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.07M
Cash$173K
Investments$0
Liabilities$835K
Net assets$7.23M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TAMBRA DILLON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $109K
board members · 18
  • CYNTHIA R RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
  • DAWN TSIEN — DIRECTOR
  • DONALD N GELLERT — DIRECTOR
  • DOUG WINGO — DIRECTOR
  • DR WALTER FLAMENBAUM — DIRECTOR
  • HILLARY FRANCE — DIRECTOR
  • HOLLY STAIR — DIRECTOR
  • ILYSE WOLFE TRETTER — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN VAN NESS PHILIP — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JUSTIN GOLDMAN — TREASURER
  • MARY ELLEN ROSS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHEL GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
  • MILES FLAMENBAUM — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL BARRETT — PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT MICHEL — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH LIPSKY — SECRETARY
  • SUSAN HENDRICKSON — DIRECTOR
  • WALTER SUDOL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Amtrak Government — Direct Amtrak service from Penn Station provides car-free access to Hudson Hall.
  • Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Funder — Supporter of Hudson Hall’s 2026 Workforce Development program and funder of earlier workforce development initiatives.
  • Cantele’s Tent Rental Partner — Recommended vendor for event rentals including tents, tables, and chairs.
  • City of Hudson Partner — Collaborator on the Hudson Shared Streets program.
  • Columbia County Tourism Partner — Partner organization providing visitor information about local activities, shopping, and dining.
  • Columbia Economic Development Corporation Funder — Financial supporter of the Hudson Shared Streets program.
  • Community Bank N.A Funder — Supported the pilot workforce development program.
  • DOTDASH Partner — Corporate client that hosted a meeting at Hudson Hall and provided positive feedback on the event experience.
  • DiGiCo Partner — Supplies the 48-channel audio/visual system used in production spaces.
  • Eutopia Foundation Funder — Supported the pilot workforce development program through Susan Danzinger and Albert Wenger.
  • FUTURE HUDSON Partner — Collaborator on the Hudson Shared Streets program.
  • Handel Hendrix House Partner — Collaborates with Hudson Hall on the Handel on the Hudson series, including a preview event for Deidamia in London.
  • Hudson Hall Partner — Provides event spaces for weddings and other gatherings in a historic building.
  • Local School Districts Partner — Collaborates with local school districts to deliver public exhibitions and multi-session arts workshops for youth.
  • Mammalian Diving Reflex Partner — Facilitated the 2026 CultureWorks program as the resident company of The Dark festival.
  • National Sawdust Partner — Hosts residencies and open rehearsals for the Handel on the Hudson series, including Deidamia in December 2026.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided seed funding for the pilot workforce development program.
  • Operation Unite NY Partner — Collaborates to offer weekly African drumming and dance classes.
  • Operation Unite NY Partner — Honored Elena Mosley of Operation Unite NY at the 2026 Hudson Hall Gala.
  • Operation Unite NY Partner — Longtime collaborator on the CultureWorks program and field supervisor for the 2020 Shared Streets workforce development program.
  • PS21 Partner — Hosted Hudson Hall’s CultureWorks program during its winter arts festival, The Dark, in 2026.
  • Rhinebeck Party Rentals Partner — Recommended vendor for event rentals including tables, chairs, and dinnerware.
  • Ruckus Partner — Collaborates with Hudson Hall on the Handel on the Hudson opera series, providing early-music ensemble performance.
  • Second Ward Foundation Partner — Honored Steven Johnson and Walter Sudol of Second Ward Foundation at the 2026 Hudson Hall Gala.
  • Stockade Works Partner — Provided guest instruction and collaboration in multiple workforce development workshops.
  • The Proprietors Association Network — Patron group of Hudson Hall that receives special donor benefits and recognition.
  • Works & Process at the Guggenheim Partner — Collaborates with Hudson Hall on the Handel on the Hudson series, including open rehearsals and artist talks.
  • fellow not-for-profit or arts institutions Partner — Collaborates with mission-aligned nonprofits and arts organizations by providing discounted event space.
strategies · 4

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 Space Access Model
    methodology: community-partnership_space_access
    By offering discounted or mission-aligned space access to nonprofits and community groups, the organization amplifies community-driven programming and strengthens local partnerships, because access to high-quality venues enables greater reach and impact for aligned organizations.
  • Cultural Preservation as Community Engagement
    methodology: cultural_heritage_preservation
    By preserving and operating a historic theater and integrating its cultural significance into programming, the organization fosters community identity and engagement, because shared heritage strengthens civic connection and attracts broader participation in the arts.
  • Equitable Access Through Pricing
    methodology: equitable_access_pricing
    By offering programs free or at low cost, the organization increases community engagement with the arts, particularly among lower-income populations, because financial barriers are a primary obstacle to cultural participation.
  • Youth Workforce Development Through Experiential Engagement
    methodology: experiential_workforce_development
    By involving youth as active collaborators in arts programming and providing hands-on training and mentorship, the organization builds creative skills and opens pathways to careers in the arts and media, because experiential learning and professional exposure increase engagement and career readiness.