named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
America's Birthday Cocktail Party
Annual fundraising cocktail reception featuring live music, dancing, and sunset views at Sixth & Seventh @ Inlet Golf Club, benefiting Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services.
Arts in the Park
50th annual juried arts and crafts fair showcasing over 50 local artists and craftsmen with handmade goods, live demonstrations, and music at Arrowhead Park.
Average American Boat Parade
Annual boat parade on Fourth Lake celebrating America’s 250th birthday, featuring decorated boats, public viewing at Arrowhead Lakefront, and live music.
Inlet Fall Festival
33rd annual community festival featuring vendors, live entertainment, food, crafts, and family activities held at Fern Park with free admission and shuttle service.
Paws in the Peaks Festival
Community festival benefiting shelter and rescue animals, featuring an inflatable costume parade, adoptable dogs, live music, vendors, and family activities in Fern Park.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 3 activities
- Co-organization of USA 250th birthday celebrationsCo-organizes and hosts a summer-long celebration of America's 250th birthday in collaboration with the Town of Inlet, including events such as the Average American Boat Parade on Fourth Lake, a history walk through Fern Park, a Best Decorated Business contest, and appearances by a costumed Uncle Sam at local events and businesses.
- Hosting of family and community events at Arrowhead ParkOrganizes free family events at Arrowhead Park, including a fishing derby with provided equipment and activities such as face painting, balloon twisting, magic acts, live raptor demonstrations, geocaching, crafts, a bounce house, and food, with goody bags and information distributed at an on-site booth.
- Organization of the Inlet Fall FestivalHosts the annual Inlet Fall Festival, a two-day community event featuring over 80 vendors selling handmade and local goods, live entertainment, food, beer, family activities, and raffles, with free admission, parking, and shuttle service provided to increase accessibility.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Co-hosting of the Paws in the Peaks FestivalCo-hosts the Paws in the Peaks Festival at Fern Park, featuring an inflatable costume parade, live music, kids’ activities, adoptable dogs, and local vendors, to support shelter and rescue animals in the Adirondacks.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting of musical performances and cultural eventsHosts free public musical performances at Arrowhead Park, including events by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the 10th Mountain Division Army Band, as well as a family concert and instrument petting zoo.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Operation as town publicity bureauServes as the official publicity bureau for the Town of Inlet, promoting local events, tourism, and community engagement.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organization of the Arts in the Park festivalHosts the annual Arts in the Park event at Arrowhead Park in Inlet, NY, featuring over 50 artists and craftsmen selling handmade and locally produced goods, along with live music performances from 12–3 PM on both days.
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Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 1 activity
- Promotion of winter recreation and tourismFacilitates and promotes snow-based recreational opportunities including snowmobiling, ice fishing, nordic skiing, downhill skiing, winter festivals, and cabin-based leisure experiences across Hamilton County’s 1,800 square miles of natural landscape.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$2K4%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$8552%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising25%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$11K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$189K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$189K
Liquid reserves47.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +8.4%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 10th Mountain Division Army Band Partner — Performing partner for a public concert event.
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts Partner — Administers regrant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts.
- Arrowhead Park Partner — Host venue for the Arts in the Park event with shared parking and facilities.
- Arrowhead Park Partner — Provides free parking for the Fall Festival.
- Eagle Bay Village Partner — Host site for the fundraising cocktail reception.
- Fern Park Partner — Hosts the Fall Festival and provides free parking.
- Fern Park Partner — Provides free parking for attendees of the Arts in the Park event.
- Greg Rudd Pottery Studio Partner — Provides star ornaments for children to paint and take home during Adirondack Kids Day.
- Hamilton County Government — Collaborates with Hamilton County to promote regional tourism in the Adirondacks.
- Inlet Fall Festival Partner — Collaborates on organizing and promoting the annual fall festival event.
- Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services Partner — Beneficiary of the 50/50 raffle at the America's Birthday Cocktail Party.
- Kiwanis of the Central Adirondacks Partner — Sponsors Adirondack Kids Day in Inlet.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary grant funder through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Performing partner for a public concert event.
- Rover's Do Over Partner — Co-hosts the Paws in the Peaks Festival with Inlet Area Business Association to benefit shelter animals.
- The Eagle Bay House Partner — Caterer for the fundraising cocktail reception.
- The Woods Inn Partner — Adjacent property providing free parking via the Dunay lot for the Fall Festival.
- Town of Inlet Partner — Co-hosts the USA 250 celebration events in Inlet.
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.
- Arts Programming to Enrich Underserved Communitiesmethodology: community-engagement-through-artsBy presenting high-quality performing arts, the organization engages and educates rural residents who lack access to cultural resources, because meaningful arts experiences foster personal enrichment and community cohesion.
- Community Festival Model for Engagement and Economic Activationmethodology: community-festival-engagementBy hosting annual, inclusive, family-friendly festivals with free access, diverse local vendors, and varied entertainment, the organization drives community engagement and supports local businesses, because shared celebratory experiences strengthen civic ties and sustain economic activity.
- Extended Seasonal Celebrations to Sustain Engagementmethodology: extended-season-celebrationBy extending patriotic celebrations across the summer season, the organization maintains community visibility and economic momentum, because prolonged events generate recurring participation and amplify local publicity.
- Local Artisan Marketplace to Strengthen Cultural and Economic Tiesmethodology: local-artisan-marketplaceBy showcasing handmade and locally produced goods at community events, the organization fosters economic vitality and cultural engagement, because visible support for local creators deepens community identity and encourages resident participation.