named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Ballard Park Beach
Public beach and swimming area on Lake Champlain, maintained with lifeguards during summer months
Summer Concert Series
Free weekly outdoor concerts held on Thursdays from July through August, featuring a diverse lineup of regional and national musical acts
Winter Ice Rink
Seasonal ice skating facility maintained by the foundation for public use during winter months
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Host free summer concert series and arts eventsOrganizes and operates a free summer concert series featuring weekly outdoor musical performances and other arts programming such as plays, film screenings, and commemorations on a pavilion stage with lawn seating and lake views.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Offer guided historical walking tours of Ballard ParkProvides free guided walking tours from May through October that cover the history of the former Westport Inn & Hotel and current park programs.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Operate and maintain public park facilities at Ballard ParkManages year-round operations and maintenance of Ballard Park in Westport, NY, including grounds, buildings, open spaces, beach, and event infrastructure to support public access and community gatherings.
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Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
- Operate free seasonal winter ice rink and related recreational activitiesRuns a free seasonal ice rink (January–March, weather permitting) at the Lyn Rothwell Ice Rink, including a warming hut, sledding, ice sculptures, snowmen building competition, and public skating.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Provide public venue space for private events and gatheringsOffers park facilities—including the pavilion, gardens, lakefront, and skating hut—for public rental or use for weddings, graduations, parties, remembrances, and other private or community gatherings.
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Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
- Provide seasonal beach access and swimming with lifeguard supervisionMaintains a public sandy beach on Lake Champlain with supervised swimming available daily from early July through Labor Day weekend when lifeguards are on duty.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$39K27%
Program service revenue$9K7%
Investment income$70K49%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead53%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$749K
Cash$46K
Investments$418K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$749K
Liquid reserves95.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +77.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ATZ BOBBI — SECRETARY
- AUGUST PAMELA — TRUSTEE
- BEAL DONNA — TRUSTEE
- FENIMORE RICHARD — TRUSTEE
- GAY DAWN — TRUSTEE
- GIBREE SCOTT — TREASURER
- JOHNSTON KATIE — TRUSTEE
- MALLOY ANDREW — TRUSTEE
- MEGUID WENDY — TRUSTEE
- PASTORE DEBORAH — PRESIDENT
- PRESTON JANE — VICE PRESIDE
- SIMON JOAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts Partner — Administers Statewide Community Regrants Program funding for the concert series
- Champlain National Bank Partner — Supports the Ballard Park Summer Concert Series
- Cloudsplitter Foundation Funder — Funds the Ballard Park Summer Concert Series
- Essex County Arts Council Government — Provides cultural assistance funding for the concert series through Essex County
- Meadowmount School Partner — Performs annually at Ballard Park in honor of Anne Ballard "Petey" Cerf
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides state-funded regrants for the concert series
- Rogers-Carroll Family Foundation Funder — Funds the Ballard Park Summer Concert Series
- Stewart’s Shops Partner — Supports the Ballard Park Summer Concert Series
- Town of Westport Government — Provides support for the operation of the Ballard Park Beach.
- Town of Westport Partner — Supports the Ballard Park Summer Concert Series
- Westport Government — Collaborates with the town of Westport to maintain and provide access to public park spaces.
- town of Westport Partner — Provides public open space and park amenities including the beach and lawn for community use.
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.
- Experiential Education Fosters Community Engagementmethodology: experiential_educationBy using guided walking tours to teach local history and park programs, the foundation fosters deeper community engagement because experiential learning creates meaningful connections to place and shared identity.
- Free Access to Recreation Promotes Community Engagementmethodology: community-driven_recreationBy providing free seasonal recreational access through dedicated infrastructure like an ice rink, the foundation lowers barriers to participation and promotes inclusive community engagement because cost-free programming increases public utilization and social cohesion.
- Year-Round Maintenance Enables Community Connectionmethodology: year-round_park_maintenance_for_community_gatheringBy maintaining park facilities year-round, the foundation ensures consistent public access to open space and programming, which fosters sustained community connection and engagement through shared events and recreational opportunities.