named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
4k Race for the Arts
Annual fundraising event held on the French Woods Festival campus that raises money for college scholarships for students committed to careers in the arts
College Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance for tuition or room and board to college students committed to a career in the arts who demonstrate financial need
Moments in the Woods
Virtual gala and telethon featuring French Woods alumni that raises emergency relief funds for college students in need pursuing arts education
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding college scholarships and financial aid to students pursuing careers in the artsProvides college scholarships and financial support for tuition or room and board to students committed to a career in the arts who face financial need, including those requiring last-chance funding. Supports students annually through this program, including for the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events to support arts education and emergency reliefHosts annual fundraising events including a 4K Race for the Arts and virtual benefit galas, such as the award-nominated "Moments in the Woods" telethon and gala, which raised over $27,000 from more than 20,000 views. These events generate funds for scholarships, emergency relief, and organizational recovery post-pandemic.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Providing arts education and programming to youth from low-income and diverse backgroundsCreates and delivers quality performing arts programming during the school year and summer for children from economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse communities in New York. Operated a summer camp program in Summer 2025 as part of this initiative.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Providing emergency financial relief to individuals in extreme needOffers direct emergency assistance and financial relief to individuals facing extreme hardship, with a focus on college students in need pursuing careers in the arts, following rigorous investigation and accountability protocols.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants$54K43%
Program service revenue$9K7%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$37K
balance sheet
Total assets$360K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$360K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Brian Worsdale — Trustee
- Henry Skier — Trustee
- Holly D Krulik — Trustee
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Brian Worsdale Partner — Producer of the "Moments in the Woods" virtual gala.
- Cameron Stefanski Partner — Producer of the "Moments in the Woods" virtual gala.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook
- French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Partner — Hosts the Race for the Arts on its campus and collaborates with HFWAA for event participation.
- French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Partner — Hosts the Race for the Arts on its campus and shares a community of campers, families, and alumni with HFWAA.
- French Woods camp families Partner — Community of camp families that provides ongoing support to HFWAA, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence on Instagram
- Michael Kushner Partner — Producer and director of the "Moments in the Woods" virtual gala.
- Rose Robinson Partner — Producer of the "Moments in the Woods" virtual gala.
- Stars in the House Partner — Collaborated with Stars in the House to stream the virtual benefit gala.
- Twitter Partner — Social media presence on Twitter
- Victor Legrá Partner — Producer of the "Moments in the Woods" virtual gala.
- YouTube Partner — Social media presence on YouTube
- vendors Partner — Suppliers or service providers associated with French Woods camp that support HFWAA’s operations.
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.
- Artist Development Through Education and Financial Supportmethodology: artist-development-through-education-supportBy awarding scholarships and financial aid to education-seeking youth committed to careers in the arts, the organization ensures the survival and diversification of artistic disciplines, because targeted investment in emerging artists enables continuity and professionalization in underserved fields.
- Arts-Based Youth Empowerment and Developmentmethodology: arts-based youth developmentBy providing arts education and financial support to youth from low-income and under-resourced communities, the organization fosters empowerment, engagement, and career pathways in the arts, because early and sustained exposure to the arts builds confidence, skills, and long-term continuity in artistic disciplines.
- Community-Engaged Fundraising as Program Supportmethodology: community-event-fundraisingBy organizing community events like the 4K race and virtual galas featuring alumni, the organization raises funds for arts scholarships and programming, because public participation in mission-aligned events strengthens community ownership, visibility, and sustainable financial support.