named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Blake EDU
Monthly educational series for nonprofit professionals featuring local leaders discussing strategies to enhance impact in the sector
Community Membership
Grants 8 coworking days per month for flexible use by nonprofit staff and service providers
Full-Time Coworking
Provides full access to open coworking spaces for nonprofit teams and individuals seeking a collaborative, flexible work environment
Private Office Suites
Offers private offices for nonprofit organizations needing dedicated space for 1–20 employees, with options to add additional memberships
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Support 1 activity
- Facilitate community events and facility enhancementsCo-hosts public events such as street renaming ceremonies and ribbon-cutting events, and completes facility improvements including construction and furnishing of a podcast studio for member use.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Host educational programming for nonprofit professionalsHosts Blake EDU, a monthly educational series for nonprofit professionals featuring leaders from the Capital Region to support capacity building and professional development.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operate shared coworking space for nonprofitsOperates a 25,000-square-foot shared office facility in downtown Albany, NY, providing private offices, dedicated desks, open coworking space, and mailbox memberships for nonprofit organizations. Offers flexible membership options including full-time access, community memberships (8 days/month), day passes, and Book of Passes (10 visits/year).
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Provide on-site operational and community supportManages day-to-day office operations including utilities, coffee service, and closing procedures, and provides on-site support during tours and regular operations through community managers and crew members who assist visitors and members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$448K
Contributions & grants$5K1%
Program service revenue$443K99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$914K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.00M
Cash$14K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.22M
Net assets$-1.22M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER GANNON | CEO | 1 | $249K |
| DAVID BARRON | CFO | 1 | $96K |
board members · 4
- BRIAN SANO — BOARD CHAIR
- CARM BASILE — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC LACOPPOLA — TREASURER
- SELICA GRANT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Albany County Bar Association Partner — Member organization welcomed into The Blake Annex community.
- CDTA Partner — Partners to provide transportation access for nonprofit employees in the Capital Region.
- Community Bank Partner — Partner organization whose representative presents at the Blake EDU series.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform listed in footer, likely used for outreach and engagement
- United Way of the Greater Capital Region Government — Parent organization that powers The Blake Annex
- United Way of the Greater Capital Region Partner — Aligned with United Way of the Greater Capital Region's mission to address systemic issues and create generational change.
- United Way of the Greater Capital Region Partner — Collaborates on community events and supports The Blake Annex as a partner organization.
- United Way of the Greater Capital Region Partner — Presenting partner and community convener for The Blake Annex, supporting its mission to bring nonprofit organizations together.
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.
- Collaborative Coworking Modelmethodology: collaborative_coworkingBy providing shared workspace and structured opportunities for interaction, the organization increases nonprofit effectiveness and innovation because proximity and facilitated collaboration break down silos and enable cross-sector learning and resource-sharing.
- Full-Service Infrastructure Supportmethodology: full-service_workspace_supportBy removing administrative and operational burdens through fully managed office infrastructure, nonprofits can focus more energy and resources on mission delivery because reduced overhead increases organizational capacity and focus.
- Professional Development as Capacity Buildingmethodology: professional_development_capacity_buildingBy offering regular, expert-led professional development sessions, the organization strengthens nonprofit effectiveness because skill-building improves leadership, innovation, and organizational resilience.