irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $108KRe granting. Through the Statewide Community Regrant program, we fund projects in the arts that benefit the many communities throughout the county focusing on under served communities and artistic excellence. We also provide technical assistance to other not-for-profit organizations and artists.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Art for Wellness
Drop-in art program designed to combat winter isolation and support mental well-being through creative expression; held weekly during winter months.
Community Photo Show
Annual exhibition inviting local photographers to submit work; promotes community participation in the arts and offers cash prizes.
Delaware County Arts Grant Program
Regrant program funded by NYSCA that provides up to $5,000 in funding to local artists and non-profit organizations for community arts, individual, and creative learning projects in Delaware County.
Emerging Artists Show
Exhibition platform for early-career artists in the region to showcase their work and engage with the local arts community.
Fiddlers! Festival
Annual community festival celebrating fiddle music with performances, workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, and flatfooting dance, an open jam, and a community square dance; now in its 33rd year.
Headwaters Music and Arts Festival (HMAF)
Annual festival in Stamford, NY featuring diverse performers including musicians, dancers, poets, and circus artists; includes an open call for creatives to participate.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Conducts community benefit and fundraising eventsOrganizes benefit concerts and transforms performances into fundraisers, such as directing proceeds to the Southern Arts Relief and Recovery Fund to support creatives affected by Hurricane Helene, and collects food donations at concerts for local food pantries.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funds local arts projects through regrant programsFunds arts projects via the Statewide Community Regrant and decentralization (Community Arts Funding) programs, prioritizing underserved communities and artistic excellence, and administers the Delaware County Arts Grant Program to distribute resources to artists and nonprofit organizations.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts Porchfest – Music & Art on Main StreetOrganizes and hosts an annual Porchfest event in Stamford, NY, featuring live music performances on porches of local businesses and community institutions, along with crafts, puppet shows, interactive art activities, and communal art projects.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operates community arts venues and educational programmingManages three venues — the Roxbury Arts Center, Headwaters Arts Center, and Old School Baptist Church — to deliver public performances, exhibitions, classes, and community events that support access to the arts in Catskill communities.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes live musical performances and festivalsHosts a range of musical events including the annual Fiddlers! Festival featuring fiddle ensembles and community jam sessions, performances by Grammy-winning and regional artists, benefit concerts, cross-cultural collaborations, and intimate concerts at multiple venues.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Presents film screenings and filmmaker showcasesHosts the Wintertide Film Series featuring licensed and public domain films, presents the Local Lens Film Showcase events for short and full-length films, and screens experimental and artistically themed films such as "Waiting for Aphrodite," "Field Cam," and "The Golem Trilogy."
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provides free weekly art and mindfulness programs for children and adultsOffers a free weekly creative play group for children under five and a weekly Art for Wellness program for adults, both including art instruction, materials, and refreshments, with mindfulness components to support self-development and reduce isolation.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports artists through residencies, exhibitions, and professional developmentHosts artist residencies focused on interdisciplinary performances, presents the Emerging Artists 2025 exhibition, and offers professional development programs for regional artists including the creation of personalized Artist Action Plans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$526K
Contributions & grants$397K76%
Program service revenue$120K23%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$532K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$201K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$415K
Cash$94K
Investments$28K
Liabilities$73K
Net assets$342K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY ROSENZWEIG | Executive Dir. | 40 | $62K |
board members · 10
- ALENA HADLEY — Director
- AMY KLANN — Director
- BARBARA O'SULLIVAN — Vice President
- BILL BERG — President
- COURTNEY FRONCKOWIAK — Director
- GREG REECE — Secretary
- JOHN GOHOREL — Director
- LUKE BEEMER — Treasurer
- SUE GOLDEN — Director
- TED HANNAN — Director
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Catalyst String Quartet Partner — Presented in concert by the Roxbury Arts Group.
- Catskills Watershed Corporation Funder — Provides grant funding for community art projects and events focused on water.
- CinemaEd Partner — Nonprofit founded by Richard Stephen Bell that trains underserved student filmmakers and is connected to the production of "Waiting for Aphrodite."
- First Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosted relocated arts event during closure of Headwaters Arts Center.
- Harry Bolick Partner — Featured performer at the Fiddlers! festival, contributing fiddle performance and representation of Mississippi fiddle traditions.
- Headwaters Arts Center Partner — Co-hosts the Art for Wellness program at its location in Stamford, NY.
- Headwaters Arts Center Partner — Co-presents Porchfest – Music & Art with The Roxbury Arts Group.
- Headwaters Arts Center Partner — Venue partner for hosting public performances.
- Jay Gould Memorial Church Partner — Partners to host the 33rd Annual Fiddlers! Festival weekend community events.
- Little Box Store Partner — Supplies materials for children’s collaborative building projects in the Make & Play program.
- NYFA Partner — Collaborates with RAG to present the Artist as Entrepreneur program
- New York Foundation for the Arts Partner — Co-delivered the Artist as Entrepreneur professional development program with expert staff and curriculum.
- New York Future Partner — Collaborated on or cited in the report "New York’s Creative Spark" which highlights the impact of arts organizations like The Roxbury Arts Group.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds artist residencies and general programming through grants.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Partner in administering the Delaware County Arts Grant Program
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder of the Artist as Entrepreneur program through State & Local Partnerships with support from the Governor's Office and Legislature.
- Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry Partner — Receives food and cash donations collected by Roxbury Arts Group at concert events.
- Southern Arts Relief and Recovery Fund Partner — Receives funds raised by RAG to support creatives impacted by Hurricane Helene
- Sphinx Organization Partner — Founded the Catalyst String Quartet, which was presented by the Roxbury Arts Group.
- Stamford United Methodist Church Partner — Co-hosted relocated arts event during closure of Headwaters Arts Center.
- WIOX Community Radio Catskills Partner — Co-presents the Homegrown Sounds music series and sponsors performances.
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.
- Artist Development Through Professional Collaboration and Peer Cohortsmethodology: artist-training-through-professional-collaborationBy integrating emerging artists into professional collaborations and peer-learning cohorts, we strengthen long-term creative practice, because mentorship, expert feedback, and community-building foster sustainable artistic growth.
- Community Regranting for Local Capacity Buildingmethodology: community_regrantingBy redistributing arts funding directly to local artists and underserved communities, we strengthen local creative ecosystems and build long-term capacity, because direct investment paired with technical assistance empowers artists and ensures equitable access to resources.
- Community-Engaged Arts as Civic and Cultural Strengtheningmethodology: community-engaged artsBy co-creating public art and hosting community-centered cultural events, we strengthen social bonds and civic participation, because shared artistic experiences foster collective identity, intergenerational engagement, and local pride.
- Equity-Based Pricing to Increase Accessmethodology: tiered_equity_pricingBy offering tiered or equity-based pricing for events and programs, we reduce financial barriers to participation, because flexible pricing models increase inclusivity and ensure that economic status does not determine access to the arts.