irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES - LIVE PERFORMANCES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
- #2 $0EXHIBITIONS - EXHIBITIONS OF ART WORKS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Events
Special events like contra dances, Irish evenings, and comedy cabarets designed to engage the public in participatory cultural experiences
Exhibitions
Visual art displays including photography and curated shows such as "The Beauty of Nature" by Ernest Williams
KAC Live!
Concert series bringing local, regional, and national musical acts to the Kirkland Art Center's gallery venue, featuring genres including jazz, folk, bluegrass, and Americana
Theatrical Productions
Staged performances of plays and musicals such as "Dear Evan Hansen," "Next to Normal," and Shakespeare’s "Much Ado About Nothing," often in partnership with local theater groups
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Conduct capital campaigns and facility expansion projectsLeads capital campaigns such as "Raise the Roof" to repair infrastructure and expand facilities, including the development of a culinary arts studio and community/teaching kitchen. Funded in part by grants such as the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and entry fees from juried exhibitions.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver arts education classes and workshopsOffers a range of educational programming including art classes, workshops, and after-school programs for youth and adults, with discounts available for members. Programs integrate creative expression with wellness, such as art and yoga for youth.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host and organize art exhibitionsOrganizes and hosts juried, invitational, and member-based art exhibitions, including themed shows such as "What’s Cooking?" and "JUST ADD WATER," with public openings, voting, and cash prizes for winning artists. Exhibitions often involve community participation and feature works by local, regional, and resident artists.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operate artist residency programPartners with The Folkist Space Residency since 2020 to provide stipends, studio space, and exhibition opportunities for selected artists at the Kirkland Art Center, supporting the creation of new work within the community.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Present live performances and cultural eventsHosts live music concerts, theatrical performances, author readings, and community dance events featuring local, regional, and national artists. Events include signature concerts, Shakespeare productions, and reunion performances, often held as fundraisers or public engagement activities.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Support community engagement through membership and participation programsEngages the public through a membership program that offers benefits including exhibition opportunities, discounted access to events and classes, and voting rights in annual member shows. Also distributes free art supplies and invites public participation in community art projects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$423K
Contributions & grants$280K66%
Program service revenue$100K24%
Investment income$11K3%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$289K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$126K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$817K
Cash$114K
Investments$351K
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$805K
Liquid reserves19.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +53.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- AMY JAMES — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH BETSY JENSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY LEISING — BOARD MEMBER
- HALYCON SEALY - WESTMAAS — BOARD MEMBER
- HALYCON SEALY - WESTMASS — BOARD MEMBER
- KATY HEINTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KELSEY LYNN MAYO — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUISE TREVILLYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- NICK ABOUNADER — BOARD MEMBER
- PHYLLIS BRELAND — BOARD MEMBER
- TIM KELLY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Boys and Girls Club of Mohawk Valley Partner — Phyllis A. H. Breland is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of Mohawk Valley, indicating a network connection.
- Clinton Trails Partner — Ernest Williams volunteers with Kirkland Trails and Betsy Jensen helps with the Clinton Trails, suggesting collaborative community engagement.
- Clinton United Methodist Church Partner — Betsy Jensen serves as chair of the trustees at the Clinton United Methodist Church, indicating a community linkage with KAC.
- Downtown Revitalization Initiative Government — Received a major grant from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative to support capital improvements.
- Hamilton College Partner — Multiple board and staff members have affiliations with Hamilton College, indicating an ongoing institutional connection.
- MV Painters Partner — Partners with MV Painters to host open studio sessions with live models for adult artists.
- Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association Partner — Presented a concert and fundraiser in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association.
- Monarch Butterfly Fund Partner — Ernest Williams serves on the board of the Monarch Butterfly Fund, indicating a shared environmental and community focus.
- Monk Rowe Partner — Hosts jazz music events at the Kirkland Art Center featuring regional artists.
- NYSCA Government — Receives guidance and support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
- PJ Green Partner — Supported the "Just Add Water XII" exhibition.
- Skiing Squirrel Productions Partner — Collaborates to present theatrical performances including "Dear Evan Hansen" at the Kirkland Art Center.
- Source Sound Healing Partner — Collaborates with Source Sound Healing to offer sound bath experiences at the center.
- Studio for Arts & Crafts Partner — Collaborates with Studio for Arts & Crafts to offer art classes and workshops for teens and adults.
- Syracuse University Partner — Halycon Westmaas obtained a BFA and MA in Pan-African Studies from Syracuse University, which informs her contributions to KAC.
- The Arkell Museum Partner — Kelso Mayo serves as Curator at The Arkell Museum and brings that expertise to her role on the KAC Exhibition Committee.
- The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library Partner — Kelso Mayo, juror for the exhibition, is affiliated with The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library.
- The Folkist Partner — Partnered since 2020 to offer stipends and studio space for selected artists through the Folkist Space Residency.
- United Way Partner — Phyllis A. H. Breland is affiliated with United Way, indicating a partnership through shared community initiatives.
- Utica University Partner — Gary Leising, a board member, is a Distinguished Professor of English at Utica University.
- YWCA Partner — Phyllis A. H. Breland is affiliated with the YWCA, suggesting collaborative community programming.
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.
- Community-Engaged Arts Programmingmethodology: community-engagement-through-arts-educationBy integrating arts education and cultural experiences with community participation across age groups and abilities, the organization fosters broader engagement and access to creative expression, because shared artistic experiences strengthen community bonds and inclusivity.
- Cultural Equity in Artistic Representationmethodology: cultural_equityBy ensuring representation of historically underrepresented groups in both the creation and appreciation of art, the organization advances cultural equity, because inclusive programming shifts power and visibility toward marginalized voices and fosters a more authentic community arts ecosystem.
- Culturally Integrated Arts and Culinary Programmingmethodology: culturally-integrated arts programmingBy combining culinary arts with visual and cultural arts, the organization unites diverse community members and expands access to creative expression, because food-centered artistic programming serves as a universally accessible and culturally resonant medium for engagement.
- Inclusive Artist Support Modelmethodology: accessible_residency_modelBy offering short-term, stipended residencies and dedicated space for non-institutional art forms, the organization supports artists with caregiving or financial constraints and those from outside traditional academic systems, because removing structural barriers enables broader artistic participation and innovation.