irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $155KARTISTS BOOK PUBLISHING - DEDICATED TO ARTISTS CREATING HANDMADE BOOKS IN EDITIONS OF AT LEAST 50. DURING THE 40 PLUS YEARS OF THE PROGRAM, WOMENS STUDIO WORKSHOP, INC. HAS CULTIVATED A COLLECTION OF OVER 225 ARTISTS BOOKS, WHICH INCLUDE BOTH TRADITIONAL BOOK STRUCTURES AND SCULPTURAL OBJECTS.
- #2 $82KWORKSPACE RESIDENCIES - OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS TO CREATE NEW WORK AND FULLY IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN WOMENS STUDIO WORKSHOP, INC.S SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. INVITATIONS ARE OFFERED TO ARTISTS AT ANY STAGE OF THEIR CAREERS. THIS RESIDENCY GIVES ARTISTS THE GIFT OF TIME, AN UNINTERRUPTED PERIOD TO LIVE AND WORK AWAY FROM THE STRESSES OF DAILY LIFE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art-in-Education
Hands-on art program for students in grades 4 through high school, providing day-long experiences in WSW’s professional studios in collaboration with the Kingston City School District.
Artists' Book Publishing
Supports artists in creating handmade books in editions of at least 50; maintains a collection of over 225 artists' books, distributed to institutions including the Library of Congress.
Studio Residencies
Six- to eight-week residencies for artists to create new work in disciplines including intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, photography, and ceramics. Open to artists at any career stage.
Summer Art Institute
Eight-week program offering intensive week-long workshops in papermaking, printmaking, and book arts, taught by national and international instructors.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Deliver the Summer Art Institute programRuns an eight-week intensive Summer Art Institute with workshops in papermaking, printmaking, and book arts led by international instructors, including at least one international workshop every other year.
- Run art-in-education programs for youthConducts an annual eight-week art-in-education program offering day-long, hands-on experiences in printmaking, papermaking, and book arts for students in grades 4 through high school in partnership with the Kingston City School District since 1985, reaching thousands of participants.
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
- Advance institutional equity and land acknowledgmentRecognizes the Lenape peoples as the original stewards of the land where Women's Studio Workshop is located and commits to dismantling the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism through institutional acknowledgment and action.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host public events and community engagement activitiesOrganizes public-facing events including the annual Chili Bowl Fest, studio tours, gallery visits, and opportunities to observe visiting artists; supports volunteer involvement in organizational operations.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Produce and publish artists' booksProduces handmade artists' books in editions of at least 50 and has built a collection of over 225 artists' books, including traditional and sculptural forms.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provide artist residencies and internshipsOffers six- to eight-week studio residencies for artists at any career stage to create new work in disciplines such as intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, photography, and ceramics; prioritizes support for women, trans, intersex, nonbinary, and genderfluid artists.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Support off-site exhibitions and alternative gallery initiativesEstablished W.I.N.G.S. (Women Invent New Gallery Spaces) to exhibit work by women artists in non-traditional gallery spaces across Ulster County and runs Outskirts, a program for off-site art exhibits.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate multidisciplinary art studios and facilitiesProvides fully equipped studios in the Hudson Valley for etching, letterpress, papermaking, book arts, silkscreen, 3D work, ceramics, photography, and a black and white darkroom; offers studio rentals, private instruction, and access to specialized equipment including a Risograph printer and archival Reading Room.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$839K78%
Program service revenue$102K9%
Investment income$2360%
Other revenue$138K
expenses
Total expenses$1.07M
Program expenses38%
Admin / overhead57%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$457K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.56M
Cash$494K
Investments$34K
Liabilities$800K
Net assets$1.76M
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NATALIE RENGANESCHI | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $52K |
| LAUREN WALLING | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RESIGNED JULY 2024) | 40 | $44K |
| SHARON LOUDEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (HIRED SEPT. 2024; TERMINATED FEB. 2025) | 40 | $33K |
board members · 16
- ALEXANDER CAMPOS — DIRECTOR (RESIGNED NOVEMBER 2024)
- BHAVNA MEHTA — SECRETARY
- CAT WILLETT — DIRECTOR
- CORI WOLFF — DIRECTOR (STARTED FEBRUARY 2025)
- ELIZABETH DONSKY — VICE PRESIDENT (STARTED DECEMBER 2024)
- GINA PELLEGRINI — DIRECTOR (RESIGNED APRIL 2025)
- HAYLEY FERBER — DIRECTOR (STARTED RESIGNED MARCH 2025)
- JENN BRATOVICH — DIRECTOR (STARTED MARCH 2025)
- KEALEY BOYD — DIRECTOR (STARTED OCT. 2024; RESIGNED MAR. 2025)
- KRISTIN WENGER — DIRECTOR (RESIGNED OCTOBER 2024)
- RACHEL WEISS — PRESIDENT
- RICHARD FORBES — DIRECTOR (RESIGNED JANUARY 2025)
- SNEHA KAPIDA — DIRECTOR (STARTED NOVEMBER 2024)
- TIM DELANEY — TREASURER
- TIMEA TIHANYI — DIRECTOR
- URSULA DAVILA-VILLA — DIRECTOR (STARTED DEC. 2024; RESIGNED MAR. 2025)
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Adirondack Trailways Partner — Provides bus transportation service to Rosendale, near Women's Studio Workshop.
- CPW Kingston Partner — Collaborates on photobook-related events or programming
- Chili Bowl Fest Partner — Annual event supported by Women's Studio Workshop with volunteer assistance.
- Creative Music Studio Partner — Collaborated on creating a gallery space and hosted joint events in 1979 and 1981
- Floating Foundation for Photography Partner — Collaborated on exhibitions and community programs in 1979 and 1980
- Kingston City School District Partner — Collaborates with Women's Studio Workshop on the Art-in-Education program since 1985, providing hands-on art experiences for K–12 students.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provided grant funding beginning in 1978
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provided early funding to support WSW's vision
- SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab Partner — Provides additional digital fabrication resources to WSW artists on a case-by-case basis.
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-Centered Residency Modelmethodology: artist_centered_residencyBy providing immersive residencies that offer dedicated time, space, and resources, the organization enables deep creative development and professional growth for underrepresented artists, because sustained, low-distraction support fosters artistic innovation and amplifies marginalized voices in the visual arts.
- Community Integration Through Access and Participationmethodology: community_engaged_accessBy opening studios to public tours and involving volunteers in programming and events, the organization strengthens community engagement and demystifies artistic practice, because direct access and participatory involvement build public connection to art and sustain institutional relevance.
- Inclusive and Safe Environment as Creative Enablermethodology: inclusive_safety_modelBy implementing intentional inclusion practices—such as honoring pronouns, conflict resolution systems, accessible design, and non-toxic materials—the organization supports the safety and dignity of diverse artists, because physical and emotional safety is foundational to authentic creative expression and equitable participation.