irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $234KTOURS AND EDUCATION - THE CORPORATION HAS A DEDICATED PROGRAMMING FUNCTION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A WIDE ARRAY OF VISITOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES ABOUT THE ROYCROFT CAMPUS AND CULTURAL MOVEMENT. OPTIONS INCLUDE HISTORIC TOURS OF THE CAMPUS GROUNDS, BUILDINGS, PRESS ROOM, MUSEUM, AND OTHER ROYCROFT STRUCTURES WITHIN THE FOOTPRINT OF THIS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK; ART CLASSES; LECTURES AND SYMPOSIA; ART SHOWS; AND HISTORICALLY-THEMED SPECIAL EVENTS. INCLUDING SPECIAL EVENTS, TOTAL SPENDING IN FY 2023-24 WAS $254,630 WITH DIRECT REVENUES OF $179,421. ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING SUPPORTS THIS FUNCTION.
- #2 $185KCOPPER SHOP - THE CORPORATION'S COPPER SHOP BUILDING HAS BEEN DEVELOPED INTO AN ARTISAN GALLERY REPRESENTING OVER 100 ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE U.S., INCLUDING SOME FROM CANADA AND ENGLAND. INVENTORY INCLUDES FURNITURE, WALL ART, HOME GOODS, JEWELRY, CLOTHING, BOOKS, CARDS, ROYCROFT-BRANDED MERCHANDISE, AND ITEMS PRODUCED ON THE CAMPUS IN THE PRESS ROOM. GROSS REVENUES FROM SALES IN FY 2023-24 WERE $595,037 AND TOTAL EXPENSES WERE $508,029.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Castiglia Art Center
Offers art classes, workshops, and educational programming for adults and students.
Public Tours
Guided tours including Introductory, Campus, and In-Depth options covering the history of the Arts & Crafts Movement, Elbert Hubbard, and the Roycroft Campus, featuring the Press Room and Museum.
Roycroft Campus Film Society
Hosts film screenings and discussions as part of cultural and educational programming.
Roycroft Lecture Series
Hosts lectures and symposia on the Roycroft movement, Arts & Crafts history, and related topics.
School Field Trips
Educational tours and programs tailored for student groups to learn about the Roycroft Campus and its historical significance.
Specialty Tours
Themed tours such as the Eerie Stories from the Roycroft Tour, focusing on Victorian-era death rituals and macabre historical narratives.
The Copper Shop Gallery
Artisan gallery representing over 100 artists, selling furniture, home goods, jewelry, books, and Roycroft-branded merchandise.
The Museum
Exhibits of historic documents, books, furniture, and artwork from the Roycroft collection, with rotating and permanent displays accessible to the public and researchers.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Local History Museum Operations 2 activities
- Operation of museum and public exhibitionsOperates a museum that preserves and presents the history of the Roycroft Campus and its artisans, with public access during volunteer-staffed hours, and maintains a growing collection of historic artifacts, ephemera, and books for public learning and research, including digitized materials accessible via an online collections database.
- Operation of visitor center and public accessOperates the Roycroft Campus Visitor Center Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and provides free public access to the campus grounds and historic buildings containing gift shops, enhancing public engagement and visitation.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Hands-on educational workshops and demonstrationsOffers hands-on educational programs including printing press demonstrations, bookbinding workshops, and illumination and gold leaf workshops using traditional Roycroft techniques, as well as immersive multi-day programs like "The Well-Crafted Weekend" and a six-day exploration of the Arts & Crafts movement featuring artist interactions and field trips.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Management and rental of campus buildingsOwns or manages buildings on the Roycroft Campus that are rented out to other entities, supporting campus operations through facility use agreements.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operation of artisan gallery and retail salesOperates the Copper Shop Gallery and other retail outlets featuring handmade goods, home decor, and unique gifts created in the Roycroft tradition, including over 100 artists' work in furniture, art, jewelry, clothing, books, and Roycroft-branded merchandise, with physical and online availability.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operation of the Roycroft Inn as a historic hotel and event venueOperates the Roycroft Inn year-round as a historic hotel, fine dining destination, and venue for weddings, community events, and music, providing public access seven days a week.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and maintenance of historic Roycroft Campus buildingsPreserves and maintains nine original historic buildings on the Roycroft Campus, a National Historic Landmark district designated in 1986, including the Roycroft Inn, Chapel, Print Shop, Furniture Shop, and Copper Shop, through ongoing stewardship and major restoration projects such as the nine-year, $8 million restoration of The Roycroft Inn.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Public educational programming and lecturesProvides educational programming such as school field trips, teacher resources, lecture series, the Roycroft Film Society, book club, and speakers bureau focused on the Roycroft movement, its history, literature, and legacy, with both virtual and on-site offerings.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Public guided and self-guided tours of the Roycroft CampusProvides a range of guided and self-guided tours of the historic Roycroft Campus, including 1-hour introductory tours, 1.5-hour overviews of the Arts & Crafts movement, 2.5-hour in-depth tours with access to historic interiors, and specialty tours such as the "Yellow Rose – Women Suffrage Tour" and seasonal themes exploring Victorian beliefs about death.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Publication and dissemination of Roycroft historical contentProduces a monthly publication exploring the history, ideas, and personalities of the Roycroft Campus and supports public research through an online collections database with search and browse functionality across archives, photos, libraries, and objects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.33M
Contributions & grants$824K62%
Program service revenue$67K5%
Investment income$5410%
Other revenue$434K
expenses
Total expenses$1.19M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$575K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.65M
Cash$376K
Investments$16K
Liabilities$999K
Net assets$5.65M
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT MARANTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $118K |
board members · 19
- CHRIS TOLOMEO — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL COLEMAN — TRUSTEE
- ERIK EUSTICE — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE CAMERON — TRUSTEE
- HOLLY DRONEY — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH LORIGO — TRUSTEE THROUGH MARCH 2024
- JUN WANG-TIEDEMANN — TRUSTEE
- KATHLEEN MURRAY — SECRETARY
- LARRY CHRIST — TRUSTEE
- LEXI BEST — TRUSTEE
- LUANNE KINGSTON — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHELE HOLBROOK — TRUSTEE
- PETER DECHERT — TRUSTEE
- RITA MARKLE — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT BARR — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT MORGAN — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN DAVENPORT — TREASURER
- SYLVIA BENNETT — TRUSTEE
- YVONNE STOKLOSA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Arts & Crafts Research Fund Funder — Helped fund the digitization of the Roycroft Campus collection for research accessibility.
- Arts & Crafts Research Fund Funder — Provided support for digitizing the Roycroft Campus collection.
- Aurora Historical Society Partner — Curates the Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum and manages the Millard Fillmore Presidential Site, both part of combination tour offerings with the Roycroft Campus.
- Baker Memorial Church Partner — Facilitates visits to Baker Memorial Church, known for its 16 original Tiffany stained glass windows, as a nearby attraction accessible from the Campus.
- Copper Shop Gallery Partner — Hosts a gallery on the Roycroft Campus featuring contemporary artists working in the Arts & Crafts tradition.
- Elbert Hubbard Museum Partner — Collaborates with a nearby museum housed in an original Roycrofter home, offering visitors extended access to original furniture, artwork, and studio spaces.
- Erie County Government — Funds Roycroft Campus Tours.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook for outreach and engagement
- Indicator Art Partner — Provides hands-on and virtual painting and music workshops for individuals of all abilities, including those with developmental disabilities, on the Roycroft Campus.
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence on Instagram for outreach and engagement
- Margaret L. Wendt Foundation Funder — Provided support for the $8 million restoration of The Roycroft Inn.
- Millard Fillmore Museum Partner — Includes visits to the Millard Fillmore Museum, a National Historic Landmark, as part of broader cultural itineraries near the Roycroft Campus.
- National Endowment for the Humanities Funder — Provided funding to help digitize the Roycroft Campus’ historic collection for enhanced research purposes.
- National Endowment for the Humanities Funder — Provided support for digitizing the Roycroft Campus collection.
- National Park Service Government — Roycroft Campus is designated a National Historic Landmark district by the National Park Service.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Supports Roycroft Campus Tours with funding, through the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
- Pinterest Partner — Social media presence on Pinterest for outreach and engagement
- Roycroft Antiques Partner — Operates an antique shop on the Campus specializing in Roycroft-era items and historical treasures.
- Roycroft Inn Partner — Operates as part of the Roycroft Campus and shares the historic grounds, with coordinated visitor access.
- The Arts & Craftsmen Guild on the Historic Roycroft Campus Partner — Partner organization based on the Roycroft Campus.
- Twitter Partner — Social media presence on Twitter for outreach and engagement
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.
- Cultural-Commerce Integration for Sustainabilitymethodology: cultural-commerce-integrationBy operating a retail gallery that sells handcrafted and Roycroft-branded goods, the organization sustains cultural preservation efforts because revenue from culturally aligned commerce directly supports the maintenance and educational mission of the campus.
- Heritage-Based Craftsmanship Revivalmethodology: craftsmanship_education_revivalBy teaching historical craftsmanship techniques and integrating them into contemporary practice, the organization revives Arts & Crafts values because hands-on participation in making connects individuals directly to the movement’s philosophical and ethical ideals.
- Immersive Experiential Educationmethodology: immersive_educationBy using guided tours, historic site visitation, and multi-format programming, the organization produces deeper educational impact because immersive experiences with authentic spaces and artifacts create meaningful, memorable learning about the Arts & Crafts Movement.
- Living History Preservation Modelmethodology: living_history_preservationBy maintaining the Roycroft Campus as a living continuation of Elbert Hubbard's Arts & Crafts Movement community, the organization sustains public engagement and education because immersive, authentic environments foster deeper understanding and connection to historical values and practices.