COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

DODGE-PRATT NORTHAM ART & COMMUNITY CENTER INC
BOONVILLE, NY · EIN 161159220 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · dpnboonville.org
revenue
$91K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$273K
employees
9
volunteers
15
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

THE CENTER SEEKS TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN CREATIVE SKILLS, BUILD SELF- ESTEEM, DEVELOP A SENSE OF INDIVIDUALITY, ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION AND STIMULATE THE IMAGINATION THROUGH THE ARTS. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE GENERATIONS THAT VALUE THE POWER, PASSION, AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY, ITS HISTORY, AND THE ARTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community arts center in Boonville, NY, offering youth and adult programs in visual arts, music, and theater. Provides studio space, exhibitions, and workshops to foster creative expression and community engagement. Housed in a historic 19th-century building, it serves local residents through classes, performances, and public events.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Art & Play Program
After-school creative programming combining art and play for youth
Blue Grass Jam
Monthly bluegrass music session open to musicians of all levels
Homeschool Art & Music Program
Weekly classes in art and music for homeschooled children
Photo Mounting Workshop
Hands-on workshop teaching photo mounting techniques
Pratt House Monthly Artist Series
Monthly exhibitions and events showcasing local artists
Summer Youth Programs
Annual summer programs including art and musical theater workshops for children
Youth Musical Theater Workshop
Program directing youth productions of shows like Matilda and Newsies
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
    • Offers arts classes, workshops, and educational programs
      Provides ongoing arts education for children, youth, and adults through classes, workshops, and seasonal programs such as the Summer Art Program and homeschool art and music classes. Programs aim to develop creative skills, self-esteem, self-expression, and imagination.
    • Operates a pottery studio for artistic creation and instruction
      Maintains a dedicated pottery studio space used for both artistic production and teaching, supporting hands-on engagement in ceramic arts.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funds nonprofit organizations and government agencies through grants
      Provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and government agencies via a formal grantmaking process.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Hosts art exhibitions and open art shows
      Organizes and hosts art exhibitions, including the annual June Open Art Show and themed exhibitions such as "Pieces of HeART," featuring local artists and community participants. Events include opening receptions and are part of broader community festivals like the "Best of Boonville."
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts community events and gatherings
      Hosts a variety of community events including monthly Blue Grass Jam sessions, community celebrations, and public input forums to engage residents and gather feedback on programming.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Hosts private events and celebrations
      Provides event space and services for private gatherings such as micro weddings, baby and wedding showers, children's birthday parties with crafts, and cocktail parties.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Offers guided tours of the historic center
      Provides free tours of the historic Dodge Pratt Northam Art and Community Center to the public.
  • Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
    • Operates a gift shop selling handcrafted and local art items
      Runs a gift shop offering handcrafted goods such as magnets, scarves, aprons made from recycled jeans, plush keychains, potholders, books, and artwork created by local artists, with proceeds supporting nonprofit activities.
  • Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
    • Runs youth musical theater workshops and productions
      Directs a long-standing youth musical theater program that produces full-scale performances such as The Sound of Music, Matilda, Newsies, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, including public auditions and performances at local venues.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$40K44%
Program service revenue$30K33%
Investment income$18K20%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out$200
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$274K
Cash$5K
Investments$192K
Liabilities$896
Net assets$273K
Liquid reserves22.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AMY SIMANOWSKI EXECUTIVE DI 40 $35K
CHRISTINA HAVENS DIRECTOR 2 $16K
CHERYL KAPFER PRESIDENT 2 $1K
GWEN WILBERT DIRECTOR 1 $45
board members · 10
  • BENJAMIN STOCKLOSA — DIRECTOR
  • BRITTANY HURTEAU — EXECUTIVE DI
  • CHRISTINE ADSIT — DIRECTOR
  • GAIL WOOD — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD LAFAVE — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE ERNST — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPHINE BENACK — DIRECTOR
  • LISA BELLINGER — TREASURER
  • MARGARET PETERSON — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA THOMAS — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Adirondack High School Partner — Hosted auditions for HONK! Jr. at the school's auditorium.
  • Best of Boonville Partner — Collaborates with Best of Boonville to host the open art show as part of the festival.
  • CNY Arts Partner — Collaborates with DODGE-PRATT NORTHAM ART & COMMUNITY CENTER INC to connect arts, culture, and community.
  • Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Partner — Collaborates with DODGE-PRATT NORTHAM ART & COMMUNITY CENTER INC toward community vibrancy and opportunity.
  • Constable Hall Partner — Shares leadership with DPN through a historic partnership to jointly deliver programming.
  • Francine Loparco Partner — Local artist whose magnets are sold in the gift shop
  • Irene Uttendorsky Partner — Local artist whose books are sold in the gift shop
  • Northern New York Community Foundation Partner — Partners with DODGE-PRATT NORTHAM ART & COMMUNITY CENTER INC to support community enrichment in Northern New York.
  • Peter Rashford Partner — Local artist whose artwork is sold in the gift shop
  • Pratt Northam Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to DODGE-PRATT NORTHAM ART & COMMUNITY CENTER INC through a grant process.
  • Sharon & Barb Bailey Partner — Local artists whose aprons are sold in the gift shop
  • Suzanne Costanza Partner — Local artist whose scarves are sold in the gift shop
  • UCP Partner — Collaborates with UCP to host the "Pieces of HeART" art exhibition.
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.

  • Arts-Based Personal and Community Development
    methodology: arts-for-personal-and-community-development
    By engaging individuals in the arts, we foster personal development (such as self-esteem, self-expression, and creativity) and strengthen community bonds through shared history and intergenerational participation, because creative expression is a pathway to both individual identity and collective stewardship.
  • Community-Engaged Arts Programming
    methodology: community-engaged-arts
    By situating arts programming within local festivals and community events, we increase public engagement and accessibility, because embedding the arts in familiar, inclusive contexts encourages broader participation and cultural ownership.
  • Inclusive Participation and Shared Leadership Models
    methodology: shared_leadership_partnership
    By welcoming musicians of all skill levels and sharing leadership with community partners like Constable Hall, we expand access and deepen cultural impact, because inclusive co-leadership strengthens program relevance and sustainability.