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THE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
CORNING, NY · EIN 160764349 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Very Large (>$50M) · cmog.org
revenue
$59.9M
expenses
$47.2M
net assets
$106.1M
employees
188
volunteers
177
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO SEE GLASS IN A NEW LIGHT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Corning Museum of Glass is a cultural institution dedicated to the art, history, and science of glass. Located in Corning, New York, it features extensive collections, live glassmaking demonstrations, and educational programs. The museum inspires public appreciation of glass through exhibitions, artist residencies, and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $13.41M
    STUDIO, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - THE MUSEUM EDUCATES PEOPLE OF ALL AGESIN A DIVERSITY OF TOPICS ABOUT GLASS. OUR GLASSMAKING SCHOOL, THE STUDIO, PROVIDES CLASSES, RESIDENCIES, LIVE ONLINE PROGRAMMING AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESIDENCIES TO ARTISTS AND SCHOLARS AROUND THE WORLD. IN 2025, THE MUSEUM HOSTED 1,875 STUDENTS, INSTRUCTORS, AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN A VARIETY OF CLASSES AND SUPPORTED ARTISTS THROUGH SIXTEEN RESIDENCIES. ON A DAILY BASIS, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF GLASSMAKING DEMONSTRATIONS FOR OUR VISITORS, WHICH ENABLES THEM TO OBSERVE AND LEARN ABOUT THE ART, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND PROPERTIES OF GLASS. THE MUSEUM EXPANDS THIS LEARNING BY PROVIDING HOT GLASS OUTREACH PROGRAMS WHEREBY WE TAKE OUR STAFF ARTISTS AND MOBILE GLASSMAKING DEMONSTRATION EQUIPMENT INTO A VARIETY OF VENUES. THE MUSEUM ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMS ENABLING OUR VISITORS TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF UNIQUE HANDS-ON GLASSMAKING EXPERIENCES. IN 2025, 29% OF OUR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY VISITORS ENGAGED IN ONE OF THESE GLASSMAKING EXPERIENCES. OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN PROVIDING PROGRAMS FOR ALL GUESTS, AS WELL AS STUDENTS IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS. IN 2025, THE MUSEUM HOSTED 8,166 SCHOOL CHILDREN ON FIELD TRIPS TO THE MUSEUM, DEVELOPED PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL BREAKS (WINTER AND SPRING), SUPPORTED THE JR. CURATORS AND CMOG CHALLENGE PROGRAMS, AND HOSTED SIX EDUCATIONAL PERFORMACES FOR PRE-K AUDIENCES.
  2. #2 $10.60M
    MUSEUM SHOPS - THE MUSEUM'S SHOPS ARE DESIGNED TO REFLECT AND ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF THE COLLECTION. THE SHOPS INCLUDE PRODUCTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE AND MANY WORKS PRODUCED LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY BY A VARIETY OF ARTISTS. THERE IS A WIDE ARRAY OF PRODUCTS INCLUDING FINE ART, STEUBEN, PYREX AND CORELLE KITCHENWARE, JEWELRY, COLLECTIBLES AND BOOKS AND VIDEOS, OFFERED IN OUR ALMOST 20,000-SQUARE-FOOT SHOP, AS WELL AS IN OUR ONLINE SHOPS AND STEUBEN STORES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Artist-in-Residence Program
Supports emerging and established artists through residencies and public lectures
David Whitehouse Research Residency
Provides opportunities for artists and scholars to conduct research and present findings
Hot Glass Demonstrations
Live daily demonstrations by the museum's Hot Glass Team showing the process of glassmaking
Little Gather
Family-friendly performance series celebrating its 25th anniversary with music, dance, and interactive entertainment
Studio Classes
Hands-on glass art instruction for adults and youth offered through The Studio at CMoG
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
    • Host live glassmaking demonstrations
      Conducts daily live, narrated glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations by master artisans and the Hot Glass Team, including interactive formats such as "You Design It: We Make It!" and "Bubbleheads," both on-site and via the Mobile Hot Shop at external locations.
    • Provide hands-on glassmaking experiences
      Offers interactive glassmaking activities for visitors of all ages, including family programs, Group Glassmaking for school groups, and limited-edition "Make Your Own Glass" projects, supported by experienced glassworkers.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Deliver educational programs for schools and youth groups
      Provides guided and self-guided tours, hands-on activities, and standards-aligned educational programs for K–12 school groups, summer camps, and youth organizations such as Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to support learning and badge completion.
  • Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
    • Expand access through inclusive admission and accessibility services
      Provides free or discounted admission to children and teens (17 and under), military personnel and families, SNAP participants, Native American and First Nations members, caregivers, and veterans, alongside comprehensive accessibility services including assistive listening devices, sign language interpretation, Sensory Backpacks, wheelchair access, and adaptive tours.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host family and community events
      Organizes recurring family-friendly events such as Empire Brick Con (LEGO convention), Little Gather (children’s programming with music and bubbles), scavenger hunts, and the annual Holiday Open House with festive activities and visits from Santa.
  • Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
    • Offer public lectures and expert seminars
      Hosts year-round public lectures, seminars, and an annual seminar on glass featuring artists, historians, researchers, and Studio instructors, including programs by Artists-in-Residence and David Whitehouse Research Residency recipients.
  • Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
    • Operate the Rakow Research Library
      Maintains and provides access to the Rakow Research Library, a comprehensive resource on glass and glassmaking with physical and digital materials including articles, multimedia, virtual books, and expert guides.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Provide glass art education and professional development
      Offers classes, residencies, scholarships, studio rentals, and curatorial research opportunities in glass art for students, artists, and educators, supporting skill development and creative practice.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Exhibit glass art and historical collections
      Displays a comprehensive collection of glass artifacts spanning 3,500 years from ancient to contemporary periods, including regional and thematic exhibitions such as studio glass, drinking glasses, and works by women artists in the American Studio Glass Movement.
    • Operate visitor support and convenience services
      Provides free Wi-Fi, mobile device charging stations, a full-service café, accessible restrooms, lactation rooms, portable seating, and a free shuttle service (Spurrier Community Shuttle) connecting the Museum, The Rockwell Museum, and Market Street from May to October.
    • Produce digital and virtual glassmaking content
      Creates and publishes online content including a weekly YouTube series (Glass in a Flash), livestreamed glassmaking demonstrations, archived videos, and closed captioning to extend access to glass art and techniques beyond the physical museum.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$59.87M
Contributions & grants$39.67M66%
Program service revenue$9.28M16%
Investment income$4.12M7%
Other revenue$6.81M
expenses
Total expenses$47.24M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$17.99M
Grants paid out$30K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$118.14M
Cash$6.97M
Investments$67.69M
Liabilities$12.00M
Net assets$106.14M
Liquid reserves19.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +23.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KAROL B WIGHT PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DI 40 $707K
DAVID R TOGNI JR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $354K
AMY J SCHWARTZ DIRECTOR, THE STUDIO 40 $271K
ELIZABETH M DUANE CHIEF MARKETING AND VISITO 40 $264K
MATTHEW H GONTARZ SENIOR MANAGER, FACILITY O 40 $203K
CAROLE ANN FABIAN INTERIM DIRECTOR, COLLECTIONS AND CURATORIAL AFRS 40 $199K
HUGH T MCHARG DIRECTOR, RAKOW RESEARCH L 40 $193K
board members · 14
  • ALEXIA I HUDSON-WARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • CLARK S KINLIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • COREY H PEMBERTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • EDWARD A SCHLESINGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES B FLAWS — VICE CHAIR
  • JAMES D HOUGHTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFFREY W EVENSON — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
  • K QUINCY HOUGHTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIANNE W YOUNG — SECRETARY
  • MARK S ROGUS — TREASURER
  • PRESTON L SINGLETARY — BOARD MEMBER
  • RANDI L HEWIT — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOM ORECK — BOARD MEMBER
  • WENDELL P WEEKS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Ackerman Family Theater Partner — Hosts glass art screenings as part of The Studio's 30th anniversary celebrations
  • Allegany River Seneca Dancers Partner — Indigenous performance group featured in the Little Gather program.
  • Amphitheater Hot Shop Partner — Collaborates with guest artists for live glassmaking demonstrations.
  • Doc Possum Partner — Local musical performer in the Little Gather program.
  • Doug "Bubbleman" Rougeux Partner — Performer in the Little Gather program at the Museum.
  • Finger Lakes Wine Country Partner — Collaborates on sample itineraries that include the Corning Museum of Glass and regional attractions.
  • Flo Perkins Partner — Collaborates with the museum's Hot Glass Team on new projects during public demonstrations.
  • Group Tours Department Partner — Collaborates with the Education Department to manage college group visits.
  • Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester Partner — Cultural group performing in the Little Gather program.
  • Netflix Partner — Features artists from the Netflix series Blown Away in a curated exhibition showcasing their studio work.
  • PUSH Physical Theatre Partner — Performance group participating in the Little Gather program.
  • Rakow Research Library Network — Hosts and operates the Rakow Research Library as a center for glass-related research and scholarship.
  • Rockwell Museum Partner — Partner site on the Spurrier Community Shuttle route, connecting visitors between institutions.
  • Ruth Tamura Partner — Collaborates with the museum's Hot Glass Team on new projects during public demonstrations.
  • Scouts Partner — Offers programs designed to help scout groups earn badges and complete achievements.
  • The Laughing Classroom Partner — Education and performance group involved in the Little Gather program.
  • The Rockwell Museum Partner — Partner museum offering combination tickets and connected via free courtesy shuttle during peak season.
  • The Rockwell Museum Partner — Partner museum offering joint admission tickets and connected visitor access via pedestrian bridge or shuttle.
  • Toots Zynsky Partner — Collaborates with the museum's Hot Glass Team on new projects during public demonstrations.
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-Led Public Education
    methodology: artist-led demonstration
    By featuring live, narrated demonstrations and lectures led by master and internationally renowned artists, the museum enhances public understanding of glassmaking because direct exposure to expert practice builds authenticity, credibility, and engagement.
  • Hands-On, Experience-Based Learning for Youth
    methodology: hands-on_learning
    By integrating storytelling, crafts, and live demonstrations into participatory formats, the museum makes glass art accessible to children and teens because experiential engagement fosters deeper understanding and challenges assumptions about who can engage with glass art.
  • Living Museum Model
    methodology: living_museum_model
    By operating as a dynamic, evolving space that integrates creation, education, and exhibition, the museum fosters ongoing innovation in glass art because active engagement with living practice deepens public understanding and shapes the future of the field.
  • Universal Access Through Inclusive Design
    methodology: universal_access
    By designing programs, buildings, collections, and services with accessibility at the core, the museum ensures inclusivity for all visitors because removing physical, cognitive, and social barriers enables broader participation and engagement with glass art.