named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
BVAI Student Showcase
Annual exhibition celebrating student artwork from the Boquet Valley Central School District.
Music Jam and Song Circle
Weekly gatherings for musicians and singers to collaborate and perform informally at Whitcomb’s.
Regional Music Performances
Hosts concerts featuring local and regional musicians performing songs of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks.
Whitcomb’s Gallery Exhibits
Hosts rotating art exhibitions featuring local artists such as Dan Keegan and Deb Kahler, including opening receptions and public viewings.
Workshops and Educational Events
Offers classes and skill-building sessions such as mandolin and guitar workshops, and body care/vigil training.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts a biweekly film series and special film screeningsOperates the Champlain Valley Film Series since 2010, screening current, classic, and award-winning films, often with guest introductions by filmmakers or subjects; also hosts special screenings such as a private showing of _The Voice of the Hudson_.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts art exhibitions and cultural events at Whitcomb’s Gallery and GarageCurates and hosts rotating art exhibitions by local and regional artists at Whitcomb’s Gallery and Rehabilitated Whitcomb's Garage, including opening receptions, artist talks, and group shows featuring farmer-artists and student work from the Boquet Valley Central School District.
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Shared Kitchen Incubator for Food Entrepreneurs 1 activity
- Manages shared facilities including a commercial kitchen and public parkOperates a certified commercial kitchen available for rent for catering, canning, and food production, and maintains a public park on the Boquet River with wildflower meadows, a riverwalk, and perennial gardens.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Offers educational workshops and classes for all agesHosts workshops, classes, and skill-building sessions including mandolin and guitar instruction, golf lessons, after-death care education, fitness programs, and other community learning opportunities at Whitcomb’s and the Grange Hall.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Organizes performing arts programs including theater, music, and filmProduces concerts, plays, musical theater performances by the Depot Theatre Academy for children, radio plays, weekly music jams, song circles, and special musical events; also brings local, national, and international performers to the community through dedicated committees.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Produces a lecture series on regional and cultural topicsOrganizes the Lyceum lecture series featuring prominent speakers on local environmental, historical, political, and cultural topics, including river ecosystems, the American Revolution, and regional authors and journalists.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Provides community space rentals and hosts public gatheringsMakes the Whallonsburg Grange Hall and associated spaces available for rent for private and public events including weddings, suppers, meetings, festivals, town elections, and community dinners; also hosts annual traditions like the barn dance and chili cook-off.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$127K
Contributions & grants$82K64%
Program service revenue$29K23%
Investment income$17K13%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$110K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$404K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$403K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 15
- AMY HEFFNER — Director
- ANDREA BARRETT — Director
- CAROLINE THOMPSON — Director
- DAVID REUTHER — Director
- HOWARD HUSSLEIN — Director
- JORI WEKIN — Director
- LARRY CHARBONNEAU — Director
- LAURIE HOUSE — Director
- MICHELLE PARKER — Director
- STEVEN ENGELHART — Director
- STITES MCDANIEL — Director
- SUE REASER — Director
- TOM DUCA — Director
- TONY THOMAN — Director
- VICKI COPELAND — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Adirondack Architectural Heritage Partner — Collaborated on the rehabilitation and revitalization of Whitcomb's Garage.
- Bill McDowell Partner — Photographer who presented an illustrated talk on his work.
- Boquet Valley Central School District Partner — Collaborates to host student art showcases at the Grange Hall.
- Champlain Area Trails Partner — Sponsor of the Winter 2024 Champlain Valley Film Series.
- Curt Stager Partner — Scientist and author who co-presented a lecture on Indigenous history in the Adirondacks.
- Dave Kanietakeron Fadden Partner — Cultural educator and author who co-presented a lecture on Indigenous history in the Adirondacks.
- Depot Theatre Academy Partner — Collaborates to present children's performances at the Grange.
- Depot Theatre Academy Partner — Collaborates to present theatrical performances at the Grange.
- Essex Ice Cream Cafe Partner — Sponsor of the Winter 2024 Champlain Valley Film Series.
- Ethan Tapper Partner — Vermont forester and author who gave a presentation on forest stewardship.
- Kevin O’Keefe, DDS Partner — Sponsor of the Winter 2024 Champlain Valley Film Series.
- Nate Henderson Partner — Co-leads a musical workshop at the Grange.
- Nathan Farb Partner — Photographer who presented a multimedia talk on nature and landscape photography.
- North Country SPCA Partner — Sponsor of the Winter 2024 Champlain Valley Film Series.
- Sacred Explorations Partner — Collaborates with Sacred Explorations to offer a vigil and body care workshop on after-death care and traditions.
- Sacred Explorations Partner — Presented a workshop on after-death care and traditions at Whitcomb's.
- Skip Smithson Partner — Co-leads a musical workshop at the Grange.
- Tim Rowland Partner — Author and journalist who presented a lecture on the Adirondacks' relationship with New York state government.
- Town of Essex Government — Owns the Grange Hall building, which is managed by Whallonsburg Grange Hall Inc.
- Whitcomb’s Partner — Collaborates on operating a gallery, community space, and gardens across the street from the Grange.
- Whitcomb’s Garage gallery Partner — Collaborated on hosting an art exhibit and community hike event.
- Willie Wilcox Partner — Local golf professional providing instruction for a 4-week golf lesson series.
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.
- Community-Based Arts and Identity Platformmethodology: community_identity_platformBy showcasing local artists, student creativity, and farmer-artists through gallery exhibitions and multimedia presentations, the organization reinforces local identity and belonging, because representation in cultural spaces validates community narratives and deepens engagement with place-based heritage.
- Cultural Continuity Through Community Traditionsmethodology: cultural_continuityBy using long-standing traditions such as barn dances, music jams, and storytelling to anchor programming, the organization strengthens community identity and intergenerational connection, because familiar, participatory cultural forms lower barriers to engagement and sustain rural cultural life over time.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Ownership Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_ownershipBy relying on diverse, low-commitment volunteer contributions supported by incentives like free event access, the organization sustains operations and programming while fostering a sense of shared ownership and civic engagement, because broad-based participation increases community investment and reduces operational barriers.