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THE RYE ARTS CENTER INC

RYE, NY · EIN 510243575 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A200 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$2.6M
employees
29
volunteers
300
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO INSPIRE INTEREST & MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS IN WESTCHESTER, NY & SURROUNDING REGION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rye Arts Center Inc inspires interest and participation in the arts through exhibitions, performances, and educational outreach in Westchester, NY, and the surrounding region. The organization serves over 45,000 people annually with free public programs, including art exhibitions, performing arts events, lectures, and community-focused initiatives. It also offers need-based scholarships and specialized arts programming for underserved populations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $267K
    EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES AND OUTREACH: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RAC'S MISSION TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS AND TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES, THE CENTER PROVIDES PROGRAMMING IMPACTING OVER 45,000 PEOPLE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXHIBITIONS (FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FEATURING WORKS OF BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT ARTISTS); PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS; PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS (MUSIC, THEATRE, SPOKEN WORD, COMEDY, ETC.); LECTURES, TOUR AND DISCUSSIONS; COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND AN EXTENSIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM (WEEKLY ARTS EDUCATION FOR 300 UNDERSERVED PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN, DANCE CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MULTIPLE LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS, STUDENT PERFORMANCES AT NURSING HOMES, IN SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS, AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS.
  2. #2 $19K
    MEMBERSHIP: THE RAC PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS STUDENTS, ART PATRONS, AND VISITORS AS A WAY TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THERE ARE OVER 350 RAC MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS INCLUDING DISCOUNTS ON CLASSES AND PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Arts Programs
Arts instruction at multiple local community centers for school-aged children, focusing on creative development and access.
Arts Education for Underserved Preschool Children
Weekly arts education classes for 300 underserved preschool children, delivered through community-based partnerships.
Dance for Parkinson’s Disease
Specialized dance classes designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease to support movement, expression, and community engagement.
Exhibitions, Performances and Outreach
Free public art exhibitions featuring professional and student artists, public art installations, performing arts events (music, theater, comedy, spoken word), lectures, tours, and community events. Includes outreach such as in-school arts education, student performances at nursing homes, and partnerships with local community centers.
Membership Program
Over 350 members receive benefits including class discounts and local business promotions in exchange for financial support of the organization.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.72M
Contributions & grants$764K44%
Program service revenue$857K50%
Investment income$36K2%
Other revenue$61K
expenses
Total expenses$1.73M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$816K
Grants paid out$500
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.80M
Cash$970K
Investments$0
Liabilities$239K
Net assets$2.56M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALLISON WEST DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40 $148K
ADAM LEVI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $130K
board members · 20
  • AMY VIJAYANAGAR — CO-SECRETARY
  • ANIA DUNLOP — BOARD
  • ARIEL ECKSTEIN — VP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING CO-CHAIR
  • EILEEN NEIMAN — BOARD
  • HAYLEY NIVELLE — GOVERNANCE CO-CHAIR
  • HEATH ABRAMSOHN — BOARD
  • JENNIFER SANDLING — BOARD
  • JOE DEVITA — TREASURER
  • JUDITH PASSANNANTE — DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR
  • KEITH CUNNINGHAM — BOARD
  • KICKI STORM — BOARD
  • MICHAEL COLLINS — STRATEGIC PLANNING CO -CHAIR
  • MICHELLE FROAH — BOARD
  • RITA TINA-LONGO — GOVERNANCE CO-CHAIR
  • SHAMI KIMI — BOARD
  • SIMONE BONNET — BOARD
  • SONIA HOUNSEL — CO-SECRETARY
  • THOMAS STOKES — PRESDIENT
  • TINA EXARHOS — VP AND PERSONNELL CHAIR
  • WHITNEY WHIPPLE — MARKETING CHAIR
strategies · 1

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 Access Through Inclusive Programming
    methodology: inclusive_access
    By offering free and open exhibitions that include both professional and student artists, we increase community participation in the arts because it lowers barriers to entry and fosters a sense of belonging and representation.