named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Group guitar instruction for beginners taught by professional musician Wyatt Ambrose, covering fundamentals like tuning, chords, and basic songs
Community Theatre at Foothills
Program by Bigger Dreams Productions staging multiple theatrical performances annually, ranging from comedies to classic dramas
Little Delaware Youth Ensemble (LDYE)
Youth music ensemble that rehearses at Foothills and presents free public performances, focused on nurturing musical excellence
Oneonta Farmer’s Market & Oneonta Public Market
Weekly indoor market operating at Foothills from November to April, providing local vendors space to sell goods
Orpheus Theatre’s Starstruck Players
Youth theater program producing annual musicals with young performers from the region, such as Annie JR.
The Met Opera: Live in HD
Live high-definition broadcasts of performances from the Metropolitan Opera House shown at The Loft venue
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Hosting annual theatrical productionsHosts yearly theatrical performances by Bigger Dreams Productions across genres such as comedies and classic dramas.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Hosting indoor farmers and public marketsHosts the Oneonta Farmer’s Market and Oneonta Public Market indoors every Saturday from November to April.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Hosting live HD broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera performancesHosts live high-definition broadcasts of performances from the Metropolitan Opera House during the 2024–25 season for public audiences.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Offering beginner group guitar lessonsProvides beginner-level group guitar instruction covering tuning, posture, strumming chords, and basic songs.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operating a performing arts and conference centerConstructs and operates a facility for performing arts and conferences, providing space and technical support for live events, recordings, and community programming.
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Professional Audio/Video Production Services 1 activity
- Providing audio and video production servicesOffers professional audio recording, mixing, mastering, and live audio/video production at the center for performances and events.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Providing rehearsal space and hosting free youth ensemble performancesProvides rehearsal space and hosts free public performances for the Little Delaware Youth Ensemble.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Supporting youth theater through Orpheus TheatreHosts annual musical productions by Orpheus Theatre, including youth theater programs, at the performing arts center.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$664K
Contributions & grants$346K52%
Program service revenue$313K47%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$-5K
expenses
Total expenses$809K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$202K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$6.39M
Cash$285K
Investments$162K
Liabilities$551K
Net assets$5.83M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GEOFFREY DOYLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $65K |
board members · 9
- ALLISON TABOR-CHURCH — BOARD MEMBER
- ALYSA BLASSETTI-SPRAGUE — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTY LEE — VICE PRESIDENT
- CHARLOTTE HILL — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID LEAHY — PRESIDENT
- KATHERINE VARADI — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELE CLAPPERTON — BOARD MEMBER
- MOIRA ROUGGLY — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACEY STEFANELLI — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Bigger Dreams Productions Partner — Presents annual theatrical performances at Foothills Performing Arts Center
- Little Delaware Youth Ensemble Partner — Rehearses and performs free concerts at Foothills Performing Arts Center
- New Life Oneonta Partner — Meets weekly at Foothills Performing Arts Center for Sunday morning services
- Orpheus Theatre Partner — Produces annual musicals and youth theater programs at Foothills Performing Arts Center
- The Daily Star Partner — Sponsors Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience at Foothills Performing Arts Center
- The Peachin Group Partner — Sponsors Ultimate 80's Night at Foothills Performing Arts Center
- Visions Federal Credit Union Partner — Sponsors events including Ultimate 80's Night and Mamma Mania at Foothills Performing Arts Center
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.
- Interdisciplinary Arts for Community Connectionmethodology: arts-for-connectionBy producing interdisciplinary arts festivals with genre-defying music, the organization fosters connection and common ground among diverse audiences, because shared artistic experiences break down social barriers and create emotional resonance across differences.