named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Block of the Month
Monthly program providing members with a new quilt block pattern to encourage ongoing engagement and skill-building.
Focus Groups
Special interest groups that meet regularly to explore specific techniques and share expertise in quilt making.
Guild Shows
Hosts exhibitions showcasing member quilts, including themed shows and award categories.
Service Committee
Organizes charitable activities including the creation and donation of quilts to those in need.
Workshops and Classes
Offers educational sessions in quilt making and fabric arts for skill development and artistic experimentation.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 2 activities
- Hosts educational and community-building events for quiltersOrganizes monthly meetings, workshops, and programs featuring renowned quilters and craft experts to facilitate skill-sharing and community engagement among members.
- Organizes quilt-making activities for charitable donationCoordinates regular quilt-making efforts, including seasonal and annual work days, to create quilts for donation to charitable organizations. Members are encouraged to make at least one quilt per year for charity, and the organization collects and assembles quilt tops and finished quilts for distribution.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising and member engagement activitiesConducts raffles, basket fundraisers, and flea markets to support organizational activities and engages members through recognition programs such as naming a Quilter of the Month.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Plans and sponsors cultural and educational outingsOrganizes bus trips to quilt shows, fabric shops, and cultural institutions to support member learning and engagement.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Sponsors biennial quilt show and member exhibitionsHosts a biennial quilt show open to all members and maintains online photo galleries showcasing member-made quilts, including special displays of historically or culturally significant pieces.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distributes donated quilts to hospitals and social service organizationsDonates finished quilts to hospitals, shelters, and social service agencies, including 15 baby quilts to Mt. Sinai Hospital’s neonatal unit and 15 quilts to Freedom House in June 2022.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$13K46%
Program service revenue$8K27%
Investment income$170%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$800
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$28K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +101.0%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- American Folk Art Museum Partner — Hosted quilting demonstrations in partnership with the guild.
- Children's Aid Society Partner — Receives donated quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Church of the Holy Apostles Partner — Hosts monthly Guild meetings at its facility
- Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Partner — Collaborated on quilting demonstrations and a quilt project.
- Elm Creek Quilt Group Partner — Betty Belford from Elm Creek Quilt Group participated in the December 2013 meeting.
- Facebook Partner — Shares current photos and updates through its Facebook page.
- Facebook Partner — Uses a Facebook group to share meeting updates, event changes, and photos from activities such as Show and Tell.
- Freedom House Partner — Receives donated quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Hour Children Partner — Receives donated quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Jacquie Gering Partner — Featured as speaker and quilt artist at the November meeting.
- Jamaica Hospital ENY Pediatric Clinic Partner — Receives donated quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Janet Randolph Partner — Donated a quilt for a spring fundraising event.
- John McCall Partner — Auctioneer who received a fish quilt from Empire Quilters.
- Karen Kay Buckley Partner — Featured quilt artist in the January 2013 photo gallery.
- Mercy House Partner — Receives donated quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Morris-Jumel Mansion Partner — Hosted quilting demonstrations in partnership with the guild.
- Mt. Sinai Hospital Partner — Receives donated baby quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Nancy Lee Chong Partner — Featured quilt artist and honoree in the November 2012 photo gallery.
- Paula Kenney Partner — Recipient of a kimono quilt presented by Empire Quilters.
- Project Linus Partner — Receives donated quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Sanctuary for Families Partner — Receives donated quilts from Empire Quilters Inc.
- Victoria Findlay Wolfe Partner — Featured individual associated with Empire Quilters in May 2013.
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.
- Artistic Innovation Through Tradition and Inclusionmethodology: cultural_preservation_and_innovationBy integrating diverse quilting styles and encouraging experimentation, the organization advances textile artistry, because honoring historical and cultural variation fosters creative evolution and inclusive participation.
- Craft-Based Service as a Vehicle for Cultural and Charitable Impactmethodology: service_through_craftBy creating handmade quilts and textiles for gifting and community donation, the organization honors underrepresented histories and strengthens social ties, because material acts of care serve both cultural preservation and community well-being.
- Member-Led Skill Exchange as Community Engagementmethodology: peer_powered_learningBy facilitating peer-to-peer teaching and shared practice in quilt-making, the organization strengthens community bonds and advances textile artistry, because collective learning fosters both individual growth and group cohesion.