irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $45KELEDA: EVERYDAY LIFE, EVERY DAY ART (ELEDA) IS AN ANNUAL, JURIED REGIONAL ART SHOW. THE EXHIBITION FEATURES WORK FROM ARTISTSWITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS OF OWEGO, ENCOMPASSING 25 COUNTIES IN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA. IN FY 2023, ELEDA WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS IN ITS GOAL TO SERVE THE ARTS AND SERVE THROUGH THE ARTS. TAC RECEIVED OVER 200 SUBMISSIONS FROM AN AVERAGE 88 ARTISTS. VER THE COURSE OF THE EXHIBITION, ELEDA GENERATED $16,786 IN ARTWORK PAYMENTS, COUNTED OVER 600 VISITORS, PAID $3,100 IN AWARDS, AND RAISED $2,475 TO SUPPORT TAC'S ART A LA CART, A FREE ARTS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY AND DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR FOOD INSECURE AND RURAL YOUTH IN TIOGA COUNTY, NY. ELEDA IS HELD FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AT A LEASTED HISTORIC BARN AND ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE AT CLOUD CROFT STUDIOS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO VISIT THE EXHIBIT FOR FREE AND BRING A PICNIC TO ENJOY THE SECENIC SURROUNDINGS.
- #2 $24KGALLERY: TAC OPERATES GALLERY SPACE LOCATED AT 179 FRONT STREET IN OWEGO. IN THE MAIN GALLERY,TAC FEATURES A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND GROUPSHOWS FOR ARTISTS 18+ YEARS OLD. THE YOUTHGALLERY MIRRORS THE MAIN GALLERY GIVING YOUTH A SPACE TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK IN A GALLERY SETTING AND LEARN ABOUT EXHIBITIONS. ALL WHO EXHIBIT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR WORK. IN ADDITIONTP ARTWORK DISPLAYS, TAC HOSTS TALKS, LITERARY READINGS, AND MAKE-AND-TAKEWORKSHOPS. ONE OF TAC'S CORE COMMITMENTS IS TO SERVE THE ARTS. THE GALLERY EMBODIES THIS ORGANIZATIONALVALUE, PROVIDING A SPACE TO CELEBRATE WORK, TO CONNECT ARTISTS WITH NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH ARTIST TALKS, AND TO FACILITATE ARTWORK SALES. IN FY 2023, TAC SOLD $15,386, OF ART,THROUGH ITS GALLERYPROGRAMS AND SERVED 274 ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND CREATIVES OF ALL AGES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art a la Carte
Free arts enrichment activity and delivery program for food-insecure and rural youth in Tioga County, NY, provided in partnership with Tioga County Food for Families.
ELEDA: Everyday Life, Every Day Art
Annual juried regional art exhibition featuring artists within 100 miles of Owego, NY, held at Cloud Croft Studios. Includes awards, public viewing, and supports youth arts programming through sales commissions.
Main Gallery Exhibitions
Gallery space at 179 Front Street in Owego, NY, featuring individual artists and group shows for creatives aged 18+.
Youth Gallery
Dedicated gallery space mirroring the Main Gallery, providing youth with opportunities to display their work and learn about exhibitions.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Delivers arts-enrichment programs for children and familiesProvides weekly, hands-on arts-enrichment activities through the Art a la Carte program at summer meal sites across Tioga County, targeting children and families experiencing food insecurity. Each session focuses on specific artists and techniques, reaching approximately 30 children per site and exposing them to diverse artistic media and practices.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts public art exhibitions and gallery programsOperates a public gallery space at 179 Front St., Owego, NY, hosting individual and group exhibitions for regional artists aged 18+, including annual juried shows like ELEDA and themed exhibitions such as 'Everyday Life, Every Day Art' and 'BETWEEN STARSHINE & CLAY'. The gallery is open to the public weekly and by appointment, providing free access and facilitating artwork sales while supporting youth arts programming through commissions and outreach.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Maintains an online artist directory and recognition programsHosts a publicly accessible online directory that promotes local artists, musicians, writers, and performers in Tioga County. Additionally administers recognition initiatives such as the Artist Emeritus Award, which honors sustained excellence—exemplified by honoring Brian Keeler in 2026 with a free exhibition entry and honorarium.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes community concerts and live music eventsProduces a free summer concert series in Hickories Park, Owego, now in its 36th year, featuring local and regional musicians. Concerts are held outdoors and relocated to the Owego Elks Lodge during inclement weather, with real-time updates provided via email, website, and social media to ensure public access.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports local artists through studio rentals and professional developmentOffers semi-private studio spaces at Cloud Croft Studios for emerging visual artists, writers, and performing artists in Tioga County, fostering collaboration through shared facilities. Also provides free professional headshots using a travel studio kit and hosts roundtable conversations on public visibility, self-representation, and authentic sharing of creative work.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$277K
Contributions & grants$224K81%
Program service revenue$53K19%
Investment income$300%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$194K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$191K
Cash$147K
Investments$0
Liabilities$707
Net assets$190K
Liquid reserves9.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +188.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA DI STEFANO | Executive Dir. | 36 | $42K |
| ANDREW FITZSIMMONS | Director | 3 | $7K |
| T BENJAMIN HOBBS | Director | 2 | $748 |
board members · 8
- DARRYL LINDSAY — Director
- JAMES WAHLS — Director
- KATHEYE ARRINGTON — Director
- MARY MACK — Secretary
- MICHAEL POE — Treasurer
- NADINE BIGSBY — President
- SUZANNE POE — Director
- TIM JACKSON — Vice President
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Cloud Croft Studios Partner — Co-hosts the Everyday Life, Every Day Art exhibition, providing venue space and logistical support for artwork drop-off and display.
- Cloud Croft Studios Partner — Hosts the "Inspiring Thousands" exhibition, including artwork drop-off, display, and pick-up at its location in Owego, NY.
- Cloud Croft Studios Partner — Leased historic barn and one-room schoolhouse facility to host the annual ELEDA art exhibition.
- Community Foundation for South Central New York Government — Provided a grant through the Community Fund that made the Arts Incubator project possible.
- Floyd Hooker Fund Funder — Funded the Art a la Carte program with a $3,650 award in 2023.
- H.L. Hix Partner — Featured poet in a public reading event hosted by the Tioga Arts Council.
- Jonathan Weinert Partner — Featured poet in a public reading event hosted by the Tioga Arts Council.
- Kirby Band Partner — Partnered with the Kirby Band to perform at the Concerts in the Park kick-off event.
- New York State Art Teachers Association Partner — Co-presents the "Inspiring Thousands" exhibition with Tioga Arts Council to celebrate the work of regional art educators.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds the Creative Symposium Series program.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provided a $500 grant to support the founding of the Tioga Arts Council.
- Newark Valley Partner — Hosted multiple student exhibitions featuring artwork from Newark Valley students.
- Owego Free Academy Partner — Hosted multiple student exhibitions featuring artwork from Owego Free Academy.
- RiverView Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Partner — Receives donated artwork from the artfully SQUARED exhibition.
- Riverow Bookshop Partner — Recognized as a supporter of the Art a la Carte program.
- SUNY Broome Partner — Hosted an exhibition featuring photo seminar students from SUNY Broome.
- Simple Form Pilates Partner — Supported the "June Tyler: Handmade Paper Works Inspired by Nature" exhibition as a Creative Community Circle Member.
- The Walk-Up Gallery & Studio Space Partner — Co-hosted exhibitions including "Color Therapy" and "Feather Your Nest."
- Tioga County Food for Families Partner — Partnered with TAC to integrate arts programming into summer meal sites to increase participation.
- Tioga County Food for Families Partner — Partners with TAC on Art a la Carte, delivering arts-enrichment activities to children and families at summer meal sites in Tioga County.
- Town of Owego Partner — Sponsors the Concerts in the Park 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.
- Artist-Centered Ecosystem Developmentmethodology: artist-centered_community_developmentBy providing gallery space, studio access, public recognition, and sales opportunities, the organization strengthens the local arts ecosystem because supporting artists’ visibility and livelihoods reinforces community identity and sustains cultural production.
- Arts as a Bridge to Broader Engagementmethodology: integrated-arts-literacyBy integrating arts programming with literacy initiatives and summer meal programs, the organization increases participation in social services because positive, culturally relevant experiences make essential programs more appealing and accessible to families.
- Community-Engaged Arts Programmingmethodology: community-engaged-artsBy offering free, accessible arts events such as outdoor concerts, poetry readings, and themed exhibitions, the organization increases community participation in the arts because shared creative experiences foster belonging and lower barriers to cultural engagement.