named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Fine Woodworking Education Program
Offers educational programming focused on the art and craft of fine woodworking, aimed at advancing public knowledge and skills in the field
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 2 activities
- Operates educational woodworking programs and classesConducts regular woodworking classes, workshops, and seminars for members and the public at the Herm Finkbeiner Learning Center in Albany, NY. Includes a monthly class for adults with disabilities from Glenville’s Center for Disability Services and free skill-building seminars open to the public.
- Operates hands-on public engagement programsRuns a free hands-on Toy Factory where children can build and take home a toy, and provides a platform for members to sell woodworking tools, logs, lumber, and related items through free classified ads in the newsletter.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Advancing education in fine woodworkingProvides educational programs focused on the art and craft of fine woodworking, promoting skill development and craftsmanship in the field.
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Volunteer-Supported Arts & Cultural Operations 1 activity
- Engages members in volunteer leadership and operationsInvolves members in volunteer leadership and operational roles to support organizational functions, including running events like the Woodworker’s Showcase and Totally Turning symposium, which offer free admission to volunteers.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts annual woodturning symposiumOrganizes an annual woodturning symposium in collaboration with the Adirondack Woodturners Association, featuring live demonstrations by local, national, and internationally recognized woodturners, and curates an on-site gallery of quality wood turnings. The event is volunteer-run and offers free admission to volunteers.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Hosts monthly chapter meetings with educational and social componentsOrganizes monthly in-person and virtual meetings for woodworkers in the Town of Kingston, featuring 'Show and Tell' segments where members present projects, technical presentations on woodworking techniques, and includes refreshments and door prizes.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers membership programs and benefitsProvides family memberships for $60 per year with badges for each named member and offers gift memberships. Membership includes access to events, facilities, and services such as the lending library and classified ads.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Operates a lending library and resource centerMaintains a lending library with books and videos on woodworking techniques and tools available for member borrowing, supporting ongoing education and skill development.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operates member consignment and exhibit servicesRuns a consignment store where members can sell their woodworking creations and offers commercial exhibit booth rentals at annual shows, with pricing at $425 per standard booth and $300 for additional spaces, including physical space, draping, online visibility, and utilities.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes annual lumber and tool auctionHosts an annual Fall Lumber & Tool Auction featuring donated tools and lumber, including major equipment and hand tools, with over 1,850 board-feet of lumber and significant public participation. The 2024 event was attended by over a hundred members and the public.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Provides grants for woodworking educationOffers individual grants through the Fiske Fund to support woodworkers’ education and skill development, covering up to 50% of approved education-related expenses.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Provides public service woodworking for charitable organizationsEngages members in building woodworking projects for charitable organizations such as the Double H Hole in the Woods camp, the Shaker Heritage Society, the Make A Wish Foundation, and Cherry Hill Historical Society. Projects include constructing educational game boards with Half Moon sloops for middle school use.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts annual woodworking exposition and fine woodworking showOrganizes an annual 30,000+ square foot woodworking exposition featuring exhibitions, competitions, free lectures, demonstrations, and vendor booths. The event includes amateur and professional woodworkers and offers commercial exhibit space for rent with comprehensive packages including space, draping, online visibility, and utilities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$158K
Contributions & grants$46K29%
Program service revenue$111K70%
Investment income$3140%
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expenses
Total expenses$118K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$306K
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Net assets$306K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DIANE BALCH — DIRECTOR
- DOUG WILDES — DIRECTOR
- JORDAN MAPES — DIRECTOR
- PETE CHAST — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Adirondack Woodturners Association Partner — Co-presents the Woodturning Symposium during the Showcase.
- Adirondack Woodturners Association Partner — Co-presents the annual Totally Turning woodturning symposium.
- American Association of Woodturners Network — Adirondack Woodturners Association is a chapter member of the American Association of Woodturners.
- Center for Furniture Craftsmanship Partner — Listed as a participating vendor at the Showcase.
- Cherry Hill Historical Partner — Receives custom-built Half Moon sloops from NWA for use in a Hudson River history educational game for middle schools.
- Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch Partner — Receives public service woodworking projects from the NWA Crafters SIG.
- Fiske Fund Network — Receives 50% of proceeds from tool sales to support woodworkers' education.
- Glenville’s Center for Disability Services Partner — Collaborates with NWA to provide adults with disabilities access to monthly woodworking classes.
- Herm Finkbeiner Learning Center Partner — Hosts NWA general meetings and lending library at its facility in Albany, NY.
- Kaatskill Woodturners Association Partner — Listed as a participating vendor at the Showcase.
- Kaatskill Woodturners Association Partner — Participates as a vendor at the Totally Turning symposium.
- Make A Wish Foundation Partner — Receives public service woodworking projects from the NWA Crafters SIG.
- Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Partner — Listed as a participating vendor at the Showcase.
- Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Partner — Participates as a vendor at the Totally Turning symposium.
- Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Partner — Regional chapter of the Northeastern Woodworkers Association operating in the Town of Kingston.
- Saratoga Springs Partner — Host location for the annual Showcase Exposition.
- Saratoga Springs City Center Partner — Venue partner hosting the annual woodworking exhibition.
- Shaker Heritage Society Partner — Co-hosted the Lumber & Tool Auction in conjunction with the Shaker Heritage Society Harvest Craft Fair.
- Shaker Heritage Society Partner — Receives public service woodworking projects from the NWA Crafters SIG.
- Shaker Museum Partner — Hosts the Fall Annual Lumber & Tool Auction at the Shaker Museum Barn in Colonie, NY.
- Wendell Castle Workshop Partner — Listed as a participating vendor at the Showcase.
- Wendell Castle Workshop Partner — Participates as a vendor at the Totally Turning symposium.
- Zeffy Partner — Handles online payments for the Northeastern Woodworkers Association without charging transaction fees.
- Zeffy Partner — Processes online payments for membership fees without charging transaction fees, allowing all membership dues to go directly to NWA.
- jmichne1@nycap.rr.com Partner — Newsletter editor responsible for managing and curating classified ads in the NWA newsletter.
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 Service and Industry Engagement Through Craftmethodology: craft_for_communityBy applying woodworking skills to community service initiatives and engaging commercial vendors in the industry, the organization strengthens community ties and sustains its mission because practical application of craft fosters civic contribution, while industry partnerships provide tools and resources that enrich member learning and event quality.
- Education Through Hands-On Craft and Public Engagementmethodology: experiential_educationBy offering hands-on educational activities—including free seminars, youth toy-building, and adapted woodworking kits—the organization advances woodworking skills and broadens community participation because experiential learning increases accessibility, retention, and engagement across diverse populations, including youth and adults with disabilities.
- Peer-Led Skill Development and Community Engagementmethodology: peer_led_learningBy facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaborative learning among woodworkers of all skill levels, the organization fosters skill development and sustained engagement because shared experience and mutual support create a more accessible and motivating learning environment than top-down instruction.