irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $26KEXHIBITIONS - EXHIBITIONS ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION "TO CELEBRATE EDWARD HOPPER'S LEGACY BY PRESERVING HIS BIRTHPLACE, FAMILY HOME AND ARCHIVE WHILE SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS AND NURTURING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS. THE GALLERIES ARE DEDICATED TO CHANGING EXHIBITIONS OF WORK BY EDWARD HOPPER OR HIS WIFE JOSEPHINE NIVISON HOPPER AND OR CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS WHOS WORK RELATES TO OUR SPRINGBOARDS FROM HOPPER AND HIS LEGACY. AS THE SOLE KEEPERS OF BOTH EDWARD HOPPERS FAMILY HOME, AND RECENTLY ACQUIRED ARCHIVAL MATERIALS (OBJECTS, LEGAL DOCUMENTS, AND MEMORABILIA, NOTEBOOKS, DIARIES, AND LETERS BELONGING TO MEMBERS OF THE IMMEDIATE HOPPER FAMILY, INCLUDING EDWARD HOPPER AND HIS ONLY SIBLING MARION) THE MUSEUM IS ACUTELY AWARE OF THE ROLE AS CARETAKES OF THESE UNIQUE RESOURCES. IN THE MUSEUM LAUNCHED PHASE 1 OF A STEWARDSHIP PROJECT TO ADDRESS THE COLLECTION NEEDS OF THE SANBORN-HOPPER FAMILY ARCHIVE; THE RESULT INCLUDED DIGITIZATION AND PRIORITIZED TREATMENT PLANS. PHASE 2(2022/23) ENCOMPASSSED CONSERVATION TREATMENT AND HOUSING FOR ITEMS IDENTIFIED AS FRAGILE AND IN NEED OF STABILIZATION. THIS PROJECT IS STRENGTHENING THE MUSEUMS ABILITY TO SERVE ITS PUBLIC BY ADVANCING THE MANAGEMENT, CARE, ACCESS, DISPLAY AND USES OF THEIR COLLECTIONS THROUGH CONSERVATION TREATMENT.
- #2 $8KPUBLIC PROGRAMS - PUBLIC PROGRAMS, OUTREACH AND SCHOOL/TEEN PROGRAMS SUPPLYING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ACCESS AND ENGAGE IN THE FORMATION OF AMERICAS MOST SIGNIFICANT PAINTER. LECTURES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND WALKING TOURS OF 'HOPPER'S NYACK" FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FOR OVER FORTY YEARS, THE MUSEUM HAS PRESENT JAZZ IN THE GARDEN ON THURSDAY EVENINGS IN JULY AND AUGUST. THIS SERIES HAS BROUGHT NATIONALLY KNOWN GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIANS TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR EXCITING AND AFFORDABLE LIVE PERFORMANCES. THE SERIES, A CORE PUBLIC PROGRAM, DRAWS A LARGE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE FROM NEAR AND FAR.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Exhibitions
Changing exhibitions in the museum galleries featuring works by Edward Hopper, Josephine Nivison Hopper, or contemporary artists whose work relates to Hopper's legacy. Includes conservation and stewardship of the Sanborn-Hopper Family Archive.
Public Programs
Includes lectures, special events, and walking tours of "Hopper's Nyack" for adults and families. Features the long-running "Jazz in the Garden" summer concert series.
Youth Arts Education Program
Interdisciplinary, multi-media fine arts program for nearly 500 local K-12 students, including classroom lessons, museum visits, and projects led by artist-in-residence.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Curate and present art exhibitions related to Edward Hopper and contemporary artistsOrganizes changing exhibitions featuring works by Edward Hopper, Josephine Nivison Hopper, and contemporary artists influenced by Hopper’s legacy, including juried member exhibitions such as the “55 x 2” series and dedicated displays of early Hopper works and memorabilia.
- Provide studio and exhibition space for local artistsOperates as an art center offering gallery space and rented studios to local artists, including opportunities to exhibit in annual open call and juried exhibitions as part of membership benefits.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Collect and share community histories related to Edward Hopper and NyackDocuments local memories and stories about Edward Hopper and the Nyack community to build a shared historical record and contributed research to the PBS American Masters documentary “Hopper – an American Love Story.”
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Deliver interdisciplinary arts education programs for K–12 studentsEngages nearly 500 local K–12 students annually in classroom lessons and museum visits centered on Edward Hopper’s work, integrating art and history through educational activities and “Would Be Artist” Kits.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Host Jazz in the Garden concert series and members-only eventsHosts the annual “Jazz in the Garden” summer concert series featuring nationally recognized musicians and offers members-only programs, receptions, and discounted tickets to support engagement and membership.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Host public programs and community art initiativesOrganizes public lectures, walking tours of “Hopper’s Nyack,” community art projects like “Sketch Mob,” and panel discussions to foster community engagement with art and local history.
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 1 activity
- Improve physical and sensory accessibility at the museumConstructed a ramp to the main entry, renovated restroom facilities, and provides an ADA-accessible restroom and parking spot; also offers audio guides with visual descriptions to support visitors with disabilities.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Preservation and operation of the Edward Hopper House MuseumOperates and maintains the historic 1858 Edward Hopper House in Nyack, NY, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as a museum and study center, including ongoing care of the building and associated art collection.
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Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
- Produce and distribute accessible digital and physical visitor resourcesProvides free digital guides via the Bloomberg Connects app, including audio descriptions, interactive maps, and behind-the-scenes insights; also offers self-guided walking tour maps and “Would Be Artist” Kits to regional libraries and community centers to enhance accessibility and engagement.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Steward and preserve archival materials related to the Hopper familyConducts conservation, digitization, and stabilization of fragile materials in the Sanborn-Hopper Family Archive to ensure long-term preservation and access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$379K
Contributions & grants$294K77%
Program service revenue$76K20%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$362K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$182K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$401K
Cash$188K
Investments$0
Liabilities$101K
Net assets$300K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN M BENNEWITZ | Executive Dir. | 40 | $76K |
board members · 15
- ANGELA LANGSTON — Trustee
- BARBARA KRAM — Trustee
- CHRISTOPHER PATSOS — Trustee
- CYNTHIA BRANCA — President
- DIANE SAYLOR — Trustee
- ELLIE BECKER — Secretary
- GRETA NETTLETON — Trustee
- JANE COWLES — Trustee
- MARJORIE GUENTHER — Trustee
- MARK LERNER — Treasurer
- MARYANN SCHUGMANN — Trustee
- MICHAEL HAYS — Vice President
- SHIRLEY GOEBEL CHRISTIE — Trustee
- TAMARA JHASHI — Trustee
- WIDLEY CESAR — Trustee
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Collaborates to provide a free digital guide featuring museum content as part of a global cultural network.
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Partnered to provide a free digital guide for the museum experience.
- Historic Artists' Home & Studios Network — Member of the coalition of museums dedicated to American artists' homes and studios, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Marydell Faith and Life Center Partner — Uses “Would Be Artist” Kits with children in its ESL learner program.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support to Edward Hopper House as a state agency.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding support for the operations of Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding support to Edward Hopper House.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding support to the Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding support to the Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding support to the Edward Hopper House Museum.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding support to the Edward Hopper House.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency providing partial funding support.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency that provides funding support to the Edward Hopper House.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency that provides partial funding support to the Edward Hopper House.
- Nyack Center Partner — Receives “Would Be Artist” Kits for use in after-school and summer camp art instruction.
- Nyack Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partners with Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center on the "Hopper's Nyack: Sketch Mob" exhibition.
- Nyack Library Partner — Co-presents the "Hopper's Nyack: Sketch Mob" exhibition and panel discussion.
- Nyack Library Partner — Collaborates with Nyack Library for historical photographs and archival materials related to Edward Hopper and Nyack history.
- PBS American Masters Partner — Collaborated on the documentary "Hopper – an American Love Story," contributing content on Hopper's early life in Nyack.
- Rockland Center for the Arts Partner — Collaborates on hands-on arts projects for students in the Youth Arts Education Program.
- Sotheby's Partner — Hosted a fundraiser presentation on Edward Hopper & his legacy, supporting the Edward Hopper House.
- Urban Sketchers Nyack Partner — Collaborates on the "Hopper's Nyack: Sketch Mob" initiative and panel discussion about public sketching and community building.
strategies · 4
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-Engaged Artistic Participationmethodology: community-engaged artBy involving community members in shared creative practices such as public sketching and co-creating local histories, the organization strengthens community identity and fosters inclusive engagement with art, because participatory experiences rooted in local context and legacy make art accessible and personally meaningful.
- Demystification of Artistic Genius to Promote Art-Makingmethodology: demystification_of_artistic_geniusBy framing art creation as accessible from any starting point using available resources, the organization encourages individuals to begin making art, because reducing the perceived barriers to artistic practice fosters broader participation and personal creative development.
- Observational Practice as Foundational Art Educationmethodology: observational_copying_for_skill_developmentBy using copying masterworks and observational sketching—methods rooted in Edward Hopper’s own training—the organization develops artistic skills in youth, because direct imitation and close looking are effective pathways to technical growth and deeper engagement with visual art.
- Universal Digital Accessibility for Inclusive Engagementmethodology: universal_accessibility_designBy designing digital access tools with integrated audio description and no-app barriers, the organization expands meaningful engagement with museum content for visitors with visual and auditory impairments, because inclusive design removes systemic access barriers and enables equitable participation in cultural experiences.