irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $760KARTIST RESIDENCIES:STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ARTISTS, WRITERS AND ART GROUPS WORKING IN DIVERSE MEDIA AND GENRES WITH FREE WORKSPACE AND ACCESS TO OTHER RESOURCES AND SERVICES.
- #2 $514KPROGRAMS:A VARIETY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS (SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, PUBLIC ART EXHIBITS, PERFORMANCES, AND FILM SCREENINGS) PRODUCED TO STIMULATE INNOVATIVE ART AND DIALOGUE ON CONTEMPORARY URBAN ISSUES, AND TO BRING ART TO DOWNTOWN AUDIENCES.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
All Ages Climate Art Workshops
Family-friendly, hands-on art workshops led by resident artists focusing on themes of art and climate change.
Arts Center Residency Program
Provides free workspace and resources to artists, writers, and arts groups across diverse media and genres at the Arts Center on Governors Island.
City of Water Day
Panel discussion and public program addressing climate change, art, and waterfront environments in partnership with Stony Brook University.
Open Studios
Free public events allowing visitors to engage with 2026 Arts Center Artists-in-Residence in their studios on Governors Island.
River To River Festival
Annual public arts festival featuring performances, exhibitions, and events across Lower Manhattan, including commissioned works like Bill T. Jones’s Curriculum IV.
SU-CASA
City-funded program placing artists in senior centers across New York City for community arts engagement.
Upper Manhattan Arts Engagement (UMAE) Grant
Grant program providing financial resources to Upper Manhattan-based artists and arts organizations for public presentations.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Artist Residency ProgramProvides free workspace and resources to artists, writers, and art groups through a studio residency program that includes professional development, financial training, and networking opportunities to support artistic experimentation and development.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building for ArtistsProvides workshops, professional training, and career development resources to artists across disciplines as part of a comprehensive support system for artistic growth.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Arts Center Operations at Governors IslandOperates The Arts Center at Governors Island as a permanent cultural venue and creative incubator, including a 40,000-square-foot renovated facility that hosts exhibitions, artist residencies, open studios, and public engagement programs.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Arts and Community Engagement in Senior CentersAdministers the SU-CASA program, placing artists and arts organizations in twenty senior centers across New York City to deliver arts programming and foster intergenerational engagement.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Grantmaking for Artists and Arts OrganizationsFunds individual artists and community-based arts organizations through grant programs such as the Upper Manhattan Arts Engagement (UMAE) grant and other funding initiatives, awarding over $1.4 million to more than 200 Manhattan-based recipients.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Public Arts Programming and PresentationsProduces free public programs—including performances, art exhibits, film screenings, symposia, and interactive events—in Lower Manhattan and on Governors Island to promote innovative art and dialogue on urban issues, including the annual River To River Festival and site-specific exhibitions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.21M
Contributions & grants$3.96M94%
Program service revenue$280K7%
Investment income$370%
Other revenue$-30K
expenses
Total expenses$4.84M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.20M
Grants paid out$1.78M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.36M
Cash$188K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$8.04M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -30.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG PETERSON | PRESIDENT & CEO (TO 12/2024) | 35 | $211K |
| MOHAMMAD YOUSUF | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $130K |
| EMMA S MONTAYA HILLS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $33K |
board members · 21
- ADAM MEISTER — MEMBER
- ANITA LAREMONT — MEMBER
- ANNA RAGINSKAYA — MEMBER
- BENNET DUNKLEY — MEMBER
- BRUCE EHRMANN — MEMBER
- CRAIG SCHWITTER — BOARD CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR
- DAVID QUENEMOEN — MEMBER
- EDDIE OPARA — MEMBER
- EKENE EZULIKE — MEMBER
- ERIC MUNSON — TREASURER
- FRANCIS GREENBURGER — MEMBER
- GEOFFREY BOULTER — MEMBER
- HAL STEIN — MEMBER
- JOHN MCGINLEY — MEMBER
- JOLENE YEATS — MEMBER
- MATTHEW VAN BUREN — MEMBER
- NAZLI PARVIZI — MEMBER
- R SARAH RICHARDSON — MEMBER
- SHARON ULLMAN — SECRETARY
- SUJOHN SARKAR — MEMBER
- TERRY HUDAK — MEMBER
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- AAI Architects Partner — Architectural firm providing support to LMCC
- AKRF Partner — Environmental and engineering consulting firm providing support to LMCC
- Adamson Associates Architects Government — Architect firm involved in the design of the Arts Center at Governors Island building
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of LMCC's programs and services
- Andy Warhol Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of LMCC's programs and services
- Battery Park City Authority Funder — Financial supporter of LMCC's programs and services
- Battery Park City Authority Funder — Provided additional funding for the Bill T. Jones project presented by LMCC.
- Battery Park City Authority Partner — Co-presented the event Curriculum IV: Spin and Spin! Turn! Turn! Turn! with LMCC as part of the 2026 River To River Festival.
- Battery Park City Authority Partner — Co-presents events as part of the River To River Festival.
- Bill T. Jones Partner — Collaborates with LMCC to present the world premiere of a new performance work.
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Financial supporter of LMCC's programs and services
- Buro Happold Partner — Engineering and consulting firm providing support to LMCC
- CBRE Partner — Corporate supporter of LMCC’s programs and services
- Citi Partner — Corporate supporter of LMCC’s programs and services
- Clune Construction Company Partner — Construction company providing support to LMCC
- Davis Brody Bond, A Page Company Partner — Architectural firm providing support to LMCC
- HLW International Partner — Architectural firm providing support to LMCC
- Harkness Foundation for Dance Funder — Provided additional funding for the Bill T. Jones project presented by LMCC.
- Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers Partner — Consulting firm providing support to LMCC
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Provides funding for the River To River Festival.
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Corporate supporter of LMCC’s programs and services
- KPF Partner — Architectural firm providing support to LMCC
- Kayla Farrish Partner — Co-presents a live, real-time creative collaboration with esperanza spalding at Wagner Park.
- Lenape people Government — Acknowledges the organization's work takes place on the traditional lands of the Lenape people and offers respect to Lenape elders and communities.
- Leslie Wayne Partner — Presents an exhibition at LMCC's Arts Center focused on climate change through visual art.
- Lily Auchincloss Foundation Funder — Provides funding for the River To River Festival.
- Madison Square Park Conservancy Partner — Collaborates with LMCC to present The Tempestry Project installation at Governors Island.
- Madison Square Park Conservancy Partner — Presents The Tempestry Project in collaboration with LMCC.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Corporate supporter of LMCC’s programs and services
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public agency providing financial support to LMCC
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strategies · 5
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.
- Art as Ethical Curriculummethodology: art-as-ethical-curriculumBy supporting artistic works that integrate formal exploration with urgent contemporary questions, we produce morally engaged art and public discourse, because art can serve as a curriculum for ethical living in the modern world.
- Collaborative Partnership Modelmethodology: collaborative-partnership_modelBy building partnerships with cultural and civic organizations, we amplify the reach and impact of public arts programming, because shared resources and co-creation strengthen community ownership and program relevance.
- Creative Incubation Spacemethodology: creative-incubation-spaceBy providing permanent physical infrastructure—such as studios, galleries, and gathering spaces—we foster sustained creative experimentation and public dialogue, because proximity and dedicated space enable deeper artistic risk-taking and community engagement.
- Culture as Driver of Urban Sustainabilitymethodology: culture_as_driver_of_sustainabilityBy positioning arts and cultural activities as central to urban life, we produce more sustainable neighborhoods and cities, because artistic engagement strengthens community resilience and fosters long-term civic stewardship.
- Equity-Centered Practice in the Artsmethodology: equity-centered_practiceBy centering equity, diversity, and inclusion in programming and partnerships, we counter structural inequities in the arts sector, because intentional focus on representation and access redistributes cultural power and resources.