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FREEDOM PARK FOUNDATION

SCOTIA, NY · EIN 141610909 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · freedomparkscotia.com
revenue
$59K
expenses
$43K
net assets
$127K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE FREE CONCERTS IN FREEDOM PARK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Insurance brokerage firm providing business, personal, and employee benefits services, along with wealth management and equine insurance. Operates as a 100% employee-owned firm with a national presence and regional focus in New York. Offers risk protection and financial planning solutions for businesses and individuals.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Business Insurance
Customized business insurance and risk management plans tailored to protect businesses across various industries.
Employee Health and Benefits
Design and implementation of compliant employee benefits programs aligned with business needs and culture.
Equine Insurance
Specialized insurance plans for equine, farm, and ranch operations, including coverage for horses and related property.
Personal Insurance
Insurance solutions for homes, autos, recreational vehicles, life, and health to protect individuals from personal risks.
Retirement and Wealth Management
Financial planning and wealth management services to help clients achieve and protect long-term financial goals.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Hosts free summer concert series in Freedom Park
      Organizes and presents approximately 30 free summer concerts annually in Freedom Park, featuring local and regional performers, with events historically held weekly on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and one Friday night for fireworks. Concerts are open to the public and aim to foster community engagement through live music.
  • Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
    • Manages and maintains performance infrastructure at Freedom Park
      Completed a full transformation of the Freedom Park amphitheater and dance floor in 2026, including ADA-compliant pathways, façade improvements, additional storage, and permanent installation of state-of-the-art sound equipment to support public performances.
  • Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
    • Produces virtual concert programming during public health disruptions
      Launched the "Freedom Park Quarantune Series" in summer 2020, a virtual concert series that streamed free online performances weekly on Wednesday and Saturday evenings to maintain community connection during the pandemic.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$46K79%
Program service revenue$9K16%
Investment income
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$127K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$127K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • DAN STUART — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID BUCCIFERRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • EILEEN QUICK — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELSA LEHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMILY ORR — BOARD MEMBER
  • GUENEVERE PALMATIER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH MASI — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUSTIN COOK — BOARD MEMBER
  • RYAN KEDZIOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN DUCHNYCZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 55

Who they work with

  • 1st National Bank of Scotia Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • 1st National Bank of Scotia Partner — Thanked as a supporter of multiple events including the 2026 Summer Concert Series and Schenectady County Freedom Festival.
  • Adirondack Beverages Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • All Seasons Equipment Inc. Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Anker’s Auto Services Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Charlie Palmer State Farm Insurance Partner — Recognized as a supporter of Jukebox Rebellion performance.
  • Charlie Palmer State Farm Insurance Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Cioffi * Slezak * Wildgrube P.C. Partner — Thanked for support of SIRSY concert.
  • Cioffi * Slezak * Wildgrube, PC Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Civale Chiropractic Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Civale Chiropractic Care Partner — Thanked for support of Tha 80s Band concert.
  • Fingerpaint Group Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Fogg’s Automotive Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Frank & Sons Body Works Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Frank & Sons Body Works Inc. Partner — Recognized as a supporter of Dark Sarcasm performance.
  • Gabriel’s Supermarkets Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Gabriel’s Supermarkets Partner — Thanked for support of Schenectady Light Opera Company event.
  • Glenville Funeral Home Partner — Recognized as a supporter of Grand Central Station concert event.
  • Glenville Funeral Home Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Glenville Rotary Partner — Recognized as a supporter of Broadway through the Ages performance.
  • Glenville Rotary Club Partner — Finished and furnished the interior of the dressing room in the amphitheater.
  • J.H. Buhrmaster Company, Inc. Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • JH Buhrmaster Co, Inc. Partner — Recognized as a supporter of Skeeter Creek performance.
  • Marshall & Sterling Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Marshall + Sterling Partner — Recognized as a supporter of the Scotia-Glenville America 250 Fireworks Celebration.
  • O’Connor & Marola, Attorneys at Law Partner — Recognized as a supporter of Triskele performance.
  • O’Connor & Marola, Attorneys at Law Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Payette’s Music Traders Partner — Recognized as a supporter of Alan Payette Project performance.
  • Payette’s Music Traders Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
  • Rotary Club of Glenville Partner — Sponsor of Freedom Park Scotia, NY
+ 25 more
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Community Engagement Through Public Arts
    methodology: community-engagement-through-arts
    By hosting free concerts in a public park setting, the organization fosters broad community participation and supports regional artists, because accessible, low-barrier cultural events strengthen local social fabric and civic belonging.
  • Continuity of Community Arts During Crises
    methodology: virtual_programming
    By offering virtual music streaming during public health emergencies, the organization maintains community engagement with local arts, because sustained cultural connection preserves collective well-being even when in-person gatherings are not possible.