named programs · 15 · from sources
What they call their work
An Evening with Pianist and Composer Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner
Annual musical celebration of Jack Lenor Larsen’s birthday featuring classical performances in the garden with cocktail and dinner options.
Come, Sit, Stay: Dog Days
Monthly dog-friendly mornings allowing pets and owners to socialize in the gardens, with select events featuring adoptable dogs from ARF Hamptons.
DayDreams Party | Book Launch
Reception and reading celebrating the publication of DayDreams, a book compiling reflections from artists associated with LongHouse.
HamptonsFilm Outdoor Movie
Free outdoor film screening in partnership with HamptonsFilm, featuring family-friendly films like WALL-E on the LongHouse lawn.
InsiderOutsider: New Voices in the Art World
Collaborative series with Ma's House spotlighting underrepresented artists through conversations and creative engagement, expanding dialogue in contemporary art.
LH Talks
Public lectures by notable figures such as Julia Watson and Margie Ruddick on topics including Indigenous design, climate resilience, and landscape conservation.
Larsen Salon
Speaker series honoring Jack Lenor Larsen’s intellectual legacy, featuring authors and scholars such as Victoria Johnson discussing influential artists like Frederic Church.
Long Island Modern with Alastair Gordon
Lecture series exploring the modernist architectural and cultural legacy of eastern Long Island, marking the 25th anniversary of Gordon’s Weekend Utopia.
Member Mornings
Exclusive early access for members on weekends from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring quiet garden strolls, hands-on art projects with The Shine Studio, and yoga sessions.
Sound & Silence
Monthly meditation and sound healing sessions led by Adriana Barone in the garden pavilion, using crystal bowls to promote self-awareness and spiritual expansion.
Tai Chi Classes
Mindfulness-based movement classes offered on alternating Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September, led by Katherine Henderson to promote relaxation, balance, and connection with nature.
The Shine Studio: Living With Art
Immersive art-making event using textiles and materials inspired by the LongHouse collection, celebrating Jack Lenor Larsen’s creative legacy.
Unplugged Nature Walk
Sensory-based nature walk led by artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian, followed by a sound bath and conversation on art, attention, and healing.
Wednesday Walks
Weekly guided tours led by docent Irwin Levy through the 16-acre sculpture garden during July and August, focusing on the integration of art, design, and nature curated by Jack Lenor Larsen.
Young Creatives: An Outdoor Art Adventure
Art workshops for children ages 6+ held in July and August, led by Karyn Mannix, encouraging creativity through nature-inspired projects and self-expression.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Delivering educational outreach and student programsProvides free educational tours and school visits for K-12, college, and graduate students, supports creative learning through art and garden-based experiences, and offers summer internships in art, design, education, and environmental stewardship. Also awards scholarships to high school seniors pursuing creative fields such as visual arts, horticulture, and design.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Hosting public programs in art, wellness, and nature engagementHosts a range of recurring and seasonal public programs including docent-led weekend tours, Gentle Yoga, Walking Meditation, Dog Days events, Tai Chi classes, sensory nature walks, hands-on art-making workshops, and outdoor movie screenings. These programs are designed to foster creative living, wellness, and community engagement with art and nature.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Offering lectures, talks, and cultural eventsHosts a lecture and talk series featuring experts such as Julia Watson on Indigenous climate-resilient design, Margie Ruddick on wild landscape conservation, Alastair Gordon on modern architecture, and Victoria Johnson on artist biographies. Also hosts special events including book launches, birthday concerts in honor of founder Jack Lenor Larsen, and salons with visiting scholars and artists.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating a public cultural site with art, gardens, and sculptureOperates a 16-acre integrated environment in East Hampton, NY, featuring permanent and rotating outdoor sculptures, curated gardens, and art installations that reflect world cultures. The site is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from April to October, with year-round access for private and educational tours by appointment.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operating retail and online sales to support missionOperates an on-site retail space (INstore) and an online shop selling curated contemporary design objects, handmade jewelry, and merchandise from local and international artists. Proceeds from sales support the organization’s mission and programming.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Presenting exhibitions and artist collaborationsPresents rotating exhibitions and commissions new works by contemporary artists, including recent installations by Renée Cox, William Kentridge, and Sean Scully, and special exhibitions such as 'Things That Look Like Magic.' Also co-presents the InsiderOutsider series with Ma's House, highlighting underrepresented artists through conversations and creative activities.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Providing access to research and archival resourcesMakes the LongHouse Library available by appointment for research and study, offering access to books, articles, videos, and archival materials related to art, craft, design, and the collections of Jack Lenor Larsen.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing member benefits including early access and exclusive programsOffers members early access to the gardens on weekends (10:30 AM–12:30 PM) before public hours, free annual admission, guest passes (ranging from 4 to 12 depending on membership level), discounts at the INstore gift shop and ticketed events, private tour opportunities, and tickets to special events such as LongHouse Illuminated.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.96M
Contributions & grants$1.42M72%
Program service revenue$318K16%
Investment income$113K6%
Other revenue$113K
expenses
Total expenses$2.25M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.13M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.92M
Cash$266K
Investments$2.85M
Liabilities$376K
Net assets$9.55M
Liquid reserves16.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE BARRATT | DIRECTOR | 40 | $220K |
| BONIFACIO TOJAS | GROUNDS & BUILDING MANAGER | 40 | $118K |
board members · 18
- ALEXANDRA MUNROE — TRUSTEE
- ANNE ERNI — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER COY — TRUSTEE
- DEBORAH NEVINS — VICE PRESIDENT
- DR DERICK GEORGE — TRUSTEE
- EMMA CLURMAN — TRUSTEE
- GAEL TOWEY — SECRETARY
- JAMES ZAJAC — TRUSTEE
- LINDA WILLETT — TRUSTEE
- LOUIS BRADBURY — TREASURER
- MARK LEVINE — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL JONES — TRUSTEE
- NINA GILLMAN — PRESIDENT
- PATTI TRAINOR-WRAZEJ — TRUSTEE
- PETER OLSEN — TRUSTEE
- RAISA LOPEZ-RHODEN — TRUSTEE
- SHERRI DONGHIA — TRUSTEE
- SUZANNE SLESIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- AB Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting LongHouse Reserve programs and operations.
- ARF Hamptons Partner — Partners with LongHouse Reserve for Dog Days events, bringing adoptable dogs to select gatherings.
- Agnes Gund Funder — Supports education programming at LongHouse Reserve.
- Ann Welker Government — County Legislator who supports education programming at LongHouse Reserve.
- Avalon Nature Preserve Inc. Funder — Donor contributing at the $1,000–$2,499 level in support of LongHouse Reserve.
- Barbara Shawcroft Partner — Artist represented in the permanent collection or through long-term loan.
- Barnes Coy Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting LongHouse Reserve programs and operations.
- Bartlett Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting LongHouse Reserve programs and operations.
- Bartlett Tree Experts Funder — Donor contributing at the $2,500–$4,999 level in support of LongHouse Reserve.
- Bloomberg Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting LongHouse Reserve programs and operations.
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Donor contributing at the $10,000–$24,999 level in support of LongHouse Reserve.
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Supports the Bloomberg Connects digital guide at LongHouse Reserve.
- Calamus Foundation Funder — Donor contributing at the $10,000–$24,999 level in support of LongHouse Reserve.
- Cape Branch Foundation Funder — Donor contributing at the $10,000–$24,999 level in support of LongHouse Reserve.
- Charles Forberg Partner — Collaborated with Jack Lenor Larsen on the architectural design of LongHouse.
- Cheryl R. Riley Partner — Artist featured in the special exhibition 'Things That Look Like Magic' during the 2026 season.
- Craig James Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting LongHouse Reserve programs and operations.
- Fitzhugh Karol Partner — Artist whose sculptures were featured in the 2026 exhibition season.
- Grace Knowlton Partner — Artist represented in the permanent collection or through long-term loan.
- Greener Pastures Funder — Donor contributing at the $5,000–$9,999 level in support of LongHouse Reserve.
- HamptonsFilm Partner — Collaborates with LongHouse Reserve to host an outdoor film screening as part of a regional nonprofit tour.
- Jack Lenor Larsen Partner — Founded LongHouse Reserve and shaped its vision centered on art and global cultural inspiration.
- James Cohan Gallery Funder — Donor contributing at the $1,000–$2,499 level in support of LongHouse Reserve.
- Jill Platner Partner — Artist featured in the 2026 exhibition season.
- Kenny Scharf Partner — Artist featured in the 2026 exhibition season.
- LongHouse Reserve Network — Member organization listed as part of its own recognition network
- Ma's House Partner — Collaborates with LongHouse Reserve to present the InsiderOutsider series highlighting underrepresented artists.
- Maren Hassinger Partner — Artist represented in the permanent collection or through long-term loan.
- Mark Mennin Partner — Artist featured in the 2026 exhibition season.
- Northern Trust Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting LongHouse Reserve programs and operations.
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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.
- Art-Integrated Living Environmentsmethodology: art-integrated_livingBy immersing visitors in living spaces where art, architecture, and nature are seamlessly combined, LongHouse Reserve fosters deeper understanding of contemporary life and promotes lifelong creativity, because embodied, three-dimensional experiences are believed to accelerate learning and personal enrichment.
- Culture-Nature Immersion for Creativity and Stewardshipmethodology: culture-nature_immersionBy integrating world cultural artifacts, gardens, and natural landscapes into a single contemplative environment, LongHouse inspires creativity and personal enrichment while cultivating public stewardship, because immersive engagement with art and nature fosters wonder, wellbeing, and responsible connection to shared spaces.
- Retail as Mission Engagementmethodology: retail-as_engagementBy combining retail offerings with the visitor experience—both on-site and online—LongHouse extends mission engagement beyond physical visits, because shopping for organization-related products reinforces connection to the institution and supports sustained fundraising.