irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $26KRIVERARTS PRODUCES MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTS EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC'S BENEFIT INCLUDING: A FREE FALL STUDIO TOUR, SHOWCASING THE WORK AND PROCESS OF OVER 100 LOCAL ARTISTS IN 80+ LOCATIONS AND 2 EXHIBITIONS; A FREE SPRING MUSIC TOUR, SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF OVER 300 LOCAL MUSICIANS IN 30+ LOCATIONS; A CONTEMPORARY DANCE PERFORMANCE; A 3-PART CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES WITH ACCOMPLISHED CLASSICAL MUSICIANS; A 2-PART CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SERIES HIGHLIGHTING RENOWNED AND DISTINCT PERFORMERS; SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 3-9; YEARLONG MUSIC EDUCATION FOR K-12 STUDENTS; AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS; BIMONTHLY FIGURE DRAWING PROGRAMS; AND MORE.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Conversation Series
Events that bring audiences into dialogue with artists, writers, dancers, and musicians to explore creative processes across disciplines.
Chamber Music Series
A three-concert seasonal series featuring world-class musicians performing traditional literature, new commissions, and premieres under the artistic direction of cellist Peter Seidenberg.
Contemporary Dance Performance
Annual concert showcasing established dance companies and emerging talent in contemporary, ballet, tap, and hip-hop.
Figure Drawing
Bimonthly life drawing sessions for artists of all levels held at the Hastings Public Library, featuring a live nude model in a non-instructional setting.
Music Lesson Program
After-school individual music instruction for K-12 students and adults in Hastings and Dobbs Ferry, offering lessons on multiple instruments in semester or class packages.
Music Tour
A free spring festival featuring over 300 local musicians performing 120 concerts in 30+ venues across the Rivertowns on a single day.
Studio Tour
An annual free, two-day, multi-village event showcasing over 100 local visual artists in their studios across eight municipalities in the Lower Hudson Valley.
SummerArts Camp
Four-week summer program offering multidisciplinary arts workshops for children entering grades 3–9, with daily instruction in visual arts, music, and theater.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts annual Music Tour showcasing local musiciansProduces a free spring music tour featuring over 300 local musicians performing 120 concerts across 30–35 venues in a single day, offered free to the public. The community-wide event spans genres including chamber music, bluegrass, and contemporary styles, engaging over 4,500 audience members annually.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Hosts poetry readings and theatrical performancesHosts poetry readings, staged theatrical performances, play readings of new works, and performances of commissioned scripts by local playwrights. Events include diverse forms such as radio plays, stand-up comedy, and interdisciplinary works integrating visual art, music, and dance.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Offers yearlong music education programs for K–12 students and adultsProvides structured music instruction for K–12 students and adults in Hastings and Dobbs Ferry, offering individual lessons in 17 instruments—including strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar, ukulele, and voice—through fall, spring, and summer semesters. Lessons are available in weekly sessions of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, with recitals held annually in January and May.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operates summer multi-arts camp for youthOffers a four-week summer camp program for children entering grades 3–9, providing daily sessions in visual arts, music, and movement/theater led by expert teaching artists.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual Studio Tour featuring local visual artistsProduces a free, two-day fall studio tour each year that features over 100 local artists across multiple villages—from Hastings-on-Hudson to Sleepy Hollow—working in ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, and other media. The event includes studio visits that allow the public to engage directly with artists and observe their creative processes, with 80+ locations participating annually.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Presents annual dance performances and adult education programsProduces an annual dance concert featuring established and emerging dance companies in contemporary, tap, ballet, and hip-hop styles. Also offers adult education programs in dance as part of its multidisciplinary arts offerings.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Produces Artist Conversations programHosts an ongoing Artist Conversation series that features artists and arts experts across disciplines such as dance, literature, and performance, fostering dialogue between creators and the public as part of its interdisciplinary programming.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Produces Chamber Music SeriesProduces a three-concert chamber music series each season featuring world-class musicians with experience at major venues such as Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic. The series includes traditional repertoire, new commissions, and special events such as the annual International Women’s Day Chamber Music Celebration and a benefit concert, under the artistic direction of cellist Peter Seidenberg.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Produces Figure Drawing programHosts bimonthly figure drawing sessions open to artists of all experience levels, featuring a nude model and limited to 30 participants per session. These sessions occur twice monthly from September through June and are offered in a relaxed, social setting.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Recognizes graduating high school artists through awards and exhibitionsOrganizes annual awards and exhibitions to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating high school artists in the region.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$537K
Contributions & grants$165K31%
Program service revenue$369K69%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$546K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$143K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$236K
Cash$195K
Investments$32K
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$171K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECKA B FAULDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $71K |
| CLAUDIA KNAFO | MUSIC DIRECTOR | 20 | $25K |
| TERRY JOSHI | EVENTS AND PRODUCTION MANAGER | 40 | $25K |
| LINDSEY TAYLOR | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MGR | 0 | $6K |
| ANGELA LIN | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MGR | 0 | $5K |
board members · 9
- DEODAT SINGH — Treasurer
- FRANYA BARNETT — Director
- JOANNA RIESMAN — Director
- JOSH SUNIEWICK — Director
- KRISTIN MADDEN — President & CEO
- LAUREN ORKUS — Vice President
- NICOLE NOVY SCHNEIDER — Director
- STEFANIE NELSON — Secretary
- STUART WOLFERMAN — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Partner — Featured artists Maxine Sherman and Bennett Rink from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in the Artist Conversation series.
- ArtsWestchester Funder — Provides partial support for RiverArts' programs with backing from Westchester County Government.
- Dobbs Ferry Partner — Hosts RiverArts programs and music lessons in the village
- Hastings Public Library Partner — Collaborated on the installation of a permanent outdoor sculpture in 1963.
- Hastings Public Library Partner — Hosts figure drawing sessions in the Orr Room on the lower level.
- Hastings-on-Hudson Partner — Hosts RiverArts programs and music lessons in the village
- Newington-Cropsey Foundation Partner — Co-hosted a concert titled 'An Afternoon of Dvořák' at its venue.
- Peter Seidenberg Partner — Artistic director of the chamber music series
- Rivertowns Network — Local community of artists and patrons engaged through RiverArts programming.
- The New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides partial support for RiverArts' programs with backing from the New York State government.
- Yonkers Arts Partner — Hosted an artist conversation with Ray Wilcox and Evan Bishop of Yonkers Arts.
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.
- Artist-Centered Engagementmethodology: artist-amplificationBy centering artists as leaders and amplifying their voices, processes, and stories, the organization deepens public connection to art and strengthens community insight, because transparency in artistic practice builds authenticity and inspires audience investment.
- Inclusive Community Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive-arts-participationBy designing non-instructional, accessible programs for all skill levels, the organization fosters social connection and personal growth through art, because lowering barriers to entry encourages broader community engagement and affirms creativity as a universal human capacity.
- Interdisciplinary Art Integrationmethodology: artistic_cross-pollinationBy combining literary, visual, musical, and dance forms in shared programming, the organization creates deeper audience engagement and fosters innovative artistic expression, because cross-artform collaboration stimulates creativity and broadens community appeal.