named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Children in Foster Care Support
Contributes to programs and organizations supporting children in foster care
Historical Grants Program
Provides funding for historical preservation initiatives
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 2 activities
- Facilitates member-based antiques sales and accessOperates a network platform enabling member antique dealers to sell antiques across diverse genres and historical periods, including furniture, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, folk art, Americana, artwork, and advertising, through multi-dealer shops and show participation.
- Offers antique appraisal, restoration, and estate sale servicesProvides a range of professional services through member dealers, including furniture restoration and reseating (cane, splint, rush, binder), metal and textile repair, estate and insurance appraisals for antiques and collectibles (with specialization in 19th and 20th century items and White Ironstone), free appraisals for U.S. gold, silver, and currency (with cash purchases), and full estate sale management.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funds charitable gifts for children in foster careUses proceeds from its events to fund holiday gift donations for children served by the Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds grants to museums and historical societiesProvides financial support to local museums and historical societies using proceeds generated from its three annual antique shows.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts public educational and cultural events on antiquesOrganizes lectures and other educational programming related to antiques and collecting as part of its public engagement efforts.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts three annual antique showsPlans and operates three major antique shows each year—the Greater Rochester Spring Antique Show, the Canandaigua Antique Show, and the Greater Rochester Fall Antique Show—at venues including Minett Hall at the ROC Dome, featuring over 60 dealers and a wide range of antiques and collectibles. Admission fees apply, with discounts available via coupons and reduced or free entry for youth.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$3103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$310
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -58.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Bob Shomper — Director
- David Capitano — Director
- Duane Watson — Director
- Gene Pratt — Director
- Gerry Strobel — Director
- Jane Langol — Director
- Jim Goodlng — Director
- John DeVolder — Director
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Antiques at the Glencroft Partner — GCADA member Joe Pelino sells through Antiques at the Glencroft.
- Cary Beck - Numismatist Partner — Member business providing free appraisals and purchasing U.S. coins and currency.
- Cavern View Antiques Partner — GCADA members Mara and Jim Kerr sell through Cavern View Antiques.
- Certified Appraisers Guild of America Network — Member organization for professional appraisers.
- Christina's Antiques Partner — GCADA member Christina Champion sells through Christina's Antiques.
- Cobblestone Antiques / Spiegel & Associates Partner — Member business providing estate sale services.
- Cottone Auctions Partner — Member business specializing in fine art and antique auctions, appraisals, and consignment.
- DOC'S CROCKS Partner — GCADA member Duane Watson sells through DOC'S CROCKS.
- Dana Tillou Fine Arts Partner — GCADA member Dana Tillou sells through Dana Tillou Fine Arts.
- Early American Antiques Partner — Member business providing furniture repair and restoration services.
- Eastridge Antiques Partner — GCADA member Matt Guche sells through Eastridge Antiques.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share updates about the antique show.
- Genesee Country Antique Dealers Association Network — Organization of over 80 antique dealer members adhering to professional and ethical standards.
- Hartford House Antiques Partner — GCADA member Steve Sherhag sells through Hartford House Antiques.
- Jane Langol Antiques Partner — GCADA member Jane Langol sells through Jane Langol Antiques.
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books Partner — GCADA member Jeffrey H. Marks sells through Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books.
- Kevin T. Ransom – Bookseller Partner — Member business providing estate and insurance appraisals.
- MULESKINNER Antiques Partner — GCADA member Ron Korman sells through MULESKINNER Antiques.
- Minett Hall at the ROC Dome Partner — Venue partner hosting the Greater Rochester Fall Antique Show.
- Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Partner — Receives holiday gift donations from GCADA for children served by the organization.
- Ontario Mall Antiques Partner — GCADA member Matt Guche sells through Ontario Mall Antiques.
- Ponzi's Antiques Partner — GCADA members Paul & Connie Polce sell through Ponzi's Antiques.
- Private Stock Antiques Partner — GCADA member Luther Yocum sells through Private Stock Antiques.
- ROC Dome Partner — Hosts the Greater Rochester Fall Antique Show at Minett Hall on its premises.
- Recollections Antiques Partner — Member business providing reseating services for antique furniture.
- Reflections Antiques Partner — GCADA member Linda Perkins sells through Reflections Antiques.
- Strobel's Antiques, LLC Partner — GCADA members Gerry Strobel and Stephen Duffy sell through Strobel's Antiques, LLC.
- Susan Sauvageau Antiques Partner — GCADA member Susan Sauvageau sells through Susan Sauvageau Antiques.
- White Ironstone China Association Coalition — Founding members of an association dedicated to White Ironstone china.
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.
- Collaborative Retail and Joint Access Modelmethodology: multi-dealer_retail_collaborationBy promoting multi-dealer shops and offering combined admission tickets, the organization increases consumer access and dealer sales opportunities, because shared retail and pricing structures lower barriers to entry and encourage broader event attendance.
- Event-Based Engagement to Strengthen Dealer Visibility and Public Accessmethodology: event-based_engagementBy organizing curated regional antique shows that bring together established and emerging dealers, the organization increases public access to antiques and enhances member visibility, because structured, collaborative events drive attendance and sustain dealer participation.
- Member Ethics Standards Drive Public Trustmethodology: ethics-based_professional_associationBy requiring members to uphold high ethical standards, the organization fosters trust and professionalism in the antique trade, which enhances credibility among collectors, buyers, and the general public, leading to stronger market engagement.