irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
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named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Workshops
Offers educational workshops such as mushroom inoculation and other hands-on learning experiences
Cycling Film Festival
Hosts a film festival focused on cycling culture and outdoor adventure
Kids’ Art at North Creek Farmers Market
Weekly art activities for children held in conjunction with the local farmers market
North Creek Arts Fest
Annual arts festival showcasing local talent and crafts, presented in partnership with the North Creek Arts District
Summer Concert Series
Presents live music performances by regional artists and bands at the community center during summer months
Widlund Gallery Exhibits
Hosts rotating art exhibitions featuring local and regional artists, with monthly changes and juried craft fairs
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting community arts festivals and public eventsHosts annual community events such as the North Creek Arts Fest, featuring art activities for all ages, family outdoor games, live music, and theater performances, as well as weekly art activities for children at the North Creek Farmers Market from July to August.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Managing a community center and fiscal sponsorship programsManages the community center for the Town of Johnsburg and serves as fiscal sponsor for the North Creek Arts District, enabling grant applications and financial management for arts-related initiatives.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operating art exhibitions and gallery programsOperates the Widlund Gallery in North Creek, NY, hosting monthly changing art exhibitions featuring local and regional artists, including curated shows such as "Adirondacks by Robert Stump" and "Illusion & Reality by Allen Stamper," with public receptions and ongoing exhibit programming.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Organizing educational workshops and skill-building programsConducts hands-on public workshops such as mushroom log inoculation, which includes instruction on log selection, spawn insertion, sealing, and post-care, limited to small groups of up to 10 participants to promote sustainable food production.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Presenting live performances and concert seriesOrganizes and presents a Summer Concert Series and other live music events featuring regional and touring performers, such as House of Hamill and Annie and the Hedonists, along with theater productions like "The Last Five Years," held at TPC’s outdoor lawn or indoor venues in the Gore Mountain Region of the Adirondacks.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Producing historical and cultural commemorative eventsOrganizes and hosts a public event series commemorating Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy, including the 125th anniversary of his Night Ride, presentations by historians and authors, screenings of related films such as “A Cowboy’s Ride to the White House,” and talks on Roosevelt’s personal, political, and conservationist history.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$191K60%
Program service revenue$124K39%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$200
expenses
Total expenses$282K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$119K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$519K
Cash$233K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$519K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- BARB LEADEM — TRUSTEE
- CAROLYN BISCHOFF — TRUSTEE
- CHERYL GILLESPIE — VICE PRESIDENT
- DEBORAH CUNNINGHAM — TRUSTEE
- DONALD PREUNINGER — TREASURER
- DONNA TRAUTWEIN WELCH — TRUSTEE
- JODI MONTE — TRUSTEE
- JUDITH WATSON — TRUSTEE
- LOUISE BELENSZ — SECRETARY
- MINDY PREUNINGER — TRUSTEE
- MIRIAM DEUTCH — PRESIDENT
- WENDY SARGENT — TRUSTEE
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- ALCA Partner — Partners to present the theatrical performance "The Last Five Years."
- Adirondack Community Foundation Government — Provides grant funding to the North Creek Arts District, which is fiscally sponsored by Tannery Pond Center.
- Adirondack Foundation Funder — Granting agency that provides financial support to Tannery Pond Center.
- Adirondack Foundation Funder — Provided a Generous Acts grant to support the mushroom inoculation workshop.
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts Partner — Partner organization presenting arts programs at Tannery Pond Center.
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts Partner — Presenting partner for the theatrical performance "The Last Five Years" at Tannery Pond Center.
- Annie & the Hedonists Partner — Collaborates with the band to present a live concert event.
- Annie and the Hedonists Partner — Performing ensemble in the Summer Concert Series.
- Cloudsplitter Foundation Funder — Granting agency that provides financial support to Tannery Pond Center.
- Ellen Rowe Partner — Performing artist in the Summer Concert Series.
- Eventbrite Partner — Partnered with Eventbrite for online ticket sales for concerts.
- Glens Falls Foundation Funder — Granting agency that provides financial support to Tannery Pond Center.
- House of Hamill Partner — Collaborates with the band House of Hamill to present a concert as part of the Summer Concert Series.
- House of Hamill Partner — Performing ensemble in the Summer Concert Series.
- JamCrackers with Dan Berggren Partner — Performing ensemble in the Summer Concert Series.
- NCAD Partner — Collaborates on the North Creek Arts Fest event.
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Funder — Granting agency that provides financial support to Tannery Pond Center.
- North Country Singers Partner — Partner organization presenting arts programs at Tannery Pond Center.
- North Creek Arts District Partner — Collaborates with Tannery Pond Center to organize the North Creek Arts Fest and advance local arts and culture.
- North Creek Farmers Market Partner — Co-locates children's art programming with the North Creek Farmers Market to provide community access.
- Our Town Theater Group Partner — Partners with Tannery Pond Center to present theatrical performances at the North Creek Arts Fest.
- Our Town Theatre Group Partner — Partner organization presenting arts programs at Tannery Pond Center.
- PBS Partner — Hosts a screening of a PBS documentary as part of its public programming.
- Pearsall Foundation Funder — Granting agency that provides financial support to Tannery Pond Center.
- Rhodora String Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble in the Summer Concert Series.
- Robert Stump Partner — Collaborated with artist Robert Stump to present his mixed media exhibition "Adirondacks" at the Widlund Gallery.
- Stewarts Shops Funder — Granting agency that provides financial support to Tannery Pond Center through its grant program.
- Sugar Apple Partner — Performing ensemble in the Summer Concert Series.
- Theodore Roosevelt Center Partner — Collaborates with the Theodore Roosevelt Center through hosting its public historian for an event.
- Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Partner — Engages with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library by hosting its CEO for a public presentation.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Arts-Based Community Engagementmethodology: arts-based_community_engagementBy using curated art exhibitions, live music, and cultural programming, the organization fosters community engagement and connection to regional landscapes and identity, because shared artistic experiences strengthen local belonging and public participation.
- Child-Led Creative Expressionmethodology: child-led_art_programmingBy engaging children in self-directed art activities, the organization promotes sustained artistic participation and personal expression, because autonomy in creative processes increases engagement and developmental outcomes in young participants.
- Collaborative Partnership Modelmethodology: collaborative_partnershipBy partnering with individuals, organizations, and arts districts—including through fiscal sponsorship and festival collaborations—the organization expands its programming reach and impact, because collective efforts generate greater community engagement than isolated initiatives.
- Cultural-Athletic Integration for Broader Engagementmethodology: cultural-athletic_integrationBy combining cultural events like film festivals with athletic endurance activities, the organization attracts diverse audiences and deepens community involvement, because hybrid experiences appeal to multiple interest groups and increase event accessibility.