named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Jazz at the Maverick
Concert series featuring jazz artists and ensembles performing in the historic concert hall
MAVERICK OPEN HOUSE
Event offering music, food, and historical tours to engage the community with the concert hall and its heritage
Maverick Chamber Music Festival
Seasonal festival presenting classical and contemporary chamber music performances by renowned ensembles and soloists
Maverick Family Saturdays
Family-oriented events offering accessible musical experiences including storytelling, interactive performances, and educational activities
Maverick Friday Nights
Weekly concert series during the season featuring various musical genres and artists
Maverick Saturday Nights
Evening concert series featuring diverse musical performances, often with thematic or tribute programming
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Host family-oriented music events for children and familiesOffers free, interactive music programming for families with children in grades K–6 through the Maverick Family Saturdays series, running weekly from June to August. Events include narrated performances, family-friendly concerts featuring works like "Carnival of the Animals," and musical storytelling such as "The Story of Babar the Elephant."
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present summer chamber music, jazz, and contemporary music concertsOperates the oldest ongoing summer chamber music festival in the United States, presenting a recurring Sunday concert series since 1916, featuring renowned and emerging artists in classical, jazz, contemporary, and world music genres. Concerts are held at the historic Maverick Concert Hall and other local venues, with programming increasingly emphasizing jazz and contemporary music in recent years.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve the historic Maverick Concert Hall and its cultural legacyMaintains, preserves, and promotes the historic Maverick Concert Hall and its woodland setting as a cultural landmark, including stewardship of the Maverick Horse sculpture—carved in 1924 and relocated to the stage in 1979—and hosting annual open house events featuring historical programming.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Produce benefit concerts and community partnershipsOrganizes benefit concerts to support the preservation of the Maverick Concert Hall and collaborates with local organizations such as Family of Woodstock for parking services and Ravensbeard Wildlife Center for educational wildlife programming integrated into family events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$560K
Contributions & grants$402K72%
Program service revenue$115K21%
Investment income$40K7%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$338K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.84M
Cash$258K
Investments$871K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$2.83M
Liquid reserves40.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LuAnn Bielawa | Director of operation | 20 | $31K |
board members · 12
- DAVID GUBITS — VICE CHAIR
- DAVID WIEBE — BOARD MEMBER
- Dr JERRY BALENTINE — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN WERNER — BOARD MEMBER
- ISABEL DRAVES — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES GELLERT — BOARD MEMBER
- LAWRENCE POSNER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK FLANNERY — BOARD MEMBER
- OSCAR BUITRAGO — Secretary
- STEPHEN McGRATH — CHAIR
- SUSAN RIZWANI — CHAIR,BUILDING
- Vivienne Hodges — Treasurer
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- Alexander Platt Partner — Music Director of Maverick Concerts, responsible for musical programming.
- Alexander Platt Partner — Music Director, responsible for artistic direction and commentary.
- American Chamber Music Society Partner — Performing ensemble participating in Maverick Family Saturdays and the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Partner — Jointly awarded Maverick Concerts the Award for Adventurous Programming.
- Azkana Trio Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Family Saturdays series and in a separate concert at the Old Dutch Church.
- Bill Charlap Trio Partner — Performer in Jazz at the Maverick series
- Borromeo String Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- Callisto Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- Catalyst Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- Chamber Music America Partner — Jointly awarded Maverick Concerts the Award for Adventurous Programming.
- Chamber Music Society of Ft. Worth Partner — Performing group collaborating with Gary Levinson in a concert presentation
- Chicago Opera Theater Partner — Former affiliation where Alexander Platt served as Resident Conductor and Music Advisor for twelve seasons.
- Cindy Cashdollar Partner — Performer in Maverick Saturday Nights series
- Danish String Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- Dave Dreiwitz Partner — Special guest performer in Maverick Friday Nights series
- Escher String Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- Family of Woodstock Partner — Co-hosted a benefit concert to support the organization's work.
- Family of Woodstock Partner — Provides parking attendants for Maverick Concerts events.
- Fred Hersch Trio Partner — Performer in Jazz at the Maverick series
- Harlem Chamber Players Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- High Low Duo Partner — Performer in Maverick Saturday Nights series
- Jack Petruzzelli Partner — Performer in Maverick Saturday Nights series
- KASA Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble featured in the Maverick Chamber Music Festival
- Karl Berger Partner — Honoree of tribute concert in Maverick Saturday Nights series
- Luann Bielawa Partner — Director of Operations at Maverick Concerts, oversees operational functions.
- Luann Bielawa Partner — Director of Operations, responsible for operational management.
- Marco Benevento Partner — Performer in Maverick Friday Nights series
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provides funding support for concerts through awards.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funds for concerts with support from the Governor and State Legislature.
- Old Dutch Church Partner — Venue partner hosting a Maverick Concerts-affiliated performance by the Azkana Trio on August 29, 2026.
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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.
- Acoustic Intimacy for Artistic Engagementmethodology: acoustic_intimacy_designBy using a historically significant, hand-built wooden concert hall with superior acoustics, the organization enhances the intimacy and quality of live performances, which deepens audience engagement with chamber music because the physical venue amplifies emotional and sensory connection to the art.
- Equitable Artist Compensation as Cultural Value Statementmethodology: equitable_artist_compensationBy compensating artists equitably, the organization affirms that artistic labor holds equal value to other professional work, which strengthens artist commitment and community trust because fair pay reflects institutional respect and sustainability.
- Family-Centered Narrative Engagement in Music Educationmethodology: storytelling_based_music_engagementBy combining storytelling, character-based programs, and interdisciplinary educational experiences in a family-friendly format, the organization introduces children to classical and diverse musical forms because narrative and intergenerational participation increase accessibility and emotional resonance for new audiences.
- Thematic Programming with Artist Commentary to Deepen Understandingmethodology: thematic_programming_with_commentaryBy organizing concerts into thematic series and incorporating musician commentary that links new works to classical repertoire, the organization increases audience engagement and appreciation because contextual framing helps listeners connect intellectually and emotionally with unfamiliar or contemporary music.