irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6KPresented as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival, "Cirque 101" is a family-friendly event that introduces audiences of all ages to the thrilling world of circus arts. This free workshop, held over two Saturdays, features professional teaching-artists skilled in the circus arts and juggling in a vibrant and interactive format. Cirque 101 includes hands-on learning opportunities for youth and families, offering a safe and inclusive environment to explore balance, coordination, and creativity.
- #2 $4KDebut Artists is JAACA's performance series that shines a spotlight on exceptional emerging talent from across the region and beyond. Each event introduces new paraprofessional performers to Rochester audiences. Past performers have included classical vocalists, chamber ensembles, jazz trios, and solo instrumentalists, each bringing a fresh perspective and an inspiring story to the stage. Hosted in intimate community venues, the series offers a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and connection between artists and audiences, free for all to attend.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp-in-a-Box
Four-week summer program delivering art supplies and activities directly to K–6 families’ homes, enabling children to explore artistic mediums safely during the pandemic.
Center for Performing and Visual Arts
Planned 11,000 sq ft cultural hub in a historic synagogue building, intended to house performances, visual arts, community meetings, and a historical exhibit, currently in development.
Cirque 101
Free, interactive circus arts workshop for youth and families held over two Saturdays, featuring professional teaching-artists in juggling and balance skills, offered as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival.
Debut Artists
Performance series showcasing emerging regional and national talent in classical, jazz, and chamber music, hosted in intimate community venues and free to the public.
Rochester Fringe Festival Presentations
Free family-friendly performances and interactive aerial arts events presented annually at the Rochester Fringe Festival, including take-home supplies for continued learning.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 2 activities
- Co-hosting community performance events with partner organizationsCoordinates co-sponsored concerts and performances with community partners, such as the celebratory performance of "Hlonolofatsa" with the Choir School of Delaware and the Northeast Family and Community Choir at Rochester City Hall.
- Providing free public access to performing and visual arts programmingOffers free, community-based performances and exhibitions featuring world-renowned and emerging artists, including vocalists, chamber ensembles, jazz trios, instrumentalists, and young international performers through series such as "Debut Artists" and regular showcases; also hosted the RPO Around the Town concert featuring members of the Grammy-award-winning Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in a live, outdoor setting.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Collecting and sharing community stories from the Joseph Avenue areaFacilitates community storytelling by collecting and publishing memories from past and present residents of the Joseph Avenue and Northeast Quadrant area through a story series titled 'Memories of Joseph Avenue and the Northeast Quadrant'.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Delivering youth-focused arts education and engagement programsProvides multi-week, hands-on arts education programs for youth aged 5 to 17 in collaboration with professional performers and teaching artists, including virtual offerings like Jazz on Joseph and Young Artist Showcases; delivered a four-week "Camp-in-a-Box" program directly to over 75 households during the pandemic, and hosted "Cirque 101," a free two-Saturday circus arts workshop during the Rochester Fringe Festival.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Distributing art and literacy supplies to children through The Crayon ProjectFounded and leads The Crayon Project, which has distributed thousands of art and literacy supplies to children in the Rochester City School District.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Operating a community arts and culture center in the Joseph Avenue neighborhoodSupports the cultural and community revival of the historic Joseph Avenue neighborhood in Rochester by converting a historic building into an 11,000 square-foot performance and gallery space, with support from a $400,000 National Park Service award for preservation and development of the former synagogue at 692 Joseph Avenue as a Center for Performing and Visual Arts.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Presenting free family-friendly performances during the Rochester Fringe FestivalActs as a presenting venue for the Rochester Fringe Festival, hosting one to two free, family-friendly performances each Saturday, including interactive circus arts workshops with take-home supplies.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Producing youth arts showcase eventsHosts ROCStarz, a capstone event that features performances and gallery exhibitions by youth participants, providing a public platform for young artists engaged in its educational programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$214K
Contributions & grants$209K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$215K
Program expenses24%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising39%
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$558K
Cash$210K
Investments$12K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$556K
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -55.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Pacific | Executive Director | 40 | $80K |
| Bill Ferguson | Vice President | 10 | $20K |
board members · 10
- Alan Feldstein — Treasurer
- Darrin Brentnall — Board Member
- Isobel Goldman — Secretary
- Jaime Rivera — Board Member
- Mario Martinez — Board Member
- Meredith Dragon — Board Member
- Michael Rothman — Board Member
- Ned Corman — Board Member
- Neil Scheier — President
- Sherman Dickerson — Board Member
relationships · 90
Who they work with
- ALSTOM Signaling Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Aldi, Inc. Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- American Choral Directors Association Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Baden Street Settlement Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Boylan Code Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Brighter Days Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Brush Family Fund of the Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Causewave Community Partners Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Choir School of Delaware Partner — Collaborating arts organization in a joint performance at Rochester City Hall.
- City of Rochester Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Youth Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Community Design Center of Rochester Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Cornell Weinstein Family Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Costanza Family Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Diocese of Rochester Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Donald and Elizabeth Fisher Advised Fund of the Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Dr. Sidney and Barbara Sobel Charitable Fund of the Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Drs. Dawn and Jacques Lipson Community Enhancement Fund of the Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Faith Victory Christian Center Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Finger Lakes Opera Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Fred and Floy Willmott Foundation Funder — Funding partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Gallina Development Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Gallina Development Partner — Lead contractor for the renovation of the Center for Performing and Visual Arts.
- Garth Fagan Dance Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
- Gateways Music Festival Partner — Community partner of Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance Inc
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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.
- Artist and Youth Development Through Mentorshipmethodology: artist-mentorshipBy pairing emerging artists and youth with professional mentors in hands-on, interactive settings, the organization builds artistic skill and confidence, because sustained creative relationships foster personal growth, career readiness, and community belonging.
- Arts for Equity and Accessmethodology: arts-for-equityBy providing free, high-caliber arts programming and removing financial and geographic barriers, the organization promotes equity, because access to artistic expression enables inclusion, self-worth, and cross-cultural connection among diverse populations.
- Arts-Based Community Revitalizationmethodology: arts-based_community_revitalizationBy using arts and culture as a catalyst, the organization drives neighborhood renewal and community transformation, because creative engagement fosters shared ownership, collective identity, and sustained civic participation in historically underserved areas.