named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Jazz at the Chapel
Jazz performance series featuring accomplished improvisers and traditional jazz artists in an intimate historic setting
Sunday Music Series
Monthly chamber music concerts from April to November featuring world-class and emerging artists in classical, contemporary, jazz, and opera genres
Sunset Reading Series
Literary series bringing nationally recognized writers to read in the chapel, fostering community engagement with the spoken word
Wedding and Event Rentals
Hosting of weddings, private concerts, recitals, baptisms, and other events in the historic chapel and adjacent Chancery building
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Delivering music education and youth engagement programsProvides master classes, professional development workshops, and week-long Any Given Child programs for K–12 students in Tulsa Public Schools, and operates an International Music Festival since 2004 to develop performance skills of young musicians up to the semi-professional level.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Hosting children's cultural and performing arts programsHosts children's cultural programming including concerts, puppet shows, holiday performances, recitals, magic shows, classic films, and storytelling events at the historic chapel venue.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting literary and reading eventsHosts the free public Sunset Readings series and other literary events featuring nationally recognized writers at the historic chapel venue.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Hosting weddings and private events at the historic chapelOperates a historic chapel in Cold Spring, NY as a year-round event venue, hosting weddings, ceremonies, and private events with facilities including seating for up to 99 guests, a dressing suite, courtyard for receptions, and a Chancery Building with restrooms, kitchen, and dressing room.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presenting Latin American and cross-cultural music programsTours the Classical Roots, Latin Soul program across the U.S., Canada, and South America, and conducts Latin Fiesta Workshops and Family Concerts in diverse settings to promote Latin American quartet repertoire alongside Classical and Romantic works.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Producing and hosting public music performance seriesProduces a monthly chamber music series from April to November featuring world-class and emerging artists across classical, contemporary, jazz, and opera genres, along with live jazz performances and an indoor/outdoor series showcasing touring independent musicians in rock, folk, blues, and bluegrass.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and preservation of The Chapel RestorationEngages in the ongoing restoration, maintenance, and operation of The Chapel Restoration as a historic and cultural landmark in the Hudson Valley, ensuring its structural and cultural integrity for public use.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$114K86%
Program service revenue$11K8%
Investment income$8K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$713K
Cash$193K
Investments$25K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$713K
Liquid reserves18.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- BARBARA DESILVA — ARTS DIRECTO
- BARBARA IMPELLITTIERE — DIRECTOR
- CAROL POWELL — DIRECTOR
- DAVID LIMBURG — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH T HEITMANN — DIRECTOR
- EVELYN BRADY- WATTERS — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER FITZGERALD — SECRETARY
- IVY MEEROPOL — DIRECTOR
- JON HULL — DIRECTOR
- KELLY PREUSSER — VICE PRESIDE
- LINDA MILNE SPEZIALE — DIRECTOR
- PHILIP GIORDANO — TREASURER
- REBEKAH TIGHE — PRESIDENT
- RICK GEDNEY — DIRECTOR
- SONIA RYZI-RYSKI — FIRST VICE P
- STEPHEN HUTCHESON — DIRECTOR
- SUE WALVADA — SECRETARY
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Bard College Partner — Hosts a faculty member as featured reader in a public event.
- Dalton Ridenhour Partner — Stride pianist and past performer in the Jazz at the Chapel series.
- David Duffy Partner — Provided a generous contribution alongside board member Marcelline Thomson to support the Sunset Reading Series.
- Eventbrite Partner — Partner platform for ticketing and event registration.
- International Contemporary Ensemble Partner — Julia Den Boer has performed with the International Contemporary Ensemble.
- Iris Collective Partner — Resident Ensemble
- Jon-Erik Kellso Partner — Trumpeter and past performer in the Jazz at the Chapel series.
- Lehigh University Partner — Guest resident ensemble
- Longleash Partner — Julia Den Boer has performed with Longleash.
- Marcelline Thomson Partner — Board member who provided a generous contribution to support the Sunset Reading Series.
- McGill University Network — Julia Den Boer holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University.
- Miami University Partner — Conducted master classes and professional development workshops
- Michigan State University Partner — Conducted master classes and professional development workshops
- NY State Council on the Arts Government — Provides state-level public funding for the Sunday Music Series via the Arts Link Grant Program.
- National Repertory Orchestra Partner — Conducted master classes and professional development workshops
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides grant funding for the Sunset Reading Series with support from the NY State Legislature.
- Peter Smith Partner — Architect who designed the Chancery Building.
- Putnam Arts Council Government — Manages and monitors the New York State Council on the Arts grant program in Putnam County.
- Putnam Arts Council Government — Provides public funding through the Arts Link Grant Program to support the Sunday Music Series.
- SUNY Stony Brook University Network — Julia Den Boer holds a DMA from SUNY Stony Brook University, where she studied under Gilbert Kalish.
- Sara L’Abriola Partner — Gypsy jazz guitarist and past performer with her quartet in the Jazz at the Chapel series.
- Scott Robinson Partner — Multi-instrumentalist and past performer in the Jazz at the Chapel series.
- Stephen Hutcheson Partner — Acts as wedding coordinator for events at the Chapel Restoration.
- Tulsa Public School System Partner — Delivered week-long Any Given Child music programs over three seasons
- University of Hartford Partner — Composition Feldman/Geoffroy Ensemble-in-Residence at the Hartt School of Music
- University of Iowa Partner — Conducted master classes and professional development workshops
- University of Wisconsin Partner — Conducted master classes and professional development workshops
- Université Lyon III Network — Julia Den Boer holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Université Lyon III.
- Wavefield Ensemble Partner — Julia Den Boer has performed with Wavefield Ensemble.
- West Chester University Wells School of Music Partner — Quartet in Residence faculty position
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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.
- Artistic Engagement to Expand Community Accessmethodology: community-engaged_arts_programmingBy centering imagination, informal interaction, and innovative performance formats—including movement-based workshops and improvisational collages—we deepen audience engagement, because breaking traditional barriers between performers and audiences increases inclusivity and emotional resonance, especially in underserved communities.
- Cultural Programming as Youth Developmentmethodology: cultural-engagement-for-youth-developmentBy involving children in historical and artistic experiences through readings, performances, and community events, we support their holistic development, because early exposure to culture fosters empathy, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.
- Historic Preservation as Cultural Stewardshipmethodology: historic_preservationBy restoring and maintaining the 1833 chapel as a secular cultural landmark, we ensure community access to the arts and history, because preserving architecturally significant spaces fosters civic identity and enables sustained cultural programming.