irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $193KTHE ORGANIZATION HOLDS EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. INTEREST GROUPS INCLUDE CHORAL SINGERS WHO REHEARSE WEEKLY AND PERFORM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR POTTERS ENJOY A WORKROOM EQUIPPED WITH A WHEEL AND KILN. THE GARDEN GROUP RECEIVES INSTRUCTION IN FLORAL DESIGN AND HORTICULTURE. THE PERSONAL INVESTING GROUP RESEARCHES STOCKS AND LEARNS ABOUT FINANCIAL TOPICS FROM VARIOUS SPEAKERS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THERE ARE TRIPS TO MUSEUMS AND LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST. THERE ARE NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ON ART, LITERATURE, TRAVEL AND TOPICS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOME. EACH WEEK THE CALENDAR IS FULL OF DIVERSE AND STIMULATING ACTIVITIES.
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named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Choral Singers
Member-led choral group that rehearses weekly and performs throughout the year
Garden Group
Member program offering instruction in floral design, horticulture, and landscaping
Personal Investing Group
Monthly educational program where members learn about financial topics and stock research from guest speakers
Philanthropy Committee (formerly Committee of 100)
Group focused on identifying and supporting charitable organizations serving women and children in Westchester County
Pottery Section
Member program offering access to a fully equipped pottery studio with wheels and kiln, including demonstrations and open sessions
Public Lecture Series
Weekly public programs featuring talks on history, art, culture, and social issues by guest speakers, open to the public free of charge
Thrift and Operation Bookshelf
Biannual thrift and book sale supporting charitable causes, run by members
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Accepts and redistributes donated goodsAccepts donations of gently used clothing, household items, jewelry, and artwork for resale or redistribution as part of charitable outreach.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Conducts monthly food pantry drivesOrganizes monthly food collections for donation to a local food pantry to support community food needs.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funds grants to local charitable organizationsProvides grants and/or donations to local charitable organizations, particularly those in Westchester County focused on supporting women and children, through its Philanthropy Committee.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosts free educational and cultural programs for the publicOffers weekly educational and cultural programs on topics including music, food, gardening, history, literature, art, travel, wellness, and community affairs from September through June, open to the public at no cost and typically beginning at 2 pm.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts public concerts and special eventsHosts public events such as "Music Under the Stars," a holiday-themed "Holidays Through the House" event, and concerts featuring guest performers such as the band No Rent, often including wine and snacks.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Operates book donation and distribution programRuns Operation Bookshelf, which has distributed over 2 million books since 1954 by receiving, sorting, classifying, and shipping donated books twice per week free of charge to recipients.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes community fundraising and charitable sales eventsHosts semi-annual thrift and book sales in April and October, along with special fundraising events such as a Wine Tasting Silent Auction and a December Candlelight Dinner, raising thousands of dollars annually for local charities, particularly those supporting women and children in Westchester County.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Provides event venue rental in historic buildingOffers rental of its historic building and grounds for events such as weddings, recitals, and business meetings, including spaces like the Music Room (capacity 110 seated with tables), Dining Room (35 with tables), and Library (30 with tables), with 81 paved on-site parking spaces available.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Preserves and maintains historic propertyAcquired ownership of Rowsley in 1928 and secured its designation as a Village of Scarsdale Historic Landmark in 1968 and listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, maintaining it as a community asset.
- Supports community organization developmentPlayed a foundational role in establishing key community organizations including the Scarsdale League of Women Voters, Scarsdale/Edgemont Family Counseling Service, Friends of the Scarsdale Library, and helped establish the Scarsdale Foundation as a philanthropic resource.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$301K
Contributions & grants$150K50%
Program service revenue$25K8%
Investment income$20K6%
Other revenue$106K
expenses
Total expenses$274K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$34K
Grants paid out$22K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.59M
Cash$482K
Investments$347K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$1.57M
Liquid reserves36.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- CAROL SARCINELLA — VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROP
- DIANE MEYER — VP OF EDUCATION
- JOAN MIZRAHI — DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
- JOANNE AUERBACH — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- JUDITH WALSH — DIR COMPTROLLER
- LINDA LEAVITT — VP OF COMMUNICATIONS
- LINDA PERETZ — DIRECTOR OF GROUNDS
- MARIANNE CANTOR — DIRECTOR OF CLUB RENTALS
- MARY ANN D'AMATO — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- MINDY GERSTEIN — CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- ROSEANNE KLEIN — DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
- ROSEMARY KING — RECORDING SECRETARY
- SUE PEPPERS — DIR OF PERSONNEL
- THERESA TORI — DIRECTOR OF HOUSE
- VIVIAN MENNA — PRESIDENT
- YOLANDA GORMAN — DIR OF CORRESPONDENCE
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Alzheimers Association Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Badageoni Georgian Kitchen Restaurant Partner — Holds a Food and Dining Section meeting and lunch at Badageoni Georgian Kitchen Restaurant to experience Georgian cuisine.
- Bruce Museum Partner — Features a presentation by a curator from the Bruce Museum on its art collections and renovations.
- Cancer Support Team Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Carriage House Partner — Provides physical space for donation drop-off at the rear of the property.
- Children’s Advocacy Unit at WIHD Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Curtain Call Partner — Organizes a group outing to a performance at Curtain Call in Stamford.
- Destination College Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Eastchester Community Action Program Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- El Centro Hispano Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Family Ties of Westchester Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Hillsdale Food Outreach Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Hospice of Westchester Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Larchmont Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Meals on Main Street Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- My Sisters Place Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Neighborhood Link Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- New York Botanical Gardens Partner — Collaborates with the New York Botanical Gardens by hosting a guest speaker from the institution.
- Orbis International Partner — Hosts a presentation by a representative from Orbis International on global ophthalmology initiatives.
- Pace Women’s Justice Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Pocantico Center Partner — Hosts a program presented by a senior manager from the Pocantico Center about its events and exhibitions.
- Portchester Caver Center Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Providence House Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- Red Cross Partner — Collaborated during World War I on support efforts for drafted soldiers and returning veterans.
- River’s Edge Theatre Co. Partner — Hosts a presentation by the Artistic Director of River’s Edge Theatre Co. about its theatrical work.
- Rosary Hill Partner — Receives grants and/or donations from the Scarsdale Woman's Club
- SUNY Purchase Partner — Organizes a cultural event featuring the Paul Taylor Dance Company at SUNY Purchase.
- Scarsdale Foundation Partner — Participated in establishing the foundation as a community philanthropic source.
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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.
- Free Cultural and Educational Access for Community Engagementmethodology: community_access_programmingBy offering free public access to cultural and educational programming, the organization increases community participation and inclusion, because removing financial barriers enables broader engagement across diverse populations.
- Member-Driven Civic Club Modelmethodology: civic_club_modelBy organizing members into a structured civic club, the organization fosters community welfare and sustained civic engagement, because collective member action in a non-partisan setting strengthens local governance and public participation.
- Targeted Book Distribution for Transformative Impactmethodology: targeted_book_distributionBy distributing books to underserved institutions like schools, libraries, prisons, and the U.S. Merchant Marine, the organization creates transformative social impact, because access to reading materials supports education, rehabilitation, and personal growth in isolated or resource-limited settings.