named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fairport Junction Train Viewing Platform
Accessible, safe viewing area for railfans to observe up to 65 trains daily on the CSX line; includes a restored 1978 Conrail Caboose and interpretive signage
Fairport Oktoberfest
Annual family-friendly festival featuring German cuisine, beer, polka music, and traditional dancing held along the Erie Canal
Fairport/Perinton Community Clean-Up
Volunteer-led spring cleanup initiative engaging local teams to clean parks, communal spaces, and parking lots
Portals to Our Past
Self-guided walking tour with interpretive signage highlighting the historical heritage of the Fairport/Perinton community
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Delivering professional services through volunteer capacityProvides professional services to the Fairport/Perinton community via a volunteer-based, multi-disciplinary organization structure.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Developing and operating a public train viewing platformInitiated, designed, and led the development of a public train viewing platform in Fairport, including focus groups, research, concept design, and municipal coordination, resulting in a sanctioned, safe, covered facility for railfans to observe CSX Railroad traffic, which opened in June 2020 after 12 years of planning.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Organizing annual Fairport Oktoberfest community celebrationPlans and executes the annual Fairport Oktoberfest, a community event held along the Erie Canal, which has been running for 17 consecutive years.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizing community clean-up events with supply distributionCoordinates community clean-up initiatives in Fairport/Perinton, including distributing green trash bags and gloves for public use, with a recent event held between April 22 and May 2 and supply pick-up available on April 20.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Providing visitor information and community resource connectionsOffers visitor services to the Fairport/Perinton community year-round by providing information and connecting individuals to local resources upon request.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Supporting local education, arts, and history preservation programsFunds and supports programs and projects that advance education, the arts, and local history preservation in the Fairport/Perinton community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$53K45%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$140K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$105K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NANCY RAGUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $73K |
board members · 4
- AL BARTOLOTTA — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW SPENCER — DIRECTOR
- KARA PETERSON — DIRECTOR
- NATE ROMAGNOLA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- BB Dang Partner — Local band performing at Oktoberfest event
- Box Factory Partner — Provided a location for distribution of clean-up supplies via a bin on its porch.
- CSX Corporation Partner — Provided a $10,000 grant to support the construction of the train viewing platform, recognizing its value in reducing trespassing on railroad property.
- Canal NY Government — State agency partner providing information about NYS Canals and its mission.
- Colonial Belle Partner — Partner organization operating an accessible Erie Canal cruising vessel.
- Erie Canal Boat Company Partner — Partner organization offering adaptive paddling, cycling, and recreation on and along the canal.
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Partner — National heritage partner supporting exploration of the historic Erie Canal.
- Fairport Foundation Partner — Fundraising affiliate of the Partnership that contributes back to the Fairport and Perinton community.
- Fairport Junction Train Viewing Platform Partner — Partner organization operating an accessible train viewing platform with daily train visibility.
- Fairport Municipal Commission (Fairport Electric) Partner — Client of the Partnership, receiving services related to community and infrastructure development.
- Fairport Museum Partner — Partner organization preserving and presenting the history of Fairport and Perinton.
- Fairport Perinton Merchants Association Partner — Client of the Partnership, receiving services related to community and economic development.
- Fairport Perinton Merchants Association Partner — Donated $30,000 to fund the construction of the train viewing platform.
- Fairport Public Art Partner — Partner organization managing public art installations in the community.
- Fairport Rotary Partner — Donated $2,500 to support the construction of the train viewing platform.
- Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance Partner — Regional tourism partner promoting the Finger Lakes region.
- Northside Johnny Partner — Local band performing at Oktoberfest event
- Thomas Creek Wetlands Partner — Partner organization maintaining an accessible wetlands area for birding and nature enjoyment.
- Town of Perinton Government — Client of the Partnership, receiving services supporting community planning and development.
- Town of Perinton Government — Governmental affiliate providing municipal services and information for the area.
- Tryst Partner — Local band performing at Oktoberfest event
- Village of Fairport Government — Endorsed the train viewing platform project and funded a portion of its construction through the Village of Fairport and its Office of Community and Economic Development.
- Village of Fairport Government — Governmental affiliate providing village-level services and information.
- Visit Rochester Partner — Regional tourism partner supporting visitation planning for the greater Rochester area.
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.
- Community Festival Engagementmethodology: community_festival_engagementBy hosting inclusive community festivals, we strengthen local cultural traditions and foster social cohesion because shared celebratory experiences build collective identity and belonging.
- Community Safety Partnershipmethodology: community_safety_partnershipBy creating sanctioned public viewing areas, we reduce railroad trespassing risks because providing safe, accessible alternatives aligns recreational desires with safety and property protection requirements.
- Community-Driven Programmingmethodology: community-driven_programmingBy supporting locally designed programs in education, arts, and historical preservation, we improve community quality of life because initiatives are more relevant and sustainable when rooted in community-identified needs and assets.
- Community-Led Environmental Stewardshipmethodology: community_led_stewardshipBy organizing flexible, volunteer-led clean-up initiatives, we increase civic engagement in environmental care because removing scheduling barriers enables broader participation from families and community groups.