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6 ON THE SQUARE INC
Oxford, NY · EIN 260183771 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · 6onthesquare.org
revenue
$57K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$11K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Enriching arts through presenting live music

profile · synthesized from sources

6 On The Square Inc is a nonprofit performing arts venue in Oxford, New York, dedicated to presenting live acoustic music in an intimate listening environment. It hosts nationally and internationally recognized musicians as well as emerging artists, offering a close-up, candlelit concert experience with audience seating within 20 feet of the stage. The organization relies on community support, memberships, and donations to sustain programming and maintain low ticket prices.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Oxford Students Art Show
Exhibition showcasing artwork by local students from Pre-K through high school, with a public reception
Live Music Performances
Regularly scheduled acoustic music concerts featuring national and international artists in an intimate 90-seat listening room
Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor summer concerts held in Lafayette Park, Oxford, NY, sponsored by the R.C. Smith Foundation and member donations
Venue Rental
Hosting private events such as baby showers, bridal showers, and community meetings in the 6OTS space
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Hosts annual student art show
      Organizes an annual art exhibition featuring student artwork from Pre-K through high school levels.
  • Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
    • Hosts live music performances in an intimate venue
      Operates a community performance venue that hosts live acoustic music performances in an intimate, coffee house-style setting with seating within 20 feet of performers. The venue accommodates up to 90 attendees, with theater-style seating available when attendance exceeds 60.
  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Hosts outdoor and livestreamed live music performances
      Organizes live music performances in Lafayette Park, Oxford, NY, with indoor and livestream alternatives provided during poor weather conditions.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Makes venue available for community events
      Provides access to its performance space for private and community events such as baby showers, bridal showers, meetings, and classes.
  • Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
    • Offers discounted student tickets
      Provides reduced admission pricing with student tickets available for $2 for individuals aged 18 and under.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Organizes free summer concert series
      Plans and presents a free summer concert series scheduled for 2026, providing public access to live music performances.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Features rotating art exhibits and homemade food during events
      Enhances live performances with rotating art exhibits from local artists and serves a rotating selection of homemade desserts, snacks, and beverages during events.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$41K71%
Program service revenue$11K20%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$11K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Nancy Morey Manager 24 $5K
board members · 3
  • Jack Salo — Board Member
  • Mary El Emerson — ex officio Board Member
  • Mary Rutz — Board Member
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Earlville Opera House Partner — Provides discounted ticket access to performances for 6OTS members.
  • Local Artists Partner — Displays rotating artwork from local artists in the venue during events.
  • NERFA Network — Uses performances at NERFA as a reference point for evaluating potential performers.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Partial funder of performances through support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
  • R.C. Smith Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the Summer Concert Series.
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.

  • Genre-Blending Music Programming for Artistic Enrichment
    methodology: genre_blending_music_programming
    By curating performances that blend folk, Americana, and jazz, the organization enriches cultural engagement because innovative genre-crossing programs attract diverse audiences and revitalize live music experiences.
  • Intimate Listening Environment
    methodology: intimate_listening_environment
    By designing close audience-performer proximity and encouraging focused, shared-table attendance, the organization enhances audience engagement with live music because immersive, distraction-free settings deepen the artistic experience.
  • Tiered Membership Model for Organizational Sustainability
    methodology: tiered_membership_model
    By offering escalating benefits in exchange for higher financial contributions, the organization secures stable funding and long-term viability because structured incentives increase donor commitment and retention.
  • Volunteer-Based Operations to Support Programming
    methodology: volunteer_based_operations
    By relying on volunteers for event production and venue management, the organization reduces operational costs and strengthens community ownership because engaged volunteers contribute labor and advocacy, enabling sustainable programming.