named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chenango Blues Festival
Annual summer music festival held at Chenango County Fairgrounds featuring blues, jazz, and American roots music performers. Includes multi-day concerts, onsite camping, and community engagement activities.
Friday Free Admission Show
Annual free admission event on Friday of the festival weekend, supported by donations, providing accessible live music to the public.
Onsite Camping Program
Provides designated RV and camping sites at the festival grounds for attendees, requiring advance purchase and offering basic amenities including restrooms and showers.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts smaller musical performances and events in Chenango CountyOrganizes additional musical events throughout the year to promote appreciation of American music forms including blues, jazz, and bluegrass, beyond the annual festival.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offers mail-order ticket purchasing with no service chargeProvides a low-cost ticket purchasing option via mail using checks payable to Chenango Blues Association, eliminating service fees for attendees.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts the annual Chenango Blues FestivalPlans and operates the annual Chenango Blues Festival at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, NY, featuring blues, jazz, zydeco, and gospel music. The event includes multi-day performances, onsite camping, and free admission to the Friday night concert.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Provides festival logistics and attendee servicesManages RV and vehicle camping registration, onsite bathroom and shower facilities, lost and found services, and designated viewing areas for tents and sun shades during the festival to enhance attendee experience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$302K
Contributions & grants$187K62%
Program service revenue$114K38%
Investment income$1720%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$313K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
Cash$138K
Investments$43K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$188K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ANDREW OLIVER — Director
- DAN HEUER — Director
- EILEEN ANDREWS — Director
- ERIC LARSEN — PRESIDENT
- LINDA PALMATIER — Director
- LINDSEY MILES — Director
- MARK NORFOLK — Director
- PAM LARSEN — Director
- PAT DIETRICH — Secretary
- RACHEL FLANAGAN — Treasurer
- STEVEN PALMATIER — Vice President
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Allen Toussaint Partner — Toured with The California Honeydrops
- Artists Merchandise Tent Partner — Collaborates with the Artists Merchandise Tent to manage lost and found items during the festival.
- B.B. King Partner — Toured with The California Honeydrops
- Bonnie Raitt Partner — Toured with The California Honeydrops
- Booker T. Jones Partner — Featured performer at the Chenango Blues Festival.
- Buddy Guy Partner — Toured with The California Honeydrops
- Chenango Blues Association Partner — Receives checks for mail-order ticket purchases, indicating operational coordination between the festival and the association.
- Chenango Blues Festival Network — Organizes and operates under the name of the festival as its public-facing identity.
- Chenango County Fairgrounds Partner — Host venue for the Chenango Blues Festival
- City of Norwich Government — Follows city ordinances regarding campfires and other onsite regulations.
- Desoto Tigers Testimony Partner — Returning performing artist group at the Chenango Blues Festival.
- Dr. John Partner — Toured with The California Honeydrops
- Dustin Arbuckle and the Damnations Partner — Performing artist group at the Chenango Blues Festival.
- Roomful of Blues Partner — Performing artist group at the Chenango Blues Festival.
- The Blues Foundation Network — Recipient of the Keeping the Blues Alive award from The Blues Foundation.
- The Record Company Partner — Performing artist group at the Chenango Blues Festival.
- Vanessa Collier Partner — Featured performer at the Chenango Blues Festival.
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.
- Community Inclusion Through Free Public Accessmethodology: community_accessBy offering free access to the Friday night performance, the organization increases community engagement and inclusivity, because removing cost barriers for key events encourages broader public attendance and fosters local connection to the festival.
- Cultural Preservation Through Community Eventsmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_eventsBy organizing blues festivals and music events, the organization preserves and promotes blues music and culture, because live, community-driven events sustain cultural traditions and foster public appreciation of American music forms.
- Financial Accessibility Through Low-Cost Access Modelsmethodology: cost_reduction_through_low-tech_accessBy using mail-order ticketing with no service charges, the organization reduces financial barriers to festival attendance, because lowering cost friction increases affordability and broadens community participation.