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ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL INC
BAY SHORE, NY · EIN 112548822 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A26Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · isliparts.org
revenue
$447K
expenses
$414K
net assets
$16K
employees
8
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

THE ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS BY PRESENTING, PRODUCING AND PROMOTING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN VARIED ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, THE GOAL IS TO FACILITATE THESE PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND LONG ISLAND AT LARGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Islip Arts Council, founded in 1974, is a nonprofit arts organization based in Bay Shore, NY, dedicated to presenting, producing, and promoting high-quality, culturally responsive arts programs across Long Island. It offers exhibitions, live performances, educational workshops, and public art projects in music, visual arts, and history. The organization operates from the South Shore Mall and partners with local, state, and private entities to serve diverse community populations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $209K
    ARTS PROGRAMS - PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN MUSIC GENRES INCLUDING CHAMBER MUSIC, JAZZ, CLASSICAL AND POPULAR TO THE TOWN OF ISLIP. THE COUNCIL HAS A LOCATION AT THE WESTFIELD MALL "THE GALLERY" WHERE ART EXHIBITS, IN-PERSON FINE ARTS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITED PAINTINGS, LIVE PERFORMANCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS ARE HELD. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 56,245 IN DONATED SERVICES INCLUDING ACCOUNTING AND OFFICE SPACE.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Free Concert in the Park
Longstanding summer tradition bringing orchestral performances to Heckscher State Park, originally launched with the New York Philharmonic and continuing with ensembles like the Long Island Orchestra.
Art & Music in Historic Houses
Video series combining guided tours of Long Island historic buildings with live musical performances appropriate to the period, supported by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
Community Heart Mosaic Fundraiser
Collaborative public art project for America’s 250th anniversary, inviting community members to create painted tiles that form a large-scale mosaic symbolizing unity and diversity.
IAC Gallery Exhibitions and Workshops
Visual arts programming at the South Shore Mall location, including rotating art exhibitions, artist receptions, fine arts classes, and workshops for the public.
Swingtime Big Band Concert
Annual free outdoor concert featuring swing music from the Great American Songbook, held at Long Island Maritime Museum with community sponsorships and public attendance.
The Teenys
Annual celebration of student performers, transitioning to a virtual video montage format in 2026 produced by Viper Studios to honor youth achievement in the arts.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 2 activities
    • Advocacy for arts on Long Island
      Provides leadership and advocacy in the arts across Long Island, a role maintained since 1974.
    • Presenting and producing multidisciplinary arts programs
      Presents, produces, and promotes high-quality, culturally responsive arts programs across varied artistic disciplines—including visual art, music, and performing arts—for diverse communities on Long Island, ongoing since 1974.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Arts education and community classes
      Offers fine art, music, yoga, and other arts classes and workshops for adults and children taught by professional instructors at the IAC Gallery and online, including master classes for high school students taught by visiting artists.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Chamber music and live performance series
      Organizes a chamber music series launched in 1977, featuring world-class musicians performing at reduced prices for local audiences, and presents live concerts in jazz, classical, chamber, and popular music genres at locations including the Long Island Maritime Museum and historic homes.
  • Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
    • Community public art projects
      Sponsors collaborative public art initiatives such as the Community Heart Mosaic Fundraiser for America's 250th Anniversary, distributing tile kits to community members starting April 15, 2026, and planning to unveil the completed mosaic on October 22, 2026.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Free Concert in the Park series
      Produces and hosts the annual Free Concert in the Park each summer at Heckscher State Park, launched in 1978 in partnership with the New York Philharmonic, featuring The Long Island Orchestra under conductor David Stewart Wiley and drawing thousands of attendees with thematic programs such as "Honoring Our Hometown Heroes" and moon landing commemorations.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding and commissioning new musical works
      Funds and commissions new concerti for renowned musicians such as cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Emanuel Ax, with premieres performed by major orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Hosting public art exhibitions and receptions
      Organizes and hosts public art exhibitions and receptions at venues including the IAC Gallery in Bay Shore and My Town's Cafe in East Islip, featuring thematic group shows such as "CURRENTS: An Aquatic Exhibition" and "Color & Light: Works Inspired by the French Impressionists," as well as solo exhibitions for featured artists.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Teenys Gala and student performing arts recognition
      Organizes the Teenys Gala, a high school student recognition program for performing arts students, including virtual celebrations such as a montage when live ceremonies are not held.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Recording and archiving cultural performances
      Records concerts in historic locations such as Gilded Age-era homes and houses of worship in the Town of Islip, providing visual and auditory documentation that also serves as a tour of historic architecture.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$447K
Contributions & grants$375K84%
Program service revenue$70K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$414K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$104K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LYNDA MORAN EXECUTIVE DI 40 $42K
KATRINA KUAN GALLERY ADMI 14 $22K
CHRISTINA W MACINA TREASURER 14 $14K
BELINDA RUBINO ADVISORY COU 1 $1K
board members · 21
  • ANDY CALIMANO — VICE PRESIDE
  • ANTHONY CERABINO — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAROLYN DAHAB — ADVISORY COU
  • CHARLES MOSES — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTINE O'MALLEY — ADVISORY COU
  • ERIC BUEHLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANK GIAGUINTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • GEORGE MUNKENBECK — ADVISORY COU
  • HARLENE SCHWARTZ — RECORDING SE
  • HOLLY GORDON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON LB TERHUNE — ADVISORY COU
  • JEANINE AMATO — ADVISORY COU
  • KAREN HOPKINS-CERABINO — ADVISORY COU
  • KATE ARSO — CORRESPONDIN
  • KENNETH J NEVOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA WEINGARTEN — DIRECTOR OF
  • LUANN PALAZZO — ADVISORY COU
  • MARCOS MALDONADO — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAT BYRNE BLAIR ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHYLLIS OZARIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • REY BURNS — ADVISORY COU
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Bayard Cutting Arboretum Partner — Hosted summer concert series and performance opportunities for young professionals at Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
  • David Stewart Wiley Partner — World-renowned conductor who has led The Long Island Orchestra at recent Free Concert in the Park events.
  • Emanuel Ax Partner — Commissioned a concerto for pianist Emanuel Ax that premiered with the New York Philharmonic.
  • Frank Salomon Partner — Collaborated with New York-based artist representative Frank Salomon to secure chamber music performances and negotiate artist fees.
  • My Town's Cafe Partner — Host venue for the aquatic-themed art exhibition presented by the Islip Arts Council.
  • My Town's Cafe Partner — Hosts joint art exhibition events, including "Currents: An Aquatic Exhibition."
  • My Town's Cafe Partner — Partners to host art exhibitions at its location in East Islip, NY.
  • New York Philharmonic Partner — Collaborated with the Islip Arts Council to launch the Free Concert in the Park in 1978.
  • New York Philharmonic Partner — Partnered to bring performances to Heckscher State Park.
  • New York Philharmonic Partner — Presented 31 consecutive years of concerts in partnership with the New York Philharmonic at Heckscher State Park.
  • Philadelphia Orchestra Partner — Co-commissioned a concerto premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
  • Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the Art & Music in Historic Houses program.
  • South Shore Mall Partner — Hosts the Islip Arts Council offices and gallery space within the mall premises.
  • South Shore Mall Partner — Hosts the Islip Arts Council offices and gallery within the mall premises.
  • St. Mark's Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts the Fenton Hall Gallery satellite exhibition space in partnership with ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL INC.
  • Suffolk County Government Government — Provides space at the Central Islip Cohalan Courthouse for satellite art exhibitions.
  • The Long Island Orchestra Partner — Performing ensemble featured in recent annual Free Concert in the Park events.
  • Viper Studios Partner — Collaborates with Islip Arts Council to produce the virtual Teenys montage.
  • Westfield Mall Partner — Hosts the organization's arts programming and events at "The Gallery" location within the mall.
  • Yo-Yo Ma Partner — Commissioned a concerto for cellist Yo-Yo Ma that premiered with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
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-Integrated Public Art and Programming
    methodology: community-integrated art programming
    By situating arts experiences in public, community-centered spaces and formats—such as parks, historic sites, and co-created installations—the organization strengthens community participation because art becomes accessible, shared, and embedded in everyday life.
  • Culturally Responsive Programming
    methodology: culturally_responsive_programming
    By designing arts programs that reflect the cultural identities and histories of diverse community members, the organization increases engagement and relevance because participants see themselves represented in the art and feel included in the cultural narrative.
  • Local Access and Affordability Model for High-Quality Arts
    methodology: local-access classical programming
    By bringing world-class classical and performing arts directly to Long Island through locally hosted, affordably priced performances, the organization increases access for underserved populations because it removes geographic and financial barriers to cultural participation.
  • Professional Artist-Led Education and Recognition
    methodology: teaching-artists
    By employing teaching artists and modeling recognition events after professional industry standards, the organization validates student and artist contributions and raises the perceived value of the arts because participants are treated as serious practitioners.