named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adams School of Art
Offers art classes and summer programs for the public, including ceramics instruction where students create tea bowls and participate in tea ceremonies using their own works.
Annual Moon Viewing Program
Cultural event combining music, ceremony, and celebration under the autumn full moon, rooted in Japanese Buddhist OBON traditions and featuring the tea ceremony.
Educational Lesson Plans
Free downloadable lesson plans on Japanese culture for educators, including topics like tea bowls and Moon Viewing Festival, developed with support from the Japan Foundation.
Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu)
Live demonstrations and participatory experiences of the Japanese Way of Tea, emphasizing Zen principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility, held in a traditional tea room installed at the museum.
Private Events & Corporate Gatherings
Hosts meetings, weddings, and memorials in a serene setting with access to the Japanese Stroll Garden and indoor/outdoor event spaces.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 2 activities
- Developing educational resources for schools and educatorsCreates and publishes downloadable lesson plans on Japanese culture for educators, including topics such as tea bowls, Moon Viewing, and Tanabata Festivals. Produces educational content featuring student essays and launched free short courses on Japanese and Asian culture, beginning with Comparative Asian Religions in 2021.
- Hosting cultural programs and tea ceremoniesHosts cultural programs including tea ceremony events in a traditional Japanese tea room imported from Kyoto and installed in the library in 2010. Offers a program where students create ceramic tea bowls and participate in a tea ceremony at the Ryu Sui Kai Japanese Tea Room, followed by a garden visit.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Maintaining and providing access to Japanese Stroll GardenMaintains a 3.5-acre Japanese Stroll Garden centered around a pond, featuring rare Japanese plants, native Westchester species, and traditional design elements. Provides public access to the garden from April through November or December annually and engages volunteers in garden upkeep, including raking, pruning, and invasive species removal.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Offering public programs and workshopsHosts workshops, demonstration programs, and seasonal public events throughout the year to engage visitors in Japanese and East-West cultural practices and artistic expression.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operating art museum with rotating exhibitions and educational programsOperates an art museum that hosts rotating exhibitions featuring multidisciplinary works by artists, such as "Heaven Come Down" by Tomoko Amaki Abe and "ENOUGH" with works from multiple artists. Offers educational programs, guided tours, and children's activities as part of its public programming.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Providing art education through the Adams School of ArtOffers art classes and summer art programs through the Adams School of Art, providing structured art education for children and adults as part of its educational mission.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Providing venue rental and event hosting servicesOffers meeting and event spaces for corporate gatherings, private events, and nonprofit organizations, including indoor rooms, a patio space for up to 150 people, and discounted access for nonprofits. Provides optional guided tours, children's activities, and private tours with tea and sweets on the patio.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$775K
Contributions & grants$600K77%
Program service revenue$127K16%
Investment income$1200%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$342K
Program expenses27%
Admin / overhead73%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.07M
Cash$194K
Investments$0
Liabilities$109K
Net assets$964K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +152.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH HAMMER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $79K |
board members · 10
- CHRIS PEPINO — SECRETARY
- DAVID INSOFT — TREASURER
- DEBORAH GRONER D'AGASTINO — TRUSTEE
- DR DUSTAN OSBORN — CHAIRMAN
- DR LAURA NETTING — VICE CHAIRMA
- LENORE ADAMS — TRUSTEE
- LISA KROLL WITT — TRUSTEE
- MARTIN HARA — TRUSTEE
- STACY THOMAS — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN PENNER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ARTSWESTCHESTER Funder — Supported by ARTSWESTCHESTER
- ARTSWESTCHESTER Funder — Supports the Hammond Museum through funding or programming support.
- ARTSWESTCHESTER Government — Supported by ARTSWESTCHESTER
- Chef Paulie Partner — Provides lunch boxes for sale to visitors on weekends.
- Japan Foundation Funder — Provided funding and support for the development of lesson plans on Japanese culture.
- Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Funder — Provided funding support for the museum's educational content
- Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Funder — Provided generous funding for the Moon Viewing Festival lesson plan.
- Koichi Yanagi Oriental Fine Arts Partner — Donated a tea room from Kyoto to the Hammond Museum in 2010.
- Kyoto Partner — Supplied a traditional Japanese tea room imported for use in tea ceremony events.
- Lisa Breznak Partner — Artist whose sculptural work is featured in the "The Mother Trees" exhibition at the museum.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Involved through Dr. Eve Eisenstadt, Adjunct of Art History, in the development of educational materials.
- Scarsdale Schools Partner — Involved through Dr. Eve Eisenstadt, District Arts Coordinator, in the creation of the Moon Viewing Festival lesson plan.
- Westchester County Government Government — Supported by Westchester County Government
- Westchester County Government Government — Supports the Hammond Museum as a government affiliate.
- non-profit organizations Partner — Receives discounted access to venue for private events.
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.
- Arts and Nature for Mindfulness and Wellnessmethodology: arts-and-nature-for-wellnessBy integrating tranquil Japanese-style gardens with arts education and cultural programming, the museum fosters peace and mindfulness among visitors because immersion in serene aesthetic environments supports mental well-being and personal reflection.
- Cultural Bridging Through Art and Naturemethodology: cultural-bridging-through-art-and-natureBy presenting art and nature as shared cultural experiences rooted in Japanese tradition, the museum connects visitors to a global community because these elements serve as universal languages that transcend cultural boundaries and foster mutual understanding.
- Experiential Cultural Immersionmethodology: experiential_cultural_educationBy combining hands-on activities, educational tours, and traditional practices like tea ceremonies, the museum deepens visitor engagement because direct participation in cultural rituals creates meaningful, memorable learning experiences that convey the values and aesthetics of Japanese tradition.