named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adirondack Americana
Programming initiative focused on regional music and cultural heritage, part of the foundation's expanded community offerings
Educational Programming
Provides educational opportunities in the performing arts for the local community, though specific offerings are not detailed
Performing Arts Season
Hosts national and international touring performers as well as local community productions in a state-of-the-art performance center
Summer Concert Series
Outdoor concert series launched by the foundation to expand access to live music and community entertainment
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Host and present performing arts and community programmingProduces and presents a performing arts season, including concerts, theater performances, and educational programming. Launched an inaugural outdoor Summer Concert Series and offered socially distanced 'Dinner & A Movie' events. Expanded offerings to include Adirondack Americana performances.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Offer event space rental with technical production supportProvides event space rental services with stage access, amplified sound equipment, and technical infrastructure including a full PA system, front-of-house audio mixing, wireless microphones, and video projection. Requires a deposit to secure bookings.
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Event and Program Registration Management 1 activity
- Operate a box office for ticketed eventsOperates a box office to sell tickets for upcoming events and processes refund requests up to 24 hours before the event, minus ticketing platform fees.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operate a historic theater as a multi-purpose event venueOperates The Park Theater in Glens Falls, NY as a venue for performing arts, concerts, weddings, corporate gatherings, business meetings, galas, holiday parties, and other special events, including intimate gatherings and family-style dinners. The venue features a grand ballroom, ornate lobby, and state-of-the-art performance center with rental access for shows and presentations.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provide venue tours and event consultationsOffers free private tours of the venue with one-on-one consultations from a Catering & Events Manager to support event planning.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide full-service catering and event planningOffers curated, customizable full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and other occasions at The Park Theater and Park & Elm, including casual and full-service packages. Provides onsite catering for events of various sizes and offers rental of intimate spaces such as the dining room and patio.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$143K73%
Program service revenue$54K27%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash$18K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$12K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER RISTAU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $43K |
board members · 11
- BENJAMIN MILLER — VICE PRESIDENT/ SECRETARY
- BRUCE HOFFMAN — MEMBER
- ELIZABETH MILLER — MEMBER
- JEFF MEAD — MEMBER
- JIM MURPHY — MEMBER
- LIZA OCHSENDORF — MEMBER
- MICHAEL MURRAY — TREASURER
- RUSSELL HAIGHT — MEMBER
- SCOTT KRAFT — MEMBER
- VITTORIA BUZZELLI — MEMBER
- WILLIAM BATKAY — PRESIDENT
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- AJA Architecture and Planning Partner — Collaborated on the multi-year renovation project of The Park Theater.
- Cifone Construction Co Partner — Partnered on the renovation of The Park Theater.
- Park & Elm Partner — Adjacent multi-concept eatery offering dining options for theater patrons.
strategies · 2
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.
- Historic Venue Revitalization for Community Enrichmentmethodology: historic-venue-revitalizationBy restoring and maintaining a historic theater, the organization creates a culturally significant, community-centered space that increases access to the arts and strengthens community quality of life, because physical preservation of cultural landmarks fosters civic pride and sustained engagement.
- Integrated Dining and Entertainment Modelmethodology: dine-and-entertainment modelBy co-locating with a multi-concept eatery, the organization enhances event quality and patron engagement through a seamless blend of dining and performance, because combining hospitality and arts increases convenience, dwell time, and overall experience satisfaction.