irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $162KWRFA - A COMMUNITY-PROGRAMMED FM RADIO STATION, THAT OFFERS A 24-7 DIVERSE MIX OF NEWS, POLITICS, AND HUMAN INTEREST STORIES.
- #2 $207KPERFORMING - ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL PERFORMANCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Jamestown Dance Festival
Annual multi-day festival showcasing national and international dance companies, workshops, and community engagement events
Memory Café
Community event series offering music and activities for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers
Movies @ The Reg
Film screening series offering curated and interactive movie experiences, including sing-alongs and themed showings
Reg Presents
Live performing arts series featuring concerts, dance performances, tribute bands, and theatrical events at the Reg Lenna Center
WRFA's Great American Picnic
Annual community picnic event hosted in partnership with local radio station WRFA
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 3 activities
- Hosts exclusive music listening and tribute eventsHosts special music events including exclusive listening sessions for unreleased material from 10,000 Maniacs and performances by tribute bands such as The Beatlemaniacs.
- Hosts live comedy performancesHosts stand-up comedy showcases as part of the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, providing a platform for comedic artists.
- Produces live concert events with advanced theater technologyProduces concert events utilizing state-of-the-art theater technology to enhance the live music experience for audiences.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 2 activities
- Facilitates interactive audience-participation eventsHosts live-hosted interactive events such as sing-along screenings featuring dance instruction, audience cheers, and prop bags to enhance audience engagement.
- Hosts public film screenings and sing-along eventsHosts regular public movie screenings including documentaries, animated films, comedic movies, and interactive sing-along events such as The Greatest Showman, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and on-screen lyrics to encourage audience participation.
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Hosts community picnic eventsHosts community-focused events such as WRFA's Great American Picnic to engage the public in cultural and social activities.
- Hosts multidisciplinary arts festivals and community eventsOrganizes multi-day festivals such as the Jamestown Dance Festival and other arts celebrations featuring live performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, and community engagement activities.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Annual pass program for events and moviesOffers a $365 annual pass that provides access to one seat per event for a year of Reg Presents events and Movies @ The Reg, with all ticket fees included.
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Arts-Based Dementia Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Hosts Memory Café events for individuals with memory-related conditionsHosts Memory Café sessions featuring live music and chair yoga, designed for individuals with memory-related conditions and their caregivers.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Hosts seasonal and holiday concert performancesHosts holiday-themed concert performances such as those by the chamber ensemble Frisson, featuring seasonal classics and audience sing-alongs.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Hosts theatrical and collaborative performancesProduces and hosts multidisciplinary theatrical events in collaboration with performance groups, including Madness Most Discreet and Sukanya Burman Dance.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Operates community-programmed FM radio stationOperates WRFA, a 24/7 FM radio station broadcasting news, politics, and human interest content programmed by and for the local community.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Provides public access to artistic and cultural performancesOffers artistic and cultural programming to the general public, including concerts, films, theater, and community events.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates a public box office and ticketing servicesOperates a physical box office open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12–5 p.m. and one hour before events, offering in-person, phone, and online ticket sales for events and movies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.48M
Contributions & grants$772K52%
Program service revenue$522K35%
Investment income$19K1%
Other revenue$163K
expenses
Total expenses$1.50M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$529K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$7.52M
Cash$783K
Investments$0
Liabilities$130K
Net assets$7.39M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLARY R MEYER | EXECUTIVE DI | 38 | $85K |
board members · 20
- AMY BROWN — DIR, START D
- ANDREW CARLSON — DIRECTOR
- ANNE MARIE FARRELL — DIRECTOR
- CAMERON HURST — SEC/VP/PRES,
- CHRISTY BRECHT — TREASURER
- DEBORAH MILLER — DIR, 12/24,
- ELLEN DITONTO — VP, END 24
- JAMES JAKE KANE — PRES, THROUG
- KATHRYN CARPEN — DIR, END 24
- LAURA SIMONS — DIR, START 6
- LESLIE CALIMERI — DIR, START 1
- MADISON LAVALLE — SEC, END 24
- MARY KOHL — DIRECTOR
- MATT DEANGELO — DIR, 12/24-0
- NACOLE BENSON — DIR, END 24
- NEIL FLORY — DIR, START 1
- PHINEAS DEMINK — PRESIDENT
- STEPHEN SELLSTROM ESQ — DIRECTOR
- SUE WHITE — EMERITUS
- UMA VEJENDLA — DIR, END 24
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Chautauqua Visitors Partner — Partners to promote regional arts and cultural tourism.
- Jamestown Community College Partner — Hosts the "Maniacs 45: An Archival Retrospective" exhibition at its Weeks Gallery.
- Jamestown Community College Partner — Partner in the Jamestown Dance Festival.
- Madness Most Discreet Partner — Collaborates on producing a multidisciplinary theatrical event at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts.
- Movies @ The Reg Partner — Program series offering film screenings at The Reg, included in the Reg 365 annual pass.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Primary funder supporting the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Primary funder supporting the organization's programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' programs.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports funding for the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts through state arts programs
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' programs through state funding.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' programs through state funding.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the organization's programs through state funding
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports funding for the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts through state arts programs
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' programs through state funding.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' programs through state funding.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the organization's programs through state funding
- Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Partner — Hosts and presents performances as part of the Jamestown Dance Festival.
- Reg Presents Partner — Program series offering live events at The Reg, included in the Reg 365 annual pass.
- Robert H Jackson Center Partner — Partner in the Jamestown Dance Festival.
- RuPaul Partner — Features RuPaul as a lead actor in the film screening "Stop! That! Train!" hosted at the venue.
- Sukanya Burman Dance Partner — Collaborates on a multidisciplinary theatrical event at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts.
- The Beatlemaniacs Partner — Hosts performances by The Beatlemaniacs, a tribute band to The Beatles.
- WRFA Partner — Co-hosts WRFA's Great American Picnic event.
- WRFA Partner — Community-programmed FM radio station operated as part of the organization's programming.
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.
- Annual Pass Model for Inclusive Accessmethodology: annual_pass_modelBy offering an annual pass with unlimited event attendance and no additional fees, the organization increases access and sustained engagement because removing financial and logistical barriers encourages broader and more consistent community participation.
- Arts as Community Engagement and Cultural Reflectionmethodology: arts-as-community-engagementBy integrating artistic programming with local history, education, and civic themes, the organization fosters community empowerment and belonging because shared artistic experiences serve as a vehicle for cultural continuity, dialogue, and collective identity.