named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Bennett Park Development
Creation of a 32- to 35-acre public park on the former Bennett College campus featuring walking and biking trails, green space, and community access
Community Engagement and Planning
Public meetings, presentations, and outreach efforts to involve residents in the planning and development of the park and Thorne Building
Thorne Building Restoration
Restoration of the historic Thorne Building into a community center with a visitor center, cultural programming, and communal gathering space
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Development of Bennett Park on the former Bennett College campusDeveloping a 32- to 35-acre public park on the site of the former Bennett College campus in Millbrook, NY, including paved walking and biking trails, accessible parking, landscaping, lighting, benches, and restoration of the Greek Theatre for public use. The project includes demolition of abandoned buildings and environmental remediation such as asbestos abatement.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Historical operation of the Thorne Building as a public high school and community institutionOperated the Thorne Building as Millbrook’s first public high school from 1896 until 1962, providing secondary education with vocational curriculum in carpentry, blacksmithing, sewing, and food preparation, and served as a central community institution for 70 years following its gifting to the Village.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting community engagement events for Thorne Building and Bennett Park projectsOrganizing and hosting public events—including open houses, community update meetings, and informational sessions—to engage residents, share progress on the Thorne Building and Bennett Park developments, and gather input. Events have drawn hundreds of attendees, including a public open house with 350 participants and a community update attended by over 200 people.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and renovation of the historic Thorne Building into a community centerLeading the restoration and renovation of the historic Thorne Building to create a modern, multi-use community center with cultural, educational, and civic programming spaces. Activities include securing ownership from the Village of Millbrook, completing asbestos and lead abatement, obtaining zoning approvals, and initiating exterior and interior preservation work.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.69M
Contributions & grants$3.20M87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$487K13%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$619K
Program expenses13%
Admin / overhead80%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$25.52M
Cash$3.43M
Investments$0
Liabilities$547K
Net assets$24.97M
Liquid reserves66.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ANN GIFFORD — DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
- CHARLES E PIERCE JR — DIRECTOR
- DAVID STACK — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE T WHALEN III — DIRECTOR, TREASURER
- LARRY SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
- OAKLEIGH THORNE — DIRECTOR, CHAIR
- SUZIE KOVNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Cora Cahan Partner — New CEO of MCP with extensive nonprofit arts administration experience, leading the reimagining of the Thorne Center.
- David Korins Partner — Renowned designer engaged to design the Thorne Center theater, bringing expertise from 25 Broadway productions.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda Partner — Local resident and collaborator whose connection helped facilitate engagement with David Korins for the Thorne Center theater design.
- Sloan Architect Partner — Collaborated on architectural planning for the Thorne Building redevelopment.
- Sloan Architects, P.C. Partner — Architectural firm developing design plans for the Thorne Building renovation.
- Sloan Architects, P.C. Partner — Selected as the architectural firm for the revitalization of the Thorne Building into a community center.
- The Millbrook Tribute Garden Partner — Collaborating partner that donated 12 acres of land for the Bennett Park project.
- Thorne Building Partner — Collaborates on the use of the Thorne Building as the future home of Millbrook’s Community Center.
- Thorne Building Community Center, Inc. Partner — Former managing organization for the Thorne Building project, now merged into MCP.
- Thorne family Government — Historic donors of the Thorne Building to the Village of Millbrook
- Thorne family Partner — Donated 20 acres of land for the Bennett Park project and part of founding collaboration.
- Town of Washington Government — Provided online access via its website for the public meeting hosted by Millbrook Community Partnership.
- Vertex Partner — Firm retained by Millbrook Community Partnership to oversee the Bennett Park project.
- Village of Millbrook Government — Seller of the Thorne Building and permitting authority for development projects.
- Village of Millbrook Government — Transferred ownership of the Thorne Building to MCP and provided zoning approval.
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.
- Adaptive Reuse for Community Revitalizationmethodology: adaptive_reuse_community_developmentBy transforming deteriorating historic buildings into multi-use community spaces, the organization fosters community engagement and cultural continuity because repurposing familiar landmarks strengthens place-based identity and increases public investment in shared spaces.
- Community-Driven Planning and Programmingmethodology: community-participatory_planningBy engaging community members in planning and providing access to creative tools and cultural programming, the organization increases participation and ownership because inclusive decision-making and skill-building foster agency and long-term civic engagement.