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FRIENDS OF THE CHAPPAQUA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC
CHAPPAQUA, NY · EIN 815246038 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A61 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · chappaquapac.org
revenue
$61K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$55K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To support the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center through programming and capital to create a premier cultural center for the visual and performing arts and serve residents of Westchester County New York of all ages and interests.

profile · synthesized from sources

Organization that supports the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center by presenting diverse cultural and performing arts programming for residents of Westchester County, New York. The center hosts concerts, tributes, family-friendly shows, and community events in a 425-seat venue. It also offers space for rental by external groups for performances and events.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Family-Friendly Theatre Productions
Presentations of musicals and interactive shows for children and families, including Pinkalicious: The Musical and Interactive ELF Movie
Lunar New Year Celebration
Annual community event welcoming the Lunar New Year with cultural programming, co-sponsored by the Chappaqua Library and the Town of New Castle
Tribute Concert Series
Series of live tribute performances featuring acts such as The Beatles, Dave Matthews Band, Elvis, Boston & Styx, and Beach Boys
Venue Rental Program
Offers the 425-seat theater for rent for dance recitals, concerts, lectures, and other events, with flexible rental packages
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
Holocaust & Human Rights commemoration event featuring a keynote by a survivor and presentation of winning entries from a student writing and arts contest
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts annual cultural and educational community events
      Produces recurring community events such as the Lunar New Year Celebration and the Holocaust & Human Rights Writing & Arts Contest, which includes winner announcements and keynote addresses by survivors.
  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Hosts live performing arts events and tribute performances
      Organizes and hosts live events including tribute performances to bands such as The Beatles, Boston, Styx, The Beach Boys, and The Dave Matthews Band, featuring period-accurate costumes, instruments, and visual aesthetics at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
    • Operates and manages a 425-seat performing arts venue
      Manages and maintains a 425-seat theatre in Chappaqua, NY, preserved from demolition through public-private collaboration, offering facilities for public and private events.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Organizes diverse arts and cultural programming
      Provides a broad range of arts and cultural events for residents of Westchester County and surrounding regions, including concerts, tributes, theatrical performances, and educational events.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Produces family-friendly and community theater performances
      Organizes and presents theatrical productions for children and families, including upcoming performances of Pinkalicious The Musical and interactive screenings such as ELF, at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
    • Provides venue rental services for arts and community events
      Offers the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center theatre for rental in flexible durations including 4-hour blocks, full days, and multi-week periods, supporting events such as dance recitals, concerts, lectures, award ceremonies, and theatrical productions.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$32K53%
Program service revenue$29K47%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$178K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$55K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • Christie Krase — Director
  • David Helfenbein — Director
  • Frank Shiner — Director
  • Jennifer Klein — Director
  • Jennifer Sheehy — Director
  • Karen Friedus — Director
  • Leigh Shivran — Director
  • Lisa Katz — Director
  • Michele Gregson — Board Chair
  • Pamela Lingen — Director
  • Sena Baron — Director
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • BoStyx Partner — Collaborates with the tribute band BoStyx for a live performance event.
  • Bostyx Partner — Hosts performance by 'Bostyx' at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Chappaqua Library Partner — Co-sponsors the annual Lunar New Year Celebration.
  • Chappaqua PAC Partner — Co-hosts or collaborates on events at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Chappaqua PAC Partner — Hosts performances at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Chappaqua Performing Arts Center Partner — Partner organization supported through programming and capital to advance visual and performing arts.
  • DMTB Partner — Hosts performance by 'DMTB' at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Elvis Partner — Hosts tribute performance of 'Elvis' at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Horace Greeley High School ENOUGH Club Partner — Copresents the annual Holocaust & Human Rights Writing & Arts Contest event.
  • MyNewCastleNY.gov Government — Email contact for venue rental inquiries is hosted under the MyNewCastleNY.gov domain, indicating a government affiliation.
  • Pet Sounds Live Partner — Hosts performance by 'Pet Sounds Live' at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Reader’s Digest Government — Owns or formerly owned the campus where the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center is located.
  • Strawberry Fields Partner — Hosts tribute performance of 'Strawberry Fields' at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Strawberry Fields: A Tribute to the Beatles Partner — Hosts the tribute band Strawberry Fields for a performance at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.
  • Town of New Castle Partner — Co-sponsors the annual Lunar New Year Celebration.
  • Town of New Castle Holocaust & Human Rights Committee Partner — Presents the annual Holocaust & Human Rights Writing & Arts Contest event.
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.

  • Accessible and Intimate Arts Programming
    methodology: accessible_arts_programming
    By designing performances to be intimate, emotionally powerful, and affordable, we increase accessibility and audience engagement, because reducing financial and social barriers enables broader community participation in the arts.
  • Authentic Recreation Through Period Accuracy
    methodology: authentic-recreation-through-period-accuracy
    By using period-accurate costumes, vintage instruments, and amplification, we create an authentic audiovisual experience of historic performances, because attention to historical detail enhances audience immersion and emotional resonance.
  • Community Engagement Through Local Partnerships and Sponsorships
    methodology: community-partnership_sponsorship
    By partnering with top local organizations as sponsors, we strengthen community ties and enhance program quality, because shared investment fosters local ownership and increases visibility and trust in our programming.
  • Tribute Performance Model for Audience Engagement
    methodology: tribute-performance_model
    By staging tribute performances of well-known musical acts, we attract broader audiences to live events, because familiarity with the music lowers barriers to attendance and increases community interest in the performing arts center.