named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Studio Rentals
Proposal to convert upper floors into rentable art studio spaces to generate sustainable income for ongoing maintenance and operations
Community Art & History Programming
Planned use of the restored house as a center for river-themed art, local history exhibits, and cultural events in alignment with Nyack’s “Art & Soul on the Hudson” motto
John Green House Restoration
Multi-phase project to restore the exterior and interior of the 1819 Dutch Colonial sandstone structure to its historical appearance and make it safe for public use
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Community education and public programming on John Green’s legacyOrganizes and co-sponsors public educational events and discussions on the historical legacy of John Green, including his role in local development and the historical impact of enslavement in Nyack. Also shares information through an interactive website and augmented reality features accessible via mobile devices.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Fundraising to support John Green House preservationOrganizes and manages fundraising initiatives, including the sale of paintings by Astrith Deyrup, to benefit the preservation and restoration of the John Green House.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and rehabilitation of the John Green HouseUndertakes a multi-phase, multi-year restoration project to rehabilitate the John Green House both inside and out, returning it to its early 1800s appearance and preparing it for community use. Activities include conducting exterior wall restoration and ongoing planning through monthly meetings.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Founding and financing of transportation infrastructure (historical)Founded and financed the Nyack Steamboat Association and contributed $5,000 to construct the steamship Orange, launching regular steamboat service between Nyack and other Hudson River ports.
- Historic property and community space managementPlans to rent artist studio workspaces on the upper floors of the John Green House to generate operational support, as part of long-term plans for community-serving uses of the rehabilitated property.
- Historical advocacy and infrastructure development (historical)Advocated for and helped secure legislative authorization for the Nyack Turnpike, which terminated at John Green’s property on the river, contributing to regional connectivity in the 19th century.
- Support for community institutions (historical)Co-founded the First Methodist Church in Nyack and provided major financial support for the construction of the Old Stone Meeting House; served as an early trustee of a Nyack library, a forerunner to the current village library.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$35K69%
Program service revenue$11K22%
Investment income$4K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$601K
Cash$170K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$601K
Liquid reserves126.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -81.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- BEN FALCHUK — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA COONEY — SECRETARY
- JANET HAMLIN — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER ROTHSCHILD — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GROMADA — DIRECTOR
- KENNON ROTHCHILD — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT C SORENSON — VICE PRESIDE
- ROBERT COURTWRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT SILARSKI — DIRECTOR
- SHAKIRA CHIN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN PAGAN — TREASURER
- WENDY HOFMANN-GARRISON — DIRECTOR
- WINSTON PERRY — PRESIDENT
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Astrith Deyrup Partner — Posthumous artist whose paintings are being sold to benefit John Green House.
- Clearwater Partner — Organization the Coalition is open to cooperative arrangements with for the future use of the John Green House.
- First Methodist Church in Nyack Partner — Founding trustee and major financial donor for the construction of the church, now known as the Old Stone Meeting House.
- Historical Society of the Nyacks Partner — Organization the Coalition is open to cooperative arrangements with for the future use of the John Green House.
- Hopper House Partner — Organization the Coalition is open to cooperative arrangements with for the future use of the John Green House.
- Hudson River Maritime Museum Partner — Organization the Coalition is open to cooperative arrangements with for the future use of the John Green House.
- John Green House Partner — Primary historic property under rehabilitation by the coalition.
- Nyack Partner — Collaborates with the village of Nyack to restore a historic house as part of local heritage preservation.
- Nyack Library Partner — Hosted a public talk on the legacy of John Green, co-sponsored by the Coalition.
- Nyack Steamboat Association Partner — Founded and chaired the Nyack Steamboat Association, serving as a major investor in its steamship construction.
- Nyack Turnpike Partner — Played a key role in securing legislative approval for the Nyack Turnpike, which terminated at his property.
- Old Stone Meeting House Partner — Used as a comparative example for understanding the use of enslaved labor in local construction during the early 19th century.
- The Historical Society of the Nyacks Partner — Co-sponsored a public educational event on the legacy of John Green.
- Village of Nyack Partner — Organization the Coalition is open to cooperative arrangements with for the future use of the John Green House.
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.
- Historic Preservation for Community Benefit 41 orgsmethodology: historic_preservation_for_community_benefitBy restoring and adaptively reusing historic buildings like the John Green House, the organization creates community-serving spaces that preserve local memory and foster public engagement, because combining preservation with programming strengthens community identity and long-term stewardship.shared approach: Adaptive Reuse for Community Value →
- Self-Sustaining Preservation Model 41 orgsmethodology: self-sustaining_preservationBy generating rental income from repurposed art studio spaces and art-based fundraising, the organization ensures the financial sustainability of historic preservation efforts, because tying economic self-reliance to cultural assets creates a resilient, long-term model for stewardship.shared approach: Adaptive Reuse for Community Value →
- Historical Reckoning and Ethical Memory 40 orgsmethodology: historical_reckoningBy confronting the full historical legacy of figures like John Green—acknowledging both architectural contributions and exploitation of enslaved labor—the organization fosters ethical public memory, because honest engagement with difficult history deepens community trust and educational impact.shared approach: Storytelling for Truth and Healing →