irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.42MMUSIC SCHOOL (GHMS): GHMS PROVIDES CHORAL AND SONGWRITING PROGRAMMING FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. GHMS INTRODUCED A THEATER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER ARS NOVA. GHMS PRESENTED OVER 50 COMMUNITY CONCERTS, INCLUDING ITS SIGNATURE UNCHARTED SERIES FOR EMERGING ARTISTS WORKING ON NEW PROJECTS OR IN NEW COLLABORATIONS AND A CHORAL PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AT GREENWICH HOUSE SENIOR CENTERS.POTTERY SCHOOL (THE POTTERY): THE POTTERY PRESENTED SIX EXHIBITIONS FEATURING EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS AND SUPPORTED POUR RESIDENCIES. THE POTTERY WELCOMED OVER 1,189 STUDENTS AND OFFERED APPROXIMATELY 270 CLASSES ANNUALLY IN 2 LOCATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY.
- #2 $2.87MADULT SERVICES: GREENWICH HOUSE ANNUALLY SERVES THOUSANDS OF OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS (AGED 60+) IN GREENWICH VILLAGE AND TRIBECA. GREENWICH HOUSE OLDER ADULT CENTERS OPPER SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE ADULTS AND PROMOTE HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. EACH CENTER OFFERS A FRESHLY PREPARED WEEKDAY LUNCH, REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL EVENTS. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP ADULTS OBTAIN OTHER BENEFITS AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES. ALL LOCATIONS PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residency Program
Supports ceramic and interdisciplinary artists with time, space, and resources to develop new work; includes fellowships and long-term studio access.
Greenwich House Music School (GHMS)
Provides choral and songwriting programming for public elementary, middle, and high school students; offers community concerts and a choral program for seniors.
Greenwich House Pottery (The Pottery)
Offers ceramics classes, exhibitions, and a residency program for emerging and established artists; serves over 1,100 students annually.
Senior Centers
Provides congregate meals, cultural and fitness activities, technology education, and case management services to older adults in Greenwich Village and Tribeca.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Providing ceramics education for children and adultsOffers hands-on pottery and ceramics classes for children ages 6 and up, as well as adults, across skill levels, covering wheel throwing, handbuilding, mold making, slipcasting, and special topics. Provides in-person and online instruction with individualized support to help students develop skills and work on self-directed projects.
- Providing educational and cultural resources in ceramicsOffers educational resources including the Jane Hartsook Gallery, visiting artist lectures, access to artists-in-residence, and a ceramics-focused lending library to support learning and engagement in the ceramic arts.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Delivering after-school and youth arts programsProvides on-site after-school programming at PS 15 and PS 19 on the Lower East Side, serving hundreds of students and families with arts-based activities, family game nights, and rooftop movie nights. Launched New York City’s first after-school program for teenagers in 1942, offering recreational and social opportunities in a safe environment.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Distributing scholarships for arts educationDistributed nearly $100,000 in arts scholarships in FY2021 to support student participation in after-school, summer camp, music, and pottery programs.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Offering cultural and wellness programs for seniorsProvides daily congregate hot meals and offers cultural, fitness, educational, and choral programs for thousands of seniors aged 60+ in Greenwich Village and Tribeca. Presents over 50 community concerts annually, including the Uncharted Series featuring emerging artists.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Operating community ceramics studios with membership accessOperates three well-equipped ceramics studios across two Manhattan locations, including a dedicated Artist Membership Studio at 27 Barrow Street opened in November 2025, offering skilled artists independent workspace with over 60 hours of weekly availability. Provides members with individual storage cubbies, kiln firings (bisque and cone 6 electric) at $0.03 per cubic inch, and access to tools such as slab rollers, extruders, clay mixers, and a spray booth.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supporting ceramic artists through residencies and exhibitionsRelaunched the Artist Residency Program in 2015, providing experienced ceramic and interdisciplinary artists with studio space, time, and support to create new work or learn ceramics. Hosts approximately six ceramic art exhibitions annually through the Ceramics Now series, including a group exhibition highlighting resident artists’ work.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24.04M
Contributions & grants$10.19M42%
Program service revenue$12.65M53%
Investment income$167K1%
Other revenue$1.04M
expenses
Total expenses$26.47M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$15.80M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43.07M
Cash$964K
Investments$3.19M
Liabilities$37.77M
Net assets$5.30M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARREN BLOCH | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $313K |
| SARA TAKI | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $303K |
| MALIEK KATEL BRANCH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $247K |
| LAURA A LANGNER | CHIEF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE OFFICER | 35 | $238K |
| NOEL MATOS | VP OF OPERATIONS | 35 | $165K |
| TEARANNY STREET | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMM. | 35 | $164K |
| ASHLEY MCGUIRE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 35 | $160K |
board members · 18
- CATHY AQUILA — VICE CHAIR
- CHRISTOPHER KIPLOK — VICE CHAIR
- DANIEL SUSSMAN — DIRECTOR
- DIANE C KOEPPEL — DIRECTOR
- DONNA GREEN — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD AK ADLER — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY MAZLIN — DIRECTOR
- HENRY PINNELL — DIRECTOR
- JAN-WILLEM VAN DEN DORPEL — CHAIR
- JULIE EFFRON — DIRECTOR
- LAURA VALEROSO — DIRECTOR
- LISA URIBE — DIRECTOR
- MARK S RUDD — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE JINDIA BHANDARI — DIRECTOR
- MYRNA CHAO — DIRECTOR
- PAUL PAI — DIRECTOR
- SAMIR H HUSSEIN — TREASURER
- TAMARA ALEXANDER LYNCH — SECRETARY
relationships · 66
Who they work with
- Amazon Funder — Funder of Greenwich House Pottery.
- Amazon Funder — Funder of the Greenwich House Artist in Residence program
- Amazon Funder — Key supporter of Youth Services
- Arch Care Timebank Partner — Partners with Greenwich House to support technology education initiatives at senior centers.
- Ars Nova Partner — Collaborates with Greenwich House to deliver a theater program for children.
- CLAWS Foundation Funder — Funder of Greenwich House Pottery.
- CLAWS Foundation Funder — Funder of the Greenwich House Artist in Residence program
- CLAWS Foundation Funder — Key supporter of Youth Services
- CLAWS Foundation Funder — Provides key support for Greenwich House Pottery’s free exhibition series.
- Center on the Square Partner — Collaborating on the relocation of the Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center.
- FPWA Network — Proud member of FPWA, an organization advancing economic security and well-being for all New Yorkers.
- Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Network — Member of the Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.
- Iris Marden Funder — Provides key support for Greenwich House Pottery’s free exhibition series.
- Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation Funder — Funder of Greenwich House Pottery.
- Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation Funder — Funder of the Greenwich House Artist in Residence program
- Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation Funder — Key supporter of Youth Services
- Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation Funder — Provides key support for Greenwich House Pottery’s free exhibition series.
- Mae & Mitchell Marcus Charitable Foundation Funder — Funder of Greenwich House Pottery.
- Mae & Mitchell Marcus Charitable Foundation Funder — Funder of the Greenwich House Artist in Residence program
- Mae & Mitchell Marcus Charitable Foundation Funder — Key supporter of Youth Services
- Mae & Mitchell Marcus Charitable Foundation Funder — Provides key support for Greenwich House Pottery’s free exhibition series.
- Maxwell / Hanrahan Foundation Funder — Funder of Greenwich House Pottery.
- Maxwell / Hanrahan Foundation Funder — Funder of the Greenwich House Artist in Residence program
- Maxwell / Hanrahan Foundation Funder — Provides key support for Greenwich House Pottery’s free exhibition series.
- Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation Funder — Funder of Greenwich House Pottery.
- Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation Funder — Funder of the Greenwich House Artist in Residence program
- Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation Funder — Provides key support for Greenwich House Pottery’s free exhibition series.
- Morgan Stanley Funder — Funder of Greenwich House Pottery.
- Morgan Stanley Funder — Funder of the Greenwich House Artist in Residence program
- Morgan Stanley Funder — Key supporter of Youth Services
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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.
- Community-Responsive Arts Integrationmethodology: community_responsive_programmingBy embedding programs directly within communities and adapting based on local feedback, we increase accessibility and relevance, because sustained engagement depends on cultural alignment and responsiveness to lived experience.
- Equity-Centered Artistic Amplificationmethodology: systemic_equity_focusBy prioritizing underrepresented artists and addressing systemic inequities in program design, we expand access and representation in the arts, because equitable platforms generate more inclusive cultural narratives and stronger community ownership.
- Student-Centered Creative Developmentmethodology: student_centered_developmentBy combining individualized instruction with self-directed studio access, we support sustained artistic engagement and personal growth, because autonomy in creative practice fosters deeper investment and skill development.