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THE HYDE COLLECTION TRUST
GLENS FALLS, NY · EIN 141401101 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A110 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hydecollection.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$14.1M
employees
31
volunteers
18
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

THE HYDE COLLECTION'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND HIGHLIGHT A COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE, CREATE EXHIBITIONS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND PROVIDE INVIGORATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ITS CORE LOCAL AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hyde Collection is an art museum in Glens Falls, NY, dedicated to preserving and exhibiting a significant collection of European and American art. It offers educational programs, rotating exhibitions, and community events for local and regional audiences. The museum operates in the historic Hyde House, the former home of its founders, and serves as a cultural hub in the Northeast.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $206K
    COMMUNICATION, PROMOTION, AND PUBLICATION OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES, EXHIBITION CATALOGS, AND MUSEUM NEWS.
  2. #2 $164K
    MEMBER AND VISITOR SERVICES: TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS AND VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Day
Free admission day with guided tours, art activities, live music, food vendors, story time, and community partner engagement
FREE Artful Afternoons
Family-friendly creative programs and hands-on art activities for youth and adults
Glens Falls Plein Air Festival
Annual event featuring outdoor painting, artist talks, live painting demonstrations, and an exhibition opening reception
Hyde House and the Permanent Collection
Ongoing exhibition of the core collection featuring works by artists such as Botticelli, Rembrandt, Rubens, Homer, and Whistler in the historic Hyde House
Teen Class: Bake a Cake; Paint a Cake!
Workshop combining culinary and visual arts for teenagers
Teen Class: Stop Motion Animation
Workshop teaching teens the basics of stop motion animation inspired by art and storytelling
Wings and Wilderness: Birds and Landscapes of the Northeast
Exhibition highlighting regional bird and landscape art in the Charles R. Wood Gallery
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
    • Exhibiting permanent and temporary art collections
      Operates a public museum that displays its permanent collection in the historic Hyde House and hosts national and international exhibitions, including themed shows such as birds and landscapes of the Northeast and the Renaissance Palazzo exhibition. The museum regularly presents rotating temporary exhibitions drawn from its collection and external sources to promote public engagement with fine arts.
    • Organizing the Glens Falls Plein Air Festival and related exhibitions
      Produces an annual week-long outdoor painting event, the Glens Falls Plein Air Festival, culminating in a weekend exhibition of finished artworks available for public viewing and purchase. The festival includes artist activities, award announcements, juror commentary, and opportunities for the public to meet artists and engage with newly created original works.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
    • Offering adult art and nature education programs
      Provides adult-focused educational programs such as bird journaling led by instructor Anna Finch and a two-hour mixed media class for creating nature-inspired art journals. All materials are supplied, and participants receive personal journals to continue documenting observations beyond the session.
    • Providing educational programming for youth and teens
      Offers free creative afternoon programs and community day events for youth, including hands-on art activities, story time sessions with authors, and guided tours. Provides specialized teen classes combining baking and painting, as well as instruction in stop motion animation skills.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting community engagement events and public programs
      Hosts Community Day events offering complimentary admission, guided tours, live music performances, artist talks, and family-friendly activities such as pottery making. Events run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include features like Quick Draw competitions and collaborations with local organizations to broaden public access to the arts.
  • Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
    • Hosting live and encore HD broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera performances
      Hosts live and encore screenings of The Met Live in HD series, featuring performances such as Mozart's Così fan tutte, Verdi's Macbeth, Saint-Saëns' Samson et Dalila, Puccini's La Fanciulla del West, and Bizet's Carmen. These events include special anniversary programs and are offered through discounted subscription packages for full-season access.
  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
    • Hosting special art-related screenings and lecture series
      Hosts curated screenings on major artists such as Turner and Constable, as well as the Beyond the Exhibit series in partnership with external organizations, to deepen public knowledge of art history and cultural topics.
  • Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
    • Producing publications and interpretive materials
      Creates and distributes exhibition catalogs, museum news, promotional materials, online database content, and gallery guides—such as those developed for the Renaissance Palazzo exhibition—to enhance visitor understanding and engagement with the collection and temporary exhibitions.
  • Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
    • Supporting visitors and members
      Provides services to support museum members and general visitors, including hosting opening receptions, managing event logistics, and facilitating access to programs and exhibitions both in-person and virtually.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.22M
Contributions & grants$1.79M81%
Program service revenue$92K4%
Investment income$520K23%
Other revenue$-179K
expenses
Total expenses$2.49M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.21M
Cash$400K
Investments$6.98M
Liabilities$143K
Net assets$14.07M
Liquid reserves35.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN LEFNER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $170K
board members · 18
  • ANDREW PARSONS — TRUSTEE
  • ANNE MORRIS — TRUSTEE
  • ARDITH RUSSELL — TRUSTEE
  • BELINDA COLON — TRUSTEE
  • BETSY OLMSTED — TRUSTEE
  • CARL DEBRULE — VICE CHAIR
  • CHELSEA HOOPES SILVER — TRUSTEE
  • CHRISTINA GERARDE — TRUSTEE
  • CRAIG SEYBOLT — TRUSTEE
  • DEBRA SMITH — TREASURER
  • ELIZABETH DUBBEN — TRUSTEE
  • ELLEN-DEANE CUMMINS — TRUSTEE
  • FRANCINE NEMER — TRUSTEE
  • INDIA ADAMS — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES R BURKETT ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • JASON C WARD — CHAIR
  • MARY W RENZ — TRUSTEE
  • NEAL STIMLER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 54

Who they work with

  • ASCEND Mental Wellness Partner — Collaborates on art activities promoting mental wellness during Community Day.
  • Anna Finch Partner — Collaborated with artist and naturalist Anna Finch to lead a bird journaling program.
  • Arrow Bank Funder — Supports the Beyond the Exhibit series.
  • Bolton Historical Museum Partner — Site where artists will paint lake views during the festival.
  • Café Lena Partner — Participates as a community partner during Community Day events.
  • Capital Region Dance Alliance Partner — Supports the Beyond the Exhibit series.
  • Common Roots Brewing Company Partner — Hosts the Artists Reception for the Plein Air Festival.
  • Common Roots Foundation Funder — Supports the Beyond the Exhibit series.
  • Crandall Public Library Partner — Participates as a community partner during Community Day events.
  • DIMOS Intuitive Arts Partner — Leads interactive art-making experiences during Community Day.
  • Drs. Jacquiline and Riza Touba Funder — Supports the Beyond the Exhibit series.
  • Ellen-Deane Cummins Funder — Provides additional support for education programs.
  • Fenimore Asset Management Funder — Provides financial support for Community Day events.
  • Francine and Robert Nemer Funder — Serve as Presenting Education Sponsors for 2026 programs.
  • Glens Falls Plein Air Festival Partner — Collaborates to host an exhibition of artwork created during the festival.
  • Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Partner — Participates as a community partner during Community Day events.
  • Hudson Headwaters Health Network Funder — Provides financial support for Community Day events.
  • India and Benjamin Adams Funder — Provides additional support for education programs.
  • John Lefner Partner — Chief Executive Officer and Mary W. Renz Director, leading organizational strategy and operations.
  • Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation Funder — Serves as a Signature Education Sponsor for 2026 programs.
  • Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council Partner — Supports the Beyond the Exhibit series.
  • M&T Bank Funder — Supports the Free and Reduced Admission program.
  • Mark Behan Partner — Chair of the Board of Trustees, providing governance and leadership support to The Hyde Collection.
  • Mosaic Dance Theatre Company Partner — Partners with The Hyde to present dance-theater performances for children
  • Mosaic Dance Theatre Company Partner — Presents cultural dance performances as part of the Beyond the Exhibit series.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds the Community Arts Regrant Program that supports a bird journaling program at The Hyde Collection Trust.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding for the project through the Statewide Community Regrant Program.
  • New York State Legislature Government — Supports funding for a community art program through state arts funding.
  • Office of the Governor (NY) Government — Supports funding for a community art program through state arts funding.
  • Pots on Wheels Partner — Hosts pottery-making activities during Community Day.
+ 24 more
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.

  • Artist-Centered Community Activation
    methodology: artist-engagement
    By integrating living artists into public exhibitions, live painting events, and sales opportunities, the organization strengthens community-art connections because direct exposure to the creative process humanizes art-making and fosters local investment in contemporary artistic practice.
  • Interdisciplinary and Experiential Art Engagement
    methodology: interdisciplinary_art_education
    By combining art with other domains such as nature, culinary practice, and performance, the organization deepens public engagement because multisensory and experiential formats enhance connection, retention, and emotional resonance with artistic and cultural content.
  • Permanent Collection as Educational Foundation
    methodology: permanent-collection-centered education
    By centering public programming and education around a permanent collection of significant historical artworks, the organization advances fine arts education and cultural access because sustained engagement with a core collection fosters deeper understanding and continuity in learning.
  • Removal of Economic and Logistical Barriers to Access
    methodology: free-access programming
    By offering free programs and subscription-based or broadcasted performances, the organization increases public participation in the arts because reducing cost and location-based barriers enables broader, more equitable engagement across age groups and community segments.