named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Guiding Lights Gala
Annual fundraising event held at the Copley House in honor of Billy Patterson, supporting community enhancement initiatives.
Lyme Community Center Programs
Provides free meeting space and support for community groups, including young mothers, newcomers, and college-age individuals.
Pickleball Court Development
Recreation project to build and maintain pickleball courts with volunteer and donor support.
Respite Volunteer Program
Partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors to train volunteers who provide caregiver relief, including stipends and mileage reimbursement.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funds scholarships and local organizationsAwards scholarships and provides financial assistance to local organizations using proceeds from fundraising events such as the Guiding Lights Gala.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts annual Guiding Lights Gala fundraiserHosts the annual Guiding Lights Gala, a major fundraising event benefiting the Lyme community with a focus on youth. The event has been held at least three times, including in 2024, and proceeds are used to support scholarships and community programming for youth, families, and the elderly.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operates Alexander Copley House as community centerOperates the Alexander Copley House and its grounds as a community center to host meetings, programs, events, and private or public gatherings for residents and visitors of Lyme. The organization has provided space for special events and educational programs for nearly 20 years.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operates summer farmers marketOrganizes and operates a farmers market at the Copley House during summer months, requiring volunteer support for setup, oversight, and closing. The market also serves as a venue for community performances.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizes community programs and eventsOrganizes and presents a variety of community programs and events including Summer Movies, the Copley Haunted House, Holiday House Tour, live music performances, arts and crafts classes, yoga classes, youth dance classes, and a first annual cookie exchange. Also hosted a Christmas gala featuring local performers, a tree decorating contest, and food and drink for families.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes Lyme Light newsletterProduces and distributes the Lyme Light newsletter annually, with documented editions from 2020 through 2025, to communicate with the community.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Provides free lunches for older adultsProvides free lunches to adults aged 60 and up as part of its community programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$32K38%
Program service revenue$51K61%
Investment income$8791%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$367K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$367K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BRANDY SHOEN — DIRECTOR
- DEANNA LOTHRUP — DIRECTOR
- KATHIE CARR — DIRECTOR
- LANCE BOMBARD — DIRECTOR
- MIKE STRATTON — DIRECTOR
- PAUL CARR — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GORMAN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN TONTARSKI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- AmeriCorps Seniors Partner — Collaborates with AmeriCorps Seniors to recruit respite volunteers and support caregivers through training and stipends.
- Barb Collins Partner — Point of contact for volunteer coordination at the farmers market event.
- Deanna Lothrup Partner — Contact person for requesting use of the Lyme Community Center.
- Gouverneur Savings and Loan Partner — Financial sponsor of the 2024 Guiding Lights Gala.
- Jeff-Lewis Teacher's Center Partner — Board member Deanna Lothrop serves on the board of Jeff-Lewis Teacher's Center, fostering collaboration between the organizations.
- Jefferson Community College Partner — Board member Deanna Lothrop is Director of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program at Jefferson Community College, and board member Susan Tontarski is on the board of the OBI Land Trust which collaborates with the college.
- Jefferson Community College Partner — Sports coaches from Jefferson Community College supported the 2024 Guiding Lights Gala.
- Karen Donahue Partner — Contact person for requesting use of the Lyme Community Center.
- Leah Walldroff Partner — Independent yoga instructor offering classes in partnership with LYME COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
- Leave a Legacy Program Network — Member of the Leave a Legacy Program, which supports planned giving initiatives.
- Lyme Garden Club Partner — Board member Kathie Carr founded the Lyme Garden Club, and board member Susan Tontarski serves as its treasurer, indicating organizational integration.
- Maria White Partner — LCC contact responsible for managing use of the Copley House.
- New Day Children's Center Partner — Board member Deanna Lothrop serves on the board of New Day Children's Center, supporting shared community goals.
- OBI Land Trust Partner — Board member Susan Tontarski serves on the board of the OBI Land Trust, indicating a formal partnership link.
- Office for the Aging Partner — Collaborates to provide free lunches and social activities for older adults.
- Paul G. and Kathleen E. Carr Foundation Partner — Kathie Carr and her husband Paul Carr founded the Paul G. and Kathleen E. Carr Foundation, which collaborates with the Lyme Community Foundation on community events and initiatives.
- Robert Cox and Georgia Bordon Cox Partner — Donated the Copley House to the Lyme Community Foundation in 1999.
- Samaritan Medical Center Partner — Emergency Department Providers at Samaritan Medical Center sponsored the 2024 Guiding Lights Gala.
- Stewart’s Shops Funder — Provided a grant to support the installation of a dance mirror at the Copley House.
- Thompson Park Conservancy Partner — Board member Bob Gorman served as chair of the Thompson Park Conservancy, indicating a leadership connection.
- United Way of Northern New York Government — Board member Bob Gorman served as CEO of the United Way of Northern New York, indicating organizational alignment.
- Watertown Savings Bank Partner — Financial sponsor of the 2024 Guiding Lights Gala.
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 Hub Modelmethodology: community_hub_modelBy operating the Lyme Community Center as a central physical and social hub, the organization fosters connection and engagement across diverse community members, because shared access to space and programming strengthens social fabric and collective well-being.
- Education-Based Community Developmentmethodology: education-based_community_developmentBy supporting educational advancement and leadership in academic programs, the organization strengthens long-term community development, because investing in youth learning and student support builds individual capacity that compounds across generations.
- Social-Nutrition Programming for Older Adultsmethodology: social-nutrition_programmingBy combining meal programs with social activities, the organization improves engagement and well-being among older adults, because addressing social isolation alongside nutritional needs produces greater health and participation outcomes than meals alone.