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ATHENS PERFORMING ARTS CORPORATION
ATHENS, NY · EIN 812863499 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A12 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · apacrocks.com
revenue
$74K
expenses
$89K
net assets
$58K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO RAISE AND DONATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES, CELEBRATIONS, FESTIVALS AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS, PLACES, AND RECREATION IN AND AROUND THE VILLAGE OF ATHENS FOR USE BY ALL PERSONS TO SUPPORT CULTURAL, PHILANTHROPIC, ATHLETIC, AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND AESTHETIC ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Athens Performing Arts Corporation produces a free summer concert series in Athens, NY, bringing live music of diverse genres to the community at the Riverfront Park. The organization raises funds to support performances by professional musicians and promotes cultural enrichment through public events. Its programming emphasizes community gathering and access to the arts for all residents and visitors.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Athens Summer Concert Series
Free weekly live music concerts held Friday nights at Athens Riverfront Park, featuring professional musicians across genres such as blues, rock, soul, and tribute acts.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Funding music and dance performances and public events
      Raises and donates funds to support music and dance performances, festivals, and public events in and around the Village of Athens, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Hosting free live music concerts in Athens Riverfront Park
      Organizes and hosts free live music concerts every Friday night during the summer at Athens Riverfront Park, as stated on the organization's website.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$70K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$89K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$58K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$58K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • JAMES AROKA — DIRECTOR OF PR AND BUSINES
  • JIM DIPERNA — DIRECTOR
  • RICK SURRANO — DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
  • ROBERT SMALLWOOD — CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • A. Colarusso & Son Partner — Sponsors and invests in the Athens Summer Concert Series as a way to strengthen community bonds and support local culture.
  • Blak Mar Farms Partner — Partners with APAC to support the Athens Summer Concert Series as a community-enriching cultural tradition.
  • Iron Horse Cigar Depot Partner — Sponsors the Athens Summer Concert Series and supports APAC's mission to bring high-quality live music to the community.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Free Access as a Mechanism for Inclusive Community Gathering
    methodology: inclusive_community_gathering_through_free_access
    By offering free concerts supported by donors, we create inclusive and joyful community gatherings centered around live music, because removing financial barriers enables broader participation and fosters collective joy.
  • Live Music Across Genres to Foster Community Engagement
    methodology: community_engagement_through_live_music
    By presenting high-caliber musical talent across diverse genres, we cultivate deep community engagement and emotional connection, because shared live music experiences create unifying moments that transcend individual differences.