irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $208KART AND CULTURE - THE ART AND CULTURE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF ART CLASSES, SAFE BOATING CLASSES AND SUMMER CAMP. ARTIST WORKSHOPS OFFER A CHANCE FOR ARTISTS OF ALL LEVELS TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND SHARE THE COMPANY OF FELLOW ARTISTS. ARTISTS CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES TO LEARN HOW TO DRAW CARTOONS AND CARICATURES. WE ALSO OFFERED AN ART SHOW WHERE LOCAL ARTISTS SHOWCASED THEIR TALENTS.
- #2 $40KHEALTH AND FITNESS - THE HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS CONSIST OF YOGA, FITNESS CLASSES AND HEALING MASSAGES. YOGA CLASSES OFFER AN ENVIRONMENT OF FREEDOM AND A FUND SPACE TO BE YOURSELF. PARTICIPANTS CHALLENGE THEMSELVES WITH NEW POSES AND PRACTICE. FITNESS PROGRAMS OFFER PARTICIPANTS CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art and Culture Programs
Includes adult and children’s art classes, artist workshops, watercolor sessions, and an annual benefit art show where local artists display and sell work; the center retains 20% of sales proceeds.
Community Events
Hosts movie nights, bridge and mahjong gatherings, bowling events, and the annual Fishers Floats treasure hunt to engage residents in social activities.
Health and Fitness
Offers yoga classes with rotating instructors, pickleball, paddle tennis, physical therapy, and Reiki relaxation sessions held at the center’s fitness facilities.
Youth Development
Features summer camps, kids’ art classes, and recreational activities such as games, boating drills, and crafts for children in grades K–5.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Developing and maintaining community facilitiesDeveloped and maintains community recreational infrastructure including two lighted paddle tennis courts and a four-lane bowling alley relocated to the center in 2007. Installed a solar array on the center’s roof in 2024 to support sustainable operations.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting art programs and events for adults and childrenOffers weekly adult art classes and seasonal workshops for children in grades K–5, covering diverse techniques such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Also hosts an annual art show, including a benefit reception, with artists donating 20% of sales proceeds to the center, and the center receiving 20% of artwork sales during the event.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Managing an endowment fund through capital campaignsEstablished the Community Center’s Endowment Fund through a successful capital campaign conducted between 2013 and 2014, supporting long-term financial sustainability.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Offering fitness and wellness activitiesProvides drop-in yoga classes led by instructors on multiple days per week during the summer, along with fitness classes and healing massages. Offers tiered pricing and class packs for residents and members, with registration via QR codes or in-person at the center.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Operating community center with recreational, cultural, and educational programsProvides a physical community center offering a wide range of programs including art classes, yoga and fitness, bowling, paddle tennis, summer camps, and social events for residents of all ages. The center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm at 66 Hound Lane #464, Fishers Island, NY.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Providing youth and summer programmingOperates KinderSculls, a half-day summer camp offering craft activities, games, and rowing instruction, and hosts seasonal children’s art workshops and a summer treasure hunt featuring hand-blown glass fishing floats hidden around the island for community members to find and keep.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$995K
Contributions & grants$675K68%
Program service revenue$171K17%
Investment income$118K12%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$827K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$318K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.61M
Cash$819K
Investments$3.40M
Liabilities$84K
Net assets$7.53M
Liquid reserves61.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STALEY SEDNAOUI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $78K |
board members · 16
- ANN VON STADE — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN CARROLL — DIRECTOR
- ELISABETH PARKER — DIRECTOR
- GAIL CYPHERD — VICE PRESIDENT
- GEORGE GUIMARAES — DIRECTOR
- HARRIS PARSONS JR — DIRECTOR THRU 03/23
- JENNY COLMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN SPOFFORD — DIRECTOR
- LUCIUS L FOWLER — PRESIDENT
- MARGOT CONGDON — DIRECTOR
- MARK BORDEN — DIRECTOR THRU 03/23
- PETER CRISP — DIRECTOR
- SARAH GOULARD — TREASURER/SECRETARY
- SCOTT REID — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS PATTERSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Brunswick Bowling Company Partner — Partnered to move the bowling alley to the Community Center.
- Coco Clayson Partner — Instructor leading yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Coco Sednaoui Partner — Instructor leading yoga classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Crisp Family Foundation Funder — Provided a matching gift to support the 2013–2014 capital campaign for the Endowment Fund and previously matched individual donations to accelerate initial fundraising.
- FIDCO Government — Owns Building #98 and approved the Community Center's use of the facility for a nominal annual rent.
- Fishers Island Government — Operates as a community center serving the Fishers Island population.
- Fishers Island Community Center Partner — Hosts and organizes the art show fundraiser in which artists participate.
- Jeffrey P'an Partner — Collaborates with glass artist Jeffrey P'an to source hand-blown glass fishing floats for the community treasure hunt.
- Jeffrey P’an Partner — Collaborates with glass artist Jeffrey P’an to source hand-blown fishing floats for the treasure hunt.
- John Harris Partner — Curator of the 8th Annual Art Show
- Mary Harvey Partner — Curator of the 8th Annual Art Show
- Melissa Hyatt Partner — Artist and instructor leading a watercolor workshop hosted by the Community Center.
- Sarah Upson Partner — Artist and educator leading the Adult Art in the Afternoon program.
- Sarah and Zinnia Upson Partner — Experienced teachers leading children's art workshops at the Community Center.
- Staley@FICommunityCenter.org Partner — Contact point for inquiries about the bowling alley position and operations.
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_hubBy operating as a centralized, multipurpose space that hosts diverse activities and gatherings, the organization strengthens island-wide social connections and supports inclusive access to services, because shared physical and programmatic infrastructure fosters sustained community engagement.
- Inclusive Community Engagement Across Resident Typesmethodology: inclusive_community_engagementBy designing programs that intentionally integrate year-round residents and seasonal visitors, the organization builds inclusive community experiences because bridging transient and permanent populations fosters shared ownership and sustained island-wide connections.
- Inclusive, Place-Based Arts and Wellness Programmingmethodology: place_based_art_educationBy integrating local environment and process-oriented learning into arts education and creative wellness activities, the organization fosters self-expression, confidence, and community belonging across age groups, because hands-on, curiosity-driven engagement rooted in place and personal growth lowers barriers to participation and deepens impact.