irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $175KCPW OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ALL LEVELS OF VISUAL THINKERS, FROM BEGINNERS TO PROFESSIONALS, THROUGH WORKSHOPS, COURSES, LECTURES, AND SYMPOSIA. THIS YEAR, CPW WILL PROVIDE OVER 300 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION, MOST OF WHICH WILL BE OFFERED FOR FREE TO STUDENTS AND OTHER RESIDENTS OF KINGSTON AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. THIS PROGRAMMING WILL INSTRUCT STUDENTS NOT ONLY IN THE PRACTICAL AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY BUT ALSO IN THE HISTORY AND AESTHETICS OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL MEDIA. EACH WEEK, THERE IS MEET THE ARTIST LECTURE SERIES. THERE ARE ALSO SELECTED PANEL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO OTHER PROGRAMMING.
- #2 $100KEVENTS INCLUDE THE VISION AWARDS GALA AND THE ANNUAL CPW PHOTOBOOK & ZINE FAIR.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
CPW Photobook & Zine Fair
Annual fair showcasing photobooks and zines, promoting independent publishing and creative expression in visual storytelling.
Educational Programming
Offers workshops, courses, lectures, and symposia for all levels of visual thinkers, including over 300 hours of instruction annually, much of it free to residents of Kingston and the surrounding region, covering technical, historical, and aesthetic aspects of photography.
Exhibitions Program
Annual exhibitions reaching approximately 10,000 visitors, showcasing diverse voices in photography and fostering public dialogue on social and artistic themes.
Kingston Photo Festival
Annual public event celebrating photography in the community, part of CPW’s broader engagement and outreach efforts.
Professional Workspaces
Provides access to a black-and-white darkroom and digital lab for artists in the Hudson Valley, available for hourly rental, supporting professional and creative needs with otherwise limited local access.
Vision Awards Gala
Annual fundraising and recognition event honoring contributions to photography and visual culture.
Woodstock AIR (Artist-in-Residence) Program
Residency program established in 1999 supporting photography-based artists of color, with a focus on diversity, race, identity, and social justice; over 130 artists and writers have participated.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Administer the Woodstock AIR residency programOperates the Woodstock AIR residency program, which has supported over 130 photography-based artists and writers of color to advance dialogue on diversity, race, identity, and social justice.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver educational programming in photography and visual cultureProvides over 300 hours of educational programming annually in photography and visual culture for all skill levels, primarily free to residents of Kingston and the surrounding region.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host annual exhibitions fostering public dialogueHosts annual exhibitions that engage approximately 10,000 visitors, emphasizing diverse voices and public dialogue around photography and social themes.
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Organize public events including the Vision Awards Gala and Kingston Photo FestivalHosts the Vision Awards Gala and the first annual Kingston Photo Festival, as well as the CPW Photobook & Zine Fair, to celebrate photography and engage the community.
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Professional Audio/Video Production Services 1 activity
- Provide access to photography production facilitiesProvides access to a black-and-white darkroom and digital lab through hourly rentals, supporting professional and creative needs of artists in the extended Hudson Valley region.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$1.34M97%
Program service revenue$84K6%
Investment income$3320%
Other revenue$-49K
expenses
Total expenses$1.17M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$571K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.92M
Cash$107K
Investments$156K
Liabilities$1.76M
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN WALLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $123K |
board members · 13
- ANDREW LEWIN — DIRECTOR
- CLINTON CARGILL — CHAIRMAN
- DANIEL KEEGAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ROSENBERG — DIRECTOR
- ELENA PAUL — SECRETARY
- FRANK WATERS — DIRECTOR
- KATHARINE MCKENNA — VICE CHAIR
- LATOYA RUBY FRAZIER — DIRECTOR
- LISA SALTZMAN — DIRECTOR
- NADINE LEMMON — TREASURER
- STAN SAGNER — DIRECTOR (RESIGNED DECEMBER 2023)
- STEVEN WESCHLER — DIRECTOR
- WILL VAN RODEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Woodstock AIR Partner — Artist-in-residence program supporting photography-based artists of color
strategies · 2
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.
- Integrated Arts Educationmethodology: integrated_arts_educationBy combining technical photography training with historical and aesthetic education, the organization develops well-rounded visual thinkers across skill levels because understanding context and theory deepens practical mastery and critical engagement.
- Social Justice-Focused Artist Residencymethodology: social_justice_residencyBy hosting residencies specifically for photography-based artists of color, the organization advances discourse on diversity, race, identity, and social justice because centered lived experience in artistic practice generates more authentic and impactful narratives.