irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $852KEDUCATION: THROUGH ITS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, STORM KING INVITES VISITORS OF ALL AGES TO PARTICIPATE AND EXPERIENCE ART AND NATURE. DEEPER LEARNING AND RESEARCH IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS, AND ARCHIVAL INITIATIVES.
- #2 $738KCOLLECTION CONSERVATION: STORM KING IS COMMITTED TO CONSERVING ITS COLLECTION FOR LONG-TERM DISPLAY OUTDOORS AND FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR GROWING AUDIENCE. TO THIS END, STORM KING STRIVES TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SITE SECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Accessibility Services
Comprehensive accommodations including wheelchair-accessible trams, courtesy carts, assistive listening devices, ASL interpretation, tactile tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision, and accessible restrooms
Guided Moonlit Walks
After-hours, educator-led tours that take place from sunset to moonrise, offering an immersive experience of art and nature; requires registration and has limited capacity
Member Footnotes
Exclusive curator-led tours and discussions for Members that deepen engagement with temporary exhibitions and complement public programming
Public Performances
Durational performances and events sited within the landscape, such as Liz Glynn’s _Folly (1-2-3)_, that activate artworks and invite visitor participation
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Operate outdoor museum of large-scale sculptureOperates a 500-acre outdoor museum dedicated to exhibiting, acquiring, borrowing, and conserving large-scale modern and contemporary sculptures in a natural landscape setting. The site includes permanent installations, temporary exhibitions, and site-specific commissions.
- Support creation of new sculptural worksSupports artists in creating ambitious, large-scale sculptural works through commissioning programs and co-organizes major outdoor installations, such as those for Anicka Yi and Liz Glynn in 2026.
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Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 1 activity
- Conduct scholarly research and produce publicationsConducts scholarly research related to sculpture and contributes writing and archival work to exhibition catalogues, sculpture guides, and other publications that support educational access and long-term understanding of the collection.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Deliver educational and public engagement programsProvides a range of educational and public programs for visitors of all ages, including guided tours led by educators and curators, self-guided exploration backpacks for families, hands-on art-making activities, and inclusive offerings such as touch tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensure accessibility and visitor accommodationsProvides accessibility services including ASL interpretation, CART services, assistive listening devices, wheelchair-accessible courtesy carts, manual wheelchairs, free lockers, and tours on paved pathways to ensure inclusive access to art and nature experiences.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitate public dialogue and artist engagementHosts public conversations with artists and curators about specific artworks and installations, such as discussions with Liz Glynn and Adela Goldsmith about Open House, to deepen visitor understanding of artistic process and context.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host public events and performancesHosts live performance events—including music, dance, and durational activations of art installations—as well as special events such as meteor shower viewings, sun print programs, and First Fridays with free admission and shuttle access.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Provide on-site visitor amenitiesOperates an outdoor café offering seasonal grab-and-go food and drinks, provides on-site bike rentals, and offers a 10% discount on rentals during special events.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Steward natural landscape and ecosystemsStewards and conserves the 500-acre natural landscape—including hills, meadows, forests, and viewsheds—through sustainable landscape management practices and environmental conservation initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$8.44M
Contributions & grants$4.94M59%
Program service revenue$2.55M30%
Investment income$861K10%
Other revenue$91K
expenses
Total expenses$9.76M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$5.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$78.28M
Cash$17.55M
Investments$30.43M
Liabilities$1.86M
Net assets$76.42M
Liquid reserves59.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -39.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN P STERN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $368K |
| KELLIE HONEYCUTT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $249K |
| AMY WEISSER | DEP. DIR./STRATEGIC PLAN | 40 | $212K |
| NORA LAWRENCE | ART. DIR. / CHIEF CURATOR | 40 | $199K |
| MIKE SEAMAN | DIR. FAC.& CONSERVATION | 40 | $151K |
| CATHERINE WILLIAMS | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $146K |
| DWAYNE JARVIS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 40 | $122K |
| DAVID COLLENS | FORMER EXEC. DIR. | 0 | $114K |
board members · 17
- ADAM D WEINBERG — TRUSTEE
- BEATRICE STERN — TRUSTEE
- CATHY FRANK HALSTEAD — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER ELLIMAN — TRUSTEE
- COURTNEY B VANCE — TRUSTEE
- DAVID DIAMOND — TREASURER
- DEBBY LANDESMAN — TRUSTEE
- FRANCIS KERE — TRUSTEE
- HEATHER HART — TRUSTEE
- HUME R STEYER — SECRETARY
- JAMES H OTTAWAY JR — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER NAPIER NOLEN — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN WHITE — TRUSTEE
- LISA STERN — TRUSTEE
- MIGUEL HENNESSY — TRUSTEE
- NICHOLAS A POLSKY — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD J SMITH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Ally Caple Partner — Artist and educator leading the Meadow Sun Prints program.
- Chosen Family Presents Partner — Co-producer of the Sun Ra Arkestra performance with DJ Ephraim Asili at Storm King Art Center.
- Education Department Partner — Collaborates on educational programming and public engagement initiatives.
- Ellen G. McKernan Partner — Associate Director of Learning & Engagement who leads exhibition tours.
- Kitchen Sink Partner — Provides food and service for the Outdoor Cafe at Storm King Art Center.
- Lenape Government — Recognizes the Art Center is located on Lenapehoking, the ancestral land of the Lenape people, and acknowledges their historical and ongoing connection to the land.
- Liz Glynn Partner — Collaborates with artist Liz Glynn to activate her installation Open House through performance.
- Liz Glynn Partner — Collaborates with artist Liz Glynn to present a conversation and performances related to her artwork Open House.
- Mark Dion Partner — Collaborates with artist Mark Dion on the Storm King Environmental Field Station, which serves as the location for distributing Young Explorer Backpacks.
- Smith College Partner — Assistant Curator Adela Goldsmith received a degree in Art History with a concentration in Museum Studies from Smith College.
- Storm King Art Center Network — Member of the network of outdoor sculpture museums and art centers.
- TD Charitable Foundation Funder — Provides programmatic support for First Fridays events at Storm King Art Center.
strategies · 5
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.
- Art-Science Integration for Learningmethodology: art-science_integrationBy using scientific processes like Winogradsky columns or cyanotype printing with natural materials, the organization grounds artistic practice in observable natural phenomena because this fusion promotes hands-on, interdisciplinary learning that links art and ecology.
- Artist-Centered Stewardshipmethodology: artist_support_through_institutional_stewardshipBy providing institutional support, space, and resources to artists, the organization enables the realization of ambitious sculptural works because sustained, collaborative relationships foster artistic risk-taking and long-term creative development.
- Immersive Nighttime Experiencesmethodology: immersive-nighttime-experienceBy hosting guided after-hours events from sunset to moonrise, the organization creates unique sensory and emotional encounters with art and nature because natural light transitions heighten atmosphere and perception, deepening visitor connection.
- Integration of Art and Naturemethodology: integration_of_art_and_natureBy placing large-scale contemporary sculptures within a natural landscape, the organization creates an immersive outdoor museum experience that deepens public engagement because the interplay between art and environment enhances perception and meaning-making.
- Universal Accessibility in Outdoor Artmethodology: universal_accessBy providing tactile access to artworks, ASL interpretation, and self-guided tools, the organization enables inclusive engagement with art and nature because multi-modal access strategies ensure people of all abilities can participate meaningfully.