irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $149KSupport of public programs as determined by the board of directors, including the executive director
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Al Fresco Dinner
Fundraising dinner event featuring local food, live music, and a silent auction held on the courthouse grounds
Community Coffee Hour
Monthly informal gathering at the courthouse for neighbors to connect, featuring provided coffee and community conversation
Family Fall Festival
Annual community event with live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities on the courthouse campus
Great Hall Gallery
Exhibition space hosting rotating art shows by local and regional artists, with open hours for public viewing
Intergenerational Concert Series
Free concert series in partnership with Caffe Lena on the Road, bringing together senior community members and school students for shared musical experiences
Live in the Courtroom
Music series hosting live performances by regional and touring artists in the historic courtroom space
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Delivery of educational and public health outreach eventsHosts educational events such as a tick and rabies prevention session in collaboration with Washington County Public Health, providing community-focused public health information and resources.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of free school supplies through community eventsDistributed free school supplies to students and families at a Back to School celebration event in partnership with Salem Washington Academy and the Salem Central Parent/Teacher Association.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Facilitation of music programming and community jam sessionsHosts weekly music jam sessions through the Hebron Washtub Band on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, with 5–10 participants, and provides space for independent music instructors to teach guitar, piano, voice, and other instruments. Plans to expand music programming into underused community spaces and integrates live music into public lawn events.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Operation of community programs and events at the Historic Salem CourthouseOperates the courthouse as a community center by hosting a wide range of public programs and events, including monthly Community Coffee Hours, annual events such as the Salem Car Show, Bike Day, Al Fresco Dinner, and Family Fall Festival, as well as free movie screenings and live musical performances in the historic courtroom.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operation of the Lunch, Learn & Play summer camp programRuns a five-week, free summer day camp for children from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., providing educational activities, nutritious meals and snacks sourced locally, and field trips to cultural and educational sites. The program has operated for 20 years as of 2026.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operation of the volunteer-staffed Shoppe Off Broadway community shopOperates a volunteer-run community shop called Shoppe Off Broadway at the Historic Salem Courthouse, contributing to the building’s use as a community hub.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Organization of the April Fool's Race community fundraising eventOrganizes the 45th annual April Fool's Race, a community running event that begins and ends at Salem Washington Academy, with proceeds supporting the preservation of the Historic Salem Courthouse and funding for the Salem Central School Classes of 2027 and 2028.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and maintenance of the Historic Salem CourthouseOversees the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Old Washington County Courthouse, including a multi-year, $1 million investment in restoration work since 2004, with a commitment to complete full restoration by 2030. The organization manages the building as a historic site and community center.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Construction and management of outdoor education infrastructureCompleted a major wetland boardwalk construction project that enables student access to natural lands for outdoor education and environmental programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$279K
Contributions & grants$186K67%
Program service revenue$42K15%
Investment income$8830%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$262K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$120K
Grants paid out$21K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$806K
Cash$134K
Investments$13K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$804K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Beth Ulion — Director
- Jill Nadolski — Director
- Mary Menard — Director
- Michael Ammaturo — Director
- Patty Burch — Director
- Tim Whalen — Director
- Todd Degarmo — Director
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Adirondack Brewery Partner — Provided beverages, including beer and root beer, for the Family Fall Festival beer garden.
- Caffè Lena on the Road Partner — Hosts intergenerational concert series performances at the Courthouse.
- Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library Partner — Collaborates through shared programming and staff involvement; Chris Hubbard has taught there and Todd DeGarmo is its founding director.
- Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library Partner — Collaborates to present national and international musicians through the Live Folklife Concert Series.
- GiveButter Partner — Platform used for online fundraising campaigns.
- Hebron Camp Partner — Partnering to offer free swim lessons to campers during the summer program.
- Historic Salem Courthouse Partner — Operates as the primary entity delivering community programs and services through the preservation of the historic courthouse.
- John G. Waite Partner — Preservation architect who provided expert guidance and arranged site visits for the restoration project.
- NYS Council on the Arts Funder — Grant funder supporting courthouse restoration efforts.
- NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Funder — Grant funder that awarded an Environmental Protection fund grant for courthouse restoration.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Funder — Grant funder supporting courthouse restoration efforts.
- Norman and Henny Obermaier Charitable Trust Funder — Funded the installation of a state-of-the-art projector, screen, and new curtains for the courtroom's movie screenings.
- Preservation League of NYS Funder — Grant funder supporting courthouse restoration efforts.
- Salem Central Parent/Teacher Association Partner — Co-hosted the Back to School Bash event with the Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association.
- Salem Central School Partner — Collaborates with the Salem Central School to support the Classes of 2027 and 2028 through proceeds from the April Fool's Race.
- Salem Washington Academy Partner — Co-hosted the Back to School Bash event with the Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association.
- Town of Salem Partner — Partner in a Memorandum of Agreement that transferred ownership of the courthouse to the town while HSCPA assumed management.
- Village of Salem Partner — Partner in a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the courthouse property.
- Washington County Dept. of Public Health Partner — Co-hosts an educational event on rabies and tick prevention.
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-Consensus Driven Preservationmethodology: community_consensus_driven_preservationBy engaging the community to develop shared consensus on the use and programming of the historic courthouse, the organization ensures that preservation efforts reflect local values and needs, because inclusive decision-making increases public buy-in and long-term sustainability of cultural assets.
- Community-as-Custodian Modelmethodology: community-gathering-placeBy restoring the courthouse as a community gathering place and integrating public programming during restoration, the organization fosters long-term civic engagement and intergenerational connection, because shared ownership and lived experience strengthen cultural continuity and public stewardship.
- Creativity-Driven Community Activationmethodology: creativity-driven-innovationBy fostering creativity across artistic, architectural, and social domains, the organization drives community innovation and action, because creative engagement lowers barriers to participation and inspires collective problem-solving around shared heritage.