named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Theater and Family Programming
Productions and performances specifically designed for children and families, including shows by Theaterworks USA and Paper Bag Players
Community Engagement Events
Special events including film screenings, lectures, festivals, and community conversations that connect local residents
Jeanne Rimsky Theater Performances
Presenting professional music, theater, and comedy performances by national and international artists across diverse genres
Spotlight Gala
Annual fundraising gala featuring performances by notable artists and community recognition
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and programs for diverse demographicsOperates intergenerational community programs such as Afternoon TEA for seniors, Conversations from Main Street, Party in the Park, Fiesta in the Park, Harborfest, and Port Promenade, serving all ages and backgrounds.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Host concerts and performances at Jeanne Rimsky TheaterProduces live performances by bringing outstanding artists and productions to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater, including concerts by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dance performances, theatrical events, and family shows. The theater is part of a multidisciplinary performing arts season.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Maintain facility infrastructure for community useReplaced aging HVAC systems and maintains the historic building to ensure continued operation and comfort of venue spaces for community and performing arts use.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Manage affordable senior housing and public parkConverted the historic Main Street School into 59 units of affordable senior housing and a two-acre public park, contributing to community revitalization and long-term public benefit.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operate community center and host programsOperates a 25,000 square foot community center that hosts over 600 community members daily in programs and activities, including theater events, gym rentals, and rentable meeting spaces. The center serves Port Washington and surrounding regions.
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Women's Wellness and Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Provide capacity-building support to nonprofitsHosts three nonprofit organizations within its facility, providing them space and infrastructure to deliver community services for children and families.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Rent gym and event spaces to public and private groupsProvides a 3,000 square foot gym space for rental at tiered rates: $105 for the first hour for nonprofits, $135 for corporate clients, with additional hours at $85. The space accommodates up to 250 people and is used for private events, sports classes, yoga, dances, and birthday parties.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produce and distribute performance playbillDistributes the official playbill APPLAUSE! to over 17,000 audience members annually, featuring a season of more than 40 shows and community events, with advertising revenue supporting programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.02M
Contributions & grants$879K43%
Program service revenue$1.07M53%
Investment income$34K2%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$1.97M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$709K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.50M
Cash$61K
Investments$605K
Liabilities$340K
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN PERRY | MANAGING & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $140K |
board members · 17
- AMY DASH — Director
- COREY PETERSON — Director
- DAVID LEIMAN — Director
- DEBORAH CINDRICH — CO-PRESIDENT
- JANE E SCHWARTZ — Director
- JOE WEKSELBLATT — Director
- JOHN TEEGER — Director
- KATHY COLEY — Director
- MARLENE MUNNELLY — Director
- MATT KASSAN — Director
- MICHELLE TANG — CO-PRESIDENT
- PAUL KURLAND — Director
- RICH MCLAUGHLIN — Director
- RICHARD FOX — Treasurer
- RUSSELL BURMAN — CO-VICE PRES.
- SANFORD KRIEGER — Director
- SURESH SANI — CO-VICE PRES.
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- 60 dedicated members of the medical profession Partner — Supported the renovation of the Main Street School into a multi-use community center in 1995
- Al De Gregoris Partner — Featured keyboardist and composer in a concert hosted by Landmark on Main Street.
- Black Violin Partner — Presented both a school performance and public concert through collaboration with the organization.
- Friends of Landmark on Main Street Partner — Membership program for individuals and small businesses supporting Landmark through donations and program sponsorships.
- Karen Gennarelli Partner — Contact person for advertising in APPLAUSE! playbill
- Karen Gennarelli Partner — Development Director responsible for handling donations, sponsorships, and planned giving inquiries.
- Leo Traversa Partner — Featured bassist in a concert hosted by Landmark on Main Street.
- Mauricio Zottarelli Partner — Featured drummer in a concert hosted by Landmark on Main Street.
- New York State Government — Provided grants covering nearly half of the HVAC replacement cost.
- Paper Bag Players Partner — Recurring partner presenting children's theater productions at the venue.
- Partners in Performing Arts Partner — Corporate sponsorship program providing support for Landmark's performing arts events.
- Paula Atherton Partner — Featured saxophonist and vocalist in a concert hosted by Landmark on Main Street.
- Port Washington Children's Center Partner — Hosted at Landmark on Main Street to provide early childhood education and care services.
- Port Washington Parent Resource Center Partner — Hosted at Landmark on Main Street to offer parenting classes and child development programs for children ages 0-7.
- Port Washington Youth Council's Teen Center Partner — Hosted at Landmark on Main Street to provide recreational and social programs for teens in grades 6–12.
- Reza Khan Partner — Featured performer in a concert hosted by Landmark on Main Street.
- Terrance Simien Partner — Performed both at Landmark and in outreach settings such as Weber Middle School.
- Town of North Hempstead Government — Collaborated with Landmark on the acquisition and development of the Main Street School property, entering into a contingency offer and conditional contract to support the project.
- Town of North Hempstead Government — Collaborated with Landmark on the acquisition and development of the Main Street School property, including entering into a contingency offer and conditional contract.
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.
- Collaborative Community Development Modelmethodology: collaborative_community_developmentBy integrating civic, government, business, and nonprofit partners in programming and space development, the organization enhances community quality of life because collective stakeholder investment strengthens cultural and social engagement more sustainably than single-entity efforts.
- Community-Engaged Arts Programmingmethodology: community-engaged_arts_programmingBy offering inclusive performing arts and community services designed for diverse age groups and backgrounds, the organization increases participation and access because culturally relevant, intergenerational programming fosters broader community ownership and engagement.
- Donation-Subsidized Access Modelmethodology: donation-subsidized_accessBy using charitable donations to subsidize high-quality entertainment production, the organization enables affordable ticket pricing because reduced financial barriers increase accessibility and broaden audience diversity.