named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
BFP Classroom
Filmmaking education workshop using cell phones to teach inclusive filmmaking skills to underserved communities, in partnership with Job Path and Millennium Film Workshop.
DIG IT! Weigand’s Tavern Archaeological Dig
Supervised archaeological soil sifting session at the historic Weigand’s Tavern site, engaging residents in uncovering local history and exploring career opportunities.
Liberty Street Caretakers
Community art program that empowers local children to beautify their neighborhood through signage and outdoor art projects.
Navigating Newburgh
Monthly community meeting that informs first-time homebuyers about real estate opportunities and addresses broader community issues in Newburgh, NY.
P.S. 6 Center for Film + Television
Adaptive reuse project transforming a historic school building into a full-service film and television facility offering job training, mentorship, and public programming.
Temporary Storage
Gallery, performance, and exhibition space in Bushwick that hosts curatorial projects and public shows, including collaborations with various artist groups.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Conducts archaeological and historic preservation projectsUndertakes archaeological excavation and supervised soil sifting at 326 Liberty Street in Newburgh to uncover artifacts from local history and engages residents in exploration; also restores the historic building at 326 Liberty Street.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Develops and operates creative facilities for artists and community programmingBuilds and preserves creative spaces in urban environments, including the development of a full-service film and television facility at 1 Liberty Street in Newburgh, NY, featuring soundstages, editing suites, SAG-compliant dressing rooms, photography studios, offices, and community flex space.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Offers arts education, fellowships, and mentorship programsProvides resident fellowships, job training, mentorship opportunities, weekly critique classes, independent studies for nearly 100 emerging artists per semester through NYC Crit Club, and hands-on creativity workshops such as the BFP Classroom series at the P.S. 6 Center in Newburgh.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Organizes community forums and civic engagement initiativesCo-organizes the monthly "Navigating Newburgh" forum and other community meetings to inform first-time homebuyers about real estate opportunities and broader community issues, featuring speakers from city government, law enforcement, and local banks.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building support to arts organizations and nonprofitsSupports other nonprofits and arts organizations in Brooklyn and Newburgh to sustain their services, expand community reach, and extend their operational impact through direct organizational assistance.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Provides public and communal arts programming and exhibitionsOperates Temporary Storage, a gallery and performance space in Bushwick, hosting public exhibitions, curatorial projects, screenings, and performances; also curates and presents socially engaged exhibitions such as "Children of Guantanamo" and hosts public screenings of workshop-generated films.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Supports community-led public art and beautification projectsPartners with local groups such as Liberty Street Caretakers to provide art supplies, outdoor space, and artistic support for youth-led community beautification initiatives, including the creation of neighborhood signage to promote pride and respect.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$130K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$931
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$124K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -47.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- James Van Orden — Director
- Rae Villarino — Director
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- BFP Creative Inc. Partner — BFP Creative Inc. is a partner in providing public and communal programming at the P.S. 6 Center for Film and Television.
- Brooklyn Fire Proof Inc. Partner — Founded by the owners of Brooklyn Fire Proof Inc., indicating a foundational and operational relationship.
- Brooklyn Fire Proof Inc. Partner — Partnership to provide free exhibition and performance space and resident fellowships in an old industrial building in Bushwick.
- Bushwick Art Crit Group Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in Brooklyn.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in Newburgh.
- Job Path Partner — Collaborates with BFP Creative to present "The Exhibitions," a salon-style event featuring art and film screenings by artists with developmental disabilities.
- Job Path Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in New York.
- Liberty Street Caretakers Partner — Collaborated on a community art and beautification project with local children.
- Liberty Street Caretakers Partner — Collaborated with BFP Creative on an art and community beautification project for local children.
- Millennium Film Workshop Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in Brooklyn.
- NURTUREart Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in Brooklyn.
- NYC Crit Club Partner — Collaborates with NYC Crit Club to provide critique classes and independent studies for emerging artists.
- Navigating Newburgh Partner — Co-organizes monthly community meetings to inform first-time homebuyers and address broader community issues in Newburgh.
- Navigating Newburgh Partner — Collaborates with BFP Creative to host monthly community meetings in Newburgh.
- Orange County Arts Council Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in Orange County.
- Orange County Historian Johanna Yaun Partner — Partnered with BFP Creative to provide historical context and expertise for the Weigand’s Tavern archaeological project.
- Safe Harbors of the Hudson Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in Newburgh.
- TRANS-CEN-DER Art Group Partner — Hosts the TRANS-CEN-DER Art Group's monthly lecture series to support trans and gender-diverse artists in a creative development community.
- The Doe Fund Partner — Partner organization supported by BFP Creative Inc. in New York.
- The Millennium Film Workshop Partner — Long-standing non-profit partner collaborating with BFP Creative on the BFP Classroom program to provide filmmaking education in the community.
- Weigand's Tavern Partner — Collaborates on archaeological excavation and historical preservation at the Weigand's Tavern site.
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.
- Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings for Community Artsmethodology: adaptive_reuseBy repurposing historic structures like the 1891 schoolhouse into modern arts and production facilities, the organization preserves cultural heritage while creating functional creative infrastructure, because adaptive reuse connects community identity with contemporary artistic use, enhancing both preservation and relevance.
- Artist Fellowship Through Regular Gatheringsmethodology: artist-fellowship-modelBy hosting monthly lecture series and feedback sessions, the organization fosters artistic development and community among creatives, because consistent, structured peer interaction supports professional growth and emotional resilience in individual artists.
- Community-Based Arts and History Engagementmethodology: community-engaged-participationBy involving community members directly in arts projects, archaeological efforts, and historical interpretation, the organization fosters deeper civic connection and local knowledge, because participatory creation and discovery produce stronger engagement and ownership of cultural heritage than passive observation.
- Creative Space Development for Entrepreneurship and Artistic Collaborationmethodology: creative-space-developmentBy developing and preserving affordable, accessible creative spaces in urban environments—often through adaptive reuse of historic buildings—the organization enables entrepreneurship, artistic collaboration, and individual initiative, because physical space is a foundational barrier to creative practice and innovation.
- Inclusive Technology-Mediated Arts Educationmethodology: inclusive_technology_artsBy using accessible technology like cell phones for filmmaking, the organization lowers barriers to entry for arts education and skill-building, because leveraging familiar tools increases participation among individuals without prior experience or access to traditional arts training.