irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $317KThe Council provides various smaller programs which all have a common goal to promote the arts on Long Island. These smaller programs include Exhibitions, Arts in Education, Arts & Cultural Communication, as well as Professional Development for Artists and Arts Administrators.
- #2 $214KSummer Arts Festival - A premier free performance series on Long Island consisting of 46 shows which reached 46,000 people, featuring dance, musical, and theatrical performances on the chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park.The Festival spotlights major national, international, and local artists and attracts.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts Education Grant
Supports arts education projects for Pre-K–12 students and community-based learning groups through partnerships with schools and organizations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Bi-Monthly Community Impact Micro Grant
Regrant program awarding funds every two months to individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for public-facing arts projects.
JOURNEY Visiting Artists Program
Provides funding for school districts to bring teaching artists into classrooms for workshops, residencies, and assemblies that integrate cultural arts into the curriculum.
Summer Arts Festival
A free performance series on Long Island featuring dance, music, and theater performances by national, international, and local artists on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 2 activities
- Administer Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) programActs as the primary regranting agency in Suffolk County for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), administering the SCR program to fund community-based arts projects, including bi-monthly micro grants and support for teaching artist residencies.
- Fund arts organizations and individual artists through grantsProvides funding and technical assistance to arts organizations and individual artists in Nassau and Suffolk counties through grant programs, including Artist Fellowships and General Operating Support Grants, distributing $290,000 in 2026.
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Arts Education Professional Development 2 activities
- Offer continuing education for teachers and leadersProvides 15 continuing teacher and leader education (CTLE) hours annually in the fall for educators involved in arts education programs.
- Provide professional development for artists and arts organizationsOffers free entrepreneurial and skill-building workshops, including a Professional Development Series and training for Statewide Community Regrant applicants, focusing on best practices in marketing, outreach, and project management for artists and arts administrators.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Administer scholarships and internshipsProvides scholarships for high school students pursuing studies in the arts and offers internship opportunities for high school and college students to explore careers in the arts.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Distribute cultural education materials to schoolsMaintains and distributes Discovery Lending Chests—kits containing cultural artifacts from 10 different cultures—for classroom use in K–12 schools, including free loan and delivery services and digital versions as Google Slides.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Host free performance series in Heckscher ParkOrganizes and presents a free annual performance series featuring dance, music, and theatrical performances in Heckscher Park, reaching between 46,000 and 50,000 attendees annually.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Implement Arts in Education programsOperates the JOURNEY Arts in Education program, integrating cultural arts into K–12 curricula through teaching artist residencies, classroom workshops, and assemblies, reaching 35,000 children annually in partner school districts.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organize gallery exhibitions and artist development programsManages gallery exhibition programs including open calls for artists and professional development opportunities, operating the Main Street Gallery in Huntington as a venue for local artists and organizing the High Arts Showcase for student artwork.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Present the Huntington Arts FestivalOrganizes and presents the annual Huntington Arts Festival in partnership with the Town of Huntington, showcasing local and regional artists and cultural programming.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Produce and distribute cultural magazineProduces and distributes the Arts Cultural Magazine to 20,000 readers per issue, promoting cultural awareness and education on Long Island.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provide member benefits and discountsOffers member discounts at over 60 establishments across Long Island, including arts services, educational classes, dining, and cultural organizations.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Support artist and arts community engagementHosts quarterly Member Meet Ups and virtual/in-person Share & Tell events to connect artists, foster idea-sharing, and build community among Huntington Arts Council members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.61M
Contributions & grants$1.48M92%
Program service revenue$65K4%
Investment income$22K1%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$1.24M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$435K
Grants paid out$411K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$851K
Investments$0
Liabilities$86K
Net assets$1.07M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +59.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIERAN JOHNSON | Executive Dir. | 40 | $94K |
board members · 11
- Brittany Ziems — Board Member
- Dr Nichelle Rivers — Board Member
- Eileen Kathryn Boyd — Board Member
- Isaiah Grigg — Secretary
- Jennifer Salta — Board Member
- Jose Tutiven — President
- Kasmira Mohanty — Board Member
- Kit Sullivan — Treasurer
- Maurice Brandon Curry — Board Member
- Michael Cataliotti — Vice President
- Rosemarie Tully Esq — Board Member
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- Alex Ferrone Gallery Partner — Hosts in-person Share & Tell events for Artist Fellows.
- Arts Horizons Partner — Partner organization providing cultural arts presentations in schools through the JOURNEY Program.
- Cinema Arts Center Partner — Hosted the LI Grants for the Arts Award Reception and donated use of the Sky Room Cafe.
- Cold Spring Harbor CSD Partner — JOURNEY Arts in Education Program partner school district
- Cold Spring Harbor CSD Partner — Partner school district in the JOURNEY Arts in Education Program.
- Commack UFSD Partner — JOURNEY Arts in Education Program partner school district
- Commack UFSD Partner — Partner school district in the JOURNEY Arts in Education Program.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Partner — Collaborates on performances and programming, such as 'Exploring Diaspora: Community in Motion'.
- Eastern Suffolk BOCES Network — Huntington Arts Council JOURNEY program is listed with Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
- Harborfields CSD Partner — JOURNEY Arts in Education Program partner school district
- Harborfields CSD Partner — Partner school district in the JOURNEY Arts in Education Program.
- Heckscher Park Partner — Hosts the Summer Arts Festival on the Chapin Rainbow Stage.
- Huntington Arts Council Network — Administers Long Island Grants for the Arts and Statewide Community Regrants programs
- Huntington UFSD Partner — JOURNEY Arts in Education Program partner school district
- Huntington UFSD Partner — Partner school district in the JOURNEY Arts in Education Program.
- Kings Park CSD Partner — JOURNEY Arts in Education Program partner school district
- Kings Park CSD Partner — Partner school district in the JOURNEY Arts in Education Program.
- Long Island Arts Alliance Partner — Cited source for economic impact data on Long Island’s arts community
- Long Island Grants for the Arts Government — Administers the Artist Fellowship program using state funds from the New York State Legislature and Governor's office.
- Molloy College Partner — Hosts performances such as those by The Swingtime Big Band at Molloy College's Madison Theatre.
- Nassau BOCES Network — Huntington Arts Council JOURNEY program is listed with Nassau BOCES.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds and partners with the Huntington Arts Council to administer the SCR grant program.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder and administrative partner for the Statewide Community Regrant program.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder and partner in the Long Island Grants for the Arts program.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder and partner in the Statewide Community Regrant program.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary regranting partner in Suffolk County
- New York State Legislature Government — Co-funder of the Long Island Grants for the Arts program with the Office of the Governor.
- New York State Legislature Government — Funding source for the Long Island Grants for the Arts program.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the Long Island Grants for the Arts program through state funding.
- Northport-East Northport UFSD Partner — JOURNEY Arts in Education Program partner school district
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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.
- Arts Integration in Education to Enhance Learning and Cultural Awarenessmethodology: arts_integration_educationBy integrating cultural arts into school curricula through in-school programs and experiential tools like cultural artifact kits, the organization enhances academic learning and fosters appreciation of cultural diversity, because hands-on, arts-infused education promotes deeper engagement and individualized learning experiences.
- Inclusive and Community-Driven Grantmaking Practicesmethodology: inclusive_grantmakingBy requiring diverse peer review panels and community partnerships in grant programs, the organization ensures equitable and locally relevant funding decisions, because inclusive evaluation processes and mandated community engagement strengthen accountability, cultural relevance, and grassroots impact.
- Regranting Model to Strengthen Community-Level Artsmethodology: regranting_modelBy distributing state-funded grants through a local regranting model, the organization supports diverse cultural projects and increases access to funding for individual artists and small organizations, because localized decision-making and streamlined processes reduce barriers and ensure responsiveness to community needs.