irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $467KGALLERY PROGRAMS: THE LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTED 6 GALLERY EXHIBITIONS IN THE FINE ARTS GALLERY. THE LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS ALSO OPERATED A GALLERY ON MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID.
- #2 $272KEDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTED ARTS EDUCATION INCLUDING: 3 ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS; 7 THEATRE PERFORMANCES; 2 DANCE PERFORMANCES; 3 MUSIC PERFORMANCES; BALLET AND DANCE TRAINING SCHOOL WITH 1 RECITALS AND 32 WEEKS OF INSTRUCTION; 1 ARTISTIC RESIDENCIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residencies and Support
Provides residencies and administrative services to independent artists and arts organizations; supports grant opportunities and professional development
Arts Education Workshops
Offers over 50 in-person and 100 virtual classes annually in visual and performing arts for all ages; includes pottery, tumbling, and other disciplines
Lake Placid School of Dance
Offers in-person dance education for ages 3 and up in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and variations; includes trimester classes and an annual recital; part of Arts Center Lake Placid’s education programming
Performance Series
Seasonal lineup of theatre, music, dance, circus, and comedy performances in a 350-seat theatre; includes visiting and local artists
Visual Arts Exhibits
Presents 13 rotating annual exhibits featuring ~150 national and local artists; operates Arts Center Gallery and Gallery 46 on Main Street showcasing Adirondack-region artists
Young & Fun: Wizard Academy!
Free summer performance series for young children featuring family-friendly shows like "Wizard Academy!" with Tim Dumas; held at community locations during Arts Center renovations
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts movie musical seriesHosts a movie musical series featuring classic and modern musical films adapted from stage productions, screened at the Arts Center Annex. The series is part of the organization’s public programming during theatre renovations.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts visual art exhibitionsOperates two gallery spaces, including Gallery 46 on Main Street, hosting 10 to 13 rotating annual exhibitions featuring the work of over 100 professional artists. The organization presented six exhibitions in its Fine Arts Gallery and maintained a downtown gallery space.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers arts education workshops and classesProvides in-person and online arts education programs for students aged 4 to 104, including more than 50 in-person workshops and over 100 virtual classes annually. Programs include pottery, painting, hula hoop, and other visual and performing arts disciplines.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Offers rental space for community eventsProvides rental space for community organizations to host theatre productions, receptions, rehearsals, and other events in its facilities, including the Arts Center Annex.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presents performing arts seriesHosts a year-round presenting series featuring performances in music, comedy, contemporary circus, dance, and theatre in a 350- to 355-seat theatre. The series includes chamber ensemble concerts, full orchestra performances by the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, and screenings of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Provides accessibility accommodations for performances and eventsEnsures accessibility at the Arts Center Annex with accessible seating, companion seats, large print programs available with 48 hours’ notice, and accessible restrooms adjacent to performance and screening spaces.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides dance training and performance opportunitiesOffers structured ballet and dance instruction for students aged 3 and up across three trimesters annually, with training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and variations. The program includes annual auditions for The Nutcracker, technical rehearsals, and spring recitals.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Provides free summer performances for childrenOffers a free summer series of performances and screenings for young children, including the "Young & Fun" program with weekly performances in neighborhood locations and at the Arts Center Annex, as well as mobile performances for summer camp programs upon request.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports regional arts community through residencies and administrative supportStrengthens the regional arts community by hosting artistic residencies and providing administrative support and potential grant opportunities to artists. IRS-990 filings confirm hosting between 1 and 12 residencies annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.93M
Contributions & grants$9.93M91%
Program service revenue$676K6%
Investment income$129K1%
Other revenue$193K
expenses
Total expenses$2.59M
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$645K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.15M
Cash$565K
Investments$1.44M
Liabilities$821K
Net assets$11.33M
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +227.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES LEMONS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $87K |
board members · 19
- ADELE CONNORS — CO-PRESIDENT
- ALLIE WITHEE — TRUSTEE
- CATHY JOHNSTON — TREASURER
- CATHY MCGRAW — TRUSTEE
- CHERYL BRAUNSTEIN — TRUSTEE
- DALE SKIVINGTON — TRUSTEE
- DEBBIE HEIDECORN — VICE PRESIDE
- DENJA WEIBRECHT — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER JENNINGS — TRUSTEE
- JOAN GIGNOUX — TRUSTEE
- MARGIE PHILO — TRUSTEE
- MARYLOU BROWN — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL TARDIF — TRUSTEE
- MIKE FOOTE — SECRETARY
- NANCY MASTER — TRUSTEE
- SARAH GALVIN — TRUSTEE
- TAMMY LOEWY — TRUSTEE
- TERESA BRADY — TRUSTEE
- TRACY SMITH — CO-PRESIDENT
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Adirondack Film Partner — Community partner that presents events at the Arts Center Lake Placid.
- Adirondack Park Government — Located within and operates amidst the Adirondack Park.
- Arts Center Lake Placid Partner — Co-presents the Movie Musical series at the Annex screening venue.
- Arts Center Lake Placid Partner — THE LAKE PLACID ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC DRAMA AND ART INC operates programming under the name Arts Center Lake Placid.
- Essex County Arts Council Government — Provides funding for the Young & Fun program through its Cultural Assistance Program Grant.
- Essex County Arts Council Government — Provides funding support for the Young & Fun series through its Cultural Assistance Program Grant.
- Jon, Managing Director Partner — Contact point for space rental inquiries and partnership discussions.
- Joy to the Children Funder — Provides financial support for the Young & Fun series.
- Lake Placid Sinfonietta Partner — Community partner that presents events at the Arts Center Lake Placid.
- Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa Funder — Supports the Young & Fun series through financial contributions.
- Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa Partner — Supports the Young & Fun program through sponsorship.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting Arts Center Lake Placid programs with funding from the Office of the Governor and New York State Legislature.
- Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau Government — Complies with reporting requirements and makes annual reports available through the New York State Charities Bureau.
- Pendragon Theatre Partner — Venue partner hosting chamber ensemble concerts.
- Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Funder — Provides partial funding support for Lake Placid School of Dance programming.
- St. Agnes Church Partner — Venue host for Lake Placid Sinfonietta concerts.
- St. Agnes School Partner — Hosts Young & Fun performances in its gymnasium during the summer series.
- Weibrecht Family Funder — Provides continued financial support for the Young & Fun series.
- Weibrecht Family Partner — Supports the Young & Fun program through sponsorship.
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.
- Inclusive, Lifelong Arts Education Modelmethodology: lifelong_community_arts_educationBy offering multi-generational, skill-level-inclusive art education in flexible formats (in-person and online), the organization fosters sustained community participation because accessibility across age, ability, and life stage increases engagement and removes barriers to entry.
- Integrated Arts Programming for Maximum Community Impactmethodology: integrated-arts-programmingBy delivering arts programming through four integrated pillars—performances, education, visual arts, and artist support—the organization maximizes community engagement and impact because interconnected offerings create more entry points and deeper involvement than siloed activities.
- Intimate Performance Experience to Enhance Artistic Connectionmethodology: curated_intimate_performancesBy curating chamber music concerts and small ensemble performances in intimate settings, the organization deepens audience engagement because proximity to high-caliber artists fosters a stronger emotional and aesthetic connection than large-scale productions.