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COBBLESTONE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
FARMINGTON, NY · EIN 851375002 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cobblestone-foundation.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$46K
net assets
$2.6M
employees
0
program ratio
23%
mission · from form 990

TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS & TEENS AT RISK, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS BY RAISING FUNDS TOSIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT MUCH NEEDED PRODUCTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Cobblestone Foundation supports underserved populations including persons with disabilities, veterans, and at-risk youth by funding programs at the Cobblestone Arts Center in Farmington, NY. It operates as a grantmaking foundation that funds arts-based initiatives, community services, and inclusive theater programs. The foundation focuses on fostering compassion, inclusion, and real-life learning experiences through targeted funding and community partnerships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $45K
    Expenses related to fundraising
  2. #2 $5K
    Donations to community organizations
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Celebration of Youth
Three-week arts program for urban youth aged 13-19 from Canandaigua and Victor school districts, paired with peers with disabilities; includes daily stipend and focuses on values like kindness and responsibility
Cobblestone Community Players
Inclusive theater troupe producing live musicals and plays such as The Little Mermaid and Shrek: The Musical, aimed at making theater accessible to people of all ages and abilities
Dayhabilitation Program
Full-day NYS Medicaid-funded arts program for individuals with disabilities, offering classes in music, dance, theater, visual arts, writing, and media studies with quarterly thematic curricula
Supporting Veterans
Initiative providing resources and advocacy for veterans, focused on integration, well-being, and recognition of service
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Operating a three-week arts program for urban youth with disabilities
      Runs a three-week arts program for urban youth aged 13–19 that integrates peers with disabilities, using hands-on learning to foster social values and inclusion.
    • Providing year-round dayhabilitation arts programming for individuals with disabilities
      Offers structured, year-round classes in music, dance, theater, visual arts, writing, and media studies through a dayhabilitation program designed for individuals with disabilities.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding community organizations
      Provides financial support to community organizations through donations. This grantmaking activity reflects the foundation's role in funding external groups rather than directly delivering services.
  • Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
    • Producing inclusive theatrical performances with a resident troupe
      Produces full-scale theatrical performances such as The Little Mermaid and Shrek: The Musical through a resident troupe that is open to individuals of all ages and abilities, promoting inclusion and artistic engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.18M
Contributions & grants$2.12M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$52K
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses23%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising69%
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.57M
Cash$515K
Investments$149K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.57M
Liquid reserves172.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +966.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LORENE BENSON PRESIDENT 2 $114K
VANESSA GOODWIN VICE PRESIDENT 1 $90K
EMILY WOJCIK TREASURER 1 $77K
board members · 2
  • BEVERLY CONSTANTINO — MEMBER
  • KRISTI PATTON — MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • AMVET's Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • Canandaigua Police Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • Cobblestone Arts Center Partner — Primary implementing partner for youth, disability, and veteran programs; hosts foundation-supported initiatives including Celebration of Youth and Dayhabilitation Program.
  • Cobblestone Arts Center Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • Kiwanis Club Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • Neighbor to Neighbor Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • New York State Medicaid Government — Funds the 'Celebrating the Arts' Day Program as a state-supported service for individuals with disabilities.
  • Rotary Club Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • Victor Central Schools Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • Volunteer Ambulance Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
  • Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Supported by Cobblestone Foundation
strategies · 2

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.

  • Paid Participation Model for Youth Engagement
    methodology: paid-participation youth engagement
    By compensating youth participants in programs, we increase engagement and promote cross-disability social integration and character development because financial incentive reinforces commitment and reduces barriers to participation.
  • Thematic, Interest-Based Curriculum for Sustained Engagement
    methodology: thematic arts curriculum
    By organizing programming around thematic, interest-driven curricula delivered in a familiar school-like format, we foster sustained engagement and creative exploration among adults with disabilities because structured, relevant content increases motivation and personal investment.