West Kortright Centre Inc.
West Kortright Centre Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The West Kortright Centre is a community-based not-for-profit arts organization housed in the former West Kortright Church. The Centre provides an eclectic blend of world-class performances, in-depth learning opportunities, and visual arts exhibits.
About
In 2018, the West Kortright Centre marked its 42nd year by providing another rich season of arts and community programs for the people of the Western Catskill Mountains of New York State. With the stewardship of its 1850 country church building and bucolic valley setting in mind, the organization served over 7,800 residents and visitors and hosted 161 artists and 169 program contributors of diverse interests, backgrounds, and age groups while fostering a sense of community far beyond its remote valley. Locals and visitors alike traveled from within the county and from states away for live performances, a country arts/music/crafts/food fair, educational programs, films, ethnic meals in private homes, lectures, tours, picnics, visual arts exhibits, and a two-night festival of theater performed by children. From May through early November 2018, The Centre presented:Performances of Latin X music, Americana, participatory choir, contemporary voice and movement, French electro-swing, cuban jazz, Malian desert blues, bluegrass, chamber music and new jazz.235 hours of workshop instruction in fiction, yoga, music, acting, costuming, stage production, stone wall building and group harmony singing Childrens activities, the 27th year of Opening Acts: Young Artists Showcase, 31st annual childrens Shakespeare in the Valley performances, informal workshop performances, gallery openings, craft shows, neighborhood and member gatherings, and use of our space by community groups Exhibits of photography, paintings, sculpture, drawings, jewelry, and prints by 35 visual artists Fundraisers of lectures, auctions of antiques, services, and artwork, family photo portraits, a landscape and garden tour, a barn tour and Indonesian and Middle Eastern dinnersIn addition to the WKCs public activities, in 2018, The Centre embarked on an ambitious technology upgrade, streamlining its operational procedures and redesigning its public face, with new branding and a new website, which will be launched in early 2019.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The west kortright centre is a community-based not-for-profit arts organization housed in the former west kortright church. the centre provides an eclectic blend of world-class performances, in-depth learning opportunities, and visual arts exhibits while preserving the legacy of its historic landmark church building, beautiful rural setting, and use as a communal gathering place.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The west kortright centre is a community-based not-for-profit arts organization housed in the former west kortright church. the centre provides an eclectic blend of world-class performances, in-depth learning opportunities, and visual arts exhibits.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 49 West Kortright Church Rd, East Meredith, NY, 13757 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 4 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$29,030.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1976.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $156,750 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $18,148 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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