Greene County Council on the Arts
Greene County Council on the Arts is a public charity based in Catskill, New York, formed in 1976. It supports arts and cultural activity in the region through grants and other support for local artists and organizations.
Greene County Council on the Arts at a glance
In short: Greene County Council on the Arts gave $80K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $5,333
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $157,335
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (13% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Greene County Council on the Arts
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 463, Catskill, NY 12414
Phone: (518) 943-3400
Website: https://greenearts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Greene County Council on the Arts
Columbia County Creative Catalyst Grant
Greene County Council on the Arts
Amount
$1,000 per artist
Deadline
Deadline not published
Greene County Cultural Fund
Greene County Council on the Arts
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Greene County Poet Laureate
Greene County Council on the Arts
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Greene County Council on the Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Athens Cultural Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Catskill, New York. Its listed programs include one scoped to Greene County and another covering Greene, Columbia, and Schoharie counties. The 2024 filing reports that 12% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the state associated with the remaining 88% is not identified in the available data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greene County Council on the Arts gives
- 7% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023, 18 months) to $250K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $80K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Cultural Center Athens, NY | Workshop Performance & Youth Performance Opportunities | $10,000 |
| Claverack Free Library | Workshop | $5,000 |
| Columbia County Youth Theatre | Workshop Performance | $5,000 |
| Community Partners of Greenville | Performance | $5,000 |
| Conesville Historical Society | Square Dancing Workshop | $5,000 |
| Heermance Memorial Library | Workshop | $5,000 |
| Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition | Workshop Lecture Performance | $5,000 |
| Hudson Sloop Club | Workshop Performance | $5,000 |
| Middleburgh Library | Performance | $5,000 |
| Mountain Top Library | Workshop | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,335 | $486,890 | $492,428 | $80,000 | 15 | $102 |
| 2023* | $175,622 | $559,005 | $557,141 | $30,965 | 4 | $45 |
| 2022 | $168,196 | $462,306 | $476,317 | $249,675 | Total only | $61 |
| 2021 | $261,979 | $303,126 | $271,408 | $85,546 | Total only | $313 |
| 2020 | $268,989 | $474,779 | $388,435 | $157,307 | Total only | $208 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support and advance the arts and cultural community by broadening and enriching creative and economic growth in the region. It envisions a community that celebrates artistic and cultural diversity and inspires creative engagement.
Its 2024 grants included support for workshops, performances, lectures, and youth performance opportunities. One grantee, Athens Cultural Arts Center, describes its own mission as enriching life in and around Athens through community events, art exhibitions, and educational programs for all ages.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $80,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $10,000 to Athens Cultural Center for workshop performance and youth performance opportunities. Other listed recipients received $5,000 each, including Claverack Free Library, Columbia County Youth Theatre, Community Partners of Greenville, and Hudson Sloop Club.
CREATE council on the arts currently lists the Greene County Poet Laureate program, with Greene County as its geographic scope, and the NYSCA Statewide Community Regrant Program, with Greene, Columbia, and Schoharie counties as its scope. The latter is funded by the New York State Council on the Arts through the Decentralization Program and has been administered by CREATE since 1986. The available program information does not specify application processes or materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marya Warshaw as president, Elena Mosley as vice president, Adrianne Pierce as secretary, Katharine Daugherty as treasurer, Stella Yoon as executive director, and Nathan McLaughlin, Shanatia Bygrave, Anthony DeSantis, and Veronica Klaus as directors.
Greene County Council on the Arts is led by Stella Yoon, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stella Yoon
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $73K (2024)
Marya Warshaw
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan McLaughlin
Director
Interim Executive Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$39K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Anthony Desantis
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanatia Bygrave
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Klaus
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Mosley
Vice President
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrianne Pierce
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Daugherty
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Stephanie Monseu (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Beth Schneck (2020–2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Deena Lebow (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Laura Segall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maureen Sager (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 52722
- Former: Sheila Trautman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William L. Deane (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marline Martin (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Sophie Henderson (2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: David Slutzky (2020–2021) — Chairman Emeritus
- Former: Jeff Friedman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Lependorf (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $73K, to Stella Yoon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Greene County Council on the Arts
How much does Greene County Council on the Arts give each year?
Greene County Council on the Arts gave $80K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $31K across 4 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Greene County Council on the Arts's typical grant size?
Greene County Council on the Arts's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greene County Council on the Arts give grants?
Greene County Council on the Arts's top state is New York, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Greene County Council on the Arts give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Greene County Council on the Arts's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Workshop" (3 grants), "Workshop Performance" (3 grants) and "Performance" (3 grants).
Who are Greene County Council on the Arts's largest grantees?
Greene County Council on the Arts's largest 2024 grantees include Athens Cultural Center ($10,000), Claverack Free Library ($5,000) and Columbia County Youth Theatre ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greene County Council on the Arts?
Greene County Council on the Arts reported $157K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $487K.
What does Greene County Council on the Arts fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support and advance the arts and cultural community by broadening and enriching creative and economic growth in the region. It envisions a community that celebrates artistic and cultural diversity and inspires creative engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greene County Council on the Arts?
Greene County Council on the Arts has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check greenearts.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greene County Council on the Arts's EIN?
Greene County Council on the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2142380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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