RHINEBECK WRITERS RETREAT INC

EIN: 320347704 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

STAATSBURG, NY

Total Revenue
$269,294
Total Expenses
$199,112
Total Assets
$187,949
Net Assets
$181,621
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ERICA ROTSTEIN
Phone
9172097679
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RHINEBECK WRITERS RETREAT INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $269K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $70K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF RHINEBECK WRITERS RETREAT IS TO PROVIDE A SANCTUARY FOR MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS TO DEVELOP THEIR MUSICALS IN THE HEART OF THE HUDSON VALLEY, AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART FORM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $148,439 Revenue: $2,310

IN 2025, RHINEBECK WRITERS RETREAT RAN TWO CORE PROGRAMS. 1) SUMMER RESIDENCIES: IN JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST WE HOSTED NINE SEQUENTIAL WEEKLONG RESIDENCIES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY FOR NINE WRITING TEAMS...

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IN 2025, RHINEBECK WRITERS RETREAT RAN TWO CORE PROGRAMS. 1) SUMMER RESIDENCIES: IN JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST WE HOSTED NINE SEQUENTIAL WEEKLONG RESIDENCIES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY FOR NINE WRITING TEAMS TO DEVELOP NEW MUSICALS. WE COVER 100% OF THEIR COSTS INCLUDING THE RESIDENCY HOME, TRAVEL, FOOD, PIANOS, WRITING SUPPLIES, AND A $550 STIPEND PER WRITER; PAIR EACH TEAM WITH A PEER ADVISOR, OR DRAMATURGICAL MENTOR; AND PROVIDE A $1,000 DISCRETIONARY WRITERS CHOICE GRANT TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR MUSICAL. WE SUPPORTED 24 RESIDENCY WRITERS REPRESENTING A WIDE RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS AND ARTISTIC VOICES. 2) TRIPLE R: IN THE SPRING WE SELECTED ONE ALUMNI TEAM FOR OUR THREE-STEP DEVELOPMENT INCUBATOR THAT INCLUDES, SEQUENTIALLY, A COLD TABLE READ IN NYC, A WRITING RESIDENCY UPSTATE, AND A PROFESSIONAL STAGED READING BACK IN NYC. AGAIN, WE COVER 100% OF THE COSTS, INCLUDING ALL ARTIST FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE READINGS, OFFERING THE WRITERS THE CARE AND SUPPORT TO FOCUS ON THEIR CRAFT AND ADVANCE THEIR MUSICAL CLOSER TO PRODUCTION

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $279,134
Program Service Revenue $2,310
Investment Income $3,732
Other Revenue $-15,882
TOTAL REVENUE $269,294

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $85,043
Fundraising Expenses $25,371
Program Expenses $148,439
Other Expenses $114,069
TOTAL EXPENSES $199,112

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $269,294 $177,415 +0.5%
Expenses $199,112 $152,131 +0.3%
Net Income $70,182 $25,284 +1.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$74,334
Total Directors
12
$74,334
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERICA ROTSTEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer Director
$46,667 $0 $46,667
KATHERINE EVANS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RESIGNED AUGUST 2025) 35.00
Officer Director
$27,667 $0 $27,667
MOLLY MCENENY CHAIR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMON SUDEN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL EGAN SECRETARY (THRU JUNE 2025) 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNA HERMANS SECRETARY (AS OF JUNE 2025) 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA APARICIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM CHANLER-BERAT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL DOMMEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA SINHA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIEL STEINBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN NISSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $269,294 $199,112 $187,949 $70,182
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