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HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HUNTINGTON, NY · EIN 116003290 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A82Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org
revenue
$461K
expenses
$543K
net assets
$1.9M
employees
7
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

Preserving the ongoing heritage of the Town of Huntington.

profile · synthesized from sources

Huntington Historical Society preserves and shares the heritage of Huntington, NY through educational programs, museum exhibitions, and historic site preservation. The organization operates museums and a research center, offers school programs and public workshops, and maintains collections related to local history. Founded in 1903, it focuses on colonial and Revolutionary War history, genealogy, and regional cultural heritage.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $185K
    Museum and Buildings
  2. #2 $70K
    Library and Genealogy
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Historic Walking Tour of Huntington Village
Guided walking tours led by Town Historian Robert Hughes, exploring local history with stops at historic sites and pubs; includes access to exhibits
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Hands-on workshop teaching natural indigo dyeing techniques using fresh indigo leaves, including tatakazome (hammer dyeing) and stenciling to create unique silk scarves
Lefferts Tide Mill Tour
Guided boat-accessed tours of an 18th-century tide mill, including historical interpretation of water-powered technology and social history; offered in partnership with Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve
Long Island Public Art Festival
Annual festival celebrating regional art and culture, part of the Liberty 250 commemoration and Revolutionary War heritage programming
School Programs at Conklin Farmhouse
Hands-on, in-person educational programs for grades 2-5 focusing on colonial farm life, featuring costumed educators, traditional games, and period crafts aligned with NY State Social Studies curriculum
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
    • Operate historical trails and public engagement challenges
      Manages The Liberty Trail, a historical trail in Huntington, and offers the Long Island History Hunt Challenge to engage the public in regional history exploration.
    • Produce and share digital historical content
      Offers virtual video tours of Huntington's Revolutionary War Trail and maintains a blog authored by the Town Historian featuring articles on local history.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Conduct historical walking and boat tours
      Offers guided walking tours of Huntington Village led by the Town Historian and educational boat tours to the Lefferts Tide Mill with interpretive programming on mill operations and social history.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Curate and present historical exhibitions and public programs
      Curates and presents exhibits such as 'Revolutionary Incidents in Huntington: Occupation & Resistance' and hosts educational events, speaker series, and festivals that explore American ideals and regional history.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Deliver hands-on historical and craft workshops
      Hosts workshops such as indigo dyeing where participants learn traditional techniques like tatakazome (hammer dyeing) and create personalized fabric designs using natural pigments and plant-based materials.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Manage archives and research resources for public access
      Maintains and provides access to historical collections, archives, and a regional research center for genealogical and historical research, both in person and by appointment.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Operate museums and historic sites with public access
      Operates museum facilities, maintains historic buildings, and offers guided tours of sites such as the Lefferts Tide Mill and Conklin Farmhouse. These include historically interpreted spaces open to the public for education and research.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Provide educational programs for schools and families
      Offers school programs aligned with New York State Social Studies curriculum for grades 2–5, hands-on colonial farm experiences at the Conklin Farmhouse, and family-focused festivals and activities throughout the year.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$461K
Contributions & grants$178K39%
Program service revenue$48K10%
Investment income$15K3%
Other revenue$220K
expenses
Total expenses$543K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$228K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.91M
Cash$154K
Investments$214K
Liabilities$37K
Net assets$1.87M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Stephanie Gotard Executive Director 40 $76K
board members · 15
  • Anna Tonan — Trustee
  • Billy Barnhart — Trustee
  • Bushra Dano — Trustee
  • Donna Waldenburg — Executive Liaison
  • Elizabeth Borst — Secretary
  • Evangelina Lanza — Trustee
  • Lorraine Kelley — President
  • Lucie Blohm — Vice President
  • Marion Voss — Trustee
  • Pamela Hansen — Trustee
  • Peter Hornick — Trustee
  • Richard Reinwald — Treasurer
  • Robert Benson — Trustee
  • Steve Hearl — Trustee
  • Susan Glaser — Trustee
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Colonial Women’s Committee Partner — Collaborated with the Colonial Women’s Committee during the Town’s 250th celebration, leading to the formation of the organization.
  • Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve Partner — Partner organization that enables the Huntington Historical Society to offer public tours of the Lefferts Tide Mill.
  • New York State Government — Supports educational programs
  • Robert C. Hughes Government — Town Historian for Huntington, NY, who authors the Huntington History Blog presented by the Huntington Historical Society.
  • Robert Hughes Government — Huntington Town Historian who leads the virtual video tour of Huntington's Revolutionary War Trail.
  • Suffolk County Government — Supports educational programs
  • The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provided a grant supporting special events and family programming
  • Town Historian Robert Hughes Partner — Town Historian leads historic walking tours of Huntington Village.
  • Town of Huntington Government — Primary geographic and community focus for heritage preservation activities.
  • Town of Huntington Government — Supports educational programs
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.

  • Curriculum-Aligned Historical Programming
    methodology: curriculum_aligned_education
    By designing school programs that align with the New York State Social Studies curriculum, we enhance student learning in history, because integration with formal education standards increases relevance, adoption, and academic reinforcement.
  • Experiential Education for Historical Engagement
    methodology: experiential_education
    By using immersive, hands-on learning with costumed educators and natural materials, we foster deeper public engagement with local history and historical skills, because experiential methods make the past tangible and memorable, increasing retention and interest.
  • Public Accessibility as Historical Preservation
    methodology: public_history_repository
    By maintaining blogs, museum spaces, and collaborative access to historic sites, we preserve and promote community heritage, because making historical content and sites publicly accessible ensures broader civic engagement and intergenerational knowledge transfer.