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HISTORIC HUDSON INC
HUDSON, NY · EIN 141795837 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE C60 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · historichudson.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$62K
net assets
$0
employees
0
volunteers
24
program ratio
31%
mission · from form 990

HISTORIC HUDSON, INC. WAS FOUNDED TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION OF THE UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, NEW YORK

profile · synthesized from sources

Historic Hudson Inc. is dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Hudson, New York. The organization advocates for historic sites, leads restoration efforts, and engages the public through education and archival projects. Key initiatives include the preservation of the Dr. Oliver Bronson House and the development of Bronson Park as a public green space.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Dr. Oliver Bronson House Preservation
Advocacy and restoration efforts for the National Historic Landmark, including stabilization, conservation, and plans for public access and utilities
Proposed Bronson Park
Initiative to create a public green space for community use, adjacent to Hudson’s urban core
Rowles Collection Digitization
Preservation and digitization of over 300 glass plate negatives documenting Hudson’s history, with plans for an online finding aid
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 3 activities
    • Preservation of local architectural heritage
      Preserves Hudson's unique architectural heritage through advocacy, restoration, and recognition, including receiving the 2020 New York State Historic Preservation Award for work on the Neumann & Colleagues Building.
    • Restoration of historic interior spaces
      Planned the restoration of the 1812 basement kitchen area for use as meeting spaces and reconnected utilities to the Dr. Oliver Bronson House for the first time in fifty years.
    • Secured long-term lease for historic property
      Secured a long-term lease with New York State in 2008 for the Dr. Oliver Bronson House and 1.2 acres of land to support preservation and public use.
  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for historic landmark designation
      Advocated for the designation of the Dr. Oliver Bronson House property as a National Historic Landmark, achieved in 2003, including the house, outbuildings, and approximately fifty-five surrounding acres.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Preservation and public access to historical photograph collection
      Holds an archive of over 300 glass plate negatives from a late 19th- and early 20th-century local photography studio, preserves them, digitizes the Rowles Collection, produces an online finding aid, and sells archival-quality 11”x14” prints for public access.
  • Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
    • Proposes community green space development
      Proposes the development of a future green space for community use as part of broader preservation and community enhancement efforts.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Public engagement in preservation efforts
      Engages the public in preservation efforts through education, events, and leadership in restoring significant historic sites in Hudson, NY.
  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Secured funding for historic preservation
      Secured over $1.2 million in private, foundation, and government funding to support the preservation of the Dr. Oliver Bronson House for public use.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Exterior conservation and stabilization of historic building
      Advanced the exterior conservation and stabilization of the Dr. Oliver Bronson House through a $650,000 project nearing completion in summer 2019.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$52K90%
Program service revenue$6K10%
Investment income$170%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses31%
Admin / overhead68%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +87.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ALAN NEUMANN — PRESIDENT
  • CAROLE OSTERINK — SECRETARY
  • DAVID MARSTON — CHAIR
  • IVY DANE — MEMBER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Dr. Oliver Bronson House Partner — Site associated with Historic Hudson's preservation efforts.
  • New York State Government — Partnered with New York State to secure a long-term lease for the Dr. Oliver Bronson House and 1.2 acres in 2008 and continues discussions regarding public access to additional land.
  • New York State Government — Recognized Historic Hudson with the 2020 Historic Preservation Award.
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.

  • Community-Engaged Preservation
    methodology: community-engaged_preservation
    By involving the public through education, events, and participatory processes, the organization fosters stewardship of cultural and architectural heritage, because community ownership increases long-term sustainability and impact of preservation efforts.
  • Digital Access to Historical Materials
    methodology: digital_access
    By digitizing archival images and creating online finding aids, the organization increases public access to historical resources, because removing physical and logistical barriers enables broader engagement with cultural heritage.
  • Historic Preservation as Cultural Stewardship
    methodology: historic_preservation
    By protecting and restoring significant buildings and landscapes, the organization sustains the historical and cultural identity of Hudson, because physical heritage serves as a foundational element of community continuity and place-based identity.