named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Changing Seasonal Exhibits
Features rotating exhibits on regional history, culture, and heritage, connecting local stories to broader historical themes.
Educational Programs & Field Trips
Offers curriculum-aligned programs for students in grades 2-8, available on-site or in classrooms, focusing on local history and primary sources.
Research Archive
Provides access to over 10,000 historical items, including manuscripts and photographs, with research assistance available for a fee.
Seneca Ray Stoddard Collection
Preserves and exhibits over 3,000 photographs by Seneca Ray Stoddard documenting the Adirondack region and Glens Falls area in the 19th century, including online access and reproduction sales.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Delivering educational programs for students and the publicProvides on-site and in-classroom educational programs for grades 2–8 aligned with New York State learning standards, using visual literacy and primary documents. Programs are delivered by staff and volunteers and include guided tours offered weekly on Thursdays at 1 PM.
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Managing museum operations and volunteer programsConducts day-to-day museum operations including maintenance of gardens and grounds, collections care, researcher assistance, project-based research, and fundraising event organization through volunteer staff.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operating museum exhibitions and galleriesOperates permanent and rotating exhibits at the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls, NY, featuring the history of the Glens Falls–Queensbury region, 19th-century Adirondack photography by Seneca Ray Stoddard, hands-on displays about local life, and outdoor sculptures by local artist Ronn T. Mattia. Exhibits are updated seasonally and include both physical and digital components.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Preserving and providing access to historical collectionsMaintains a collection of over 10,000 photographs and archival materials documenting the history of the Glens Falls/Queensbury region and the Adirondack wilderness, including the Seneca Ray Stoddard collection. Provides public access through a climate-controlled research room and an online searchable image database with 6,000 items, including 3,000 Stoddard photos.
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Local History Publishing 1 activity
- Publishing local history content onlineOperates a blog titled 'Places & People' that publishes stories on the history of Glens Falls, Queensbury, and surrounding areas, accepting and reviewing article submissions from researchers with editorial oversight by a committee.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Selling archival reproductions and publicationsOffers for sale archival-quality digital prints of historical photographs, reproductions of Seneca Ray Stoddard’s maps and books, and other publications through an online shop and formal reproduction order process, using long-lasting ink and matte presentation paper.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$264K
Contributions & grants$163K62%
Program service revenue$16K6%
Investment income$61K23%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$264K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$125K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$897K
Cash$87K
Investments$484K
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$872K
Liquid reserves26.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- BRIANNE RYAN — TREASURER
- CONNIE MASSE — TRUSTEE
- DAN DUDLEY — CHAIRMAN
- EVAN SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER ASHLINE — TRUSTEE
- JUDY VILLA-WHITE — TRUSTEE
- KENNETH TINGLEY — TRUSTEE
- MARTIN SEELYE — DIRECTOR
- RHONDA TRILLER — DIRECTOR
- ROB CHAPMAN — VICE CHAIR
- ROBERT TERWILLIGER — SECRETARY
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Chapman Museum Partner — Hosts and provides access to the Stoddard Collection through its online database and shop.
- Chapman Museum Partner — Primary venue for exhibits and public programs.
- Chapman Museum Partner — Volunteers support the museum through guided tours, collections care, and grounds maintenance.
- Glens Falls – Queensbury Historical Association Network — DBA Chapman Museum
- John Strough Partner — Yearlong supporter of the museum.
- Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation Partner — Special events sponsor and yearlong supporter of the museum.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Granted the organization a provisional charter in 1965.
- Waldo T. Ross & Ruth S. Ross Charitable Trust Foundation Partner — Special events sponsor and yearlong supporter of the museum.
strategies · 4
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.
- Accessible Narrative Communicationmethodology: engaging_educational_communicationBy using humor and an accessible narrative style in educational materials, the organization increases public engagement with regional history because relatable and engaging communication lowers barriers to learning and encourages broader participation.
- Exhibit-Based Public Engagementmethodology: exhibit-based educationBy using rotating gallery exhibits and interactive, hands-on displays, the organization increases public engagement with local history because dynamic and immersive formats make historical content more accessible and compelling.
- Place-Based and Regional Contextualizationmethodology: place-based_historyBy presenting local history through place-based storytelling and within the broader Adirondack regional context, the organization strengthens cultural identity and public understanding because situating communities within their geographic and cultural landscape fosters deeper connection and meaning.
- Primary Source and Visual Literacy Educationmethodology: primary-source-educationBy integrating primary documents and historical photography into educational programming, the organization supports historical understanding and state learning standards because visual and authentic materials enhance comprehension and connection to the past.