named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Historic Site Preservation and Restoration
Ongoing program to maintain and restore the Cedarmere estate’s main house, gardens, mill, greenhouse, and other outbuildings in partnership with Nassau County and preservation organizations.
Poetry Readings and Literary Events
Series of events featuring contemporary poets and authors, including poetry readings, book talks, and writing retreats hosted on the Cedarmere grounds.
Summer Celebration of the Arts
Annual cultural event featuring music, poetry, and art performances held at Cedarmere to celebrate the arts and engage the public with the estate’s historical and cultural significance.
William Cullen Bryant Birthday Celebration
Annual event commemorating the life and legacy of William Cullen Bryant through readings, historical interpretation, and community gathering.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Guided public tours of CedarmereOffers regular guided tours of the Cedarmere estate, including the first floor of the main house, with scheduled tours on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings for small groups of up to eight people.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Member benefits and engagement programsProvides membership benefits including free or discounted admission to events, members-only and patrons-only events, free photo session permits, discounts on facility rentals, and preferred parking. Offers tiered access to events and perks based on membership level (e.g., Contributor, Benefactor, Patron).
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Newsletter production and distributionProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter to members to support engagement and communication about Cedarmere’s activities and events.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and restoration of the Cedarmere estateConducts ongoing preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the historic Cedarmere estate, including the main house, outbuildings (such as the Ice House and Gothic Revival Mill), gardens, greenhouse, and William Cullen Bryant’s library. Activities include exterior and interior renovations, restoration of historical features like the waterwheel, and replanting gardens with historically accurate varieties, including fruit trees from Bryant's time.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Public programming and cultural events at CedarmereHosts a diverse range of public events at Cedarmere, including poetry readings and series, concerts, dance performances, book talks, history seminars, painting classes, writing retreats, literary receptions, and annual themed celebrations such as the Summer Celebration of the Arts. Also organizes special events like William Cullen Bryant’s birthday celebration and art competitions.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Professional conservation assessment for Bryant's libraryObtained a professional conservation assessment and cost estimates to guide the restoration and preservation of William Cullen Bryant’s 1,200-volume book collection at Cedarmere.
- Professional photography permitting at CedarmereIssues single-use permits for professional photography sessions on the Cedarmere grounds for a fee of $200, including a complimentary permit as a benefit for Benefactor-level members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$129K
Contributions & grants$124K96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$312K
Cash$224K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$312K
Liquid reserves34.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CAROL VOGT — Director
- KEN KRUMENACKER — Director
- KEVIN ANGLISS — Director
- PAUL BASERMAN — Director
- REESE MICHAELS — Director
- ROBERT B SARGENT — Director
- SEAN ROONEY — Director
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Government — Oversees corporate sponsorship inquiries and organizational governance.
- Dance Visions NY Partner — Partner organization that performed "The Body Resilient" at Cedarmere.
- Gerry Charitable Trust Funder — Provided funding for the 2013 exterior restoration of the Gothic Revival Mill.
- Hagedorn Foundation Funder — Provided funds in lieu of rent to refinish and refresh the interior of the Cedarmere House in 2014.
- Harold Godwin Partner — Designed the Sunken Garden in 1916.
- Joyce L. Frank Foundation Funder — Major sponsor providing financial support to The Friends of Cedarmere.
- Nassau County Government — Collaborates with Nassau County on the management and public programming of Cedarmere.
- Nassau County Government — Receives and stewards Cedarmere property donated in 1975 and continues to collaborate with the Friends of Cedarmere.
- Nassau County Partner — Collaborates with the organization in the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the Cedarmere estate.
- Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums Government — Former employer of Harrison Hunt, who served as Supervisor of Historic Sites and Senior Curator of History, indicating a professional and operational relationship with the organization managing Cedarmere.
- Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums Government — Manages the Cedarmere estate in partnership with The Friends of Cedarmere.
- Nassau County Environmental Bond Act Government — Provided funding in 2020 to restore a working waterwheel to the Gothic Revival Mill.
- Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District Government — Provided funds in 2020–2021 to restore and furnish the greenhouse at Cedarmere.
- Oyster Bay Music Festival Partner — Collaborated on the Musical Poetry event hosted at Cedarmere.
- R.D.L. Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provided major funding in 2020 to restore a working waterwheel to the Gothic Revival Mill.
- Roslyn Landmark Society Partner — Collaborated on the restoration of the Cedarmere House and Mill exteriors.
- William Cullen Bryant Partner — Original designer of the Boxwood Parterre Garden and horticulturalist who planted many of the estate's original trees and plants.
- info@friendsofcedarmere.org Partner — Email contact for scheduling large group tours
strategies · 2
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.
- Cultural Heritage Interpretation through Public Engagementmethodology: cultural_heritage_interpretationBy interpreting the historical legacy of William Cullen Bryant and the Cedarmere estate through educational and cultural programming, the organization fosters public awareness and appreciation of 19th-century civic life and environmental stewardship, because engagement rooted in historical narrative deepens public connection to place and heritage.
- Public-Private Partnership for Historic Stewardshipmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy leveraging a public-private partnership with Nassau County, the organization ensures the preservation and maintenance of Cedarmere through shared resources and governance, because sustained institutional collaboration enables long-term stewardship that neither sector could achieve independently.