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Friends of Schuyler Mansion

Albany, NY · EIN 141665770 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · friendsofschuylermansion.org
revenue
$21K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$26K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of Schuyler Mansion supports the preservation and public interpretation of Schuyler Mansion, a National Historic Landmark in Albany, NY. The organization funds educational programming, restoration projects, and collections development for the 18th-century Georgian mansion once home to Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler. It operates in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Audio Walking Tour
Self-guided audio tour exploring the history and landscape of Schuyler Mansion and its 18th-century context.
Educational Programming
Public education initiatives including school resources, such as the "The Accused" teacher guide on slavery and the 1793 Albany fire.
Pinkster Celebration
Annual free family event commemorating the African American tradition of Pinkster, featuring storytelling, drumming, dance, historic performances, vendors, and food.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
    • Conduct and publish historical research
      Researches and publishes scholarly work on significant historical events related to Schuyler Mansion, including the Great Albany Fire of 1793.
  • Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
    • Develop audio walking tours of historic Albany and Schuyler Mansion
      Produces and distributes downloadable audio walking tours, including "In the Footsteps of Philip Schuyler," with accompanying maps covering Schuyler Mansion and surrounding historical areas.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host annual Pinkster festival
      Organizes and hosts a family-friendly public event celebrating the historically African-American Pinkster festival, featuring cultural programming such as storytelling, drumming, dance, historic performances, vendor booths, and food.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute member newsletter
      Produces and distributes a bi-annual newsletter to members to support engagement and communication.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Restore and preserve Schuyler Mansion
      Conducts and sponsors conservation, restoration, and preservation projects at Schuyler Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, including collaboration with historic restoration architects and state-appointed trustees.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Support public access and educational programming at Schuyler Mansion
      Operates Schuyler Mansion as a public historic site open Wednesday through Sunday, offering guided and group tours by reservation, and hosting public events such as storytelling, performances, and cultural festivals.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute educational materials on the Albany Fire of 1793
      Provides teacher resource guides and educational content that use historical documents to help students analyze and reconstruct the events of the Albany Fire of 1793, linking them to contemporary social issues.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$2K10%
Program service revenue$5K23%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash
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Liabilities
Net assets$26K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Albany Institute of History & Art Partner — Provided assistance in the development of the audio walking tour.
  • Colin Wilkinson Partner — Created sound-art for the audio walking tour.
  • Jason Cosco Partner — Contributed as a sound artist to the audio walking tour.
  • London publication, Gentlemen's Magazine Partner — Source of a historical account used to interpret the mansion's setting and views circa 1790.
  • New York State Museum Partner — Collaborates on resources related to the 1793 Albany fire.
  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Schuyler Mansion is operated as a State Historic Site under the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Government — State agency responsible for maintaining and operating Schuyler Mansion as a State Historic Site.
  • Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Provided assistance in the development of the audio walking tour.
  • Schuyler Mansion Government — Hosts the Pinkster event at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site.
  • Upstate Artists Guild Partner — Collaborated through member artists in the creation of sound-art for the audio walking tour.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Civic Advocacy for Historic Preservation
    methodology: civic_advocacy_for_preservation
    By mobilizing public support and lobbying for government action, we secure the preservation of historic properties, because citizen-driven advocacy increases political will and funding for cultural heritage.
  • Cultural Revival as Public Education
    methodology: cultural_revival
    By reviving suppressed cultural traditions, we educate the public and foster community engagement, because reclaiming marginalized histories promotes inclusive understanding of the past.
  • Immersive Historical Storytelling
    methodology: immersive_historical_storytelling
    By using sensory engagement and historical imagination, we connect present-day visitors to 18th-century life, because immersive experiences foster deeper emotional and cognitive understanding of the past.
  • Multimedia-Enhanced Historical Interpretation
    methodology: multimedia_storytelling
    By integrating sound art and multimedia into walking tours, we deepen public engagement with history, because layered sensory narratives make historical contexts more accessible and memorable.
  • Primary Source–Driven Historical Learning
    methodology: document-based_learning
    By teaching through primary historical documents and material culture, we help learners understand enduring social issues through continuity and change, because direct engagement with authentic sources builds critical historical consciousness.