named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Historical Archive Preservation
Collects and preserves artifacts including timecards from the Hind & Harrison Plush Company (1939–1942) and personal journals like that of Winifred Puls
Monthly Educational Meetings
Hosts regular meetings featuring historical presentations, such as by aviation historians, and includes community fellowship and light dinners
Veterans Memorial Project
Initiated and completed a monument honoring Clark Mills residents who died in combat, funded by community donations and dedicated in October 2024
Will Hooson Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship program awarding $300 to local students in memory of Will Hooson
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers student scholarships in memory of Will HoosonProvides $300 scholarships annually to two students in memory of Will Hooson, with awards granted in 2022.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts monthly and annual meetings with educational programmingConducts regular monthly meetings on the third Wednesday from January to June and September to November, featuring guest speakers and presentations, and holds an annual meeting that includes a business agenda, report, budget presentation, and trustee elections.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Manages and enhances veterans memorial siteOversees the construction, maintenance, and improvement of a veterans memorial monument, including site enhancements such as stamped concrete and decorative lighting, supported by over $17,000 in donations, and hosted a dedication ceremony on October 5, 2024.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Presents and preserves historical information and artifactsCollects, maintains, and shares historical materials related to the Clark Mills community, including artifacts, journals, and archival documents such as a 1945 daily journal and a World War II-era family journal.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$3K73%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3899%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$22K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -37.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Betty Chamberlain — Trustee/ sunshine secretary
- Christine Allen — Trustee
- Theresa McFadden — Trustee
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- American Legion Partner — Partnered with the Clark Mills Historical Society to host the memorial dedication ceremony.
- American Legion Auxiliary Partner — Served lunch at the memorial dedication ceremony.
- Assemblyman Brian Miller Government — Supported the memorial and dedication ceremony.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for public engagement and outreach.
- James Coulthart Partner — Aviation historian invited to present at upcoming meeting.
- Kirkland Senior Center Partner — Hosts the Clark Mills Historical Society meetings at its facility.
- Linda Buck Partner — Donated a collection of timecards from the Hind & Harrison Plush Company to the historical society.
- Mohawk Valley Monuments Partner — Provided recommendations for the care and maintenance of the monument.
- Sons of the American Legion Partner — Supported the memorial dedication ceremony.
- St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Partner — Collaborates with the church to preserve local history and memorialize community members.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used for public engagement and outreach.
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 Governance Through Integrated Reflection and Fellowshipmethodology: community-engaged governanceBy combining governance functions with communal reflection and social fellowship in annual gatherings, we strengthen organizational legitimacy and sustain long-term community ownership of the historical society. Because decision-making is embedded in relationship and shared history, participation increases and institutional trust is reinforced.
- Preservation of Firsthand Accounts to Strengthen Community Historical Memorymethodology: firsthand_account_preservationBy collecting and preserving firsthand personal accounts, we deepen the authenticity and inclusivity of the historical record, capturing lived experiences that official documents may miss. Because oral histories connect generations and humanize the past, they foster deeper community identification with local heritage.
- Rescue Archiving to Preserve At-Risk Industrial Historymethodology: rescue_archivingBy proactively rescuing and archiving endangered historical documents and artifacts from local mills, we preserve irreplaceable industrial heritage that would otherwise be lost, ensuring community memory survives. Because these materials are at immediate risk of destruction or dispersal, targeted recovery creates a permanent, accessible record of the region’s industrial past.