named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Documenting Untold Stories
Collaborative project documenting archival materials on Native American, African American, and European communities in early Albany County (1664–1827), supported by NHPRC and involving workshops and public lectures.
Freedom & Opportunity Immersion Tours
Specialized Thursday tours exploring themes of enslavement, abolition, and social change in early American history through primary sources and historic spaces.
Music at Ten Broeck
Concert series and recordings featuring period-appropriate music performed in the mansion’s historic parlor, highlighting cultural and abolitionist history.
Student Achievement Program
Volunteer program for students 14+ to gain experience in museum operations, education, and historic preservation while earning achievement levels based on hours served.
Ten Broeck Mansion Tours
Guided and immersion tours of the historic Ten Broeck Mansion, including themed tours on freedom and opportunity, offered seasonally from April to October.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 2 activities
- Engage volunteers in museum operations and programsOrganizes and deploys volunteers in a range of activities including leading educational tours, supporting visitor services, maintaining gardens, transcribing historical documents, assisting with events, preparing supplies, and conducting mailings to support museum operations and outreach.
- Recognize and support volunteer contributions through achievement programOperates a Student Achievement Program that formally recognizes volunteer hours across key areas including visitor services, education, gardens, outreach, and collections care, promoting sustained civic and educational engagement.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Conduct preservation and restoration projectsUndertakes ongoing preservation, stabilization, and restoration work at the Ten Broeck Mansion, including structural repairs, roof and drainage remediation, carriage loop drive restoration with ADA-compliant surfaces, and fencing replacement, supported by grants from foundations and state agencies.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Curate and maintain historical exhibits and collectionsCurates and maintains permanent and rotating historical exhibits at the Ten Broeck Mansion, including period rooms like the War of 1812 Room, and stewards a diverse collection of textiles, documents, books, drawings, portraits, furniture, photographs, and archaeological evidence related to Albany County’s history, including material on enslaved persons.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver educational programs for schools, families, and seniorsProvides free and low-cost educational programs tailored for families, schools, and senior centers, including hands-on arts activities, children's educational materials, and virtual series using primary sources such as artwork and archival documents.
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Document and digitize historical recordsDocuments, digitizes, and transcribes archival materials related to intergroup relationships in early Albany County (1664–1827), including full-text transcription of the Van Allen Family Register and other primary sources to enhance collections care and researcher accessibility.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host cultural events, lectures, and workshopsOrganizes public cultural events including concerts, lecture series, and workshops on topics such as untold stories in early Albany County history, historic handwriting, and grant writing, both in-person and online as part of ongoing public engagement initiatives.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Offer guided and self-guided tours of the mansion and gardensProvides seasonal guided mansion tours from late April to mid-October, including themed Freedom & Opportunity Immersion Tours, and free self-guided access to the four-acre historic gardens with educational brochures, kiosk information, and photo books for enhanced visitor understanding.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate Ten Broeck Mansion as a historic house museumPreserves, presents, and promotes the history and culture of Albany County through the operation of the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion as a publicly accessible historic site, including period-specific rooms, exhibits, and collections of historical artifacts and art.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Operate museum shop featuring local artists' goodsOperates a free-admission museum shop that sells handmade, history- and garden-inspired goods created by local artists, open during all public programs and special tours, with proceeds supporting educational museum operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$253K80%
Program service revenue$9K3%
Investment income$42K13%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$296K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$150K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$487K
Cash$183K
Investments$185K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$477K
Liquid reserves14.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Kathryn Kosto | Executive Dir. | 40 | $60K |
board members · 24
- Amy Bennett — Trustee
- Carl Morrone — Trustee
- Carol Anne Germain — 1st Vice Pres.
- Carol Felsen — Trustee
- Carolyn McLaughlin — Trustee
- Cheyanne Spoto — Trustee
- Dan Barker — Trustee
- Dayonna Bowles — Secretary
- FE Abrams — Trustee
- John Kraigenow — Trustee
- Karen Urbanski — Trustee
- Kathleen Bonk — Trustee
- Keith Lee — Trustee
- Ken Mortensen — 2nd Vice Pres.
- Krysta Dennis — Trustee
- L Lloyd Stewart — Trustee
- Linda Weiss — President
- Margaret Diggs — Trustee
- Mike O'Brien — Treasurer
- Paula Hennessy — Trustee
- Philip K Banaszek — Trustee
- Rebecca Meli Curtin — Trustee
- Timothy Bartholomew — Trustee
- Walter R Wheeler — Trustee
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Albany County Historical Society Network — Founded in 1942, the organization operates under a permanent educational charter and is synonymous with the Albany County Historical Association's mission and activities.
- Amtrak Government — Provides train access to visitors through the Albany-Rensselaer Station.
- Bennett Family Foundation Funder — Provided funding for preservation projects at the Ten Broeck Mansion in 2021 and 2022.
- CDTA Government — Provides bus access to visitors via route 804.
- Eventbrite Partner — Partner platform for ticketing and registration of ACHA programs and tours.
- NYS Museum Partner — Collaborates on archaeological collections, including housing evidence of enslaved persons from digs conducted by the NYS Museum.
- NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Funder — Provided funding through the Regional Economic Development Council for 2022 preservation projects at the Ten Broeck Mansion.
- National Historical Publications and Records Commission Funder — Provided an Archives Collaborations Grant to support the Documenting Untold Stories Project.
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Funder — Provided funding for 2021 preservation projects at the Ten Broeck Mansion through the sponsorship of the Tawasentha Chapter.
- New Netherland Institute Partner — Collaborates on the Documenting Untold Stories Project.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided funding support for the 2022 Virtual Series with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided funding support for the Music at Ten Broeck program through the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Library Partner — Collaborates on the Documenting Untold Stories Project.
- Ten Broeck Mansion Partner — Historic site preserved and operated by the Albany County Historical Association.
- local artists Partner — Collaborates with local artists to feature their handmade goods in the museum shop.
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.
- Cultural Heritage Preservation through Education and Public Engagementmethodology: cultural-heritage-preservationBy preserving and presenting cultural heritage materials and narratives through education and public programming, the organization fosters appreciation and advances public understanding of Albany County’s history, because engagement with authentic historical content deepens community connection and learning.
- Education through Primary Sources and Self-Guided Engagementmethodology: education-through-primary-sourcesBy using primary source materials—such as artwork, archival documents, and self-guided garden access with educational content—the organization supports informal, family-centered learning, because direct interaction with authentic materials and spaces promotes curiosity and sustained engagement with history.
- Historic Immersion and Sensory Engagement to Deepen Learningmethodology: sensory_historic_immersionBy using sensory-rich experiences such as historically representative parlor music and thematic immersion tours, the organization enhances visitor connection to the historical context of sites like the Ten Broeck Mansion, because multisensory and thematic engagement fosters deeper emotional and cognitive learning.
- Inclusive History and Representation through Targeted Collection and Storytellingmethodology: inclusive_historyBy focusing collecting efforts and storytelling on underrepresented communities—including African Americans, immigrants, enslaved persons, and domestic servants—and integrating ongoing research, the organization broadens historical representation because inclusive narratives produce a more accurate and meaningful understanding of local history.
- Standards-Based and Community-Informed Preservation Planningmethodology: community-informed preservationBy guiding preservation and restoration work through professional standards (e.g., U.S. Secretary of the Interior) and integrating community input, the organization ensures both technical integrity and public relevance of preservation efforts, because combining expert methodology with local knowledge increases sustainability and community ownership.