irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE HALL SELLS BOOKS AND OTHER ITEMS CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION IN ITS GIFT SHOP.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Brave Women Week
Annual event series celebrating women's achievements through educational and cultural activities in the Finger Lakes region.
Community Quilt Project
Engages the public in creating quilt squares honoring women of courage and leadership, to be displayed in the Mary Church Terrell exhibit.
Exhibitions
Hosts rotating and traveling exhibitions, such as "Dendrofemonology" and "Mary Church Terrell and The Traveling Griots," that highlight women's historical impact and diverse stories.
Induction Ceremony
Honors trailblazing women annually with a formal ceremony, recognizing achievements across fields such as public service, science, and social justice.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 1 activity
- Ensures accessibility and inclusive visitor experienceProvides wheelchair access and availability, closed captioning on all video displays, service animal accommodation, reserved parking for visitors with disabilities, and structural accessibility improvements as part of ongoing renovations to ensure inclusive access to the museum.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintains digital and physical archives for public and research accessPreserves historical records, artifacts, and research files on over 300 inductees, makes them available to researchers upon request, and operates an online platform showcasing biographies and achievements of honored women to educate the public.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Operates a gift shop selling mission-consistent itemsSells books and other items aligned with its mission through an on-site gift shop to support public education and organizational sustainability.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operates physical and traveling exhibitions honoring inducteesManages a permanent museum space at the renovated Seneca Knitting Mill in Seneca Falls, NY, featuring exhibits on inducted women, and hosts traveling exhibitions such as "Dendrofemonology: A Feminist History Tree Ring" and "Mary Church Terrell and The Traveling Griots." The Hall also collaborates with institutions like the Smithsonian on special exhibits and companion programming.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provides educational programs and public engagement initiativesOffers lectures, school partnerships, virtual engagement opportunities, group visits, and youth initiatives to highlight women's contributions, featuring visiting authors, lecturers, and interactive exhibits.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Runs an internship program for students and early-career professionalsOffers a year-round internship program providing hands-on experience in museum studies, education, nonprofit administration, marketing, and event planning to support professional development and organizational capacity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts biennial Induction Ceremonies for distinguished American womenConducts formal induction ceremonies every two years to honor newly selected women who have made significant contributions across fields such as science, civil rights, arts, and activism, including the 30th ceremony in 2022 and the upcoming 2026 ceremony in Rochester, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.13M
Contributions & grants$1.64M77%
Program service revenue$486K23%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$2.32M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$332K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.30M
Cash$158K
Investments$9.67M
Liabilities$368K
Net assets$10.93M
Liquid reserves50.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -36.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER GABRIEL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $107K |
| KAREN MACIER | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $29K |
board members · 22
- ANJANA SAMANT — SECRETARY
- AUDREY JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- BECKIE ROBERTSON — DIRECTOR
- BETTY BAYER — DIRECTOR
- BRONTE BURLEIGH-JONES — DIRECTOR
- CAROL SCOTT — DIRECTOR
- ELISA SIEGEL — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH WAYNE FANTONE — DIRECTOR
- EMILY MILSOVIC — DIRECTOR
- JEAN KILBOURNE — PRESIDENT
- JEANINE HAYES — DIRECTOR
- JEANNE GIOVANNINI — DIRECTOR
- KATIE MARTEL — DIRECTOR
- MARIANNE O'CONNOR — TREASURER
- MRIDULA RAMAN — DIRECTOR
- RAMA YELKUR — DIRECTOR
- RITA BROCK — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT KERNAN JR — DIRECTOR
- ROGER SCHWARTZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- STEVEN MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- SUJATHA RAMANUJAN — DIRECTOR
- TRICIA FITZMAURICE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- CJS Architects Partner — Served as architectural firm for the renovation of the Hall’s building.
- FRAME | Integrative Design Strategies Partner — Led exhibit design in collaboration with MIG Inc and Doug Munday Design.
- Forward Global Funder — Awarded a $25,000 matching grant through its Women’s Power & Influence Matching Grant initiative to advance gender equity.
- Hadley Exhibits Partner — Responsible for fabrication of exhibits at the Hall.
- IDEA Center for the Voices of Humanity Partner — Located in proximity and listed as a regional cultural attraction in Seneca Falls.
- Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Government — Cited as source for data on philanthropic giving to women and girls organizations in the U.S.
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Funder — Provided funding for the restoration of the Seneca Knitting Mill.
- It’s a Wonderful Life Museum Partner — Located in proximity and listed as a regional cultural attraction in Seneca Falls.
- Karen Macier Partner — Contact person for sponsorship and induction-related inquiries
- Monarch Private Capital Funder — Invested in the restoration of the historic Seneca Knitting Mill.
- NYS Canal Corporation Government — Collaborated on the redevelopment of the historic site located along the canal.
- NYS Council on the Arts Funder — Supported the restoration and cultural programming at the Hall’s new location.
- NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funder — Funded restoration efforts at the Seneca Knitting Mill.
- NYS Empire State Development – A Restore New York Communities Initiative Funder — Provided grant support for the restoration of the historic building.
- NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation – Environmental Protection Fund Funder — Supported the restoration of the historic Seneca Knitting Mill.
- National Park Service, Save America’s Treasures Funder — Provided federal preservation grant funding for the project.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided a $93,000 grant to support architectural and engineering design for the Hall's museum renovation.
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Honored the National Women’s Hall of Fame with the 2025 Joan K. Davidson Award for historic preservation.
- Real Women Have Curves: The Musical Partner — Partnered on the Broadway production to celebrate female empowerment and align cultural storytelling with the Hall’s mission.
- Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the restoration of the historic mill.
- Seneca Falls Historical Society Partner — Located in proximity and listed as a regional cultural attraction in Seneca Falls.
- Seneca Knitting Mill Partner — Provides the historic physical space for the National Women’s Hall of Fame museum and community events.
- Seneca Museum of Waterways & Industry Partner — Located in proximity and listed as a regional cultural attraction in Seneca Falls.
- Smithsonian Partner — Collaborated to host the first special exhibit from the Smithsonian at the Hall's location in Seneca Falls.
- Stephanie Buchbinder Partner — Contact person for sponsorship and induction-related inquiries
- Tiffany Shlain Partner — Collaborates with artist and activist Tiffany Shlain to present the Dendrofemonology exhibition.
- Town of Seneca Falls Government — Partnered with the Hall in the revitalization of the Seneca Knitting Mill.
- US Department of the Interior, Partners in Preservation Main Street Awards Funder — Awarded preservation funding for the restoration project.
- VDaltonPR Partner — Public relations firm handling press inquiries for the National Women's Hall of Fame.
- Women’s Rights National Historical Park Partner — Collaborates indirectly by supporting public awareness of women's history; referenced as a related site for visitors.
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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-Centered Co-Creation of Memory and Meaningmethodology: community_curationBy involving the public in creating exhibits—such as through community-submitted quilt squares—the organization fosters inclusive participation and collective memory, because participatory curation increases personal investment, broadens representation, and transforms passive visitors into active contributors to the historical narrative.
- Place-Based Commemoration to Strengthen Historical Connectionmethodology: place_based_commemorationBy situating its activities in Seneca Falls and using historically significant, adaptively reused buildings, the organization deepens public engagement with women’s history, because anchoring education in symbolically and physically resonant spaces enhances emotional connection, contextual learning, and community ownership of the legacy of women's activism.
- Storytelling and Recognition as Inspiration for Changemethodology: storytelling_for_inspirationBy publicly recognizing accomplished women and sharing their stories through exhibits and community engagement, the organization inspires future generations and drives societal change toward gender equity, because narrative representation increases visibility, fosters identification, and motivates action among diverse audiences.