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THE COLD SPRING HARBOR FIRE HOUSE MUSEUM
COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY · EIN 261661788 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · cshfirehousemuseum.org
revenue
$31K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$46K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ESTABLISHING & MAINTAINING A HISTORY MUSEUM RELATING TO THE COLD SPRING HARBOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum preserves the 1896 firehouse and operates a museum dedicated to the history of the Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. It collects and exhibits historic firefighting equipment, photographs, and artifacts dating back to 1852, including the department's first hand tub and a 9/11 memorial. The museum offers educational programs on fire safety and the evolution of firefighting for visitors and school groups.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

9/11 Memorial
Permanent exhibit honoring the 343 FDNY firefighters who died on September 11, 2001, featuring a steel remnant from the World Trade Center
Educational Programs
Offers fire safety education and historical programming for school groups and the public through tours and interactive exhibits
Firefighting History Exhibition
Exhibits historic equipment including the 1852 Phenix Hand Tub, 1939 American La France Engine, fire hats, gear, and fire grenades
Historic Firehouse Preservation
Preserves the 1896 Teal Building, Cold Spring Harbor’s first firehouse, relocated and restored to prevent demolition
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Fire Service History Preservation 3 activities
    • Collect, preserve, and exhibit historical artifacts and records
      Collects, preserves, and exhibits historic objects, artifacts, equipment, photographs, and memorabilia related to the local community and its fire department, and operates a historical research and reference center to support public access and scholarship.
    • Operate a history museum dedicated to the Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department
      Establishes, maintains, and operates a museum in a Nationally Registered Fire House (circa 1896) to preserve and present the history of the Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department and the local community, including historic firefighting relics, equipment, photographs, and memorabilia.
    • Preserve and restore historic fire department buildings
      Acquired, preserved, relocated, and restored the community’s first Fire House and the Teal Building, which served as headquarters for Hook and Ladder Company #1 from 1896 to 1906, safeguarding them as educational and historical resources.
  • Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
    • Organize historical and cultural programs to engage the community
      Organizes and hosts historical and cultural programs, events, and memorial installations—including a permanent memorial honoring the 343 FDNY firefighters who died on September 11, 2001—to foster community interest and participation in the local fire department.
  • Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 1 activity
    • Provide educational programs and public tours
      Offers year-round tours, school group visits, special visits, video presentations, exhibits, and interactive programs to educate the public about the evolution of firefighting methods and equipment, fire prevention, and safety in the home and workplace.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$15K49%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$46K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • HOWARD T HOGAN JR — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES FELTON — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES GARCIDE — TRUSTEE
  • JUSTIN ARMBRUSTER — TRUSTEE
  • MATTHEW KANSLER — TRUSTEE
  • PETER COMO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Cold Spring Harbor Fire Museum Partner — Entity providing tour and visitation services at the museum location.
  • New York City Fire Department Partner — Donated a fire pole to the museum with the assistance of FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano.
  • New York State Board of Regents Government — Approved the establishment of the museum and granted tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status.
  • Phenix Engine Company Partner — Historic firefighting unit that provided joint fire protection with the Hook and Ladder Company in Cold Spring Harbor.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Historic Preservation as Community Education
    methodology: historic_preservation_and_education
    By preserving and adaptively reusing the historic fire house and its artifacts, the museum educates the public about local firefighting heritage and volunteer service, because experiential engagement with authentic sites and objects strengthens community memory and public connection.
  • Interactive and Experiential Learning for Public Engagement
    methodology: interactive-education
    By using video, exhibits, and interactive programming, the museum increases public understanding of firefighting history, because multisensory and participatory experiences promote deeper learning and emotional connection to community heritage.
  • Structured Community Access to Strengthen Engagement
    methodology: education-outreach
    By offering appointment-based access for individuals and groups, the museum fosters inclusive and organized public engagement, because scheduled visits enable tailored educational experiences that increase accessibility and deepen community involvement.