irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11KCATALOUGING AND RESEARCH OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS BY STUDENT INTERNS
- #2 $6KCONSTRUCTION OF LONG-ROOM EXHIBIT FEATURING ARTIFACTS FROM SARATOGA COUNTY.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Long-Room Exhibit Construction
Development and installation of a permanent exhibit showcasing artifacts from Saratoga County history
Museum Collections Cataloging
Intern-led cataloging and research of museum collections to improve access and documentation
School and Community Programs
Educational programs delivered on-site and off-site for school-aged children and community groups, focusing on local history and heritage
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 4 activities
- Deliver educational programming for schools and community groupsProvides on-site and off-site educational programs, interactive exhibits, and public talks on local and state history topics for schools, community groups, and the general public.
- Organize member tours for cultural and historical engagementOrganizes tours to partner institutions such as the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center to foster regional historical and cultural learning.
- Preserve and share Saratoga County history through collections and exhibitsActs as a repository for local and regional histories by acquiring, preserving, and displaying historical materials, including the construction of exhibits such as the long-room showcase of Saratoga County artifacts.
- Produce and publish historical research and contentConducts and promotes historical research, including publishing a book compiling 58 weekly online essays on Saratoga County history and maintaining an online presence with digital content.
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocate for recognition of Native Peoples through land acknowledgmentPassed a land acknowledgment resolution and encourages speakers to deliver land acknowledgments at public events to recognize Native Peoples as original stewards of the land.
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in museum operations and programmingOffers volunteer opportunities in collections management, building and grounds maintenance, event support, visitor engagement, and communications, including the Green Team and ‘Hats Off’ Ambassadors programs.
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Host annual festival celebrating Native American cultureOrganizes the Three Sisters Festival and other annual events celebrating Native American culture, including traditional storytelling, exhibits of crafts and artifacts, and guided tours of the Three Sisters Garden.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Host free summer concert seriesHosts free summer concerts featuring local musicians performing jazz and showtunes on the front porch of the Brookside Museum as part of public programming.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host public events and lectures on historical and cultural topicsOrganizes public educational events, lecture series such as "Americans At War" and history trivia nights, and makes recordings of talks available online via YouTube.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$167K85%
Program service revenue$29K15%
Investment income$7880%
Other revenue$565
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$319K
Cash$164K
Investments$4K
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$305K
Liquid reserves15.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +22.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ANDREW COLLIER — 2nd VICE PRESIDENT
- CAROL GODETTE — TRUSTEE
- ISOBEL CONNELL — PRESIDENT
- JAMES RICHMOND — TRUSTEE
- JOHN CROMIE — TRUSTEE
- KAREN JAMES — SECRTARY
- LYNDA BRYAN — TRUSTEE
- MAUREEN WALSH — TREASURER
- PATRICE BOKAN — TRUSTEE
- RUSS VANDERVOORT — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN MC GRATH — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM ALLERDICE — 1st VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Brookside Museum Partner — Co-hosts or collaborates on public events such as the "Experts Next Door" lecture series.
- Brookside Museum Partner — Operates as the public name and venue for the Saratoga County History Center.
- David Brooks Partner — Local historian presenting a lecture event for the History Center.
- Great Camp Sagamore Partner — Collaborates with Great Camp Sagamore by featuring its historian in public programming.
- Heritage Hunters Library Partner — Collaborates with volunteers to answer genealogical queries and research exhibits.
- Joseph Bruchac Partner — Featured presenter and storyteller at the Three Sisters Festival.
- Music Performance Trust Fund of the American Federation of Musicians Partner — Co-sponsors public jazz concerts with the Saratoga County History Center.
- Music Performance Trust Fund of the American Federation of Musicians Partner — Co-sponsors the Sounds in Summer concert series.
- Pride Stories Collaborative Partner — Participates in a community-driven initiative to preserve and share LGBTQIA+ stories of Saratoga Springs and surrounding communities.
- SUNY Empire State University Partner — Founding partner in the Pride Stories Collaborative, supporting intergenerational dialogue and community storytelling.
- Saratoga Arts Partner — Co-sponsors public jazz concerts with the Saratoga County History Center.
- Saratoga Arts Partner — Co-sponsors the Sounds in Summer concert series.
- Saratoga County Historical Society Government — Former legal name of the organization, now operating as Saratoga County History Center.
- Saratoga County History Roundtable Partner — Distributed weekly online essays on Saratoga County history during 2020.
- Saratoga Pride Partner — Collaborates on programming related to LGBTQIA+ visibility and education in Saratoga County.
- Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Partner — Founding partner in the Pride Stories Collaborative, working to uncover and preserve LGBTQIA+ histories.
- Saratoga Springs Public Library Partner — Founding partner in the Pride Stories Collaborative, helping to preserve and share local LGBTQIA+ stories.
- Skidmore College Partner — Founding partner in the Pride Stories Collaborative, contributing to LGBTQIA+ story preservation and public engagement.
- Village of Ballston Spa Government — Co-sponsors public jazz concerts with the Saratoga County History Center.
- Village of Ballston Spa Government — Co-sponsors the Sounds in Summer concert series.
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.
- Collections-Based Public Educationmethodology: collections-based educationBy preserving and providing access to Saratoga County’s historical artifacts and materials, the organization supports research and lifelong learning because curated collections serve as foundational resources for authentic, evidence-based historical understanding and educational programming.
- Community-Engaged Heritage Programmingmethodology: community-engaged heritageBy involving the community in historical exploration through shared heritage activities such as lectures, festivals, tours, and volunteer engagement, the organization strengthens local identity and cohesion because participatory experiences deepen personal and collective connections to place and history.
- Inclusive History Narrative Integrationmethodology: inclusive_history_narrativeBy integrating marginalized and underrepresented histories—such as Indigenous, LGBTQ, and labor histories—into public programming and mainstream narratives, the organization fosters a more accurate and inclusive understanding of American history because representation in historical storytelling validates lived experiences and strengthens community belonging.