named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Speaker's Bureau
Provides expert speakers on presidential history, local connections to presidents, and related historical topics for community groups and events.
We the People
Exhibits and educational content highlighting Western New Yorkers with connections to the U.S. presidency, including biographical profiles and historical contributions.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for public recognition of local historical figuresSuccessfully led advocacy efforts resulting in the 2023 renaming of the Buffalo post office at 170 Manhattan Avenue to honor Indiana Hunt-Martin, a notable local figure.
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Conducts research on presidential connections to Buffalo and Western New YorkEngages in ongoing research to document and explore historical and contemporary ties between Western New Yorkers and U.S. Presidents, including public outreach to compile records of presidential visits to Buffalo.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Delivers public educational programs and traveling exhibitsOrganizes and presents public programs, speaker events, and traveling exhibits throughout Western New York on presidential and local history topics. Operates a Speaker’s Bureau that sends historians to community groups and events to share knowledge about presidents and regional historical contributions.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operates a public museum on presidential and local historyRuns a free public museum on the second floor of the Buffalo and Erie County Library, open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring exhibits on presidential and local history, including a current exhibit on the history of Uncle Sam as a symbol of patriotism. The museum was established in 2021 and includes materials from the Elwin Richardson presidential book and memorabilia collection acquired in 2015.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$10K69%
Program service revenue$4K23%
Investment income$5304%
Other revenue$99
expenses
Total expenses$19K
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balance sheet
Total assets$78K
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Net assets$78K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -27.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- COURTNEY T SPECKMANN — TRUSTEE
- JEFFREY SCHOBER — TRUSTEE
- JOHN T FAGANT — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN DUGGAN — TRUSTEE
- LAURA D FITZGERALD — TRUSTEE
- PATRICK RYAN — TRUSTEE
- PHILLIP W FERALDI — TRUSTEE
- RACHELLE MOYER FRANCIS — TRUSTEE
- TIMOTHY BREEN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park Partner — Courtney Speckmann is Director of Programs & Community Engagement at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park and a Trustee of the Buffalo Presidential Center.
- Buffalo History Museum Partner — Co-sponsors public events, including "Presidential Descendants in Conversation."
- Buffalo History Museum Partner — Collaborates with the Buffalo History Museum's Research Library for historical information.
- Buffalo Tales Partner — Collaborates with Buffalo Tales to share stories of Western New Yorkers connected to the presidency, including a 2023 feature on Christian Ulrich.
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Receives historical input from the Chautauqua Institution regarding presidential visits.
- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz Government — Publicly supports the Buffalo Presidential Center and its campaign for expanded exhibition and meeting space.
- Erie County Legislature Government — Provides ongoing support to the Buffalo Presidential Center.
- Explore Buffalo Partner — John Fagant and Bren Price are Master Docents with Explore Buffalo and Trustees of the Buffalo Presidential Center.
- GetTerms Partner — Used to create the organization's privacy policy.
- Preservation Buffalo Niagara Partner — Laura Fitzgerald is Director of Operations at Preservation Buffalo Niagara and a Trustee of the Buffalo Presidential Center.
- SUNY Fredonia Network — Dr. Linda Czuba Brigance is Professor Emeritus at SUNY Fredonia and a Trustee of the Buffalo Presidential Center.
- State of New York Government — Chartered the Buffalo Presidential Center as a non-profit organization.
- Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Partner — Co-sponsors public events, including "Presidential Descendants in Conversation."
- White House Historical Association Network — Courtney Speckmann is a former Director of Education at the White House Historical Association and a current Trustee of the Buffalo Presidential Center.
strategies · 4
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.
- Civic Role Modeling Through Hidden Historiesmethodology: civic_role_modelingBy showcasing lesser-known individuals with presidential ties, we demonstrate how ordinary citizens can shape history, because relatable role models inspire civic engagement and broaden perceptions of who can make a difference.
- Crowdsourced Historical Discoverymethodology: crowdsourced_researchBy inviting the public to contribute stories and verify historical data, we expand the depth and authenticity of our historical record, because community-sourced research increases engagement and uncovers overlooked local history.
- Edutainment Through Interactive Storytellingmethodology: edutainment_through_musicBy combining music, performance, and human-interest storytelling, we make presidential history engaging and memorable, because entertainment increases public attention and retention of historical facts.
- Public History Narrative Elevationmethodology: local_to_national_historical_narrativeBy highlighting Buffalo’s underrecognized presidential connections, we strengthen civic pride and public understanding, because linking local history to national narratives makes history more relevant and personally meaningful to regional audiences.