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MORRIS JUMEL MANSION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132800646 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A82Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · morrisjumel.org
revenue
$304K
expenses
$385K
net assets
$511K
employees
15
volunteers
27
program ratio
39%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE MUSEUM TO THE PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Museum operating the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City, focusing on public education and historical programming. Hosts events commemorating George Washington and the Revolutionary War era, particularly the 1776 Battle of Harlem Heights. Offers guided tours and educational experiences at the landmarked site.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

George Washington Dinner
Annual commemorative dinner honoring George Washington and the 1776 Battle of Harlem Heights, held at Riverside Church in New York City
Guided Mansion Tours
Educational tours of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, a historic house museum offering insight into 18th-century life and Revolutionary War history
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Historic Site Public Programming 4 activities
    • Conducts virtual public lectures and discussions
      Hosts monthly online programs including Virtual Parlor Chats on the third Wednesday and Zoom lectures on topics related to the Mansion, its neighborhood, New York City, and U.S. history.
    • Hosts annual commemorative and immersive historical events
      Organizes recurring public events such as the annual George Washington Dinner—commemorating the 1790 Cabinet dinner and the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Harlem Heights—and Tavern Night, an immersive 18th-century-themed event with period music, food, and games attended by over 400 people.
    • Hosts diverse public programs and community events
      Organizes concerts, Paranormal Historical Investigations, and other public programs that engage the community with the Mansion through varied cultural and historical experiences.
    • Hosts monthly family and community programs
      Offers free, hands-on family-friendly activities on the second Saturday of every month from 1–3 PM, including Family & Community Day events in the Colonial Kitchen, even during periods of mansion closure for restoration.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Expands historical interpretation through inclusive storytelling
      Undertakes grant-funded initiatives like the Living Landscape project to broaden historical narratives at the site, incorporating pre-colonization history and the contributions of Indigenous peoples, women, immigrants, Black Americans, and Dominican Americans through community storytelling and research.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Offers guided public tours and walking tours
      Provides guided access to the historic site through regular public tours and scheduled Uncovering Uptown History Walking Tours offered on weekends at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Preserves and restores historic structures and interiors
      Conducts a comprehensive restoration of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, including awarding contracts for exterior work and renovating nine period rooms and two gallery spaces to preserve the historic integrity of Manhattan’s oldest surviving house.
  • Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Provides educational outreach for students
      Offers school-based educational programs that engage students with the history and significance of the Morris-Jumel Mansion through structured outreach initiatives.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Shares historical content and updates via newsletter
      Produces The Mansion Minute, a monthly newsletter that disseminates information about the Mansion’s history, public programs, and ongoing restoration efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$304K
Contributions & grants$204K67%
Program service revenue$84K27%
Investment income$16K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$385K
Program expenses39%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$289K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$525K
Cash$21K
Investments$483K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$511K
Liquid reserves15.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CATHERINE H HUGHES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $88K
board members · 12
  • ALEXANDER CAMPOS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ANTONIO BURR — TRUSTEE
  • CAMILLA SALY — TRUSTEE
  • GLENORCHY CAMPBELL — PRESIDENT
  • IVY FAIRCHILD — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES KERR — TRUSTEE
  • LISA KOENIGSBERG — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL UNTHANK — TRUSTEE
  • RUTH FISCHBACH — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN ARNOT HEANEY — SECRETARY
  • WARREN WHITLOCK — TREASURER
  • WAYNE BENJAMIN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • America250 Partner — Coordinates Tavern Night programming in alignment with the America250 commemoration initiative.
  • American Alliance of Museums Network — Accrediting organization for the museum
  • American Alliance of Museums Network — The Morris-Jumel Mansion is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
  • City Parks Foundation Partner — Supporting organization for museum programs
  • City Parks Foundation Partner — Supports the Morris-Jumel Mansion, a historic site located within a public park.
  • Columbia University Medical Center Neighborhood Fund Funder — Financial supporter of the museum
  • Columbia University Medical Center Neighborhood Fund Funder — Provides financial support to the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
  • ConEdison Funder — Provides financial support to the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
  • Harlem Community Development Corporation Partner — Lead sponsor of the 2026 George Washington Dinner and organization of honoree Curtis Archer, President (retired)
  • Historic House Trust of New York City Network — Member of the Historic House Trust of New York City.
  • Historic House Trust of New York City Partner — Partner organization managing the capital restoration project through a sole-source agreement with the City of New York.
  • Humanities New York Funder — Provider of financial support
  • Humanities New York Funder — Provides support for programs at the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
  • NY Presbyterian Hospital Funder — Financial supporter of the museum
  • NYC Government — Aligns Tavern Night with NYC’s 400th anniversary celebrations.
  • NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Government — City agency that owns and maintains the park and building, and must approve and complete exterior work.
  • National Endowment for the Humanities Funder — Provider of financial support
  • National Endowment for the Humanities Partner — Partnered on the "Living Landscape: Mapping Community Stories" project.
  • New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support to the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
  • New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting the museum
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder of museum programs
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Supports programs at the Morris-Jumel Mansion through state arts funding.
  • Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Partner — Collaborated with Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, in developing the Living Land Acknowledgement.
  • Page Ayres Cowley Architecture, LLC Partner — Architecture firm contracted to design the restoration and accessibility project.
  • Ponce de Leon Foundation Funder — Provider of financial support
  • Sienia Construction Partner — Construction company awarded contract to complete the first phase of the exterior restoration and accessibility project.
  • Spitzer School of Architecture Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 George Washington Dinner
  • Stockbridge-Munsee Community Partner — Engaged with Stockbridge-Munsee community members, including Heather Bruegl, a first line descendant, in creating the Living Land Acknowledgement.
  • The Armory Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 George Washington Dinner
  • The New York Community Trust Funder — Provides financial support to the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
+ 3 more
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.

  • Collaborative Indigenous-Led Historical Interpretation
    methodology: living_land_acknowledgment
    By centering collaborative relationships with Lenape and other Indigenous Nations in programming and institutional mission, the organization produces more accurate and inclusive historical narratives because it integrates Indigenous voices as living contributors rather than passive subjects.
  • Immersive and Intergenerational Engagement Model
    methodology: immersive_historical_programming
    By using hands-on, immersive reenactments and intergenerational activities, the museum increases public connection to history because experiential learning fosters emotional resonance and multi-age participation, particularly among young professionals and families.
  • Inclusive Narrative Development Through Marginalized Voices
    methodology: inclusive_historical_narrative
    By expanding historical interpretation to include marginalized communities—such as Black histories and other underrepresented groups—the museum produces deeper public engagement and more truthful narratives because it addresses gaps caused by settler colonialism and systemic exclusion.