named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Curtiss Aerocar History Program
Educational initiative highlighting the design and impact of the Curtiss Aerocar, the first fifth-wheel travel trailer, including historical context and archival materials
Glenn Curtiss Aviation Legacy Tour
Guided and self-guided tours focusing on Curtiss’s aviation milestones, including the June Bug and A-1 Triad, with connections to local sites like Stony Brook Farm and Keuka Lake
Who Was Glenn Curtiss? Exhibition
Permanent exhibit detailing the life and achievements of Glenn Curtiss, including his work in aviation, motorcycles, and engineering, with historical artifacts and interactive displays
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historic Aviation and Transportation Museums 2 activities
- Operates a museum dedicated to early aviation and regional historyOperates a museum in Hammondsport, New York, that collects, preserves, and interprets transportation modes and regional history, with a focus on the innovations and accomplishments of Glenn Hammond Curtiss. The museum houses historic aircraft, motorcycles, and exhibits, and includes a 75-seat theater, event space, and museum store.
- Provides public access to museum restoration workOperates a Restoration Shop where visitors can observe volunteers actively working on the restoration of historic aircraft, offering an interactive and educational museum experience.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosts public lectures and collaborative educational eventsCo-hosts a winter lecture series on aviation in collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering Learning Studios at Cornell University, promoting public engagement with aviation history and engineering topics.
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Aviation-Integrated STEM Education 1 activity
- Offers educational programs and at-home learning activitiesProvides hands-on educational activities including a hoop glider experiment, aviation-themed art projects, a holiday ornament craft, and an online book club that uses 3D renditions of museum objects to explore reading themes. These programs engage students, children, and families in STEM and aviation-related learning.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Offers facility rental for events within the museum settingProvides rental space for events within the museum, allowing clients to host gatherings amid exhibits of historic aircraft, motorcycles, and regional history displays.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Operates an online store for museum-related productsRuns an e-commerce platform that sells museum-related products and services, including flat rate standard shipping via USPS, processing and shipping orders within 1–3 business days, and offering a 30-day return window for eligible items.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$914K
Contributions & grants$412K45%
Program service revenue$283K31%
Investment income$112K12%
Other revenue$107K
expenses
Total expenses$575K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$321K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.76M
Cash$460K
Investments$4.55M
Liabilities$81K
Net assets$7.68M
Liquid reserves104.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Anne Barsody | Executive Director | 40 | $84K |
board members · 8
- Conniue Malone — Trustee
- Dick Honeyman — Trustee
- John Van Zanten — trustee
- Joseph Bud Meade lll — Trustee
- Mike Doyle — Trustee
- Richard Gordon — Trustee
- Rod Pedersen — Trustee
- Tom Snow — Trustee
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Aerial Experiment Association Network — Glenn Curtiss was a member of the AEA, a collaborative group focused on achieving powered flight.
- Captain Thomas Baldwin Partner — Partnered with Glenn Curtiss to develop lightweight engines for dirigibles, leading to advancements in early aviation.
- Cornell University Partner — Co-hosts a winter lecture series on aviation with the Mechanical Engineering Learning Studios at Cornell.
- Dr. Alexander Graham Bell Partner — Collaborated with Glenn Curtiss through the Aerial Experiment Association to develop early flying machines.
- Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of Local History Network — Formally established entity operating the museum in Hammondsport, NY.
- Shopify Inc. Partner — Provides the online e-commerce platform used by the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum Store.
- U.S. Navy Partner — Trained the first U.S. Navy pilots through the Curtiss School of Aviation.
- USPS Partner — Partners with USPS to provide standard shipping for orders
strategies · 2
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.
- Cultural Preservation and Education through Thematic Interpretationmethodology: cultural_preservation_and_educationBy curating historical transportation artifacts and regional history around the theme of innovation, the museum educates the public and fosters engagement because thematic framing makes technological and local heritage more accessible and meaningful.
- Object-Based and Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: object-based_learningBy connecting tangible historical artifacts with educational programming—such as using 3D digital models in book clubs or hands-on engineering challenges—the museum deepens learning outcomes because physical and interactive engagement strengthens understanding and retention.