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SOCIETY OF THE FIRST FAMILIES OF NEW YORK LTD
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 464988059 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A80 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$54K
expenses
$5K
net assets
$176K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Identifying and honoring the memory of ancestors who were residents of colonial New York before November 25 1783 the First Families of New York Associating the living descendants of the First Families of New York as members of the Corporation and bringing them into closer association through activities revolving around matters of common historical and genealogical interests Producing and distributing publications of all kinds relating to the history and genealogy of the First Families of New York and Educating the general public about the history of the First Families of New York and their subsequent impact upon American history through discussion groups forums panels lectures or other similar programs and by awarding scholarships or fellowships either directly or through educational institutions

profile · synthesized from sources

The Society of the First Families of New York Ltd is a historical and genealogical membership organization based in New York. It identifies and honors descendants of colonial-era New York residents prior to November 25, 1783, fostering connections among living descendants. The organization promotes public education through publications, lectures, and forums on the history and legacy of these early families.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Educational Forums
Hosts lectures, panels, and discussion groups to educate the public on the historical impact of early New York families
Genealogical Research and Verification
Verifies lineage and associates living descendants of colonial New York families as members of the Corporation
Historical Publications
Produces and distributes publications on the history and genealogy of the First Families of New York
Scholarship Awards
Provides scholarships or fellowships, either directly or through educational institutions, to support historical and genealogical study
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Historical and Genealogical Research 2 activities
    • Administers scholarships and fellowships in genealogical and historical studies
      Provides financial awards to support education and research in fields related to the history and genealogy of the First Families of New York.
    • Produces and distributes historical and genealogical publications
      Creates and disseminates publications focused on the history and genealogy of the First Families of New York, contributing to public knowledge and scholarly resources in this field.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Hosts educational forums and lectures on First Families history
      Organizes and conducts discussion groups, panels, forums, and lectures to educate the public about the history of the First Families of New York and their role in American history.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$42K77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$176K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$176K
3 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +39.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • Ashley Isaacs Ganz — Director
  • Mark F Pearson — Director
  • Richard R Stanley Esq — Director
  • Thomas E Bird PhD — Director
  • Wallace R Turner — Director
strategies · 1

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.

  • Descendant Network Building
    methodology: descendant-network-building
    By fostering connections among living descendants of the First Families of New York through shared historical and genealogical engagement, the organization strengthens collective identity and continuity, because shared lineage serves as a foundational bond that enables sustained participation and intergenerational stewardship.