irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $990KEXHIBITIONS & CURATORIAL: EXHIBIT, INTERPRET AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS INCLUDING ART AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS. MAINTAIN, INTERPRET, RESEARCH GLENVIEW, 1876 HOUSE LISTED ON NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER. DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS INCLUDING RED GROOMS: DRAWING THE BOOKSTORE; NO BODIES: CLOTHING AS DISRUPTER; A FEAST FOR THE EYES: SUMPTUOUS STILL LIFES; SMOKE IN OUR HAIR: NATIVE MEMORY AND UNSETTLED TIME; ALVIN C. HOLLINGSWORTH: AND ALL THAT JAZZ; NEIGHBORING VISIONS: WESTCHESTER ARTISTS THEN AND NOW; CLAY CONVERSATIONS: CERAMICS FROM THE GILDED TO THE DIGITAL AGE; THIS GALLERY IS A POEM: UNEARTHING STORIES FROM THE COLLECTION; FACES AND FIGURES: RECENT ACQUISITIONS.
- #2 $538KEDUCATION: DEVELOPS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES INCLUDING K-12 SCHOOL CHILDREN AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. DEVELOPS AND PRESENTS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. WORKS CLOSELY WITH PARTNER SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP CURRICULUM WITH THE SCHOOLS. MAINTAINS A JUNIOR DOCENT PROGRAM, A DEDICATED LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT FOCUSES ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE READINESS, AND INCLUDES MENTORSHIPS AT THE MUSEUM.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Education
Offers educational programs for K-12 and college students, teacher training, and curriculum development with partner schools. Includes the Junior Docent leadership program for high school students.
Exhibitions & Curatorial
Develops and presents rotating art and historical exhibitions, including special shows on regional artists, social themes, and collections-based installations. Maintains and interprets the Glenview historic house.
Junior Docent Program
Leadership training program for public high school students focusing on skill development, college readiness, and mentorship opportunities at the museum.
Planetarium Programs
Provides immersive planetarium shows and hands-on science workshops for school and camp groups, covering astronomy and earth science topics for various age levels.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 2 activities
- Hosts public evening programming with exhibitions, planetarium shows, and outdoor performancesOffers extended evening access to museum exhibitions and the outdoor courtyard during summer months, featuring free amphitheater performances in genres such as jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, along with planetarium shows including 'Moonbase: The Next Step' and live sky tours. Programming includes accommodations for inclement weather and accessible seating.
- Provides educational programs and group visits with planetarium and workshop componentsOffers structured educational experiences for school, camp, and other groups, including 1-hour planetarium shows, 1- or 2-hour guided museum tours, and hands-on workshops. Customizable 3-hour programs combine tours, planetarium shows, and workshops. Camp groups can also reserve lunch space in indoor classrooms or the outdoor courtyard for $50 per hour.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Develops K–12 and teacher education programsDesigns and delivers educational programs for K–12 and college students, provides in-service training for teachers, and partners with schools to co-develop curriculum aligned with museum resources.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensures accessibility for visitors with disabilitiesAllows service animals as defined by the ADA without advance notice and provides assistive listening devices and accommodations for sign-language interpreters during planetarium shows and other programs.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Maintains and exhibits permanent and rotating art collectionsCurates and displays a permanent collection of nearly 23,000 objects across media, including works by Hudson River School artists and contemporary figures like Red Grooms, Hiram Powers, Sylvia Sleigh, Derrick Adams, Ebony Bolt, and Robert Zakanitch. Presents special exhibitions such as 'Red Grooms: Drawing "The Bookstore"' and collaborates with institutions like the American Folk Art Museum on traveling shows.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintains and interprets Glenview historic housePreserves, researches, and interprets Glenview, an 1876 mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as part of its core mission and public programming.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Operates museum shop offering curated art- and space-themed merchandiseRuns an on-site museum shop selling art- and space-inspired gifts and souvenirs, including home decor, toys, art supplies, books, clothing, and jewelry. Some items are made exclusively for the Hudson River Museum.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual Family Day with interactive workshops and activitiesHosts a recurring Family Day event featuring guided museum tours, art and science workshops inspired by current exhibitions, pony rides, line dancing, and outdoor games. Specific offerings include cork pony and rocking pony art workshops, nature exploration science workshops, and multiple guided highlights tours throughout the day.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Runs Junior Docent Program for high school studentsOperates a leadership development program for public high school students that emphasizes skill building, college readiness, mentorship, and engagement with museum operations through docent training.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides virtual tours of Glenview historic houseOffers virtual tours of Glenview, the museum’s 1876 National Register-listed historic home, focusing on themes such as holiday decorations, Victorian mourning customs, and architectural woodwork.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.71M
Contributions & grants$2.92M79%
Program service revenue$615K17%
Investment income$153K4%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$3.87M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$2.54M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.18M
Cash$700K
Investments$2.68M
Liabilities$766K
Net assets$11.42M
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY TURCHINSKY | DIRECTOR AND CEO | 60 | $250K |
| SAMANTHA HOOVER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ENGAGEMEN | 40 | $143K |
| MARION FREEDMAN | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANC | 40 | $100K |
board members · 22
- ANGELIQUE PIWINSKI — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN E CRAY — TRUSTEE
- BRUCE BERNACCHIA — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINA HA — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINA O'NEILL — TRUSTEE
- CONRAD MEYER — VICE CHAIR
- DAVID BRENT — TRUSTEE
- DEBRA A BLAIR — TRUSTEE
- ELISE J KESSLER — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH BRACKEN-THOMPSON — VICE CHAIR
- HOPE DAVIS — TRUSTEE
- JAMES MCELHINNEY — TRUSTEE
- JEFFREY ROUDE — TREASURER
- JENNIFER I HUFFMAN — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH JACOBS MD — TRUSTEE
- JULIA SANTOS SOLOMON — TRUSTEE
- KATE BUGGELN — TRUSTEE
- KATHRYN B WELCH — TRUSTEE
- LORRAINE SHANLEY — TRUSTEE
- NANCY MONTAG — TRUSTEE
- ROBIN K LIEBOWITZ — TRUSTEE
- STEVEN E HALLIWELL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Folk Art Museum Partner — Collaborated on the exhibition "Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts."
- Art Bridges Partner — Co-presented multiple exhibitions including "Cycles of Nature" and "Landscape Art & Virtual Travel" using shared collections.
- Bank of America Funder — Generous support for the Free Summer Amphitheater Series is provided by Bank of America, as indicated by logo placement.
- Bank of America Funder — Provided access to its photography collection for the exhibition "Modern Women / Modern Vision."
- Bank of America Partner — Sponsors the 2026 Amphitheater Series.
- City of Yonkers Government — Provides generous support for the Amphitheater Series.
- City of Yonkers Government — Provides generous support for the Free Summer Amphitheater Series.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Forms for group visit requests
- HBO Partner — Featured location in the television series The Gilded Age, increasing public visibility of Glenview historic home.
- Mayor Mike Spano Government — Supports the Amphitheater Series.
- New York State Assemblymember Nader J. Sayegh Funder — Provides partial funding for the Family Day program.
- New York State Assemblymember Nader J. Sayegh Government — Provides funding support for the Family Day event.
- Partner Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to co-develop curriculum and deliver educational programming.
- Pedro Betanzos Partner — Manager of Youth and Family Programs who coordinates camp group visits.
- Summer Amphitheater Series Partner — Collaborates on free outdoor performance programming as part of summer events.
- Taipei Cultural Center in New York Funder — Provided support for the Vincent Hsu & Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band performance.
- Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Ministry of Culture, R.O.C. (Taiwan) Funder — Supports the Vincent Hsu performance at the Amphitheater.
- Tom Burckhardt Partner — Artist who assisted Red Grooms in large-scale creations and was featured in a public interview hosted by the Museum
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.
- Cross-Cultural Public Programmingmethodology: cross-cultural_artistic_collaborationBy presenting multicultural performances and collaborative artistic projects that integrate international artists and diverse traditions, the museum promotes cultural understanding and broadens audience engagement because shared artistic experiences across cultures build inclusive community spaces.
- Curriculum-Integrated Museum Educationmethodology: curriculum_co_developmentBy co-developing educational content with schools, the museum ensures its resources are embedded in formal learning frameworks because alignment with institutional curricula increases relevance, access, and impact for students and teachers.
- Experiential and Integrated Learning Modelmethodology: experiential_learningBy combining hands-on activities, inquiry-based methods, and immersive formats with core museum offerings like exhibitions and planetarium shows, the museum increases engagement and deepens learning because experiential interaction fosters active participation and retention more effectively than passive observation.
- Youth Engagement and Leadership Developmentmethodology: youth-engaged-practiceBy involving youth directly in curatorial processes, artistic expression, and mentorship programs, the museum fosters personal development, college readiness, and community dialogue because participatory practice builds agency, skills, and civic connection.