named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Museum Exhibits
Permanent and rotating exhibits on Deposit's history, housed in the restored Knapp Brothers Bank building and neighboring historic house
Public Programs and Events
Hosts educational events such as Teddy Bear Tea, historical lectures, anniversary celebrations, and Revolutionary War reenactments
Publications Sales
Produces and sells books, maps, and ceramic tiles highlighting local history, architecture, and industry
Research Library
Year-round accessible library with historical documents, letters, and archives, including Civil War letters and local genealogical resources
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host public educational and community eventsHosts recurring public events including an annual holiday program with the Holdredge Family, a Teddy Bear Tea event for children and families, a two-day "VOICES" program featuring Revolutionary War figures, and an open house. Also operates a booth at Octoberfest to engage the community.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate and maintain local history museum and research libraryOperates a museum at 145 Second Street in Deposit, NY, open from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend (Saturdays 10–12, Sundays 2–4), and maintains a research library open year-round on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 12:00. The museum and library are dedicated to preserving and providing public access to the history of Deposit, NY.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Preserve and provide access to historical artifacts and documentsCurates and shares vintage photographs of Deposit, NY; preserves Civil War-era letters of local soldier Edgar G. Ogden through scanning and copying fragile originals; and makes them accessible via public research and a compiled commercial set. Also owns and maintains the historic home and office of Civil War surgeon Dr. Oliver T. Bundy, including original rooms and medical office.
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Local History Publishing 1 activity
- Publish and distribute historical materialsProduces and distributes a newsletter to members featuring historical and current topics, publishes and sells a book on the history and product catalog of Kelly & Steinman Glass, and sells ceramic tiles featuring historic catalog covers from the Deposit Seed Company (1920–1932).
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$58K74%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6831%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$205K
Cash—
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Net assets$205K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BARB DADDIS — DIRECTOR
- DONNA LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- JANE COSTANTINO — DIRECTOR
- JEANNIE GRATTA — DIRECTOR
- TIM LEWIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Ann Smith Levatich Partner — Donated the Civil War letters of Edgar G. Ogden to the Deposit Historical Society.
- Deposit, NY Community Historical Society Government — Recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- HOLDREDGE FAMILY Partner — Collaborates with the Holdredge Family for the annual holiday program.
- Kay Hoban Partner — Served as conservator for the Civil War letters and is available for consultation on the collection.
- Theodora Hathaway Cole Funder — Funded the conservation of the Civil War letters; identified as great-granddaughter of Edgar G. Ogden.
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.
- Community-Based Historical Preservationmethodology: community_history_programmingBy engaging community members in exhibits, events, and educational programming, the organization strengthens collective memory and local identity, because shared historical narratives foster community continuity and inspire future innovation.
- Historic Building Reclamationmethodology: historic-building-restorationBy acquiring, restoring, and repurposing deteriorated historic buildings, the organization preserves community heritage and creates public educational spaces, because adaptive reuse of physical landmarks strengthens both cultural memory and civic access.
- Participatory Stewardship Modelmethodology: community_participationBy involving members and volunteers directly in museum operations and programming, the organization sustains its mission, because community ownership increases engagement, volunteer investment, and long-term organizational resilience.
- Symbolic Cultural Continuitymethodology: cultural-symbolismBy integrating Indigenous symbolism—such as the owl, representing the original name "coke-ose"—into institutional identity, the organization reinforces cultural continuity and educates the public on the area’s deep historical roots, because visible symbols strengthen connection to place and heritage.