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NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI INC
BEACON, NY · EIN 800720835 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A80 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · nycincinnati.org
revenue
$72K
expenses
$82K
net assets
$800K
employees
0
volunteers
18
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO HONOR AND PERPETUATE TE MEMORY AND SPIRIT OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO, BY THEIR SERVICES AND SACRIFICES DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION FROM 1775 TO 1783, ASSISTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT COUNTRY, WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ACCORED TO THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE NEW YORK CONTINENTAL LINE AND THE SOLDIERS THEY LED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Society of the Cincinnati honors descendants of Revolutionary War officers from the New York Continental Line. It supports educational initiatives related to the American Revolution, funds historical preservation efforts, and awards medals and swords to individuals exemplifying Revolutionary-era values. The organization operates primarily through grants to affiliated historical societies and educational institutions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $39K
    THE NEW YORK SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI IS AFFILATED WITH THE GENERAL SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI IS INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INVOLVED WITH THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND THE FOUNDER OF THE NATION. ALL OF THE GRANTS MADE ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BENEFITING THE STUDY OF THE REVOLUNTIONARY WAR.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Alexander Hamilton Award
Confers a medal to individuals who exemplify the legacy and principles of Alexander Hamilton, recognizing leadership and civic virtue.
Cadet Sword Award
Presents a sword to a West Point cadet who has excelled in the study of history, promoting military and historical excellence.
Mount Gulian Preservation Support
Provides financial support to the Mount Gulian Society for the maintenance and operation of the historic site, the founding location of the New York Society.
Revolutionary War Education Grants
Provides funding to support the study and teaching of the American Revolution, with grants awarded to educational institutions and historical organizations.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Awards grants to the General Society of the Cincinnati
      Provides annual financial support to the General Society of the Cincinnati through contributions from individual members and the New York State Society.
  • Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
    • Conducts internal governance and elections
      Conducts elections for officers through collected ballots from members and certifies results; manages internal governance as part of organizational operations.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funds educational and historical research on the American Revolution
      Awards the George Washington Distinguished Scholar of the Year to support annual research and scholarly writing on the American Revolution; also funds broader educational activities related to the study of the Revolutionary War.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funds preservation and operations at Mount Gulian historic site
      Provides annual financial and in-kind support for the maintenance, development, and museum operations at the historic Mount Gulian site in Fishkill, NY, including the Cincinnati Room.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts annual and regular meetings at historic sites
      Convenes member meetings at least three times per year, including an annual meeting at Mount Gulian in Beacon, NY, and has held Evacuation Day meetings in Washington, D.C. since 1986 to accommodate geographically dispersed members.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Maintains historical collections and displays
      Preserves and maintains the Cincinnati Gallery at Mount Gulian with historical documents, displays, and a collection of books related to the American Revolutionary War and its key figures.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Participates in public patriotic events
      Annually participates in the Flag Day parade in New York City alongside other patriotic organizations to promote public awareness of Revolutionary War legacy.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Presents annual awards to West Point cadets
      Presents a saber or cadet sword annually to a U.S. Military Academy cadet at West Point who excels in history, funded by grants such as one from the Lutterloh family.
  • Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Provides financial support to members and families in need
      Offers financial and in-kind assistance to members or their families facing hardship, funded historically through member contributions such as one month's pay from officers and ongoing subscriptions.
  • LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Recognizes outstanding educators through annual awards
      Awards $2,500 annually to an exceptional educator in the New York State public school system through a competitive, merit-based selection process; recognized Renah Feldman as the 2026 honoree.
  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Supports historical memorials and commemorations
      Advocated for and supported the creation and restoration of memorials, including General Richard Montgomery’s memorial at Trinity Church (1787, restored 2011) and Alexander Hamilton’s memorial tablet; historically supported the construction of the “Temple of Virtue” at Newburgh Cantonment in 1783.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducts membership evaluation and admission
      Maintains a formal lineage-based process to evaluate eligibility for membership from descendants of Revolutionary War officers; invites prospective members to meetings and formally admits new members, such as John Delafield Jr. in fall 2014.
    • Publishes historical works on the Society
      Commissioned, published, and reissued a history of the Society of the Cincinnati, originally published in 1886 and republished in 1998.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$16K23%
Program service revenue$26K35%
Investment income$27K38%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$39K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$800K
Cash$113K
Investments$688K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$800K
Liquid reserves116.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +78.0%
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Albany Institute of History and Art Partner — Granted permission for the use of the portrait of Richard Varick on the NYSSC website.
  • Anderson House Partner — Hosts meetings and membership ceremonies for the Society.
  • Anderson House Partner — Hosts the New York Society's Evacuation Day meeting in Washington, D.C.
  • General Society of the Cincinnati Network — Adopted rules and regulations recommended by the General Society of the Cincinnati in 1854.
  • General Society of the Cincinnati Network — Follows the maxims and principles established by the General Society of the Cincinnati.
  • General Society of the Cincinnati Network — Member society within the national network of the General Society of the Cincinnati.
  • General Society of the Cincinnati Network — Receives annual financial support from the New York State Society and its members.
  • General Society of the Cincinnati Partner — Receives annual and triennial financial support for shared historical and educational mission.
  • Mount Gulian Partner — Receives annual financial and in-kind support for site maintenance and museum operations.
  • Mount Gulian Historic Site Partner — Hosts the annual meeting of the New York State Society of the Cincinnati and houses the Cincinnati Gallery dedicated to the Society.
  • Mt Gulian Society Partner — Receives funding to maintain the founding location of the New York Society of the Cincinnati.
  • New York State Public School system Partner — Source of nominees for the Teacher of the Year Award
  • Qgiv Government — Uses Qgiv as a secure online donation processor for contributions.
  • Renah Feldman Partner — Recognized as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for her contributions to history education.
  • Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York Partner — Co-participates in the annual Flag Day parade in New York City.
  • The Society of the Cincinnati, Washington, D.C. Partner — Granted permission to reproduce images on the NYSSC website.
  • Trinity Church Partner — Partnered in the establishment and restoration of the memorial to General Richard Montgomery.
  • U.S. Military Academy at West Point Partner — Recipient of an annual saber award presented to the outstanding history cadet.
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.

  • Fraternal Mutual Aid Network
    methodology: fraternal_support_network
    By fostering enduring camaraderie among descendants of Revolutionary War officers, the organization sustains a support network that provides financial and social assistance to members in need, because shared lineage and brotherhood strengthen mutual obligation.
  • Hereditary Stewardship of Revolutionary Legacy
    methodology: hereditary_community_stewardship
    By maintaining hereditary membership and honoring George Washington, the organization preserves the legacy of the American Revolution because intergenerational continuity strengthens commitment to civic ideals and historical preservation.
  • Historical Education Through Grantmaking and Commemoration
    methodology: education-through-grantmaking
    By funding research, supporting historic sites, and recognizing exemplary teaching, the organization advances public understanding of the American Revolution because institutional support for education perpetuates civic memory and engagement.