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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ATTINGHAM INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136141870 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q112 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M) · americanfriendsofattingham.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$424K
net assets
$6.2M
employees
1
volunteers
20
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

ORGANIZES SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL COURSES TO STUDY EUROPEAN COUNTRY HOUSES, (CONTINUED) THEIR COLLECTIONS AND SETTINGS, AND THE HISTORY AND CONTENTS OF BRITISH ROYAL PALACES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit supporting educational programs on European country houses, their collections, and British royal palaces. Organizes lectures, tours, and residential study courses primarily in the United States for alumni, prospective students, and enthusiasts. Funds operations through program fees and donor support, with activities centered in the New York metropolitan region and select U.S. cities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $135K
    EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - LECTURES AND TOURS - UNITED STATES. THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ATTINGHAM ARRANGES EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND LECTURES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE PURPOSES OF RE-CONNECTING WITH ALUMNI AS WELL AS TO INTRODUCE THE ORGANIZATION TO PROSPECTIVE INDIVIDUALS CONSIDERING SUMMER SCHOOL OR STUDY WEEK (STUDY PROGRAMME) PARTICIPATION, OR OTHER ATTINGHAM TRUST COURSES (SEE NOTE BELOW). THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY FEES, WHICH COVER BASIC COSTS, AND ALSO RAISE NOMINAL FUNDS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE NET RESULT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OVERHEAD CHARGES OR VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS OF TIME AND TO SOME EXTENT PERSONAL EXPENSE. MOST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REGION. THE FUNDS RAISED BY THESE PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REGION. THE FUNDS RAISED BY THESE PROGRAMS ESSENTIALLY SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. IN 2024, THE ATTINGHAM TRUST RAN ONE ADDITIONAL, ONE-TIME, SHORT COURSE ENTITLED "COURT CULTURE AND THE HORSE, 1700-1900".
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Attingham Summer School
Residential study program on European country houses, their collections, and settings, aimed at advanced students and professionals in art and architectural history
Fall Benefit Lecture
Annual lecture event featuring prominent scholars on topics related to country houses and their historical context, offered in person and via livestream
Harlem Walking Tour
Educational tour exploring historic West Harlem architecture and preservation efforts, led by alumni and experts
Tracey L. Albainy Memorial Lecture
Annual lecture honoring contributions to decorative arts scholarship, hosted at partner institutions such as The Philadelphia Museum of Art
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Alumni engagement and programming
      Provides ongoing support to over 1,300 alumni through organized lectures, receptions, historic house visits, weekend trips, luncheons, reunions, and study day events across the U.S., including annual meetings and benefit events in cities such as New York, Chicago, and Dallas. Also hosts virtual access to annual lectures via livestream and recording.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Communicating with members and supporters
      Produces and distributes a biannual newsletter to alumni and supporters to maintain engagement and share program updates.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships for U.S. candidates in Attingham programs
      Raises and provides scholarship funds to support tuition fees for qualifying U.S. candidates participating in The Attingham Trust’s educational programs, including the Attingham Summer School.
  • Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing public educational events in the U.S.
      Hosts public-facing educational events including walking tours, lectures, and short courses on topics related to British country houses, architecture, and decorative arts, such as “Court Culture and the Horse, 1700–1900” and lectures on Jewish country houses and the metallic arts of the Second Empire.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Producing and disseminating scholarly research publications
      Conducts and publishes research including conference papers from the Attingham Trust’s 60th Anniversary Conference, anthologies on country house collections, historical documentation of the Trust’s programs, and educational research reports such as “Opening Doors: Learning in the Historic Environment” based on multi-year studies.
    • Supporting U.S. participation in The Attingham Trust’s educational programs
      Partners with The Attingham Trust to support specialized residential courses on British country houses, their collections, and royal palaces; recruits and processes U.S.-based applicants for these programs. This includes organizing a 16-day residential course visiting country houses across multiple counties in England, providing single-occupancy en-suite accommodations, meals, admissions, and transportation as part of a fully inclusive educational experience.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.29M
Contributions & grants$288K13%
Program service revenue$142K6%
Investment income$1.86M81%
Other revenue$-565
expenses
Total expenses$424K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out$74K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.27M
Cash$365K
Investments$5.87M
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$6.24M
Liquid reserves176.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +278.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 18
  • ADAM ERBY — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE KENNY-URBAN — DIRECTOR
  • BETH CARVER WEES — PRESIDENT
  • COLIN FANNING — DIRECTOR
  • DIANA CARROLL TOOLE — DIRECTOR
  • E RANDOLPH HOOKS — TREASURER, VP OF FINANCE
  • GENEVIEV CORTINOVIS — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER CARLQUIST — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER TROTOUX — DIRECTOR
  • JESSA KRICK — SECRETARY
  • KARINA CORRIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY C GALITZ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KRISTIN KLIGERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA KEIM — VICE PRESIDENT, SELECTION
  • MARGARET CIVETTA — LEGAL COUNSEL
  • MICHAEL KERRIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • REBECCA TILLES — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN J RAWLES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Attingham Trust Partner — Collaborates with the Attingham Trust to publish research and educational materials related to country houses and historic environments.
  • Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum Partner — Collaborates on a luncheon event for shared alumni and participants.
  • Explorers Club Partner — Venue host for the 2026 Fall Benefit Lecture in New York City.
  • Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge Partner — Employer of Dr. Juliet Carey, speaker at the 2026 Fall Benefit Lecture
  • Gustavianum Partner — Contributes scholarly expertise and access during the study programme.
  • National Trust Partner — Co-owner and steward of Waddesdon Manor and Hughenden Manor, featured in lecture content
  • Nationalmuseum Partner — Provides curatorial expertise and access to collections during the study programme.
  • Nordic museum Partner — Offers scholarly and curatorial access during the study programme.
  • Planting Fields Partner — Host site for the 2026 Study Day event in Oyster Bay, co-hosted with Attingham alumni.
  • Royal Collection Partner — Provides expert guidance and access to royal sites during the study programme.
  • Royal Collection Trust Partner — Collaborates with staff to provide access and expertise during study programs.
  • Royal Oak Foundation Partner — Requires participants to purchase membership with the Royal Oak Foundation for access to certain National Trust properties.
  • THE ATTINGHAM TRUST Partner — Collaborates on educational programming, including study weeks and short courses on country houses and court culture.
  • The Attingham Trust Partner — Primary partner organization; AFA supports its educational programs by recruiting U.S. candidates and raising scholarship funds.
  • The Attingham Trust Partner — Primary program partner; American Friends of Attingham supports its educational mission by assisting with U.S. candidate recruitment and scholarship funding.
  • The Explorers Club Partner — Holds post-lecture dinners at The Explorers Club's Library venue.
  • The Explorers Club Partner — Host venue for the 2026 Fall Benefit Lecture and reception
  • The Jewish Museum Partner — Collaborates with The Jewish Museum for a pre-lecture private tour of an exhibition on Jewish women artists.
  • The Jewish Museum Partner — Site of a private exhibition tour for sponsors of the 2026 Fall Benefit Lecture
  • The Philadelphia Museum of Art Partner — Co-hosts the Tracey L. Albainy Memorial Lecture.
  • The Winter Show Partner — Hosts the annual Mid-Winter Reunion during its event at the Park Avenue Armory.
  • Tracey L. Albainy Partner — Hosts an annual memorial lecture in honor of Tracey L. Albainy.
  • Waddesdon Manor Partner — Subject of research and prior professional affiliation of Dr. Juliet Carey, speaker at the 2026 Fall Benefit Lecture
strategies · 5

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.

  • Alumni Engagement Through Educational Programming
    methodology: alumni-engaged education
    By involving alumni as leaders in public educational programs and offering continued learning opportunities, the organization sustains engagement and attracts new participants because ongoing involvement reinforces community and deepens commitment to preservation and scholarship.
  • Cultural Immersion Through Expert Partnerships
    methodology: cultural-partnership_access
    By partnering with institutions like the Royal Collection Trust and engaging local curators and scholars, the organization provides immersive educational experiences that deepen understanding of British country houses because direct access to expert knowledge and restricted sites enables richer, contextually grounded learning.
  • Diversifying Perspectives in Heritage Scholarship
    methodology: diverse-perspective-recruitment
    By recruiting diverse candidates to study British country houses, the organization enriches interpretation and scholarship because varied viewpoints challenge dominant narratives and broaden the cultural relevance of historic preservation.
  • Evidence-Based Research for Educational Improvement
    methodology: evidence-based research and policy recommendation
    By conducting long-term research and consultation in historic environments, the organization generates evidence-based recommendations to improve educational practices because sustained, context-specific inquiry produces more effective and culturally relevant pedagogical strategies.
  • Interdisciplinary Study of Historic Architecture
    methodology: interdisciplinary-country-house-study
    By integrating architectural history, decorative arts, and conservation debates into a single academic framework, the organization advances deeper understanding of British country houses because multidisciplinary analysis reveals interconnected cultural and historical narratives that single-field approaches may miss.