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CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Canaan, NY · EIN 146022856 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · canaanhistoricalsociety.org
revenue
$162K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$287K
employees
mission · from form 990

Keeping history alive through education and preservation.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Canaan Historical Society preserves and promotes local history in Canaan, New York through educational programs, historical preservation, and community events. It maintains the Historic Meeting House as a focal point for activities and outreach. The organization relies on memberships, donations, and volunteer leadership to support its mission.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Membership Meeting
Holds annual meetings featuring leadership elections, bylaw votes, and guest lectures such as on local Shaker history
Declaration Day Celebration
Organizes a community event commemorating local independence efforts with a parade, choral singing, and historical marker unveilings
Historic Meeting House Preservation
Undertakes restoration projects including roof replacement and belfry repairs to maintain the historic building
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Historical education and public programming
      Organizes and hosts public lectures, community events, and annual membership meetings to educate the public about local history, including events commemorating historical milestones and the history of Canaan’s Shaker communities.
  • Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
    • Historical research and artifact recovery
      Conducts historical research and fieldwork, including metal detector surveys, to recover artifacts and support preservation efforts.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Preservation and restoration of the Historic Meeting House
      Conducts ongoing preservation, renovation, and restoration work on the Historic Meeting House, including belfry restoration and roof replacement, supported by fundraising and community efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$162K
Contributions & grants$161K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6630%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$287K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$287K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • Adrian W Doherty Jr — At-Large Board Member
  • Gregory J Allen — At-Large Board Member
  • Marlene Tuczinski — At-Large Board Member
  • Maxwell I Cane — At-Large Board Member
  • Nancy V Jackson — At-Large Board Member
  • Peter Flierl — At-Large Board Member
  • Pieter W Lips — At-Large Board Member
  • Susan Connolly — At-Large Board Member
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Barns and Farms Real Estate Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society specializing in farm and barn real estate.
  • Briskette & Birdie Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society providing food services.
  • Chatham Bookstore Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society operating as an independent bookstore in Chatham, New York.
  • Crisafulli Bros. Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society providing plumbing, heating, and cooling services.
  • Dwyer Funeral Home Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society providing funeral services.
  • Librarium Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society operating as a local bookstore.
  • Metzwood Insurance Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society, family-owned since 1913.
  • New Concord Bed and Breakfast Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society operating a bed and breakfast.
  • Phelps Brothers Roofing Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society providing roofing services.
  • Phelps Brothers roofing Partner — Contractor that installed the new roof for the Canaan Historical Society.
  • Richard E. Lindmark Partner — Photographer who documented the Declaration Day event.
  • Shaker Museum Partner — Collaborated with the Shaker Museum for a public lecture on Shaker communities in Canaan.
  • The Balance Sheet Partner — Business sponsor of the Canaan Historical Society providing tax preparation services.
  • master carpenter Partner — Provided skilled labor for the belfry restoration
  • master painter Partner — Provided skilled labor for the belfry painting
strategies · 2

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.

  • Education and Preservation of Cultural Heritage
    methodology: education-and-preservation
    By combining educational programming with the preservation of historical sites and artifacts, the organization sustains community engagement and maintains cultural heritage, because shared historical knowledge strengthens public connection to local identity and self-governance.
  • Historic Preservation Through Authentic Maintenance
    methodology: historic_preservation_through_maintenance
    By using historically accurate materials and ongoing maintenance to restore and protect historic structures, the organization ensures long-term preservation and authenticity, because fidelity to original construction methods and materials sustains the integrity of cultural landmarks.