irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $496KEDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED AND TAUGHT BY A STAFF OF MUSEUM EDUCATORS, WORKING IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMS SUPPORT NEW YORK STATE AND NATIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS IN SOCIAL STUDIES, ART AND LANGUAGE ARTS. DURING 2024/2025, STUDENTS FROM 51 SCHOOLS REPRESENTING 42 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND 9 PRIVATE SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SUFFOLK AND NASSAU COUNTIES WERE SERVED. THE MUSEUM'S APPROACH IS TO TEACH LEARNING THROUGH OBJECTS; TRAINING STUDENTS IN THE PROCESSES OF INQUIRY AND THINKING RATHER THAN IN THE ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULAR SKILLS. STUDENTS EXAMINE DOCUMENTS, ARTWORK, VEHICLES, COSTUMES AND RELATED OBJECTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE TIME IN WHICH THEY WERE CREATED AND THE PEOPLE WHO MADE AND USED THEM. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O
- #2 $244KTHE MUSEUM'S VISITOR SERVICES ENHANCES AND SUPPORTS THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE BY GUIDING VISITORS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS AND OFFERING RELEVANT INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THEIR VISIT. THEY ALSO SAFEGUARD THE EXHIBITIONS AND GROUNDS DURING PUBLIC HOURS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Early to Rise: Farmhouse to Schoolhouse
Students follow the daily life of a Long Island farm child in the 1850s, practicing historic chores, attending a one-room schoolhouse, and learning a 19th-century dance.
Firefighting in the 19th Century
Program for pre-K to grade 2 students using authentic firefighting equipment and vehicles to explore how fires were fought in the 1800s.
Meet the Museum
Introductory program for pre-K to grade 2 students featuring role-play, art projects, and stories as they explore carriages and paintings in the museum’s collection.
School Days
Immersive program where students experience a 19th-century school day in the museum's Nassakeag One Room Schoolhouse, reenacting historical classroom practices and routines.
Vehicles for Change: Elizabeth Jennings and the Fight for Equality on NYC's Streetcars
Program focusing on 19th-century transportation segregation and Elizabeth Jennings’ successful legal challenge, using carriages and streetcars to teach about civil rights and equity.
Wagons West
Grades 4–6 program where students follow a fictional family preparing for a journey on the Oregon Trail, exploring authentic vehicles, overland travel, and meeting a blacksmith to learn about wagon construction.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Conducting and publishing historical and artistic researchThe museum conducts scholarly research and publishes reference works on Long Island’s artistic and African American history, including a checklist of over 1,000 Long Island artists and a five-chapter publication on slavery, resistance, and emancipation on Long Island.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensuring accessibility for visitors with disabilitiesThe museum provides wheelchair-accessible buildings, designated handicapped parking, wheelchairs for visitor use, discounted admission for individuals with disabilities, free admission for their care assistants, and open captions on all exhibition videos. It is accredited by Wheel the World as an accessibility-verified destination.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Hosting public events and private functionsThe museum hosts lectures, recitals, meetings, weddings, engagement parties, birthdays, and photography sessions on its grounds. Event spaces include the Gillespie Room, the History Museum & Visitors Center, and the Fountain Garden, which can accommodate up to 100 guests for outdoor events.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Offering free and discounted admission programsThe museum offers free admission to active duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program, free admission for SNAP EBT cardholders via Museums for All, free admission for Three Village School District residents on Thursdays through 2026, and a 2-for-1 admission deal every Friday. Donors to the school supply drive also receive free admission.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operating a museum dedicated to American art, history, and carriagesThe Long Island Museum operates a cultural institution featuring exhibitions and programs centered on regional art, history, and a world-class carriage collection. It maintains accredited exhibition buildings that are wheelchair accessible and includes open captions on all exhibition videos.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Participating in regional and national commemorative initiativesThe museum participates in national and regional historical programs, including NBC’s TODAY Show segment on Apple’s 50th anniversary and Long Island’s Path to Independence passport program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Providing educational programs for schoolchildren and the publicThe museum delivers in-person and virtual educational programs to students from public and private schools across Suffolk and Nassau Counties, serving thousands annually. It also offers public-facing educational resources and hosts family events such as summer and Halloween programs.
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Arts-Based Dementia Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Providing programs for individuals with memory lossThe museum offers In the Moment programs designed to creatively engage individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss, along with their care partners, through tailored museum experiences.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Supporting community initiatives through partnershipsThe museum partners with local organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island by hosting a school supply collection drive and offering free admission to donors as an incentive.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.55M
Contributions & grants$550K22%
Program service revenue$80K3%
Investment income$1.81M71%
Other revenue$115K
expenses
Total expenses$3.10M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$1.77M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22.12M
Cash$543K
Investments$4.92M
Liabilities$378K
Net assets$21.74M
Liquid reserves21.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ABRUZZI | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $143K |
| JOSHUA RUFF | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $126K |
| LAURIE CURIALE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $91K |
board members · 15
- DOUGLAS REINA — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH KAHN KAPLAN — TRUSTEE
- KRISTEN SIMMONS — TRUSTEE
- MARK M CHAMBERS PHD — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL A BUTLER — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL PERCENT — TRUSTEE
- MR JOHN C ARMENTANO — TRUSTEE
- MR SAM ARONSON — TRUSTEE
- RAFFAELA FERRO — TRUSTEE
- RON HOFFMAN — TRUSTEE
- SANDI BREWSTER-WALKER — TRUSTEE
- SCOTT SANDERS — TRUSTEE
- SUE KIESEL WAGNER — TRUSTEE
- THERESA KELLY — TREASURER
- THOMAS M SULLIVAN — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- American Alliance of Museums Government — Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1973.
- American Alliance of Museums Government — Accredited member since 1973, recognized for excellence in museum practices.
- American Alliance of Museums Network — Accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Partner — Collaborates on a school supply collection drive hosted at the museum.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Partner — Partner organization for a school supply collection drive hosted at the museum.
- Blue Star Families Network — Member of the Blue Star Museums network, a collaboration led by Blue Star Families.
- Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company Partner — Offers ferry service between Bridgeport, CT and Port Jefferson, LI, near the museum location.
- Department of Defense Government — Participates in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration involving the Department of Defense.
- Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) Network — Participates in the Museums for All program administered by IMLS.
- Investors Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the creation of the LIM interactive aerial map.
- Long Island Rail Road Partner — Provides rail access to visitors traveling to the museum via the Port Jefferson line.
- NBC’s TODAY Show Partner — Featured participant in a broadcast segment on the 50th anniversary of Apple.
- National Endowment for the Arts Network — Participates in Blue Star Museums, a program co-led by the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Regina Miano Partner — Manager of Special Events who handles event and photography bookings.
- Smithsonian Institution Coalition — Smithsonian Affiliate, indicating a formal partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
- Smithsonian Institution Network — Designated as the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the region.
- Smithsonian Institution Network — Smithsonian Affiliate since 2006, participating in a national network of affiliated museums.
- Smithsonian Institution Network — Smithsonian Affiliate since 2006.
- Wheel the World Partner — Accredited by Wheel the World as an accessibility-verified destination.
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.
- Creative Engagement for Cognitive and Emotional Supportmethodology: creative_engagement_arts_programmingBy offering arts-based programs tailored for individuals with memory loss and their care partners, the museum supports cognitive and emotional well-being because creative participation fosters connection, dignity, and meaningful engagement in later life.
- Cultural Heritage Interpretation through Regional Exhibitions and Programmingmethodology: cultural-heritage-interpretationBy using exhibitions and dynamic programming focused on Long Island’s art, history, and carriage collection, the museum interprets regional cultural identity and national significance because place-based narratives foster community connection and historical relevance.
- Inclusive Access and Community Engagement through Equity Programsmethodology: equity-based_accessBy removing financial and geographic barriers to museum access—through free admission for local residents, low-income families, military families, and public transit coordination—the museum increases community engagement and participation because accessible programming enables broader, more representative public involvement.
- Object-Based Learning for Historical Inquirymethodology: object-based_learningBy engaging students directly with authentic artifacts such as documents, artwork, vehicles, and costumes, the museum fosters historical inquiry and critical thinking because tactile and visual interaction with primary sources deepens understanding and analytical skills.
- Representative Collection Building for Inclusive Narrativesmethodology: inclusive-collection-buildingBy actively collecting artifacts, photographs, and artworks related to African American history in the Nassau-Suffolk region, the museum advances inclusive historical representation because diverse source materials enable more accurate and empowering community stories.