named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Architectural Style Education
Provides guidance on identifying common architectural styles in Pelham homes, including Shingle, Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Renaissance Revival, and Tudor Revival.
Cell Tower Opposition Campaign
Advocacy initiative to oppose the construction of a 120-foot cell tower at the gateway to Pelham Manor, aiming to preserve the area's green parkland buffer and historic character.
Pelham By Design
Collection of resources at the Pelham Library to help homeowners identify architectural styles and appropriate interior finishes for historic homes.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Connects public with historic house museums and educational programsMaintains and shares information about local historic homes operating as museums, including those offering educational programs for children, through website links and outreach.
- Provides technical guidance for historic property preservationOffers resources and advice to homeowners on preserving architectural integrity during renovations and on researching the history of residential properties.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Acquires and repurposes historic buildings for community useAcquired the historic Pelham Picture House and redeveloped it into The Picture House Regional Film Center, preserving its historical significance while adapting it for ongoing community cultural use.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for historic and environmental preservationSuccessfully advocated for the listing of the NY, Westchester & Boston Railway Highbrook Avenue Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places; opposed the construction of a 130-foot cell tower on Wolfs Lane; and promotes the preservation of parkland buffers around the Hutchinson Parkway.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Enhances public spaces and community aestheticsEngages in volunteer-led efforts to beautify streets, parks, and community spaces in the Town of Pelham for residents.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosts annual events at 45 Iden Avenue to support preservation projectsOrganizes an annual event at the historic 45 Iden Avenue property to raise support and awareness for local preservation initiatives.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Organizes and dedicates community memorialsPlanned and established Pelham’s 9/11 Memorial as a permanent community tribute.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Organizes public education events on local history and environmentHosts speaking events and programs featuring experts such as Eric Sanderson to educate the public on Pelham’s natural history and future planning.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Undertakes historic preservation and restoration projectsCompletes preservation and restoration work on historic structures, including the restoration of a historic home at 45 Iden Avenue to museum quality, with attention to architectural integrity and National Register of Historic Places standards.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develops and maintains curated preservation and architecture book collectionsCurated and purchased the "Pelham By Design" book collection, housed at the Pelham Public Library, to support public understanding of architectural styles and historic preservation; maintains this resource for homeowners and researchers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$7642%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K3%
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expenses
Total expenses$13K
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balance sheet
Total assets$62K
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Net assets$62K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +54.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AIMEE LINN KAPLAN — DIRECTOR
- ALDO DEVITTO — DIRECTOR
- ALEXA KAZIM — DIRECTOR
- IAN GLAZER — DIRECTOR
- MARIA WHITE — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN PEREIRA — DIRECTOR
- SHANNON MAHER — DIRECTOR
- SUZANN DELPENA-MICHAILOFF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Boscobel Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Caramoor Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Hendrick I. Lott Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognizes Pelham Preservation Society, Ltd. as a charitable organization under section 501(c)(3).
- Mayors of Pelham and Pelham Manor Partner — Collaborates with local mayors in opposing proposed cell tower developments.
- Meadow Brook Hall Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Tudor Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Montgomery Place Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing membership payments.
- Pelham Library Partner — Hosts the "Pelham By Design" collection of architectural books maintained by the organization.
- Pelham Public Library Partner — Hosts the "Pelham By Design" book collection on architecture and historic preservation.
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Tudor Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Rhonda Kost & Alfred Spector Partner — Homeowners who restored the historic property at 45 Iden Avenue and hosted the 2026 Garden Party fundraiser.
- The Dyckman Farmhouse Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- The Historic House Trust of New York City Partner — Works in partnership with New York City Parks & Recreation to preserve and promote historic houses, including the Bartow-Pell Mansion
- The Lefferts Homestead Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- The Morris-Jumel Mansion Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- The Picture House Regional Film Center Partner — Collaborates to preserve and operate the historic Pelham Picture House as a cultural venue.
- The Vanderbilt Mansion Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Town of Pelham Library Partner — Hosts the "Pelham By Design" book collection purchased and curated by the Pelham Preservation & Garden Society.
- Van Cortlandt House Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Van Cortlandt Manor Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
- Wyckoff House Partner — Referenced as a notable example of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture in educational materials.
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.
- Adaptive Reuse for Historic Preservationmethodology: historic_preservation_through_adaptive_reuseBy acquiring and repurposing historic structures for community cultural use, we ensure their long-term survival and relevance, because adaptive reuse prevents demolition and strengthens public connection to heritage.
- Beautification as a Pathway to Community Well-Beingmethodology: beautification-of-public-spacesBy improving the physical beauty of public spaces, we enhance community well-being, because aesthetic quality contributes to residents' sense of pride, safety, and connection.
- Community-Engaged Preservation through Education and Advocacymethodology: community-engaged preservationBy combining public education, resource sharing, and coalition-based advocacy, we foster community stewardship of historic assets and prevent inappropriate development, because local ownership and informed engagement lead to more sustainable preservation outcomes.