irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KProvided nine programs on historical and current social justice issues related to women's rights, African American rights and Native rights, open to the public and free of charge. About 1000 attendees
- #2 $30KCapital construction project management
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Outreach and Website Revamp
Regular email communications and online content, including videos and resources, to engage subscribers and promote events and donations
Meetinghouse Restoration
Ongoing capital project to restore the 1816 Meetinghouse structure using historic preservation standards, supported by federal and state grants
Nature Trail
Interpretive woodland trail behind the Meetinghouse featuring quotes from historic figures of Native, African, and European descent, developed with community input
Public Educational Programs
Hosts free public programs on historical and current social justice issues, including women's rights, African American rights, and Native American rights, with approximately 1,000 attendees annually
Seneca Letters Project
Transcription and interpretation of 19th-century manuscripts documenting alliances between Quakers and Seneca people in resisting forced removal
activities · 6 groups
What they do
-
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
- Collaborative advocacy with Indigenous communitiesPartnered historically with Seneca leaders in a campaign to resist forced removal, contributing to the 1842 Supplementary Treaty that preserved Seneca control over Cattaraugus and Allegany territories.
-
-
Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Community engagement and public outreachProduces and shares educational videos on justice and equal rights, maintains and updates the organizational website, and distributes regular email updates to subscribers about events, resources, program achievements, and donation opportunities.
-
-
Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Educational programming on social justice and equal rightsHosts annual public educational programs and tours connecting historic reform movements—such as abolition, women’s rights, and Native rights—to contemporary social justice issues. In 2019, provided 10 programs; in a recent year, hosted nine programs with approximately 1,000 attendees. Programs are held in collaboration with local historic sites, libraries, and events such as the Ontario County Historical Society's Garden and Historic Building Tour.
-
-
Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Historical research and documentationConducts ongoing transcription and analysis of historical manuscripts from institutions like Swarthmore College and the University of Rochester, focusing on the role of Farmington Quakers in supporting the Seneca people’s resistance to forced removal during the 1830s and 1840s.
-
-
Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and restoration of the 1816 MeetinghouseManages ongoing capital restoration projects for the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse, including structural repairs, roof replacement, foundation work, and exterior restoration, supported by grants such as the $483,727 award from the Historic Preservation Fund in 2022. Activities include issuing bids, hiring contractors like DGA Builders, and collaborating with architects such as JG Waite under National Park Service oversight.
-
-
Uncategorized 2 activities
- Interpretation of historic social reform movementsPreserves and interprets the 1816 Meetinghouse as a national site of conscience tied to historic movements for equal rights, social justice, and peace, including its role in hosting Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, supporting freedom seekers via the Underground Railroad, and contributing to early women’s rights organizing such as the 1848 Seneca Falls convention.
- Nature trail and interpretive site developmentDeveloped a nature trail behind the meetinghouse featuring interpretive signs with quotes from historic figures of Native, African, and European descent, selected through community input, to enhance public education and engagement with diverse historical perspectives.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$29K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6172%
Other revenue$500
expenses
Total expenses$485K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$568K
Cash$50K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$568K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -94.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Brandon Brooks — Trustee
- Bruce Chapman — Trustee
- Charles Lenhart — Trustee
- Doug Curry — Trustee
- Douglas Fisher — Trustee
- Matthew Cooley — Trustee
- Paige Engard — Trustee
- Robin Nowell — Trustee
- Sally Millick — Trustee
- Timothy Fitzpatrick — Trustee
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- AKWAABA Partner — Co-sponsored a program on the Edmonson sisters’ journey from slavery to freedom.
- Canandaigua Messenger Partner — Source of photograph and coverage of 2018 restoration work.
- Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Partner — Organizational supporter providing financial contributions
- CauseWave Partner — Organizational in-kind supporter
- Cobblestone Arts Center Partner — Organizational supporter
- Cobblestone Theater Partner — Co-hosts programs with the museum.
- Ewing Graphics Partner — Organizational supporter
- Farmington Friends Church Partner — Provides land and collaborates on programs.
- Farmington Friends Meeting Partner — Organizational supporter and grant recipient
- Farmington Historical Society Partner — Organizational supporter and grant recipient
- Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College Partner — Provider of historical images of the Meetinghouse.
- Friends from several Quaker Network — Includes Quaker Friends from multiple meetings in governance and operations.
- Ganondagan Partner — Collaborates on joint programs and heritage tourism initiatives.
- Ganondagan Partner — Organizational in-kind supporter
- Granger Homestead Partner — Co-hosts programs with the museum.
- Granger Homestead Partner — Organizational supporter
- Graybar Electrical Partner — Organizational supporter
- Howland Stone Store Partner — Co-sponsored a program on the historical and contemporary significance of the meetinghouse for equal rights.
- Humanities NY Funder — Funds annual programs in collaboration with the museum.
- Humanities New York Funder — Provided grant support for public programs and video content.
- Humanities New York Partner — Grant-making organization providing funding support
- JG Waite Partner — Collaborated with architect JG Waite to develop plans and specifications for the restoration of the meetinghouse roof, structure, and exterior.
- John G. Waite Associates, Architects PLLC Partner — Architect firm managing bid process for exterior restoration of the meetinghouse.
- John G. Waite Associates, Architects PLLC Partner — Architect firm managing exterior restoration bid process.
- John G. Waite Associates, Architects PLLC Partner — Architectural firm managing exterior restoration bid process
- John G. Waite Associates, Architects PLLC Partner — Provides architectural services for restoration, including issuing bid documents.
- Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Partner — Organizational supporter and in-kind contributor
- Macedon Historical Society Partner — Co-sponsored a program on the Edmonson sisters’ journey from slavery to freedom.
- Macedon Historical Society Partner — Organizational supporter
- National Park Service Government — Administers the Historic Preservation Fund grant and includes the site in the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
+ 25 more
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.
- Community-Engaged Historical Interpretationmethodology: community-engaged-curationBy incorporating community input into the curation of historical content, particularly through collaborative development of nature trail signage, the organization ensures inclusive narratives and strengthens community ownership of shared history because participatory curation builds trust and relevance.
- Quaker Dialogue for Social Changemethodology: Quaker-based dialogue for social changeBy using Quaker meeting practices—such as open dialogue and silent reflection—the organization facilitates progressive social discourse on issues like gender equality, because these contemplative methods create inclusive, non-hierarchical spaces that deepen listening and collective understanding.
- Site of Conscience Modelmethodology: site-of-conscienceBy interpreting the historic Meetinghouse as a site of conscience, the organization connects past struggles for equal rights with present-day justice issues, fostering personal reflection and civic engagement because shared historical memory activates ethical responsibility and motivates action.