named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Guided Tours
Interpreted tours of the historic house and mill that explore the lives and contributions of the five successive owner families over 300 years
NECSD 3rd Grade Social Studies Field Trip Program
Educational field trip program for third-grade students focusing on local history and multicultural heritage
Sunday at Mill House
Ongoing public presentation series featuring lectures, performances, and discussions on historical and cultural topics related to the site and its legacy
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for historic recognition and preservation statusSecured the inclusion of the Gomez Mill House property on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, contributing to its formal recognition and protection as a historic site.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts public exhibitions and art programs at the historic siteOperates Gallery G and hosts rotating exhibitions such as "SNIPPETS: The Art and Craft of Paper Cutting," "Plein Air at the Gomez Mill House," and off-site exhibits like "Luis Moses Gomez: Pioneer Merchant in Colonial America" at the Center for Jewish History.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Offers discounted and free admission programs for specific communities and holidaysProvides free admission to veterans and active military personnel on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veteran’s Day weekends; free admission to mothers and fathers on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day; free admission to Orange County residents on Orange County Day; and half-price admission to Ulster County residents during Ulster County Heritage Week.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Offers guided public and group tours of the historic siteProvides regularly scheduled weekend guided tours of the Gomez Mill House and offers guided group tours for parties of 10 or more by advance reservation. The site is operated as a public attraction with visitor parking, drop-off access, and handicapped-accessible parking.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Organizes and presents public events and commemorative celebrationsHosts annual public events such as the "Sunday at Mill House" series established in 1995 and special events including a 300th anniversary celebration at the Gomez Mill House.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserves and restores the Gomez Mill House historic residenceEngages in the preservation, conservation, and maintenance of the Gomez Mill House and its historic site, including structural restoration and landscape stabilization such as grading eroding stream banks and planting trees and shrubs.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Provides educational programs and field trips for school childrenOperated a long-standing 3rd grade social studies field trip program for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, serving as an educational resource for local students.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funds public awareness initiatives about Luis Moses Gomez and the Mill HouseFunded the production of a short film titled "Luis Moses Gomez and His Mill House" to increase public awareness about Luis Moses Gomez and the historical significance of the site.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$267K
Contributions & grants$15K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$251K94%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$84K
Program expenses31%
Admin / overhead66%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$6.02M
Cash$198K
Investments$3.56M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$6.02M
Liquid reserves533.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -78.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- HAMILTON FISH III — BOARD MEMBER
- JOEL H TREISMAN — PRESIDENT & TREASURER
- JULIA CARDOZO — BOARD MEMBER
- LUKE PONTIFELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL H CARDOZO V — BOARD MEMBER
- NAOMI GRABEL — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT JACOBS JR — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- American Jewish Historical Society Partner — Collaborated with the Gomez Foundation for Mill House to present the exhibit "Luis Moses Gomez: Pioneer Merchant in Colonial America."
- American Sephardi Federation Partner — Collaborated with the Gomez Foundation for Mill House to present the exhibit "Luis Moses Gomez: Pioneer Merchant in Colonial America."
- Channel 13- WNET Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Channel 13/PBS Partner — Offers discounted admission to members of Channel 13/PBS as part of a partnership or reciprocal benefit program.
- Cornwall Public Library Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Gomez Foundation for Mill House Network — Manages and operates the Gomez Mill House historic site.
- Harmon Hendricks Goldstone Partner — Helped form the Gomez Foundation for Mill House and was instrumental in its establishment.
- Hudson River Valley Greenway – Ramble/other Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Jewish Family Services of The Jewish Federation Partner — Partnered with Gomez Mill House for Mitzvah Day activities.
- Jewish Family Services of The Jewish Federation of Dutchess County Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Metro North Government — Identified as a public transportation provider used by visitors to access the site.
- Mid Hudson Historic Destinations Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Moffat Library of Washingtonville, NY Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Trees for Tributaries Program Partner — Provided technical assistance, plants, and labor for a stream bank stabilization and reforestation project at Gomez Mill House.
- National Parks Service Passport to Your National Parks Program Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- National Register of Historic Places Government — Officially lists Gomez Mill House and Historic Site as a chartered museum.
- Newburgh Enlarged City School District Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Newburgh Enlarged City School District Partner — Partnered with Gomez Mill House to operate a 3rd grade social studies field trip program.
- Newburgh JCC Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Orange County Tourism Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Orange County Veterans Discount Program Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Parks and Trails New York - Great Hudson Valley Pedal Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Poughkeepsie Library Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- SUNY New Paltz Partner — Provided over 30 volunteers who installed erosion control fabric, planted native trees and shrubs, and removed invasive species at Gomez Mill House.
- Short Line Bus Government — Identified as a public transportation provider used by visitors to access the site.
- Smithsonian Magazine - Smithsonian Day Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Ulster County Tourism Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Ulster County Veterans Discount Program Partner — Community partner of Gomez Foundation for Mill House
- Universität of Potsdam Partner — Collaborates with Professor Jonathan Schorsch on research related to Portuguese Jewish exploration and colonization.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Cultural Preservation as Educational Foundationmethodology: cultural_preservationBy preserving the Gomez Mill House, the foundation provides a tangible context for educating the public about the multicultural history of the Hudson River Valley and the role of early American Jews, because physical heritage sites deepen understanding of historical contributions and societal evolution.
- Interdisciplinary Cultural Education Through Art and Historymethodology: cultural-heritage-art-exhibitsBy integrating multicultural artistic practices—such as traditional paper-cutting—into its programming, the foundation deepens public engagement with cultural history, because artistic expression makes heritage more accessible and personally resonant across diverse audiences.
- Interpretive Education Through Guided Accessmethodology: guided-access_tourismBy requiring paid, guided tours, the foundation ensures that visitor experiences are structured and educational, because controlled access enhances learning outcomes and reinforces the cultural and historical significance of the site.
- Scholarly Engagement to Advance Historical Understandingmethodology: scholarly_research_supportBy supporting scholarly research and hosting academic conferences, the foundation deepens public and academic understanding of Sephardic history and Jewish contributions in early America, because rigorous scholarship generates authoritative narratives that inform broader educational programming.