irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $148KPARTNER SUPPORT SERVICES: ONE OF HHT'S PRINCIPAL EFFORTS IS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT OPERATE THE HISTORIC HOUSES AS MUSEUMS ON A DAILY BASIS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, HHT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ITS NONPROFIT PARTNERS IN AREAS SUCH AS CAPACITY BUILDING, COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, BOARD GOVERNANCE, AND MORE.
- #2 $104KPROMOTION & ADVOCACY: HHT'S 23 PARTNER HISTORIC SITES ARE LOCATED IN DISTINCT COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW YORK CITY. HHT IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY, PROMOTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING TO CONNECT NEW YORKERS WITH THEIR HISTORY, AND ADVOCATING FOR THE CONTINUED PRESERVATION OF THESE IMPORTANT PLACES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy & Outreach
Engages the public and policymakers to promote preservation, equity, and accessibility; includes public statements, community board engagement, and campaigns for cultural funding
Capital Program
Manages city-funded major restoration and preservation projects across 23 historic sites, including structural repairs, climate resiliency studies, and materials investigations
Museum Support Program
Provides capacity-building assistance to nonprofit operators of historic houses, including professional development, collections management training, board governance, and fundraising support
Museums in Action Program
A sponsorship registry allowing donors to fund essential items and projects at partner historic sites to support education, culture, and community engagement
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for historic site preservation and inclusive programmingAdvocates for the preservation, equitable access, and inclusive interpretation of 23 publicly owned historic sites in New York City, including promoting transgender and queer histories and leveraging the America250 anniversary as a catalyst for preservation action. Works in partnership with NYC Parks to secure over $140 million in capital funding and promote accessible community engagement.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building and operational support for historic house museum operatorsProvides year-round capacity-building support to nonprofit organizations operating historic house museums, including training in collections management, fundraising, board governance, accessibility, and de-escalation. Offers professional development programs, internships, peer-learning roundtables, and tailored guidance to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Management of restoration and maintenance projects for historic sitesManages and leads capital restoration projects, including structural repairs and exterior painting through the Paint to Preserve Program, and responds to over 500 annual maintenance requests to ensure the safety and accessibility of 23 partner historic house museums. Implements city-funded preservation and reimagining initiatives through sole-source contracts with NYC Parks.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Public programming and visitor engagement at historic sitesHosts exhibitions, tours, lectures, family programs, special events, and an annual shuttle tour to connect the public with 23 partner historic house museums across New York City. Engages nearly one million visitors annually, including schoolchildren, through educational and community-focused programming tied to initiatives like America250.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.19M
Contributions & grants$1.09M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$101K9%
Other revenue$-5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.21M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$266K
Grants paid out$95K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$235K
Investments$1.26M
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$1.45M
Liquid reserves14.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -42.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH HORSFORD | EXEC DIR UNT | 35 | $190K |
| GIULIETTA FIORE | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $96K |
board members · 20
- BETTY COHEN — SECRETARY
- CATHERINE BRADLEY — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER SHYER — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA WAINWRIGHT — VICE CHAIR
- DAVID STUTZMAN — DIRECTOR
- DIANA CHAPIN — DIRECTOR
- FRANCESCA ROMANO — DIRECTOR
- FRANNY EBERHART — VICE CHAIR
- JULIE BLACKBURN — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN DIETERICH — DIRECTOR
- LISA ACKERMAN — CHAIR
- MICHAEL GOLDBLUM — DIRECTOR
- MYRA BIBLOWIT — DIRECTOR
- NICOLE VARTANIAN — DIRECTOR
- RENEE RING — VICE CHAIR
- RICHARD SOUTHWICK — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT SANDERS — TREASURER
- SHIRLEY HACKEL — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE AINSLIE — DIRECTOR
- TED HAMMER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- 23 partner parks Partner — Collaborates with 23 parks across New York City to engage the public in historic preservation.
- American Alliance of Museums Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts, using resources from the American Alliance of Museums to defend the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals as part of its donor privacy policy.
- Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum & Carriage House Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Benjamin Moore Partner — Supports HHT’s Paint to Preserve Program through funding for exterior painting projects.
- Bowne House Historical Society Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Bronx County Historical Society Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- City Parks Foundation Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society of Bellerose Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Conference House Association Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Friends of Alice Austen House Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Friends of Seguine Mansion Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Friends of the Lott House Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Gracie Mansion Conservancy Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- King Manor Association of Long Island Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Lewis Latimer Fund Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- Morris-Jumel Mansion Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
- NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION Partner — Collaborates with HHT to preserve and promote 23 publicly owned historic sites in New York City.
- NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Partner — Collaborates on hiring for Capital Team positions through the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
- NYC Parks Government — HHT was created in partnership with NYC Parks, and the historic sites are located on city parkland under public ownership.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates with HHT on the preservation and maintenance of historic buildings.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates with HHT to preserve and promote 23 publicly owned historic sites across New York City.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates with the Historic House Trust to preserve and promote publicly owned historic sites across New York City.
- NYC Parks Partner — Partners with HHT to preserve, restore, and maintain 23 publicly owned historic sites in New York City.
- National Humanities Alliance Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts, using resources from the National Humanities Alliance to highlight the impact of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- New York City Conflicts of Interest Board Government — Annually submits limited information about donations over $5,000 as required by the NYC Annual Disclosure Law.
- New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Government — Collaborates on capital restoration projects with City employees assigned to HHT and shares donor information over $5,000 with the NYC Conflicts of Interest Board due to this relationship.
- New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Partner — Collaborates with the Historic House Trust in a public-private partnership to preserve and advocate for historic house museums.
- Old Merchant’s House of New York Partner — Partner historic house museum supported by HHT
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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.
- Community-Centered Preservation Model 310 orgsmethodology: community-centered_preservationBy integrating community engagement, inclusive narratives, and lived experiences into preservation work, historic houses become vibrant, accessible cultural hubs that foster public connection and long-term stewardship, because community ownership increases relevance and sustainability.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Public-Private Partnership for Institutional Capacity Building 310 orgsmethodology: capacity_building_partnership_modelBy leveraging public-private partnerships with NYC Parks and providing targeted organizational support, the Trust strengthens the operational resilience and effectiveness of nonprofit stewards of historic houses, because sustainable preservation requires both institutional capacity and stable public funding.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Research-Integrated Preservation Practice 310 orgsmethodology: research-integrated_preservationBy combining historical research with scientific analysis, preservation decisions are grounded in evidence that ensures both authenticity and long-term structural sustainability, because durable conservation requires interdisciplinary rigor.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Resilience-Focused Preservation Strategy 310 orgsmethodology: resilience-focused_preservation_strategyBy advancing financial stability, climate preparedness, and accessibility, the Trust ensures long-term resilience of historic house museums, because systemic threats like underfunding and environmental risk must be proactively addressed to sustain cultural infrastructure.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →