named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Outgoing and Incoming Loans
Facilitates short-term loans of vehicles to and from nonprofit educational institutions for exhibitions or conservation purposes
Permanent and Themed Exhibits
Displays over 160 classic and antique vehicles, WWI and WWII airplane engines, and vintage clothing; themed exhibits change annually to maintain visitor interest
Vehicle Donation Program
Accepts donations of vintage cars, automobile memorabilia, and related collectibles for exhibition, storage, or resale to support operations
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in roles including tour guiding, cashiering, event support, and office assistance; coordinated through a dedicated volunteer application process
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Aviation and Transportation Museums 3 activities
- Accepting and managing vehicle and memorabilia donationsAccepts donations of historic vehicles, automobile memorabilia, collectibles, and vintage clothing, which may be exhibited, stored, or sold to support museum operations and educational programming.
- Exhibiting historical artifacts beyond vehiclesDisplays period-correct clothing, historic World War I and World War II aircraft engines—including an R-3350 Turbo B-29 Super Fortress Bomber Engine linked to the Enola Gay—and tribute exhibits such as one honoring Bennett Ireland.
- Operating a classic car museum with educational exhibitsDisplays over 170 classic and vintage vehicles, including automobiles and motorcycles, in 5 connected, climate-controlled buildings. The museum provides participatory and educational exhibits focused on the evolution of transportation, with permanent collections highlighting pre-war and post-war vehicles, the world's largest collection of Franklin automobiles, and vehicles manufactured in New York State.
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in museum operationsRelies on volunteers who serve as guides, cashiers, maintenance staff, and event support, and who assist with office operations and cleaning, contributing to daily museum functions and community engagement.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating school and group visits through grants and discountsOffers discounted admission rates for pre-booked groups and provides a special grant program to support school group visits, enabling broader public access to museum exhibits.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating museum facilities for public access and private eventsOperates daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with closures on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, and early closure on Christmas Eve, while remaining open on New Year’s Day. Hosts private events and corporate meetings in dedicated event spaces, including the NBT Bank Event Room (capacity 200) and a smaller meeting room (capacity 30 or 40, depending on configuration).
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$858K
Contributions & grants$136K16%
Program service revenue$113K13%
Investment income$526K61%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$773K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$213K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$7.17M
Cash$92K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$7.16M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jeffrey | Executive Dir. | 40 | $84K |
board members · 10
- DeWitt Yarnall — Trustee
- H Wilbur Ryan — Trustee
- Mary Weidman — Trustee
- RC Woodford — Vice President
- Rickard Schutt — Trustee
- Robert Wightman — Trustee
- Sewain Conklin — Trustee
- Sheila Briglin — Trustee
- Thomas Emerson — Trustee
- Wayne Hymers — Trustee
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Board of Trustees Government — Governing body overseeing the organization
- Chenango County Partner — Collaborated with Northeast Classic Car Museum to develop a tourism initiative centered on the car collection.
- Collections Committee Partner — Approves gifts, purchases, and deaccessioning decisions; evaluates acquisitions.
- Edward O’Reilly Partner — Past President of the museum's board of trustees
- Exhibits Committee Partner — Requests incoming loaned objects for use in specific exhibits.
- Franklin Club Partner — Supports the Northeast Classic Car Museum and its efforts to promote regional tourism through automotive heritage.
- George Staley Partner — Provided a large collection of Franklin automobiles for display at the museum.
- NBT Bank Partner — Sponsors the event room at the museum used for private functions and meetings.
- NYS Department of Education Government — Chartered by the NYS Department of Education as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
- Phil Giltner Partner — Treasurer of the museum's board of trustees
- RC Woodford Partner — President of the museum's board of trustees
- Richard Schutt Partner — Vice President of the museum's board of trustees
- Smithsonian Institution Partner — Received donated historical color photographs from George Staley related to the Enola Gay mission.
- Steve Littlefield Partner — Secretary of the museum's board of trustees
strategies · 1
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.
- Educational Exhibition of Historic Vehiclesmethodology: educational_exhibitionBy collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting historic vehicles, the museum educates the public about the evolution of transportation and the automobile's impact on American culture and New York's heritage, because immersive, object-based learning fosters deeper public understanding of historical and cultural change.