named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2026 Spring Appeal Campaign
Annual fundraising initiative to support operations and programs of the St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture
Antique Book & Ephemera Sale
Sale of historical books and printed materials, supporting collections and generating public interest in archival materials
Canton Town-Wide Garage Sale Weekend
Community event participation including a town-wide garage sale to engage local residents and raise visibility
Summer Stargazing at Reynolds Observatory
Public stargazing events co-hosted with Reynolds Observatory in Potsdam, NY, combining history and science outreach
This Day in History
Regularly scheduled educational events highlighting historical events, figures, and milestones, often tied to specific calendar dates
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Operate a museum and cultural institution dedicated to St. Lawrence County historyPreserves, conserves, and exhibits historical artifacts and structures from St. Lawrence County, NY, including the Silas Wright House, through ongoing museum operations and public programming.
- Provide collections management and research servicesConducts ongoing research, cataloging, accessioning, deaccessioning, and preservation of historical collections to improve records and support educational and exhibit development.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Administer museum operations and membership programsManages gift shop operations, accounting, memberships, sponsorships, marketing, and social media to support institutional sustainability and community engagement.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Conduct educational programming and public outreachDevelops and delivers educational programs, research resources, and community events including "Object of the Week" social media series, Black History Month and Women’s History Month exhibits, and participation in local community events to engage the public with local history.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct fundraising campaigns and special eventsOrganizes annual fundraising initiatives such as the Spring Appeal Campaign and special events like trivia nights to support financial security and endowment growth.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Manage and publish The Quarterly as a research and membership resourceProduces and maintains The Quarterly, a publication continuously issued since the mid-1950s, supported by a volunteer committee and made accessible through a digital repository for public research and educational use.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Offer student internships for museum and research trainingProvides internship opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in research, collections management, exhibit development, marketing, and social media.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants$102K54%
Program service revenue$15K8%
Investment income$42K23%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$317K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$171K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.77M
Cash$16K
Investments$2.00M
Liabilities$153K
Net assets$2.62M
Liquid reserves76.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- CARLENE BERMANN — COLLECTIONS
- CAROL OPDYKE — TRUSTEE
- CHERYL SHENKLE-O'NEIL — TRUSTEE
- DIANA FISHER — TRUSTEE
- EMILY HASTINGS — TREASURER
- LYNNE MATOTT — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL DRAPER — VICE PRESIDE
- NICK CORIGLIANO — TRUSTEE
- STANLEY MAINE — TRUSTEE
- TIMOTHY CRYDERMAN — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM FLYNN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Gettysburg College Partner — Hosts student interns from Gettysburg College for museum curation, research, and outreach activities.
- McDuff’s Pub Partner — Hosts fundraising trivia events in partnership with the St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture.
- SLCCHC Partner — Staff and board of trustees collaborate on community history outreach and programming.
- SLCCHC Publications Committee Partner — Committee responsible for managing publications including The Quarterly.
- SLCCHC Publications Committee Partner — Volunteer committee responsible for managing The Quarterly publication.
- SUNY Oneonta, Cooperstown Graduate Program Partner — Hosts graduate students from SUNY Oneonta's Cooperstown Graduate Program in Museum Studies for professional development.
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Hosts student interns from SUNY Potsdam for museum and historical research experience.
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.
- Endowment-Based Organizational Sustainability 100 orgsmethodology: endowment-based sustainabilityBy securing endowment funding through capital campaigns, the organization ensures long-term stability for exhibits, education, and operations because dedicated financial reserves enable sustained programming and reduce dependency on fluctuating revenue streams.shared approach: Perpetual Endowment Model →
- Community-Engaged Historical Preservationmethodology: community-engaged preservationBy involving the community through events, outreach, and shared research, the organization strengthens public connection to local history because participatory models increase relevance, ownership, and sustainability of historical programming.
- Interdisciplinary Integration of Art, Nature, and Historymethodology: interdisciplinary_integrationBy integrating art, nature, and history in its programming and operations, the organization creates richer, more accessible narratives because multidisciplinary approaches deepen public engagement and reflect the interconnectedness of cultural and regional identity.
- Museum-Based Preservation and Educationmethodology: museum-based preservation and educationBy using museum-based acquisition, conservation, and exhibition practices, the organization preserves local history and makes it accessible to the public because structured curation and display foster understanding and engagement with the past.