named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Exterior Restoration and Preservation
Manages and funds the restoration and ongoing preservation of the exterior of St. Bartholomew's Church, including architectural and structural elements
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 2 activities
- Conservation of the Stanford White Triple PortalLeads and conducts comprehensive conservation efforts for the Stanford White Triple Portal at St. Bartholomew's Church, including restoration of Cipollino marble columns, iconographic sculpture, bronze doors, limestone steps, wooden pocket doors, and installation of exterior lighting. The organization serves as lead conservator and has engaged external specialists for evaluation and treatment research.
- Exterior restoration and preservation of St. Bartholomew's Church siteRaises funds for the exterior restoration and ongoing preservation of the St. Bartholomew's Church site, a historic structure.
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Historic Garden Preservation and Support 1 activity
- Maintenance of historic gardens at St. Bartholomew's siteMaintains the historic gardens on the Park Avenue site dating from 1927, including those flanking the Great Terrace and the Cheatham Garden surrounding the North Transept entrance, which is designed to provide accessible access for the aged and physically impaired.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organization of benefit concerts for preservation fundingOrganized and presented gala organ concerts featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, and notable performers to raise funds for the restoration and preservation of St. Bartholomew's Church.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Production of educational film series on artistic and historical legacyCommissioned and produced a six-part film series titled "Prodigious Pairings: Past and Present" exploring the artistic legacy of Leopold Stokowski, the history of St. Bartholomew's Church, its Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, and Gilded Age cultural influences; includes the documentary "A Masterpiece Hiding in Plain Sight" focused on the Stanford White Triple Portal.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Securing National Historic Landmark designationNominated and successfully secured National Historic Landmark designation for the St. Bartholomew's Church site through an application process with the National Park Service, confirmed on November 2, 2016.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Publication of conservation research and evaluation reportsPublished a conservation evaluation summary report for the Stanford White Triple Portal and supported external research, including commissioning Excelsior Art Services to conduct a conservation evaluation in November 2022.
- Restoration of architectural elements at St. Bartholomew's Church and Community HouseCompletes historic preservation and restoration projects across the St. Bartholomew's site, including the Great Dome (re-clad with 6,640 terra cotta tiles in 2017), North Facade (windows restored in 2021), Community House (restored in 2020), Great Terrace (restored in 2010), roof and drainage systems, parapet walls, and sidewalks. Projects have been funded through major fundraising campaigns totaling over $18 million since 2006.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$611K
Contributions & grants$383K63%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$229K37%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$277K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$137K
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.54M
Cash$5.52M
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$5.52M
Liquid reserves239.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +34.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTANCE V EVANS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $128K |
board members · 16
- ALEXANDER BRODSKY — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW MILLER THRU 062024 — DIRECTOR
- BRETT ROWLAND — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE C HORTEN — DIRECTOR
- BYRON BELL — DIRECTOR
- CAROLE BAILEY FRENCH — CHAIR
- CHARLES B HOLMES — TREASURER
- ELBRUN KIMMELMAN — DIRECTOR
- JAMES W MONTANARI — DIRECTOR
- KIRK HENCKELS — DIRECTOR
- PERCY PRESTON JR — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT B TIERNEY — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT P WESSELY — SECRETARY
- SUSAN A POWELL — DIRECTOR
- WALTER SEDOVIC — PRESIDENT
- WILLIAM ROSE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt Partner — Commissioned the Triple Portal as a memorial to Cornelius Vanderbilt II.
- American Symphony Orchestra Partner — Leon Botstein, Music Director of the American Symphony Orchestra founded by Stokowski, presents a film episode on Stokowski's career.
- Bertram G. Goodhue Partner — Architect who regarded the Triple Portal as a masterpiece and integrated it into the design of the new St. Bartholomew’s site.
- Cultural Heritage Conservation, LLC Partner — Lead Conservator collaborating on the investigation and development of conservation treatments for the Cipollino marble columns.
- Excelsior Art Services Partner — Collaborated on the Stanford White Triple Portal Conservation Evaluation Summary Report.
- Excelsior Art Services Partner — Engaged to conduct a conservation evaluation of the Stanford White Triple Portal.
- Excelsior Art Services, LLC Partner — Engaged to conduct a comprehensive conservation evaluation of the Stanford White Triple Portal.
- Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Partner — Co-commissioned the Triple Portal as a memorial to Cornelius Vanderbilt II.
- McKim, Mead & White Partner — Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White designed the St. Bartholomew's Triple Portal in 1901 for the Church's previous location.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Features Philippe de Montebello, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to introduce the film series.
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Angel Blue, a star of the Metropolitan Opera, presents a film episode on composer Amy Beach.
- National Park Service Government — Administers the Historic Preservation Fund, which awarded a grant to St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy through the Save America’s Treasures Program.
- National Park Service Government — Administers the Save America's Treasures grant that supports the conservation project.
- National Park Service Government — Administers the Save America’s Treasures grant awarded to St. Bartholomew's Conservancy for preservation work.
- National Park Service Government — Nominated the St. Bartholomew's site for National Historic Landmark designation through an application process with the National Park Service.
- National Park Service Government — Worked with the National Park Service’s Landmarks Committee and Advisory Board to secure National Historic Landmark designation.
- New York Landmarks Conservancy Partner — Recognized the creative use of historic urban space at the Great Terrace.
- Philadelphia Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with St. Bartholomew's Conservancy for a Gala Organ Concert featuring the church's pipe organ.
- Save America's Treasures Government — Recipient of a Save America's Treasures Grant for Preservation.
- Save America's Treasures Government — Recipient of a Save America's Treasures grant for preservation work.
- St. Bartholomew’s Church Partner — Jointly selected the Lead Conservator for the Triple Portal Conservation Project with St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy.
- Stanford White Network — Organization focused on preserving architectural works designed by Stanford White.
- Stanford White Partner — Architect whose monumental Triple Portal design is central to the Conservancy's preservation work.
- The Grenadier Corporation Partner — Responsible for dismantling and removing the marble columns from the West Facade.
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Partner — Collaborated on the 2022 Gala Organ Concert
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Partner — Collaborated on the Gala Organ Concert to support the restoration and preservation of St. Bartholomew's Church.
- World Monuments Fund Partner — Bénédicte de Montlaur, President and CEO of the World Monuments Fund, presents a film episode on French cultural influences in New York.
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 Engagement Through Performance and Filmmethodology: cultural_engagement_through_mediaBy using documentary film and musical performances to interpret historical and artistic legacies, the organization raises public awareness of the site’s significance, because storytelling through media and performance fosters emotional connection and support for preservation.
- Fundraising for Targeted Exterior and Landscape Preservationmethodology: targeted preservation fundingBy raising funds specifically dedicated to exterior and garden restoration, the organization ensures sustained investment in visible, high-impact preservation work that protects structural integrity and enhances urban green space, because targeted funding increases accountability and public engagement in conservation outcomes.
- Historic Preservation as Cultural and Community Enrichmentmethodology: historic_preservationBy preserving architecturally significant historic sites using professional conservation methods, the organization maintains cultural heritage that enriches public life and strengthens community identity, because authentic historic environments are believed to inform and elevate civic experience.
- Pilot-Based Conservation for Scalable Restorationmethodology: pilot-based conservation scalingBy testing conservation techniques on select architectural elements with moderate deterioration, the organization refines methods before full-scale application, because iterative, evidence-based treatment improves effectiveness and minimizes risk to irreplaceable historic materials.