named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Buy a Brick Fundraiser
Capital campaign allowing donors to purchase engraved bricks to support the organization and commemorate individuals or social justice quotes.
Educational Programming and Public Events
Hosts lectures, film screenings, and community events such as the screening of "Without a Whisper" and discussions on women's rights history and contemporary social justice issues.
Matilda Joslyn Gage Museum
Historic house museum in Fayetteville, NY, offering exhibits on women's rights, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Underground Railroad, religious freedom, and the Wizard of Oz, located in Gage's former home.
Matilda Society Membership Program
Donor membership program offering benefits such as free admission, gift shop discounts, and reciprocal museum access in exchange for financial support.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Deliver educational programming and public eventsProvides educational programming, public events, and special commemorations—such as Women’s Equality Day and Matilda Joslyn Gage’s 200th birthday—at the historic site. Also hosts private group tours, meetings, seminars, open houses, and community screenings, including co-organizing a screening of the documentary "Without a Whisper Konnonkwe" to highlight Indigenous women's contributions to the suffrage movement.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Fund museum operations through membership and fundraising campaignsSupports educational programming and exhibits through donor-funded membership programs (offering benefits like free admission and gift shop discounts for $100+ donations) and runs a 'Buy a Brick' campaign enabling donors to contribute to preservation efforts with personalized brick inscriptions.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate museum and historic site at Matilda Joslyn Gage's homeOperates a museum, research library, and collection at Matilda Joslyn Gage's historic home in Fayetteville, NY, offering educational exhibits on women's rights, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Underground Railroad, religious freedom, science, the Wizard of Oz, and local history. The site is open to the public during regular seasonal hours and offers tours by appointment.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Publish educational content and historical featuresProduces and publishes educational content including "Historymaker of the Month" features, tributes to notable historians like Sally Roesch Wagner, analyses of films such as Without A Whisper, and other materials that promote understanding of Matilda Joslyn Gage’s life, work, and relevance to contemporary social justice movements.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocate for constitutional and policy changeEngages in advocacy by publishing content on key policy issues, including analysis of the Equal Rights Amendment and support for a proposed 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as commentary on historical and contemporary gaps in recognition and rights, such as in the piece titled “Missed Opportunity!”
- Conduct and share historical researchConducts and disseminates research on underrecognized figures in history, such as historian Margaret Rossiter, to highlight systemic inequities in the recognition of women's intellectual contributions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$60K70%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$17K20%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$220K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.40M
Cash$20K
Investments$616K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves34.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AWHENJIOSTA WHENJI MYERS — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTY LYONS — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHY STEVENS-TRIPICIANO — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANNE APTER — PRESIDENT
- MICHELE JONES GALVIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- TERRY ROBARE — SECRETARY
- VALERIE LUZADIS — BOARD MEMBER
- ZACQUELINE BALDWIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- CNY Arts Funder — Supports the foundation through sponsorship.
- Humanities NY Funder — Supports the foundation through sponsorship.
- Manlius Cinema Partner — Co-hosted a screening of "Without a Whisper Konnonkwe" with the Matilda Joslyn Gage Museum & Center.
- News Channel 9 Partner — Partnered with News Channel 9 for a media appearance to promote Matilda Joslyn Gage's 200th birthday celebrations.
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association Network — Participates in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program, providing membership benefits across a network of museums
- Of Moose and Mind Bookstore Partner — Co-hosted a screening of "Without a Whisper Konnonkwe" with the Matilda Joslyn Gage Museum & Center.
- Onondaga Historical Association Partner — Co-hosted a screening of "Without a Whisper Konnonkwe" with the Matilda Joslyn Gage Museum & Center.
- Without A Whisper Partner — Collaborates on promoting the film Without A Whisper, which highlights the influence of Haudenosaunee women on the women's suffrage movement.
- matildajoslyngage.org Network — Official website of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center used for public outreach and education.
strategies · 2
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.
- Education as a Catalyst for Social Changemethodology: education-for-social-changeBy teaching about Matilda Joslyn Gage’s historical activism and integrating it with contemporary social justice issues, the foundation inspires modern movements and public engagement, because understanding historical precedent strengthens current advocacy efforts.
- Inclusive Narrative Building Through Amplified Representationmethodology: inclusive-narrative-buildingBy centering the contributions of Indigenous women in educational media and public programming, the foundation fosters inclusion in social justice movements, because visibility in historical narratives empowers marginalized communities and corrects systemic omissions.