named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Eyes on Five
Annual program identifying and advocating for five of the most historically significant, endangered properties in the Southern Tier region.
Green Man Restoration and Replication
Project to repair, restore, and replicate terra-cotta Green Man figures from the demolished Ross Building in Binghamton, making them available for sale.
History in Your Backyard
Field trip grant program offering up to $500 to K–12 school groups for educational visits to local historic sites.
Jim Bryden Memorial Scholarship Program
Provides $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in historic preservation-related fields such as architecture and urban planning.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awarding preservation scholarships and educational grantsFunds $2,000 scholarships for students pursuing careers in historic preservation-related fields and provides up to $500 field trip grants for K-12 school groups to support educational activities in local history.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Business membership programProvides member businesses with listing in the *Landmark* newsletter and on the organization’s website for one year, discounted access to events, invitations to exclusive events, and opportunities to participate in local preservation efforts.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Historic building restoration projectsCarries out hands-on preservation work, including the repair, restoration, and replication of historic architectural features such as the Green Man terra-cotta elements from the Ross Building.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Historic preservation education programsConducts community education programs, including tours, workshops, exhibitions, lectures, and walking tours such as "The Spirits of Binghamton's PAST," to promote awareness and engagement in historic preservation.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting annual and special eventsHosts recurring events such as an annual meeting and holiday party, a holiday house tour, and milestone celebrations including a 50th-anniversary event.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Member benefits and engagementOffers members discounted access to sponsored tours, events, and presentations; subscription to the *Landmark* newsletter; opportunities to participate in local preservation efforts; and access to members-only events.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operation of salvage showroomOperates a salvage showroom in Downtown Binghamton, accessible via Prospect Avenue and marked by a white carousel horse and 'OPEN' flag, offering salvaged materials and hosting in-person product pickup.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Preservation advocacy for endangered propertiesIdentifies and brings public attention to historically significant, endangered properties in the Southern Tier region, focusing on five such sites.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Production and distribution of preservation newsletterProduces and distributes a newsletter titled *Landmark* that highlights preservation programs, events, and local preservation news to members and the public.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Historic map production and salesProduces and sells a printed 18"x24" map of the historic Abel Bennett Tract in Binghamton from 1890, with in-person pickup available at the PAST Salvage Showroom.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$6K12%
Program service revenue$33K64%
Investment income$5K9%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$40K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$133K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$133K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- BENJAMIN FEDERMAN — Director
- CHERYL BROWN — Director
- DIANE KALMEN — Director
- GEORGE CUMMINGS — Director
- JOAN SPRAGUE — Trustee
- JOHN DARROW — Director
- JULIA WALKER — Director
- KEN MOSES — Director
- KEVIN HATCH — Director
- KIM LEONARD — Director
- PAT MOSES — Director
- ROBIN ALPAUGH — Director
- RUTH LEVY — Trustee
- SUSAN PHELPS — Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Garland Gallery Partner — Provides discount framing services for PAST's historical map products in Binghamton.
- NYSAsylum.com Partner — Partner website providing additional information on the New York State Inebriate Asylum and Asylum Cemetery.
- NYSLandmarks.com Partner — Partner website providing additional information on multiple properties including the Stone Opera House, Masonic Temple, and Bundy Building.
- New York Architectural Terra-Cotta Company Partner — Original supplier of the Green Man terra-cotta features used in the Ross Building.
- SUNY Broome Culinary & Event Center Partner — Hosts the organization's annual meeting and holiday party.
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-Engaged Preservation Modelmethodology: community-engaged preservationBy offering direct participation opportunities, the organization engages members and local stakeholders in preservation work because community involvement increases ownership, support, and long-term sustainability of preservation efforts.
- Cultural Heritage Preservation as Identity and Continuitymethodology: cultural_heritage_preservationBy preserving historic landmarks, the organization maintains community identity, cultural heritage, and a sense of place, because continuity with the past strengthens social cohesion and collective belonging.
- Environmental Sustainability through Building Reusemethodology: environmental_sustainability_through_preservationBy framing preservation as sustainable practice, the organization promotes reuse of existing buildings to conserve embodied energy and reduce waste, because retaining structures has a lower environmental impact than new construction.
- Preservation as Economic Development Strategymethodology: preservation_economic_developmentBy advocating for renovation over demolition and leveraging financial incentives, the organization advances historic preservation because it stimulates local economies, creates cost savings, and promotes sustainable urban development.