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FIREBOAT MCKEAN PRESERVATION
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY · EIN 824366374 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A80 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · fireboatmckean.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$475K
employees
0
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIESTHE FIREBOAT MCKEAN PRESERVATION PROJECT IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FORCHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE UNDER SECTION 402 OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFITCORPORATION LAW. THE FIREBOAT MCKEAN PRESERVATION PROJECT IS FORMEDEXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF REPAIRING,MAINTAINING AND SHARING THE LOCALLY AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT FIREBOATJOHN D. MCKEAN WITH THE PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Fireboat McKean Preservation is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring and maintaining the historic FDNY fireboat John D. McKean. The organization preserves the vessel as a floating museum and educational exhibit, honoring its legacy in maritime firefighting and its heroic role during the September 11 attacks. Based in New York, it relies on volunteer labor and public support.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5K
    N/A
  2. #2 $0
    N/A
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Fireboat John D. McKean Restoration
Ongoing volunteer-led restoration and maintenance of the historic FDNY fireboat to preserve its structural and mechanical integrity.
Public Education and Historical Outreach
Shares the history of the fireboat, including its service in the FDNY and its critical role during the September 11 attacks, through exhibits and public events.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 2 activities
    • Preservation and maintenance of the fireboat John D. McKean
      Repairs, maintains, and restores the historic fireboat John D. McKean, including major hull repairs and above-deck restoration work, to ensure its long-term preservation. Activities include contracted repairs at North River Shipyard and volunteer-supported maintenance such as painting the crow's nest.
    • Public visitation and educational programming on the fireboat
      Offers public visitation by appointment, private tours, and boat tours that include historical storytelling about the fireboat, FDNY, and the 9/11 response. These programs are delivered with volunteer support and aim to educate the public about maritime and emergency response history.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Fundraising events for preservation efforts
      Organizes fundraising events such as the 4th Annual Golf Outing, which includes golf, meals, contests, and raffles to support the ongoing preservation and public access mission of the fireboat.
  • Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
    • Historic recognition and commemoration
      Secured official listing on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 2023, recognizing the fireboat John D. McKean’s historical significance. The organization also commemorates the vessel’s active service history, including its role on September 11, 2001.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$10K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$477K
Cash$488
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$475K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -60.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ANTHONY MAIELLO — OFFICER
  • CHRISTOPHER MURRAY — SECRETARY
  • DAVID ROCCO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT BOWKER — TREASURER
  • TRACY CONTE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Fireboat McKean Preservation Project Network — Member of the network of registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
  • Hillcrest Fire Department Partner — Hosted the 4th Annual Fireboat McKean Golf Outing.
  • Hudson River Park Trust Partner — Hosted the McKean at Pier 25 in Tribeca, NYC, in 2021.
  • Jersey City emergency services Partner — Received evacuees from the Fireboat McKean and provided emergency medical support during the 9/11 response.
  • North River Ship Yard Partner — Partnered with North River Ship Yard for hull repairs on the fireboat in 2019.
  • North River Shipyard Partner — Conducted major hull repairs on the McKean in 2019.
  • Panco Petroleum Co. Partner — Provides homeport and berthing for the fireboat McKean at Grassy Point, Stony Point, NY.
  • Patterson Fire Department Partner — Collaborated during the 9/11 response by providing compatible 5-inch hose to assist in water relay operations.
  • Pay Pal Partner — Platform used for processing online donations.
  • West Orange New Jersey F.D. Partner — Assisted during the 9/11 response by bringing a pumper and 5-inch hose to support water relay efforts near the World Trade Center site.
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.

  • Public Access as Preservation
    methodology: public-access_preservation
    By opening the fireboat to the public for visitation and educational programming, we preserve its historical significance and ensure ongoing community engagement, because active public interaction sustains both cultural memory and physical preservation through shared stewardship.
  • Volunteer-Driven Stewardship Model
    methodology: volunteer-driven_operations
    By engaging volunteers in both restoration work and public education, we sustain preservation efforts and amplify outreach, because community participation fosters ownership, reduces operational costs, and strengthens the continuity of historical narratives.