named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Historic Building Preservation
Efforts focused on maintaining and restoring historic structures in Cattaraugus Village, including post-1888 brick reconstructions and landmarks like the Crawford Hotel.
Historical Education and Outreach
Shares the history of Cattaraugus Village through website content, archival images, and storytelling about its role in the Revolutionary War, railroad development, and visits by national figures.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administration of local historic figure scholarship fundsAdministers multiple scholarship funds named after local historic figures, supporting educational initiatives aligned with community heritage.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for historic district recognitionSecured the inclusion of the downtown business district—comprising 19 commercial buildings—in the National Register of Historic Places through preservation advocacy efforts.
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Preservation of historic buildingsEngages in the ongoing preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings, including the Jewell Hotel, which was converted into one commercial space and seven units of low-income housing using grant funding.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Alignment with stewardship advocacyExpresses public alignment with Theodore Roosevelt’s message of stewardship and responsibility as part of its advocacy identity.
- Operation and support of the American Museum of CutleryPlayed a key role in establishing the American Museum of Cutlery in 2005 and continues to provide physical space for the museum, library, and workshop.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$59K769%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$-51K
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$738K
Cash$44K
Investments$0
Liabilities$246K
Net assets$492K
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +79.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Colleen Young — President
- Eugene Doucette — Treasurer
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Federal Home Loan Bank Funder — Provided grant funding for the rehabilitation of the Jewell Hotel.
- National Park Service Government — Administers the National Register of Historic Places, which listed the Cattaraugus Village downtown district.
- New York State Charities Bureau Government — Registered with the bureau under Reg # 20-59-93.
- New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Government — Registered with the department and recognized as exempt from franchise tax.
strategies · 5
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-Centered Preservation Intervention 310 orgsmethodology: community-centered historic preservationBy intervening to preserve historic properties when private owners cannot or will not, we prevent community decline because maintaining physical heritage safeguards collective identity and long-term community vitality.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Heritage-Based Education and Tourism Development 310 orgsmethodology: heritage-based education and tourismBy using the historic village as a demonstration project, we foster education and tourism because experiential engagement with local history strengthens community pride and generates sustainable economic interest.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Historic Preservation as Cultural Stewardship 310 orgsmethodology: historic-preservationBy preserving historic buildings, businesses, and trades, we maintain cultural and architectural heritage because stewardship of the past is a moral responsibility tied to community identity and ownership.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Preservation Through Geographic Isolation 310 orgsmethodology: preservation-through-isolationBy leveraging geographic isolation, we limit modernization and development pressure to preserve historic character because physical separation creates conditions conducive to long-term cultural continuity.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Living History Through Apprentice-Based Education 55 orgsmethodology: apprentice-based living history economyBy supporting living history tradespeople who operate profitably and teach through apprenticeship, we sustain cultural heritage because immersive, practice-based learning perpetuates traditional skills and strengthens community identity.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Artistic Practice →