irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $491MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Colonial Life
Educational program examining colonial-era history and material culture in Suffolk County
Museum Education Programs
Education initiatives for students focused on archaeology and local history
Native Life
Educational program exploring the lives and cultures of Native American peoples in the Long Island region
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Conducts and publishes archaeological research on Long IslandProduces scholarly publications and archives newsletters documenting archaeological work, findings, and historical research related to Long Island, contributing to the academic and public understanding of regional archaeology and history.
- Provides public archaeology education and artifact identification servicesAssists the public in identifying artifacts and archaeological sites, promotes understanding of regional archaeology and ethnohistory through publications and educational programs, and supports public engagement with primal technology.
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
- Advocates for the protection of endangered archaeological sitesWorks to preserve and protect endangered archaeological sites and local artifacts through public advocacy and by assisting communities in identifying and curating archaeological resources.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Delivers hands-on educational programs on colonial life and Native American historyOffers experiential learning programs for elementary school students and the public focused on early colonial technologies, Native American lifestyles, and regional archaeology, including field trips aligned with school curricula. Provides a drop-off educational box with artifacts, activities, and a PowerPoint for classroom use.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$10K13%
Program service revenue$67K86%
Investment income——
Other revenue$499
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses25%
Admin / overhead75%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$116K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$68K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -39.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE FISH | PROGRAM MANA | 0 | $9K |
| DEANNA NELSON | SECRETARY | 0 | $6K |
| RANDI VOGT | TREASURER | 0 | $3K |
| DOUGLAS DERENZO | PRESIDENT/DI | 0 | $3K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Avenues Studio Hamptons Partner — School that participated in and provided a testimonial for the Native American Archaeology Drop Off Box program.
- Commack Road Elementary School Partner — School partner participating in hands-on colonial life education programs.
- Edna Louise Spear Elementary School Partner — School partner participating in educational programs about colonial life.
- Gerry Charitable Trust Funder — Financial supporter of the organization.
- J.P. Morgan Chase Funder — Financial supporter of the organization.
- New York Council for the Humanities Funder — Financial supporter of the organization.
- New York State Council for the Arts Funder — Financial supporter of the organization.
- Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of the organization.
- Smithtown Elementary Partner — School partner participating in educational programs about colonial life.
- South Country Elementary School Partner — School partner participating in curriculum-aligned colonial life field trips.
- Tecumseh Elementary School Partner — School partner participating in hands-on colonial life education programs.
- scholars and professionals Partner — Collaborates with scholars and professionals to further the preservation of archaeological sites.
strategies · 3
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.
- Curriculum-Aligned Experiential Programmingmethodology: curriculum-aligned experiential educationBy aligning hands-on archaeological education with elementary school curricula—especially fourth-grade colonial history—we reinforce classroom learning because experiential activities make abstract historical concepts concrete and memorable.
- Experiential Education Through Primal Technologymethodology: experiential_educationBy engaging the public in hands-on reenactment of historical technologies and lifestyles, we deepen understanding of archaeology and ethnohistory because direct sensory and physical experience creates stronger cognitive and emotional connections to the past than passive learning methods.
- Object-Based Learning for Cultural Understandingmethodology: object-based_learningBy providing direct interaction with artifacts and replica tools, we enhance understanding of Native American cultures because physical engagement with material culture fosters tangible connections to history that abstract instruction cannot achieve.