irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $537KPUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION - SINCE 1907, THE MUSEUM HAS OFFERED A WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSES, EXHIBITIONS, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 15,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN ATTENDED THESE PROGRAMS TO LEARN ABOUT ART, NATURAL SCIENCE, AND THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT AND HISTORY OF S.I.
- #2 $339KVISITOR SERVICES - THE FRONT LINE OF CONTACT WITH THE PUBLIC, VISITOR SERVICES CREATES A WELCOMING AND INFORMED EXPERIENCE FOR THE VISITOR, COMMUNICATING WITH THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MUSEUM AND IT'S PROGRAMS AS WELL AS LOCAL CULTURAL POINTS OF INTEREST. THEY PROVIDES A RANGE OF CLIENT SERVICES WITH A FOCUS ON VISITOR NEEDS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AND STATEN ISLAND IN GENERAL.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
After-Hours Workshops
Creative workshops for adults on topics such as embroidery and paper flower making, including materials, drinks, and snacks
Artist Talks
Public lectures and performances by artists-in-residence and visiting artists discussing their work and creative practice
Bird and Nature Walks
Guided walks led by naturalists and the Director of Natural Science through Staten Island parks to observe birds, wildlife, and natural habitats
Earth Day How-To Festival
Community science event with hands-on workshops, drop-in presentations, and lectures by local experts and hobbyists
Here You Are: Staten Island Triennial
Exhibition and public program series showcasing new works by local artists in fiber, painting, film, photography, and graphic design exploring identity and heritage
Moth Night
Annual family program during National Moth Week featuring a lantern parade, face painting, and educational activities about moth life cycles and habitats
Staten Island Museum Gala
Annual fundraising event featuring cocktails, dinner, auctions, and entertainment to support museum operations
World Cup Watch Parties
Family-friendly events to view World Cup games with free snacks, art activities, face painting, and scavenger hunts
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Host annual and recurring public events and festivalsHosts family-friendly and community-focused events including the annual Earth Day How-To Festival, Moth Night with lantern parades and educational activities, Juneteenth Family Day Festival with art-making and performances, and World Cup watch parties with scavenger hunts and face painting. These events combine education, art, and cultural celebration.
- Organize annual and triennial art exhibitions and sales featuring local artistsHosts an annual outdoor art exhibition and sale, also described as an outdoor gallery event, showcasing works in painting, ceramics, prints, jewelry, and textiles by local artists and craftspeople. Also organizes a triennial exhibition featuring new works in fiber, painting, film, photography, and graphic design that explore everyday life.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for environmental preservationParticipated in efforts to preserve High Rock Park and the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge, contributing to local environmental conservation advocacy.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Conduct long-term biodiversity research and monitoringConducts annual bird counts in collaboration with the Audubon Society since 1908 and maintains a continuous 150+ year record of regional biodiversity through specimens, photographs, and field notes to support ecological research.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver STEAM-based educational programs for K-12 students and teachersProvides field trips and in-classroom programs with STEAM-focused lessons aligned to NYS and NYC educational standards for pre-K through high school students. Hosted the NYC Department of Education Discovery STEM Camp in 2023 and offers hands-on interdisciplinary learning in art, science, and history.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Expand STEAM education infrastructure and programmingExpanding into Building B to add 12,650 square feet of space for hands-on STEAM activities focused on biodiversity and environmental resiliency, including a lab classroom for science workshops, within a LEED Silver certified, climate-controlled facility.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Offer guided tours, nature walks, and public programsProvides free weekend museum tours, private guided tours focused on specific exhibitions, and guided nature walks emphasizing birdwatching and ecological observation in local Staten Island parks. Volunteers support docent tours and community outreach.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Offer internships and professional development in museum careersOffers internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students and participates in the Arts Intern program, providing paid nine-week summer internships for college students with financial need to gain experience in arts and museum professions.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operate museum facility for public and private useOperates a wheelchair-accessible, ADA-compliant cultural facility with event rental spaces for weddings, corporate events, and retreats. Also runs a retail store offering books, gifts, and Staten Island-themed merchandise.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Present permanent and changing exhibitions on Staten Island's history, natural science, and artPresents permanent and rotating interdisciplinary exhibitions such as "Remember the Mastodon," "Opening the Treasure Box," and "From Farm to City," alongside special exhibitions like "Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital" and "Vulnerable Landscapes," featuring archival materials, artworks, and natural science specimens. These exhibitions explore local history, environmental themes, and cultural narratives.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Provide public access to museum collections and digital resourcesMaintains and provides access to permanent collections of natural science specimens, archival records, and artworks documenting Staten Island’s history. Offers online access through a public database, the Internet Archive, and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, and provides a free digital guide via Bloomberg Connects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.11M
Contributions & grants$2.87M92%
Program service revenue$141K5%
Investment income$41K1%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$2.64M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$1.70M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.90M
Cash$199K
Investments$1.31M
Liabilities$237K
Net assets$3.66M
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +23.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Monger | President & CEO | 40 | $231K |
| Dorothy Pinkston | VP Finance & Ad | 40 | $103K |
board members · 18
- Alan Tepper — Trustee
- Brahim Ardolic — Trustee
- Daniel Jost — Past Chair
- Dolores Morris — Chairman
- Henry Salmon — Trustee
- Janet Lee Leslie — Trustee
- Joshua M Rivera — Trustee
- Kathryn Aquino — Trustee
- Keisha Amey-Hambric — Treasurer
- Kim Avilez — Trustee
- Mary Sobiechowski — Trustee
- Michael T Mantello — Secretary
- Nancy Myers Benbow — Trustee
- Niles French — Trustee
- Patricia Ternes — Trustee
- Sarolta A Takacs — Vice Chair
- Timothy G Boyland — Trustee
- Viola Ortiz — Trustee
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Arts Intern Partner — Collaborates with Arts Intern to offer paid summer internships for college students with financial need.
- Audubon Society Partner — Collaborates with the Audubon Society on annual bird counts since 1908.
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Partners to offer a free digital guide with multimedia content for the museum experience.
- City of New York Government — Receives operating support from the City of New York, which owns the museum's building.
- City of New York Government — Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of the City of New York, serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
- Cultural Institutions Group Network — Proud member of the Cultural Institutions Group, a public-private partnership with the City of New York.
- David Carr Government — Receives support from Council Member David Carr.
- Department of Cultural Affairs, City of New York Government — Receives operating support through the Department of Cultural Affairs, Commissioner Diya Vij.
- Education Department Partner — Department responsible for delivering field trip experiences and STEAM-based educational programming for K-12 groups.
- Faith D’Alessandro Partner — Contact person for major gift donations
- Frank Morano Government — Receives support from Council Member Frank Morano.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility Partner — Hosts specimen data and images from the Museum’s botany collection.
- Internal Revenue Code Government — Tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Internet Archive Partner — Hosts full documents, publications, journals, and maps from the Museum’s archival collection.
- Kamillah Hanks Government — Receives support from Council Member Kamillah Hanks.
- Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Government — Receives operating support from the administration of Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani.
- NY/NJ Host Committee Partner — Supported the World Cup Quarter Finals family watch party events.
- NYC Council Staten Island Delegation Government — Receives support from the NYC Council Staten Island Delegation.
- NYC Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding support for the Staten Island Museum.
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for the Staten Island Museum.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Collaborates to deliver the Discovery STEM Camp for students.
- New York City Council Government — Julie Menin, City Council Speaker, serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Diya Vij, Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
- New York City Department of Education Government — Kamar Samuels, Chancellor of the Department of Education, serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Government — Tricia Shimamura, Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
- Office of the Staten Island Borough President Funder — Provides financial and institutional support for the STEAM Education Center expansion.
- Opera Exposures Partner — Presented a performance by Daland Jones during the Juneteenth Family Day Festival.
- Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborates on the Discovery Pass, allowing joint access to multiple cultural sites on the Snug Harbor campus.
- Staten Island Borough President's Office Government — Vito Fossella, Staten Island Borough President, serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
- The Office of the Mayor Partner — Supported the World Cup Quarter Finals family watch party events.
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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-Collaborative Curation and Engagementmethodology: community-collaborative_curationBy involving community members in the development of exhibitions and programming, including through local artist participation and co-curation, the museum fosters ownership and deeper engagement because shared authorship strengthens community ties and relevance.
- Equity-Centered Institutional Practicemethodology: equity-centered_institutional_practiceBy embedding diversity and inclusion into programming, staffing, and decision-making, the museum builds equitable public spaces because intentional representation fosters belonging and broadens access to cultural institutions.
- Interdisciplinary Public Engagementmethodology: interdisciplinary_public_engagementBy integrating natural science, art, and history in exhibitions and programming, the museum sparks curiosity and deepens public understanding of the environment and human connections because interdisciplinary approaches make complex topics more accessible and foster shared experiences.
- Local-to-Global Environmental Stewardshipmethodology: local_to_global_environmental_responsibilityBy connecting local ecological contexts to global climate responsibility, the museum fosters informed decision-making and stewardship because grounding global issues in local experience increases personal relevance and motivates action.
- STEAM-Based Experiential Learningmethodology: STEAM-based_educationBy integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with hands-on, interdisciplinary methods, the museum enhances student and teacher engagement because experiential learning across subjects deepens understanding and retention.