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BRIDGE HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY DBA THE BRIDGE HAMPTON MUSEUM
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY · EIN 112250693 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · bridgehamptonmuseum.org
revenue
$355K
expenses
$577K
net assets
$2.7M
employees
7
volunteers
3
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE BRIDGE HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO INSPIRE THE DOCUMENTATION,PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF BRIDGEHAMPTON AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Historical society and museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the cultural heritage of Bridgehampton and surrounding communities. Operates multiple historic properties, including the Corwith House, Nathaniel Rogers House, and Wheelwright Shop, offering exhibitions, educational programs, and public events. Focuses on local history, maritime traditions, and regional art.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Beer & Blacksmithing
Hands-on educational program where participants learn blacksmithing techniques from blacksmith Ricky Bottenus to create their own bottle openers.
Bridgehampton Racing: The Legacy
Permanent exhibition documenting the history of auto racing in Bridgehampton, displayed at the Nathaniel Rogers House.
Ebb & Flow: A Maritime Cultural History of Bridgehampton
Permanent exhibition exploring the maritime heritage of Bridgehampton, on display at the Nathaniel Rogers House.
Tractor Barn Restoration
Multi-phase project to convert a historic barn into a gallery space, beginning with cleanup and structural improvements to host art exhibitions like Jonathan Nash Glynn's "New Space".
Wheelwright Shop Restoration
Ongoing preservation project to stabilize and restore the historic 1870s Strong Wheelwright Shop, including structural repairs, exterior painting, and future educational display development.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
    • Accepting donations of historical materials
      Accepts donations of historical items for inclusion in its archive or museum exhibits, supporting its mission to preserve Bridgehampton’s cultural heritage.
    • Preservation and interpretation of local history and cultural traditions
      Documents, preserves, and interprets the history and cultural traditions of Bridgehampton and surrounding communities through collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and public events. Activities include collecting and maintaining artifacts and documents, offering exhibitions on local history (e.g., racing and maritime culture), and organizing lectures, tours, festivals, and demonstrations.
  • Local History Museum Operations 2 activities
    • Operation and maintenance of historic properties and museum sites
      Owns, maintains, and operates multiple historic structures including the Corwith House, Strong Wheelwright Shop, Bridgehampton Jail, Nathaniel Rogers House, Engine Barn, Tractor Barn, and associated outbuildings. Also manages the Poxabogue Evergreen Cemetery in Sagaponack. The organization stewards the Nathaniel Rogers House and BHM Archives in partnership with the Town of Southampton, including ongoing restoration and preservation efforts.
    • Public access and museum operations
      Provides free public access to museum sites during regular operating hours, including the Nathaniel Rogers House open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Offers structured visitation for exhibitions and programs across multiple historic buildings.
  • Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
    • Community engagement through internships and volunteer programs
      Engages interns and volunteers in activities related to preserving local history, including collections management, exhibition support, and educational programming.
  • Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
    • Public land acknowledgment and advocacy for Indigenous rights
      Issues a public land acknowledgment recognizing that its facility is located on the ancestral territory of the Shinnecock and Montaukett peoples and affirms a commitment to dismantling the ongoing effects of colonialism and Indigenous land dispossession.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$355K
Contributions & grants$236K66%
Program service revenue$42K12%
Investment income$50K14%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$577K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$259K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.77M
Cash$342K
Investments$2.35M
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$2.75M
Liquid reserves56.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CONNOR FLANAGAN Executive Direc 40 $92K
board members · 13
  • AMANDA MOSZKOWISKI — Trustee
  • ANDREA MADAIO — President
  • CAREY MILLARD — Trustee
  • FRED RITZ III — Treasurer
  • GERRIT VREELAND — Trustee
  • HARRY HACKETT III — Vice President
  • JASON WHITT — Trustee
  • JEREMY DENNIS — Trustee
  • MARILEE FOSTER — Trustee
  • NANCY WALTER-YVERTES — TRUSTEE
  • PRESTON T PHILLIPS — Trustee
  • REV KIMBERLY JOHNSON — Trustee
  • STEVE CLARKE — Trustee
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Marders Partner — Assisted with digging out the dirt floor during the Tractor Barn restoration.
  • Montaukett People Partner — Recognizes the Montaukett as original inhabitants of the region and acknowledges their ongoing efforts to reclaim ancestral territory and secure formal recognition.
  • SRI Fine Art Services Partner — Provided transportation assistance for artwork in the Lana Jokel: Echoes & Nostalgia exhibition.
  • Shinnecock Nation Partner — Recognizes the Shinnecock as traditional stewards of the land where the museum is located and acknowledges their sovereignty and federal recognition.
  • Sperry Tents Partner — Donated flooring materials for the Tractor Barn restoration project.
  • Springs Brewery Partner — Sponsored the 2025 Beer & Blacksmithing program by providing drinks for all classes.
  • Town of Southampton Partner — Collaborates with the Museum in the stewardship, restoration, and preservation of the c. 1840 Nathaniel Rogers House.
  • Water Mill Building Supply Partner — Donated lumber and building materials for the Tractor Barn restoration.
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 Interpretation of Local History
    methodology: public_history_engagement
    By using exhibitions, educational programs, festivals, and hands-on workshops to interpret local history, we deepen public understanding because experiential and participatory formats foster meaningful connections to cultural heritage.
  • Community-Sourced Collection and Stewardship
    methodology: community-sourced collection
    By collecting donated historical materials and relying on volunteer labor, we sustainably preserve local history because community ownership strengthens stewardship and ensures inclusive representation of cultural narratives.
  • Land Acknowledgment as Historical Reckoning
    methodology: land_acknowledgment
    By practicing land acknowledgment, we confront colonial legacies and affirm ongoing responsibility to Indigenous communities because naming historical displacement fosters ethical memory and supports decolonized interpretations of local history.
  • Open Access to Cultural Heritage
    methodology: open_access
    By offering free admission to museum spaces, we increase community engagement with local history and culture because removing financial barriers enables broader public access and participation.