named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annex Theater Performances
Live music, comedy, and staged readings hosted at the Bundy Museum Annex Theater, featuring local and touring artists
First Friday Art Receptions
Monthly gallery events showcasing visual art exhibitions in collaboration with Binghamton Photo and local artists
Historic Bundy House Ghost Tours
Monthly paranormal tours of the historic Bundy House conducted in partnership with Phantom Visions Paranormal
WordPlace: The Southern Tier Literary Center
Literary programming including poetry open mics and spoken word events, directed by the Bundy Museum Poet-in-Residence
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
- Conserve and restore museum artifactsConserves and restores historical artifacts, including a three-panel wooden folding screen with inset canvas paintings, using grant-funded resources to preserve cultural heritage.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host fundraising eventsHosts "Bundy Fest," an annual fundraiser held on December 2, 2023, which raised thousands of dollars to support museum operations and programming.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Host live events at the Annex TheaterHosts live music performances, karaoke nights, comedy open mics, poetry open mics, and the Pokorak Songwriter Showcase at the Annex Theater located at 129 Main St., Binghamton, NY. Events typically include free admission and are scheduled regularly, including monthly and on specific dates.
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Historical Cemetery and Museum Ghost Tours 1 activity
- Host monthly ghost toursHosts monthly ghost tours on the third Friday of each month, offering themed historical and paranormal programming at the museum.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host rotating art exhibitions and virtual gallery showsHosts rotating art exhibitions in its third-floor gallery with free admission and organizes First Friday opening receptions. Also produces virtual First Friday art exhibits and hosts virtual gallery shows as part of the First Friday Art Walk to expand public access.
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Operate Carriage House Tavern to serve food and beverages during eventsProvides food and beverages during live events through the Carriage House Tavern, enhancing the visitor experience at museum-hosted events.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate a public museum focused on arts, culture, and humanitiesOperates a public museum with exhibits in arts, culture, and humanities, including historical timekeeping clocks from Bundy Manufacturing and a recreated pavilion from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Offers free admission to its third-floor gallery and participates in Binghamton's monthly First Friday Art Walk.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce educational and historical web seriesProduces the web series "Monument to Inequality," which recontextualizes the Harlow E. Bundy house by highlighting the contributions and experiences of the working class, providing accessible digital educational content.
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Literary Publishing and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide sponsorship and support for WordPlace: The Southern Tier Literary CenterProvides sponsorship and ongoing support for WordPlace: The Southern Tier Literary Center, a literary arts organization focused on community engagement through writing and reading programs.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Upgrade collections management and public access systemsAcquired a new collections management system and host computer to overhaul recordkeeping and make museum collections information publicly accessible, improving institutional capacity and transparency.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate Binghamton Photo community darkroom and film labOperates Binghamton Photo, a community darkroom and film lab offering access during regular business hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Provides hands-on facilities for analog photography, including darkroom and film processing services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$127K65%
Program service revenue$52K26%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$190K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$135K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$259K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Eckman | Director of Museum Operations | 40 | $36K |
| Eric Zurbruegg | Maintenance Supervisor | 30 | $30K |
| Andru Bemis | Radio Station Manager of Operations | 20 | $18K |
| Alexis Tauterouff | Manager of Binghamton Photo Community Darkroom | 18 | $15K |
board members · 4
- Carol Armstrong — Non-voting Board Member
- Christine Barnaby — Board member
- Michael Weinstein — Executive Director
- Rick Iacovelli — Board member
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Binghamton Photo Partner — Co-presents art exhibitions and receptions with the Bundy Museum
- Binghamton's First Friday Art Walk Partner — Collaborates with Binghamton's First Friday Art Walk to host monthly public art events.
- Broome County Arts Council Funder — Provides General Operations Support Grant through the United Cultural Fund.
- Broome County Arts Council Government — Provides General Operations Support Grant funding through the United Cultural Fund.
- Broome County Arts Council Partner — Collaborated on arts programming including “The Gifts of Poets” series.
- Carriage House Tavern Partner — Provides food and beverages during events at the Annex Theater
- Carriage House Tavern Partner — Provides food, coffee, beer, and wine during Bundy Museum events at the Annex Theater.
- Community Foundation for South Central New York Funder — Funds the First Friday Art Walk Virtual Gallery Shows through The Harriet Ford Dickenson Fund.
- Community Foundation for South Central New York Funder — Provides grant funding through The Harriet Ford Dickenson Fund to support the First Friday Art Walk Virtual Gallery Shows.
- Community Foundation for South Central New York Funder — Provides grant funding through the Harriet Ford Dickenson Fund to support the First Friday Art Walk Virtual Gallery Shows.
- Greater Hudson Heritage Network Network — Participated in GHHN conservation grant program in partnership with NYSCA.
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Government — Federal agency providing support to museums and libraries; mentioned in connection with the Bundy Museum's initiatives.
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Government — Supported capacity-building project through IMLS CARES Act funding.
- Kaitlyn Hession Partner — Featured artist in the exhibition "Into The Blue: Cyanotypes by Kaitlyn Hession."
- Museum Association of New York Network — Partnered with MANY for capacity-building initiatives and grant programs.
- Museum Association of New York Partner — Statewide organization that supports and connects New York's museums; mentioned as a related entity in the context of museum development and advocacy.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided grant funding for conservation and capacity-building projects.
- Phantom Visions Paranormal Partner — Co-hosts ghost tours at the Historic Bundy House
- Phantom Visions Paranormal Partner — Collaborates with The Bundy Museum of History & Art to present monthly ghost tours.
- SUNY Broome Community College Partner — Provides support for Binghamton Photo through its Communication & Media Arts Department.
- Stilettos Fine Art Studio Partner — Collaborates with The Bundy Museum to provide art classes for youth.
- West Lake Conservators, LTD Partner — Contracted to perform conservation work on a historic folding screen.
- WordPlace Partner — Sponsors and supports WordPlace, The Southern Tier Literary Center.
- WordPlace Literary Center Partner — Partnered on literary programming and the “Banned Bookmobile” initiative.
- WordPlace: The Southern Tier Literary Center Partner — Jointly presents poetry open mic events with the Bundy Museum
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.
- Artifact-Based Storytelling to Teach Industrial and Social Historymethodology: artifact-based_storytellingBy using historical artifacts—particularly timekeeping clocks—as central narrative devices, the museum teaches the history of industrial innovation and company development, because tangible objects ground abstract historical processes in material culture and make them more relatable to visitors.
- Lowering Barriers to Participation Through Accessible Art Methods and Transportationmethodology: accessibility_through_transportation, accessible_photographyBy offering cyanotype printing—which requires no darkroom—and free summer trolley service, the museum increases access to art and history programming, because removing technical and geographic barriers enables broader community participation.
- Recentering Working-Class Narratives to Address Social Inequitymethodology: working-class_narrative_recontextualizationBy recontextualizing historic sites and collections to center the experiences of the working class, the museum increases public understanding of labor history and systemic inequity, because highlighting marginalized narratives challenges dominant historical perspectives and fosters critical engagement.
- Using Paranormal Engagement as a Gateway to Historical Learningmethodology: paranormal-education-outreachBy combining paranormal investigations with historical storytelling, the museum engages the public in local history, because the allure of the supernatural captures interest and serves as an accessible entry point for deeper historical education.