named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Archives and Records Preservation
Collection and preservation of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts related to Cragsmoor’s past
Building Restoration Project
Effort to restore and maintain historic structures in Cragsmoor, including the Federated Church building
Cragsmoor Historical Journal
Publications series documenting the history of Cragsmoor, including church histories, community events, and local figures
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Preserve and document Cragsmoor's historyDocuments, collects, and preserves objects, photographs, and personal narratives related to the history of Cragsmoor, NY, including the Cragsmoor Inn and community life, through archival and public outreach efforts.
- Support scholarly research and public education on regional historyEncourages scholarly work and public understanding of regional history by producing educational content on topics such as Sojourner Truth and slavery in Ulster County, and by making source materials publicly available for research.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host public lectures, exhibits, and community eventsOrganizes and hosts public events including lectures on local history, art exhibits featuring Cragsmoor artists and craftsmen, genealogy research sessions, and themed gatherings such as Cragsmoor Golf Day and anniversary commemorations.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute educational publicationsProduces and distributes the Cragsmoor Historical Journal three times per year to members and offers a free downloadable version to the public, sharing research and community history.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restore and maintain historic buildings and sitesRestores, maintains, and provides public access to historic structures and landscapes, including the Cragsmoor Federated Church and the 7th hole of the former Cragsmoor Inn golf course, with interpretive signage installed to explain historical significance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$9K61%
Program service revenue$1801%
Investment income$4393%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$199K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$199K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -2.3%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Alex Prizgintas Partner — Delivered a lecture on landscape architecture in the Hudson Valley featuring prominent historical figures.
- Cragsmoor Company, Inc. Network — Corporate entity through which the Cragsmoor Country Club operated and in which members purchased stock.
- Cragsmoor Journal Network — Source of historical records and reporting used in documenting the history of the Cragsmoor Federated Church.
- Cragsmoor Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Conducted the planned demolition of the Cragsmoor Inn in the 1970s.
- Frederick Solomon Partner — Presented a lecture on the history of the Cliff House and its connection to Austa Densmore Sturdevant.
- GHHN Network — Awarded the organization an Award of Excellence.
- Karl Collings Partner — Served as the club’s first Golf Committee Chairman.
- Leonard Marl Partner — Served as site foreman during construction of the golf course; identified as a native Cragsmoorian.
- Marny Johnson Partner — Guest speaker on genealogy research methods
- Michael O'Shea Partner — Offered the last remaining hole of the Cragsmoor Golf Course to the Cragsmoor Historical Society at below market value for preservation.
- Museum Association of NY Government — Recognized the organization with an Award of Merit for Innovation in Collection Access.
- Sally Matz Partner — Co-Founder and President Emeritus who contributes visionary reflections on Cragsmoor's future.
- Wayne E. Stiles Partner — Hired as golf architect to design and construct the nine-hole course beginning in 1924.
strategies · 2
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-Based Preservation through Stewardship and Volunteer Engagementmethodology: community-based_preservationBy acquiring threatened historical properties and cultural sites through community fundraising and maintaining them via volunteer labor, the organization ensures long-term preservation, because local ownership and participatory stewardship foster sustained commitment and protect against external development or neglect.
- Intergenerational and Community-Centered Oral Historymethodology: intergenerational_storytellingBy collecting and sharing personal narratives, oral histories, and family lineages from long-term residents, the organization preserves local heritage and strengthens community identity, because lived experience and intergenerational storytelling create emotionally resonant, authentic historical records that institutional archives alone cannot capture.