irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13KCERTIFICATES AND MONETARY AWARDS PRESENTED TO STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE A PROFICIENCY IN U.S. HISTORY AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONSTITUTION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Mayflower Ball
Major fundraising event held annually since 1953, supporting educational outreach programs and serving as a social gathering for members
Compact Award Program
Presented since 1925, this program awards students who demonstrate proficiency in U.S. history and understanding of the Constitution
Educational Outreach Programs
Works with teachers and students in nearly 100 schools to promote understanding of American history and the Pilgrims' role in the nation's founding
Little Pilgrims Program
Jr. Affiliate Membership initiative engaging younger descendants and fostering early connection to family heritage
activities · 7 groups
What they do
-
Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Donates historical artifacts and furnishingsContributes historical items such as a Dutch chest, table, paintings, quilts, china, and other furnishings to support the preservation and decoration of heritage spaces like the Mayflower room at Ft. Crailo, funded through personal donations and fundraising efforts.
- Provides historical education programming and lecturesHosts virtual and in-person lectures on Pilgrim history, including presentations by guest historians such as Dr. Preston Pierce on Plymouth Rock, and conducts educational outreach that works with teachers and students to improve understanding of American history and the Pilgrims’ role in the nation’s founding.
-
-
Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Engages in historic preservation advocacyAdvocates for the protection of significant historical sites, including efforts to preserve the Ainsley Wilcox Mansion, where Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as President, from demolition.
-
-
Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funds educational outreach and history-based programsFunds three core educational initiatives—Educational Outreach, Compact Awards, and the Moore Essay Contest—through proceeds from the Annual Mayflower Ball and member donations. These programs support teaching American history and understanding of the Constitution.
-
-
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual events and social gatherings for membersOrganizes recurring events including the Annual Mayflower Debutante Ball, March Cousins dinner, June summer solstice party, September fall reception, luncheon meetings twice a year, and interactive theater receptions to engage members and support fundraising. The 72nd Annual Mayflower Ball and other signature events are part of ongoing programming.
-
-
Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presents student awards and certificates in American historyRecognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in U.S. history and understanding of the Constitution through monetary awards and certificates. The Compact Award Program has presented awards to schools since 1925, and the organization partners with nearly 100 schools to present American History awards.
-
-
Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Sells Mayflower-themed merchandiseOffers for sale various Mayflower-themed items including ties and commemorative scarves available for pre-order, supporting organizational activities through retail.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports genealogical research and membership applicationsOffers volunteer co-historians to assist applicants in completing membership applications and identifying required documentation. Processes completed applications within approximately five months and has processed over 6,000 applications since 1894, maintaining an archive focused on Mayflower descendants who served in the Revolutionary War.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$637K
Contributions & grants$155K24%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$443K70%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$380K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$121K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.18M
Cash$92K
Investments$7.08M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$7.18M
Liquid reserves226.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +73.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXIS MORLEDGE | EXECUTIVE DIR FROM APRIL 2024 | 40 | $67K |
| ROBIN WEAVER | EXECUTIVE DIR THRU APRIL 2024 | 40 | $32K |
board members · 20
- ADELAIDE FARAH — DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL
- ANNA RICH — ASSISTANT
- BRANTLEY KNOWLES — ASSISTANT
- CHARLES E DORKEY III — COUNSELOR
- CHRISTIAN REMMEL — ASSISTANT
- DR ERIKA BILLICK — SURGEON
- ERICA BROOKMAN ZICK — ASSISTANT
- GEORGE R BROKAW — CAPTAIN
- J FREDERICK STILLMAN — ASSISTANT
- JENNIFER ROLFE ESQ — ASSISTANT
- JENNIFER W DOBBS — SECRETARY
- JESSICA JENNINGS — ASSISTANT
- JUSTIN ABELOW — GOVERNOR
- MELANIE MCLENNAN — ASSISTANT
- STEPHEN B OWEN — ASSISTANT
- STEPHEN MADSEN — GOVERNOR EMERITUS
- SUMNER ANDERSON — ASSISTANT
- SUSAN ABANOR — HISTORIAN
- SUSAN LATOS — ASSISTANT
- WALTER BREWSTER JR — TREASURER/GOVERNOR EMERITU
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Adrian Burke Partner — Member who contributed information about Revolutionary War ancestor Ephraim Snow.
- Ainsley Wilcox Mansion Partner — Preserved through advocacy efforts by the Buffalo Colony of the NY Society.
- Albany Colony Partner — Sponsor of the virtual lecture event on Pilgrim history.
- Cory T. Way Partner — Member who contributed information about Revolutionary War ancestor George Douglas.
- David Morton Partner — Member who contributed information about Revolutionary War ancestors Noah Bowen, Ebenezer Adams, and Asaph.
- David Randall Partner — Member who contributed information about Revolutionary War ancestor William Hayden.
- Dr. Preston Pierce Partner — Invited guest speaker and Ontario County Historian who presented on Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim history.
- Ft. Crailo Partner — Collaborated on the furnishing and display of the Mayflower room with donated historical items.
- Ft. Crailo Partner — Partnered with the Albany Colony to furnish and maintain the Mayflower room with historically significant items.
- Gail Darling Partner — Member who contributed information about Revolutionary War ancestor Private Ariel Edgerton.
- General Society of Mayflower Descendants Network — State society affiliated with the national Mayflower Society, submitting applications for final verification and approval.
- General Society of Mayflower Descendants Network — State-level affiliate of the national lineage society.
- Halloran Hospital Partner — Received book donations from the NY Society in 1947.
- Manhattan Beach Veterans hospitals Partner — Received book donations from the NY Society in 1947.
- Marisol Deluna Partner — Designer of the commemorative America 250th scarf offered by the Society.
- Mayflower House in Plymouth, MA Funder — Received donations from the NY Society, including proceeds from events, to support its Endowment Fund.
- NYSOMD Partner — Collaborated with nearly 100 schools to present American History awards.
- National League of Woman’s Services Partner — Received an ambulance donation from the NY Society for use in transporting wounded soldiers during World War I.
- Oklahoma Mayflower Society Partner — Provided historical information about Mayflower child passengers, updated by a member.
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums Partner — Collaborates with Plimoth Patuxet Museums on Educational Outreach Programs, including school visits and curriculum delivery.
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.
- Civic Education Through Lineage and Historical Programmingmethodology: civic-education-through-lineageBy connecting individuals to the historical legacy of the Mayflower through verified lineage and educational programming, the organization fosters civic understanding and reinforces the principles of liberty and law derived from the Mayflower Compact, because shared ancestral identity strengthens engagement with foundational American values.
- Heritage-Based Community Building Through Ritual and Intergenerational Engagementmethodology: heritage-based_community_buildingBy using ceremonial rituals, annual events, and longitudinal educational engagement, the organization strengthens shared historical identity among descendants, because sustained intergenerational participation reinforces community continuity and collective memory of the Pilgrim legacy.