named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Blue Star Museums Program
Provides free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day as part of a national initiative.
Bull Family Reunion and Picnic
Annual gathering of descendants that includes tours, historical programming, and community activities; recognized as the second longest continuous annual family reunion in the U.S.
Genealogy and Archival Project
Digitizes, transcribes, and organizes over 20,000 historical documents and maintains a genealogical database of more than 150,000 names across 14 generations.
Historical Preservation and Tours
Offers by-appointment tours of the Bull Stone House and New World Dutch Barn, providing educational access to colonial-era structures and history.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Digitization and archival management of family history materialsDigitizes, transcribes, and organizes over 20,000 historical documents related to the Bull family using CatalogIt, and maintains a collection of 2,540 physical items related to the Stone House, ensuring long-term preservation and public access.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Genealogical recordkeeping and descendant servicesMaintains comprehensive genealogical records of over 100,000 living and deceased descendants and spouses of William Bull and Sarah Wells, updated by volunteer genealogists, and provides family reports and printouts of the last 3–4 generations upon request.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Organizing historical events and commemorationsHosts special historical events including reenactment talks (e.g., portrayal of Martha Washington), flag-raising ceremonies for national anniversaries, tricentennial celebrations for Sarah Wells, and presentations on the Bull Stone House’s history during annual reunions.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and maintenance of the Bull Stone House historic siteEngages in ongoing preservation, restoration, and infrastructure improvements of the William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House, including masonry repairs, spring cleaning work weekends, and grounds improvements such as picnic tables and benches constructed through volunteer and Eagle Scout projects.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Providing public and virtual access to the Bull Stone HouseOffers guided in-person and virtual tours of the Bull Stone House, Dutch barn, and grounds by appointment for families, students, scouts, 4H groups, and other interested parties, and participates in public events such as the Hudson River Ramble to increase accessibility.
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Local History Publishing 1 activity
- Publication of newsletters and family historiesProduces and distributes an annual newsletter for the Bull family community, available in digital and printable formats, and publishes volumes of family stories titled "Tales from the Bull Blue Book," edited by Bob Eager.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Hosting annual Bull Family Reunion and PicnicHosts the annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic at the Bull Stone House homestead, an event held continuously since 1867 and recognized as the second longest-running family reunion in the United States, with recent gatherings attracting 300–400 attendees and including guided tours, meals, children's activities, hayrides, and petting zoos.
- Research and publication on Bull family historyConducts and publishes historical research on the Bull family, including the book "Sarah, An American Pioneer," the Bull Blue Book genealogy (first published 1974, reprinted four times), and a 2024 Bull Genealogy Flash drive containing an electronic family tree; also makes nearly 100 digitized Civil War pension records publicly accessible.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$78K60%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$52K40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead77%
Fundraising23%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$934K
Cash$221K
Investments$377K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$934K
Liquid reserves104.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- AMBER GRANT — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA SYLK — PRESIDENT
- BETSY HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHERI CARDONE — BOARD MEMBER
- CURTIS JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUGLAS STAINTON — VICE PRESIDENT
- JAMES SORREL — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDY WOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA BULL — SECRETARY
- LYLE SHUTE — TREASURER
- MARC NOZELL — BOARD MEMBER
- RILL ROE — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH MURRAY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Blue Star Families Network — Participates in the Blue Star Museums Initiative in collaboration with Blue Star Families, offering free admission to active-duty military and their families.
- Bob Eager Partner — Edited the "Tales from the Blue Book" family stories.
- Boy Scout Troop 416 Partner — Collaborated on an Eagle Scout project to build picnic tables and benches at the Bull Stone House grounds.
- Cindy Norton Partner — Digitized nearly 100 Civil War pension records of Bull descendants or their spouses and made them available to the family.
- Collette C. Fulton Partner — Presented on the 300th anniversary of Sarah Wells' arrival at the 145th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic.
- Department of Defense Government — Participates in the Blue Star Museums Initiative in partnership with the Department of Defense, offering free admission to military families during summer months.
- Johanna Yaun Partner — Orange County Historian who discussed the historical question of whether Thomas Bull was a Loyalist.
- Judy Wood Partner — Provides family reports and receives family group sheets from Bull descendants.
- Junior Friends of the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society Partner — Partnered to provide public tours of the Bull Stone House during the Hudson River Ramble in 2015.
- Martha Washington Partner — Portrayed participant in historical programming at the annual picnic.
- Michael K. Brown Partner — Presented a talk on the history of the Bull Stone House at the 152nd Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Participates in the Blue Star Museums Initiative, a program led by the National Endowment for the Arts, providing free summer admission to military families.
- SUNY Orange Partner — Honored Sarah Wells’ legacy by naming a café after her at the Rowley Center for Science and Engineering, built on the site of the former Sarah Wells Hall.
- St Peter Collegiate Church Partner — Site of ancestral significance for the Bull family, visited and documented by members of the William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association for historical and educational purposes.
- St Peters Church, Wolverhampton Partner — Partner organization associated with the Bull family history and genealogical connections.
- The Friends of The Bull Stone House Partner — Collaborated to provide public tours of the Bull Stone House during the Hudson River Ramble in 2015.
strategies · 3
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.
- Cultural Preservation through Physical Stewardshipmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-physical-stewardshipBy maintaining the historic Bull Stone House as a physical landmark, the organization preserves cultural heritage and strengthens descendant connection to ancestral legacy, because the site serves as a tangible focal point for identity and intergenerational continuity.
- Genealogy-Based Intergenerational Engagementmethodology: genealogy-based_engagementBy organizing and dynamically updating genealogical records with family narratives, the organization fosters intergenerational identity and engagement, because accessible and evolving family histories enable descendants to see themselves as part of an ongoing ancestral story.
- Heritage-Centered Community Eventsmethodology: heritage-centered_family_engagementBy hosting annual reunions, picnics, and educational reenactments at the historic homestead, the organization strengthens familial and community ties, because shared experiences in ancestral spaces reinforce collective identity and promote active participation in preservation.