irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $126KTO DISSEMINATE HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
20th Annual Antiques & Design Show Benefit
Annual fundraising event featuring a silent auction, preview party, and showcase of antiques and design items
Revolutionary East Hampton Walking Tour
Historian-led walking tour exploring East Hampton’s role in the Revolutionary War, offered on Independence Day
Tour the Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran Home & Studio
Guided visits to the original artist studio of painter Thomas Moran, focusing on his influence on 19th-century American landscape art and the American West
Visit the Dominy Shops
Tours of the Dominy family’s woodworking shops and home, showcasing the craftsmanship of three generations of master woodworkers
Visit the Mulford Farmhouse
Guided tours of the historic 1680 farmhouse, recently restored, highlighting the life of Colonel David Mulford and early American colonial life
Watercolor with de Gournay
Specialty watercolor painting workshop hosted at Clinton Academy in collaboration with de Gournay
Watercolors of the Whaling Industry by Claus Hoie
Exhibition of watercolor paintings depicting East Hampton’s whaling history, displayed at Clinton Academy
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Educational outreach and public lecturesProduces educational content and public programs such as the monthly podcast series "Spirit of 76" and "Past Presented" hosted by Town Historian Hugh King, leads specialized educational programs (e.g., marine mammal monitoring at the East Hampton Town Marine Museum), and organizes events like the Revolutionary East Hampton Walking Tour and the Annual Lecture Luncheon.
- Management and preservation of historical collectionsMaintains a collection of nearly 20,000 artifacts and is constructing a new Collections Storage Center to house and preserve these materials. Also launched a digital app at Mulford Farm to enhance visitor engagement with the collections.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curated exhibitions and cultural programmingHosts rotating exhibitions and cultural events at historic sites, including an annual summer exhibition of watercolors by Claus Hoie at Clinton Academy (focusing on themes like whaling), the 'Finest Kind' exhibition, free outdoor movie screenings at Mulford Farm, and immersive watercolor workshops led by visiting artists.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Fundraising events and benefit programsOrganizes annual fundraising events including the House & Garden Tour, the Antiques & Design Show Benefit with a preview party and silent auction, and themed luncheons such as “The Fine Art of Collecting,” to support the organization’s operations and preservation efforts.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Guided educational tours at historic propertiesOffers guided tours across multiple historic sites to educate the public on local history, craftsmanship, and art. Tours include the Dominy Shops Museum (focusing on three generations of woodworkers), Mulford Farmhouse (highlighting Colonel David Mulford and enslaved individuals such as Acca, Daniel, Jack, and Rose), and the Moran Home & Studio (exploring the Morans’ influence on American landscape art and perceptions of nature).
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Preservation and public operation of historic sitesOversees seven historic sites in East Hampton and Amagansett, including Mulford Farmhouse, Dominy Shops Museum, and the Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran Home & Studio, maintaining them for public access and educational programming. Completed a comprehensive interior restoration of the Mulford Farmhouse and opened the new Dominy Shops Museum.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.00M
Contributions & grants$879K88%
Program service revenue$42K4%
Investment income$56K6%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$825K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$441K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.47M
Cash$345K
Investments$2.86M
Liabilities$104K
Net assets$4.37M
Liquid reserves46.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN LONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139K |
board members · 22
- AMY TARR — Trustee
- ANDREW A DAVIS — Vice President
- ANNE SHEAN — Treasurer
- BRUCE SISKA — Trustee
- DALE ELLEN LEFF — Trustee
- DEBRA DRUKER — President
- DORIAN FUHRMAN — Trustee
- DORIS MEISTER — Trustee
- FRANK NEWBOLD — Trustee
- HOLLIS FORBES — Trustee
- JACKIE MITCHELL — Trustee
- JAMES WILLIAM BLAUVELT — Trustee
- KAY ALLAIRE — Trustee
- LEAH LEBEC — Trustee
- LINDA WILLETT — Trustee
- LYSBETH MARIGOLD — Secretary
- MICHAEL CLIFFORD — Trustee
- NEIDE VALEIRA — Trustee
- PAIGE DALY — Trustee
- RAY HARDEN — Trustee
- SANDRA MAYZAW LWIN — Trustee
- SARAH WETENHALL — Trustee
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Certain projects Partner — Collaborates with unnamed supporters to complete certain projects.
- Clinton Academy Partner — Hosts exhibitions in collaboration with the East Hampton Historical Society.
- Clinton Academy Partner — Hosts exhibitions of watercolor paintings by Claus Hoie in collaboration with the East Hampton Historical Society.
- East Hampton Middle School Partner — Collaborated with the Do Good, Be Good Club on an artifact discovery and educational initiative.
- East Hampton Town Marine Museum Partner — Collaborated on the exhibition of watercolors depicting the whaling industry.
- Hugh King Partner — Collaborates with East Hampton Town and Village Historian Hugh King to lead a Revolutionary East Hampton Walking Tour.
- Pomeroy Foundation Funder — Awarded a historical marker for the Dominy Shops Museum
- Preservation League of New York State Funder — Provided a grant to support a structural assessment at the Mulford Farmhouse
- de Gournay Partner — Collaborates with de Gournay to host a watercolor painting workshop at Clinton Academy.
strategies · 5
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.
- Arts-Integrated Heritage Learningmethodology: arts-integrated-heritage-educationBy combining hands-on artistic practice with engagement at historic sites, we deepen public connection to art history because experiential creativity reinforces historical context and personal relevance.
- Immersive Site-Based Educationmethodology: immersive site-based educationBy using restored historic sites as immersive educational platforms, we enhance public understanding of local history and material culture because experiential engagement in authentic period environments deepens learning and emotional connection.
- Inclusive Historical Narrative Integrationmethodology: inclusive_historical_narrativeBy integrating stories of both prominent figures and marginalized individuals—such as enslaved people—into public tours and programming, we produce a more accurate and inclusive historical narrative because diverse perspectives foster critical reflection and broaden community identification with local heritage.
- Preservation and Interpretation for Community Engagementmethodology: cultural_heritage_preservationBy preserving and interpreting historic properties, collections, and cultural heritage, we educate the public and inspire community engagement because connecting people with tangible elements of the past fosters deeper understanding and stewardship of local history.
- Primary Source-Enriched Exhibitionsmethodology: primary-source-educationBy integrating primary source materials such as historical logbooks and journals into exhibitions, we contextualize cultural and maritime history because direct engagement with original records enhances authenticity and educational depth.