irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EDUCATION/PROMOTION: TO DEMONSTRATE NEW DIGITAL MEDIA WAYS TO CONNECT THE SARATOGA REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY TO ANOTHER GENERATION, AUGMENTED REALITY WAS PRODUCED. IT DEVELOPED FOUR FIGURES FROM BATTLES OF SARATOGA HISTORY IN GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION WITH AUTHENTICATED OUTFITS AND SCRIPTING OF THEIR PERSPECTIVE ON THEIR PARTICIPATION LEADING INTO SARATOGA. AN ASSOCIATED DIGITAL APPLICATION WAS DEVELOPED AND ACCEPTED BY THE GOOGLE PLAYSTORE AND APPLE STORE, ALONG WITH PRINTED "POP-UP" CONTENT TO TAKE ON ROAD SHOWS TO THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOSTON TEA PARTY IN DECEMBER 2024.
- #2 $0EDUCATION/PROMOTION/AWARENESS: WE DEVELOPED WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, PLUS CONTENT, TO REACH NEW AUDIENCES AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN HISTORY WITH FACTS ABOUT THIS HISTORY AND TO PROMOTE EVENTS AND OTHER WAYS TO LEARN MORE.PRODUCED VIDEO CONTENT HIGHLIGHTING LIVING HISTORIANS CONNECTING WITH THE PUBLIC AND EDUCATING THEM OF THE 18TH CENTURY ERA LIVES AND IMPACTS IN THE SARATOGA AREA. SUPPORTED MARKETING COLLATERAL FOR DISPLAY AT PUBLIC COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS AND IN LOCATIONS COMMONLY VISITED BY LOCAL AND OUT OF AREA TRAVELERS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF SARATOGA'S REVOLUTIONARY HERITAGE
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Augmented Reality Historical Experience
Developed augmented reality content featuring four historically accurate figures from the Battles of Saratoga, including graphic representations and scripted perspectives, distributed via a mobile app on Google Play and Apple Store.
Digital and Social Media Outreach
Developed website, social media channels, and video content to educate the public about Saratoga’s Revolutionary heritage, including collaborations with living historians and national media.
Revolutionary Road Trip Saratoga
Funded and coordinated the production of a 25-minute episode for the national PBS and streaming series "Travels with Darley," highlighting Saratoga’s Revolutionary War sites and hospitality, including coverage of production costs.
Turning Point Parade & Festival
Annual public commemoration in Schuylerville, NY, featuring over 100 units including marching bands, veterans, fire departments, and living historians, celebrating the American victory at the Battles of Saratoga.
Victory Season at Saratoga
Series of living history events including the Siege Living History Weekend and Surrender Day Ceremony in partnership with Saratoga National Historical Park, marking key moments of the 1777 campaign.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 2 activities
- Hosting family-focused educational eventsOrganizes recurring community events such as Stillwater Family Day and public trivia sessions focused on Revolutionary War history. These events include interactive activities like 18th-century toys, games, giveaways, and hands-on learning experiences designed to engage children, families, and visitors at high-traffic community locations.
- Organizing public commemorations of the Battles of SaratogaPlans and hosts annual events marking key anniversaries of the Battles of Saratoga, including the Turning Point Parade & Festival, Surrender Day Ceremony, and Siege Living History Weekend. These multi-part events feature parades with over 100 participating units, historical reenactments, military demonstrations, and ceremonies involving local officials, students, families, and partner organizations such as the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Advocating for preservation and awareness of Saratoga's Revolutionary War historyPromotes education, public awareness, and preservation of historical assets related to the Battles of Saratoga in preparation for the 250th anniversary in 2027. This includes strategic outreach and coordination across public and private partners to highlight the national significance of the Saratoga battlefield.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducting ceremonial historical reenactments and readingsHosts public readings of the Declaration of Independence with local officials and historians, bell-ringing ceremonies honoring the original 13 colonies, and ceremonial cannon firings using a commissioned replica 4-pound cannon. Events are held at Saratoga County Offices in Ballston Spa and other public venues as part of broader commemorative programming.
- Developing and promoting augmented reality educational toolsCreated the Saratoga Revolutionary Experience app featuring augmented reality content with four historically authenticated figures from the Battles of Saratoga, including scripted perspectives and graphic representations. The app was released on Google Play Store and Apple App Store to engage families and visitors in interactive learning about Revolutionary War history.
- Producing and distributing educational media contentDeveloped a 25-minute episode titled "Revolutionary Road Trip Saratoga" for the national PBS series "Travels with Darley," filmed at multiple historic sites in September 2023. Also produced narrated footage showcasing historic and contemporary locations in Saratoga County, managed real-time social media promotion during production, and published videos featuring living historians to educate the public through digital platforms.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$532K
Contributions & grants$514K97%
Program service revenue$18K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$360
expenses
Total expenses$403K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$65K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$211K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +72.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CORINNE SCIROCCO — DIRECTOR
- JARED RIFENBARY — DIRECTOR
- JOAN DASH — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BILOK — DIRECTOR
- PHIL KLEIN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT FARLEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- VINCENT ASARO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- American Legion Post 490 Partner — Host site for Stillwater Family Day event organized by the Campaign for Saratoga 250.
- American Legion Post 490 Partner — Hosts Stillwater Family Day in collaboration with Campaign for Saratoga 250.
- American Legion Post 490 Partner — Hosts the Stillwater Family Day event in collaboration with Campaign for Saratoga 250.
- Bill Teator Partner — Executive Director of Campaign for Saratoga 250, featured in public programming about the organization's initiatives.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Co-hosts the DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Co-hosts the wreath-laying ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Collaborates on the DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Collaborates with the Campaign for Saratoga 250 on the annual wreath laying ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Participates in the DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Participates in the DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor Revolutionary War patriots.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Partners on the DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor Revolutionary War patriots.
- Hawai’i America 250 Committee Partner — Collaborated with the Hawai’i America 250 Committee to participate in the global "Sharing the Spirit of America" event.
- PBS Partner — Broadcast the Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip episode focused on Saratoga County.
- Revolutionary Road Trips Partner — Produced a 30-minute episode and book chapter focused on Saratoga County, contributing to the Campaign for Saratoga 250's educational outreach.
- Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission Partner — Co-hosts the annual Surrender Day Ceremony with the Campaign for Saratoga 250.
- Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission Partner — Co-hosts the annual Surrender Day Ceremony.
- Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission Partner — Cosponsors and hosts the annual Surrender Day Ceremony
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborating to promote the historical significance of the Saratoga battlefield in advance of the 250th anniversary in 2027.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Co-hosts the Siege Living History Weekend and other events at shared historical sites.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Co-hosts the Siege Living History Weekend event
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Siege Living History Weekend and Freeman's Farm Anniversary Encampment.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Siege Living History Weekend and other commemorative events.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Collaborates on the Siege Living History Weekend and other commemorative events.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Collaborates on the Siege Living History Weekend event.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Collaborates with Saratoga National Historical Park on the Siege Living History Weekend event.
- Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Featured as a key historic site in public programming and media related to the Saratoga 250 celebrations.
- Sons of the American Revolution Partner — Co-hosts the wreath-laying ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park.
- Sons of the American Revolution Partner — Collaborates on the DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony
- Sons of the American Revolution Partner — Collaborates with the Campaign for Saratoga 250 on the annual wreath laying ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park.
- Sons of the American Revolution Partner — Participates in the DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park.
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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.
- Anniversary as Catalyst for Civic Reconnectionmethodology: anniversary-driven engagementBy anchoring sustained local engagement to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we produce renewed community investment in Revolutionary history because milestone commemorations create a focal moment for reflection, unity, and identity formation.
- Digital Immersion for Historical Accessmethodology: digital-engagementBy using augmented reality and digital platforms, we produce broader and more engaging access to Revolutionary War history because immersive technologies lower barriers to participation and make historical narratives tangible for younger, tech-native audiences.
- Intergenerational Historical Stewardshipmethodology: intergenerational-educationBy designing educational and commemorative programming that engages multiple generations simultaneously, we produce long-term preservation of Revolutionary War history because shared family experiences in learning create lasting cultural memory and continuity.
- Living History Immersionmethodology: living_history_educationBy staging immersive reenactments and living history interpretations at original battleground sites, we produce deeper public understanding of the Revolutionary War because experiential engagement fosters emotional connection and retention more effectively than passive learning.
- Narrative Deepening Through Untold Storiesmethodology: untold_storiesBy highlighting personal, lesser-known stories from the Battles of Saratoga, we produce more meaningful public engagement because human-scale narratives increase empathy and relevance, making historical events feel immediate and personally significant.