named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Alice P. Kenney Memorial Award
Annual $1,000 prize for the best published article on the Dutch colonial experience in the Atlantic world, with sensitivity to New Netherland
Charles W. Wendell Research Grant
Annual $1,000 prize for the best published article on the Dutch colonial experience in the Atlantic world, with focus on New Netherland
Dutch American Group (DAG)
Network of organizations focused on Dutch-American history to promote collaboration and reduce duplication of efforts
Hendricks Award
Annual $5,000 prize for the best book or manuscript on the Dutch colonial experience in North America before the American Revolution
New Netherland Annual Conference
Annual scholarly conference featuring research presentations on topics related to New Netherland and its legacy
Student Scholar Research Grant
Supports graduate student scholars with a residency at the New Netherland Research Center for one week to three months
Van Slyke Article Prize
Annual $1,000 prize for the best published article on the Dutch colonial experience in the Atlantic world, with sensitivity to New Netherland
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Digital access to historical documents and genealogical resourcesProvides digitized translations and transcriptions of 17th-century New Netherland documents and maintains curated genealogical resources to support research into ancestral origins and movements related to the Dutch colony, including access to administrative records for genealogical use in the Netherlands.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Educator support and member engagementProvides classroom tools and professional development for educators; hosts quarterly online and occasional in-person meetings for members of the Dutch American Group; maintains a Facebook page to share events, research projects, and requests related to Dutch-American history.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Funding scholarly research and publicationsAwards annual prizes of $1,000 for the best published article and $5,000 for the best book or manuscript on the Dutch colonial experience in North America, particularly focused on New Netherland; supports graduate student research residencies at the New Netherland Research Center.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosting annual academic conferences and scholar seminarsHosts an annual two- or three-day conference featuring scholarly presentations on topics related to New Netherland history, with recent themes including women, Black experiences, regional settlements, and cultural legacies; also hosts a scholar seminar series with academic talks.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Public education and outreach programsCo-hosts the public lecture series "Live from New Amsterdam" with The New-York Historical Society, produces a historical calendar highlighting significant events in the Dutch world, and provides digital educational resources for independent exploration of New Netherland history.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publishing scholarly works and educational materialsProduces and publishes scholarly content through the New Netherland Institute book series with Cornell University Press, longer essays in the "Totidem Verbis" section of its publication, and educational videos including lectures and interviews with scholars.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Maintenance of scholarly bibliographic and timeline resourcesMaintains a comprehensive Zotero bibliography and multiple print/digital versions of a bibliography of scholarly, nonfiction publications on New Netherland; also develops and maintains three complementary timelines tracing the Dutch experience in America.
- Marine and voyage documentationMaintains a digital database documenting approximately 250 voyages of over 150 ships during the period of New Netherland (1609–1664).
- Translation and transcription of Dutch colonial recordsTranslates and transcribes 17th-century Dutch colonial documents from the New Netherland colony, including administrative records from the New York State Archives and State Library; has completed over 12,000 pages since 1974 and celebrated 50 years of this work by 2024.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$481K
Contributions & grants$368K76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$113K23%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$247K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$71K
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.60M
Cash$65K
Investments$1.53M
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$1.60M
Liquid reserves77.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +20.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debroah Hammer | Director | 45 | $65K |
board members · 8
- Ellen Zunon — Trustee
- Everett Rett Law Zabfiskie III — Trustee
- John Brownell — Co-Treasurer
- Marlyin Douglas — Trustee
- Melissa Thompson-Flynn — Trustee
- Michael Vande Woude — President/Chair
- Phoebe Bender — Trustee
- Thomas Ruller — Vice Chair
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Bangor University Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- Binghamton University Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- College of William & Mary Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- Columbia University Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- Cornell University Press Partner — Collaborates on the publication of the New Netherland Institute book series.
- DAG Facebook page Partner — Platform used for posting events, requests, and research projects related to Dutch-American history.
- Dordt University Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance Partner — Features its executive director in the "Live From New Amsterdam" public lecture series.
- Getty Research Institute Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- Jacob Leisler Institute Partner — Features its director and founder in the "Live From New Amsterdam" public lecture series.
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- Nantes Université Partner — Host institution of scholar presenting at the NNI Scholars Seminar
- Nationaal Archief of the Netherlands Partner — Collaborates through the International Mutual Cultural Heritage Program to increase global access to Dutch colonial records.
- New Amsterdam Project Partner — Co-hosts the "Live from New Amsterdam" public lecture series.
- New Netherland Project Partner — Collaborates on the translation and transcription of Dutch-language administrative records from New Netherland.
- New Netherland Research Center Partner — Collaborates on providing educational resources for exploring New Netherland history.
- New Netherland Research Center Partner — Collaborates with the New Netherland Institute to support graduate student research residencies.
- New York Historical Partner — Co-organizes the "Live From New Amsterdam" public lecture series.
- New York Historical Partner — Hosted the New Netherland Institute's fall conference in November.
- New York State Office of Cultural Education Government — Partnered with the New Netherland Institute in 2010 to establish the New Netherland Research Center.
- New York State Office of Cultural Education Partner — Partnership to support the New Netherland Research Center and participate in the International Mutual Cultural Heritage Program.
- Professor Pegels Partner — Provided biographies of notable Dutch Americans for the institute's publication.
- State of the Netherlands Government — Provided matching funds with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to help establish the New Netherland Research Center.
- The New-York Historical Society Partner — Hosts the New Amsterdam Project, which co-presents the "Live from New Amsterdam" series with NNI.
strategies · 4
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.
- Inclusive Historical Research Frameworkmethodology: inclusive_historical_researchBy centering research on marginalized populations—such as Black individuals and women in Dutch colonial society—the institute produces a more accurate and socially relevant understanding of New Netherland history because inclusive inquiry reveals underrepresented narratives that reshape dominant historical perspectives.
- Scholarly Incubation and Recognitionmethodology: scholarly_incubationBy supporting emerging and established scholars through awards, publication incentives, and forums for presenting research, the institute advances the field of New Netherland studies because recognition and institutional support strengthen academic investment and quality of scholarship.
- Transatlantic Research Integrationmethodology: transatlantic-scholarly-collaborationBy building collaborative networks between U.S. and Dutch institutions and researchers, the institute enhances the depth and global accessibility of New Netherland studies because shared access to transnational archives and expertise strengthens genealogical, historical, and cultural analysis.
- Translation and Dissemination of Colonial Recordsmethodology: translation-and-disseminationBy translating Dutch colonial documents and making them publicly accessible, the institute increases awareness and understanding of New Netherland history because language accessibility enables broader scholarly and public engagement with otherwise inaccessible primary sources.