named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Constitution & Cocktails
Annual fundraising event celebrating constitutional history and civic engagement with tours, music, and community recognition
Life at King Manor
Interactive tour for grades 1-8 exploring daily life, architecture, and historical technology at the King family estate
Online Exhibitions
Digital interactive exhibits including "Voices from the Green" and "Streamline" that explore local history and urban development
STEM Solutions of the 18th and 19th Centuries!
Hands-on program for grades 3-8 investigating historical problem-solving and early engineering principles
The Revolution in New York
Site-specific program for grades 4-8 examining civilian experiences during the American Revolution in Queens
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Deliver educational programs for students and adultsProvides hands-on, standards-aligned educational programming for over 7,000 schoolchildren annually, including guided tours, historical chemistry activities, spy-themed decoding exercises, and craft-based learning. Offers customizable K–12 and adult programs tied to New York State and Common Core standards in social studies, English language arts, and arts.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Develop and host temporary and online exhibitionsProduces and hosts temporary in-person and interactive online exhibitions that explore historical, cultural, and social themes, including "Bangladesh Not 'Bhaangadesh'", "The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?", "Voices from the Green", "After Emancipation", and collaborations with contemporary artists such as Hayoon Jay Lee and Cheyney McKnight.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Engage students and interns in museum programming and operationsInvolves high school and graduate student interns in public programs, exhibit installation, research, graphic design, and educational workshops, including support for the Traditions Festival and Hands on History initiatives.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and public festivalsHosts annual festivals, family programs, concerts, workshops, and public events such as the Traditions Festival and back-to-school giveaways to promote community engagement and cultural celebration in Queens.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Offer museum space for public and private rentalsMakes the historic King Manor property available for rental use for weddings, meetings, retreats, community mixers, recitals, photoshoots, and filming.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate King Manor Museum as a historic house museumOperates King Manor as a historic house museum that interprets the political legacy of Rufus King and the history of antislavery, early American life, and community development in Jamaica, Queens. Offers free admission and guided tours six days a week.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$393K
Contributions & grants$367K93%
Program service revenue$16K4%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$408K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$276K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$341K
Cash$320K
Investments$0
Liabilities$196K
Net assets$145K
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Brow | Executive Director | 40 | $69K |
board members · 14
- Amir Sobhraj — Treasurer
- Ann Marie Vallone — Director
- Daphne Jay Bell — Secretary
- Gerald J Caliendo — Vice Chair
- Glenn Greenidge — Director
- Judith Todman — Director
- Leslie Wickham — Director
- Peter G Florey — Director
- Peter Phillips — Director
- Susan G Shiroma — Director
- Thomas J Grech — Director
- Tunisia Morrison
- Walter H Sanchez — Chair
- Zenith Taylor
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Cheyney McKnight Partner — Collaborated on a solo exhibition combining historical research and artistic practice to highlight the Black experience in America.
- City of New York Government — Purchased and preserved King Manor after the death of Cornelia King.
- Culture Lab LIC Partner — Partners with Culture Lab LIC, as evidenced by honoring its founder and executive director at the annual fundraiser.
- JCAL Partner — Collaborated with JCAL on the Jamaica FLUX: Workspace & Windows art show featuring local artists.
- Museums for All Network — Participates in the Museums for All program to promote free and accessible museum access.
- Patreon Partner — Platform used to power monthly supporter program for funding museum programming and preservation.
- Queens Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with Queens Historical Society, as evidenced by honoring its president at the annual fundraiser.
- Queens community Partner — Collaborates with community organizations and listens to community feedback to better serve local residents.
- South Queens Women’s March Partner — Partnered with the South Queens Women’s March to present the "Made in Queens" exhibit showcasing local art and stories.
- Twinkl Partner — Recognized by international educational publisher Twinkl as one of the best field trip locations in New York.
- sponsors Funder — Provided funding, resources, and visibility to support King Manor's programs and operations.
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.
- Community-Engaged Historical Learningmethodology: community-engaged-learningBy involving students and community members in public programs, events, and museum operations, we build civic and professional capacity, because participatory engagement with history strengthens community ownership, skills development, and long-term stewardship of cultural heritage.
- Historical Interpretation for Civic Engagementmethodology: historical-education-for-civic-engagementBy interpreting the political legacy and antislavery history of Rufus King, we foster critical thinking and democratic participation, because connecting historical narratives to present-day issues deepens civic understanding and empowers communities to engage in democratic processes.
- Inclusive Historical Narratives for Democratic Resiliencemethodology: inclusive-historical-narrativeBy integrating marginalized voices and contemporary art with historical interpretation, we promote inclusive civic dialogue, because diverse narratives increase relevance for underrepresented communities and strengthen democratic resilience through pluralistic understanding.