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HENDRICK HUDSON CHAPTER NSDAR
HUDSON, NY · EIN 146022515 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hudson-dar.org
revenue
$315K
expenses
$94K
net assets
$758K
employees
0
program ratio
19%
mission · from form 990

TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND SPIRIT OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ACHIEVED AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, BY THE ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF HISTORICAL SPOTS AND THE ERECTION OF MONUMENTS; BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN RELATION TO THE REVOLUTION AND THE PUBLICATION OF ITS RESULTS; BY THE PRESERVATION OF DOCUMENTS AND RELICS, AND OF THE RECORDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SERVICES OF REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS AND PATRIOTS; AND BY THE PROMOTION OF CELEBRATIONS OF ALL PATRIOTIC ANNIVERSARIES; TO CARRY OUT THE INJUNCTION OF WASHINGTON IN HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, "TO PROMOTE, AS AN OBJECT OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE, INSTITUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL DIFFUSION OF KNOWL-EDGE," THUS DEVELOPING AN ENLIGHTENED PUBLIC OPINION, AND AFFORDING TO YOUNG AND OLD SUCH ADVANTAGES AS SHALL DEVELOP IN THEM THE LARGEST CAPACITY FOR PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AMERICAN CITIZENS; TO CHERISH, MAINTAIN, AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM AND LOVE OF COUNTRY; AND TO AID I

profile · synthesized from sources

Hendrick Hudson Chapter NSDAR is a local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution based in Hudson, NY. The organization is dedicated to historic preservation, patriotic education, and community service, centered around the Historic Robert Jenkins House, which serves as a museum, library, and chapter house. The chapter supports local history initiatives, hosts educational events, and participates in national DAR programs focused on citizenship and heritage.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

American History Essay Contest
Sponsors essay competitions for students in grades 5–8 and 9–12 on patriotic themes, promoting historical awareness and civic education in local schools.
DAR Good Citizen Award
Recognizes high school seniors in Columbia County for outstanding citizenship, with awardees selected annually by their schools and honored by the chapter.
Flag Day and Memorial Day Observances
Participates in community ceremonies, including wreath-laying, flag celebrations, and patriotic luncheons to honor veterans and national holidays.
Historic Robert Jenkins House Museum and Library
Operates a historic house museum and library in Hudson, NY, featuring local artifacts, genealogical resources, and rotating exhibits; open for free public tours and educational events.
Service to Veterans
Organizes outreach initiatives such as writing and delivering holiday cards to veterans in Columbia County facilities.
Speaker Series and Educational Events
Hosts public lectures and panel discussions on topics including the U.S. Constitution, local history, and women’s roles in early American history.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
    • Art and historical collection stewardship
      Maintains a collection of regional artifacts, documents, textiles, fine art, and historic landscape paintings; loans items from its collection to external institutions such as the Columbia County Historical Society for public exhibits.
    • Historical preservation and commemoration initiatives
      Acquires and protects historical sites, erects monuments (e.g., Lafayette marker at waterfront), and promotes the commemoration of patriotic anniversaries and Revolutionary War history. Engages in broader efforts to preserve relics, service records, and documents of Revolutionary War patriots and supports historical research related to the American Revolution.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding youth citizenship honors
      Recognizes exemplary civic behavior among high school students by awarding the Good Citizen honor annually to selected seniors from participating schools in Columbia County.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Community service and veteran outreach programs
      Organizes community service events such as the DAR Day of Service, including cemetery cleanups and the delivery of holiday cards to veterans in Columbia County facilities, demonstrating civic engagement and support for military communities.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Operation and maintenance of a genealogical and historical library
      Operated the only free public library in Hudson, NY from 1898 to 1959; continues to maintain and provide public access to a specialized library of genealogical works, local histories, and historical documents. Donated 10,000 general-interest volumes to the Hudson Area Library in 1959 but retained and expanded a research-focused collection open to the public at no charge.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Preservation and operation of the Historic Robert Jenkins House
      Owns, maintains, and operates the Historic Robert Jenkins House (built circa 1811) in Hudson, NY, as a historic site, museum, and chapter headquarters. Conducts ongoing restoration and preservation projects, including roof, masonry, gutter, and electrical upgrades, supported by grants from the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures program, the Pomeroy Fund for NYS History, and the Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Public programming and educational events at the Robert Jenkins House
      Offers public docent-led tours of the Robert Jenkins House Museum and Library during summer months and by appointment; hosts educational and patriotic events such as Flag Day picnics, Memorial Day services, historical commemorations (e.g., Battle of Fort Ticonderoga), and themed programs like “Women and Whaling in Hudson” featuring panel discussions and tours.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Membership based on lineage to Revolutionary War Patriots
      Requires applicants to demonstrate documented direct lineage to individuals who served as patriots during the American Revolution (April 19, 1775 – November 26, 1783); accepts applications for membership from descendants, including Real Daughters of the Revolution.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$315K
Contributions & grants$337K107%
Program service revenue$3550%
Investment income$-24K-8%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses19%
Admin / overhead64%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$768K
Cash$61K
Investments$21K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$758K
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 14
  • ANDREA BRENKACH — 2ND VICE REG
  • CLARA BECKER — HOUSE & GROU
  • DEBORAH JOHNSON — VICE REGENT
  • DONNA BROWN — RECORDING SE
  • JANE LAMURA — HISTORIAN
  • JANE MARTIN — CHAPLAIN
  • JEANE LAPORTA — TREASURER
  • JESSIE AITCHESON BAUMGARTNER — CORRESPONDIN
  • LUCINDA HASTINGS — ASSISTANT RE
  • MARY LOU ZIMMERMANN — ASSISTANT TR
  • MARY LUFT — COLLECTIONS
  • MARYANNE LEE — LIBRARIAN
  • NANCY KERN — REGISTRAR
  • VIRGINIA MARTIN — REGENT
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation Partner — Provided a $750 grant to support the restoration of the Robert Jenkins House.
  • Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation Partner — Provided grant funding for multiple phases of the Robert Jenkins House restoration project.
  • Columbia County Historians Partner — Co-hosted a public historical event on May 10, 2025, commemorating early revolutionary-era history in Columbia County.
  • Columbia County Historical Society Partner — Collaborated on a joint exhibit by hosting paintings loaned from the chapter's collection.
  • Columbia County Historical Society Partner — Collaborated on an exhibit by lending six historic paintings from the chapter’s collection.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution Network — Member chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • Descendants of Whaling Masters Partner — Hosted a visit by the Descendants of Whaling Masters, who provided financial support to the chapter’s capital campaign and library.
  • Elmendorph Inn Partner — Hosted the Hendrick Hudson Chapter's Flag Day luncheon at the historic site in Red Hook, NY.
  • Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Partner — Partnered with FAIC to conduct a Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) of the chapter's collections and building.
  • Hudson Area Library Partner — Collaborated on a public talk titled “Hudson and Its Whaling Roots” presented by Carl Whitbeck.
  • Hudson Area Library Partner — Transferred 10,000 general-interest volumes to support the establishment of the Hudson Area Library in 1959.
  • Institute of Museum and Library Services Government — Federal grant-making agency that administers the CAP program through a cooperative agreement with FAIC.
  • Jacob Leisler Institute Partner — Hosted a visit by the Jacob Leisler Institute board of trustees.
  • National Park Service Government — Administered the Save America’s Treasures grant that funded the restoration of the Robert Jenkins House.
  • National Park Service Government — Federal agency that awarded a Save America’s Treasures grant to support restoration of the Robert Jenkins House.
  • National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Network — Local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Network — Member chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Pomeroy Fund for NYS History Funder — Provided a matching grant to support safety upgrades and moisture repairs at the Robert Jenkins House.
  • Preservation Architecture Partner — Architecture firm selected to lead the restoration of the Robert Jenkins House.
  • Robert Jenkins House Partner — Property stewarded and maintained by the Hendrick Hudson Chapter NSDAR as its meeting place and historical site.
  • William G. Pomeroy Foundation Government — Provided grants supporting the restoration of the Historic Robert Jenkins House, including funding for a new slate roof and masonry work.
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 Heritage Diffusion for Public Awareness
    methodology: cultural_heritage_diffusion
    By lending culturally significant art and promoting knowledge diffusion through educational programming and community partnerships, the organization advances public awareness of American heritage because broad access to cultural and historical resources reinforces national identity and collective memory.
  • Hereditary Lineage as Civic Connection
    methodology: hereditary_lineage_civic_connection
    By recognizing membership through documented descent from Revolutionary War patriots, the organization fosters a personal and intergenerational connection to American history, which strengthens members' commitment to patriotic citizenship and civic engagement because identity-based belonging increases stewardship of national values.
  • Historical Preservation as Civic Education
    methodology: historical_preservation_civic_education
    By preserving historic sites, documents, and artifacts and making them accessible through museums, libraries, and docent-led education, the organization promotes informed patriotism and strengthens civic capacity because experiential engagement with history cultivates enlightened public opinion and democratic participation.