named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Become a Spy at The Brewster House
On-site living history experience at the Brewster House where students participate in a 1778-era spy narrative, learning about British occupation and the Culper Spy Ring through role-play
Electronic Explorations: The Salt Marsh Ecosystem
Distance learning program enabling students to study the 88-acre wetlands preserve via live interaction with a marine scientist, aligned with Next Generation Science Standards on ecosystems
Long Island Sound Connections
STEM-focused virtual program where students investigate Long Island Sound’s ecosystems, water quality, and biodiversity, collaborating with peer classrooms and conducting real-world research
Running Scared, Running Free: Escape to the Promised Land
Interactive virtual program where students explore the Underground Railroad through the story of Caroline, a formerly enslaved woman, meeting NY State and Common Core standards on slavery and resistance
The Coastal Ecology Explorers at The Ernst Marine Conservation Center
Hands-on field trip for elementary students exploring the 88-acre wetlands preserve, collecting marine specimens, and learning about coastal ecology and stewardship
Windows Through Time: Journals of American Revolutionary War Spies @ The Brewster House
Live, interactive reader’s theater from the historic Brewster House where students engage with the Culper Spy Ring and explore perspectives of Patriots, Loyalists, women, and enslaved people during the American Revolution
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 2 activities
- Hosting public cultural and educational eventsOrganizes and hosts free public events including the Pop-Up Saturdays series, Summer Concert Series, Colonial Fashion Luncheon, and Colonial Tavern Tasting. Events take place in Stony Brook Village and feature historical themes, dining, music, and interactive learning.
- Participation in regional history initiatives and commemorative programsEngages in regional history programs such as the Long Island History Hunt and the Suffolk County 250th Passport Book by hosting visitors at The Brewster House for selfie challenges and offering site-specific stamps. Also plans events to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026.
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Marine and Coastal Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivering virtual science and environmental education programsProvides live, interactive virtual programs that enable students to study an 88-acre wetlands preserve, conduct research on Long Island Sound’s ecosystem, and explore salt marsh ecosystems, including water quality, turbidity, species diversity, and live specimen observation.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Operating guided and self-guided historical toursOffers guided historic walking tours of Stony Brook Village and self-guided audio tours with 15 stops covering sites such as the Hercules Pavilion, Three Village Inn, and Country House Restaurant. Also conducts special historical tours of The Brewster House, a circa 1665 site.
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Operating volunteer programs for youth and adultsRuns a youth volunteer program focused on history and environmental projects and engages adult volunteers as gardeners, docents, gift shop associates, and event support staff.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and management of historic and natural resource propertiesOwns and manages historic landmarks, cultural artifacts, and environmentally sensitive lands, including properties listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places and an 88-acre wetlands preserve. Conducts ongoing structural preservation, landscape management, and restoration of historic features.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Providing educational programs on local history and cultural heritageOffers in-person and virtual educational programs for students and lifelong learners focused on local history, the Culper Spy Ring, colonial life, and historical landmarks such as the Brewster House and Stony Brook Grist Mill. Programs include living history experiences, field studies, and STEM-focused curricula.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$581K
Contributions & grants$476K82%
Program service revenue$65K11%
Investment income$11K2%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$2.51M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$150
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.27M
Cash$658K
Investments$0
Liabilities$478K
Net assets$2.79M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +44.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ANDY SKITMORE — Trustee
- CHARLES NAPOLI — Trustee
- DR RICHARD RUGEN — Chairman
- EDWARD J GUTLEBER ESQ — Vice Chairman
- GRAHAM SCAIFE — Trustee
- JAMES MURDOCCO — Trustee
- KATHLEEN MICH — Treasurer
- LAURA HUANG-ERNST — Trustee
- MARY VAN TUYL — Trustee
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Partner — Partner organization participating in the July 18 Pop-Up Saturday event.
- Apple Bank Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Pop-Up Saturdays event series.
- BOCES Government — BOCES reimburses program fees for school field trip programs offered by the organization.
- Brewster House Partner — Hosts live virtual programs at this historic site dating to circa 1665 in Setauket, Long Island.
- Competition Automotive Group Partner — Sponsor of the Summer Concert Series
- Hope for Cleo Animal Rescue Partner — Partner organization participating in the July 11 Pop-Up Saturday event.
- Long Island History Hunt Partner — Collaborates with the Long Island History Hunt initiative to promote historical engagement across regional sites.
- Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Partner — Owns the property and leases it for $1 per year to support public benefit and programming.
- Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Partner — Provides live music for the Colonial Tavern Tasting event.
- Matching Gift Fund Funder — Employer-sponsored matching gift programs that support donations to WMHO.
- Mirabelle Restaurant Partner — Curates colonial-era food tastings for the Colonial Tavern Tasting event.
- North Shore Promotion Alliance Partner — Collaborates on the Suffolk County 250th “Passport Book” and related commemorative events.
- Office of Economic Development and Planning Government — Sponsor of the Summer Concert Series
- Office of Economic Development and Planning Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Pop-Up Saturdays event series.
- Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provided a grant enabling the Colonial Tavern Tasting event.
- Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provides grant funding that supports the Culper Spy Day Tours at The Brewster House.
- Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provides grant support for the Colonial Fashion Luncheon event.
- Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provides grant support that enables the historic walking tour events.
- Suffolk County Partner — Collaborates on the 250th Passport Book program, designating The Brewster House as an official stop.
- Suffolk County 250th Anniversary Commission Partner — Collaborates to support the Suffolk County 250th Passport Book program by offering a passport stamp for completing the audio experience.
- Suffolk County Legislator Steve Englebright Government — Sponsor of the Summer Concert Series
- Suffolk County Legislator Steve Englebright Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Pop-Up Saturdays event series.
- Sweetbriar Nature Center Partner — Partner organization participating in the August 1 Pop-Up Saturday event.
- The Jazz Loft Partner — Owns the property and leases it for $1 per year to support public benefit and programming.
- The Long Island Museum Partner — Owns the grounds and buildings including the Hawkins-Mount House and leases them for $1 per year; Ward and Dorothy Melville donated key collections to the museum.
- Three Village Society for Lending Aids to the Sick Partner — Owns the property and leases it for $1 per year to support public benefit and programming.
- Uncle Tony’s Reptile Shack Partner — Partner organization rescheduled to participate in the August 22 Pop-Up Saturday event.
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 Enrichment Through Cultural Stewardshipmethodology: community-enrichment-through-cultural-educationBy modeling civic leadership and preserving cultural assets, we foster community identity and stewardship because shared heritage creates a sense of belonging and inspires collective responsibility for historic preservation.
- Experiential Historical Educationmethodology: experiential-educationBy immersing participants in historically authentic environments through guided tours, role-playing, and interactive events, we deepen public engagement with local and national history because direct experience fosters connection, retention, and empathy that passive learning cannot achieve.
- Interdisciplinary and Immersive Learning for Educational Standardsmethodology: interdisciplinary_historic_educationBy integrating history with art, science, music, and technology in immersive environments using primary sources and peer discussion, we enhance student learning because interdisciplinary, hands-on experiences align with pedagogical best practices and support Common Core Standards.