named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Archives Adventures
Weekly "Ask an Archivist" session at the New York State Museum offering public access to original documents, photographs, and expert archivists
Empire State Archives & History Award
Annual award ceremony honoring outstanding contributions to historical scholarship and archival preservation
NY Archives JR! Investigation Station
Weekly interactive program for children at the New York State Museum featuring hands-on history activities based on New York Archives Jr! magazine
New York History Conference
Annual conference co-hosted with state cultural institutions bringing together historians, educators, and archivists to share research on New York State history
Online Speaker Series
Virtual lecture series featuring historical scholars and public intellectuals; recordings available for on-demand viewing
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 3 activities
- Conducts weekly educational programs for children and the public at the State MuseumHosts weekly "NY Archives JR! Investigation Station" events for children and "Ask an Archivist" sessions at the New York State Museum, using original documents, photographs, and videos to share New York State history.
- Hosts public history speaker series and makes recordings availableHosts a monthly online speaker series on New York State history from September to June and provides on-demand access to recordings of past presentations for public education and engagement.
- Supports archival education, preservation, and public outreach programsSupports a range of programs including research residencies, student research awards, history conferences, special exhibitions, public lectures, publications, teacher training, and preservation projects to promote access to and understanding of New York State’s historical archives.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Creates and manages an endowment for archival preservation and accessEstablishes and maintains an endowment to support the preservation of New York State Archives records and their accessibility through research, exhibits, and public programs.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes informational newsletters to subscribersSends email newsletters to individuals who have opted in to receive communications from the organization.
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Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
- Maintains public transparency through governance and financial reportingPosts annual reports, budgets, audit results, bylaws, code of ethics, organization chart, financial statements, investment reports, and policies online in compliance with the Public Authorities Accountability Act and other governance standards.
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Makes archival documents available for research and educationProvides public access to archival materials for research and educational purposes, including historical documentation related to events such as the Flushing Remonstrance.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizes annual history conference and awards programCo-sponsors and organizes the annual New York History Conference to support knowledge sharing among historians, educators, and cultural professionals, and hosts the Empire State Archives & History Award to recognize outstanding contributions to history and scholarship.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocates for state funding for archival infrastructurePlayed a key role in securing $7.5 million in state funding for the construction of the New York State Archives Research Center, which opened in 2004 and provides secure storage, enhanced public services, and educational facilities.
- Funds educational and community engagement programs through the Annual FundProvides financial support to the Trust's Annual Fund with a minimum annual contribution of $1,000 to advance educational and community engagement initiatives related to the New York State Archives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.13M
Contributions & grants$579K51%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$552K49%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$857K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$469K
Grants paid out$24K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.88M
Cash$212K
Investments$5.56M
Liabilities$181K
Net assets$5.70M
Liquid reserves80.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET B BRAGA | DIRECTOR | 38 | $140K |
board members · 18
- ANGEL HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE STOLLAR PETERS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINE W WARD — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL J CUNNINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- DESIREE POTVIN — BOARD SECRETARY
- DR KIMBERLY GILMORE — BOARD MEMBER
- DR KRISTI FRAGNOLI — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE R HEARST III — BOARD VICE-CHAIR
- HAROLD HOLZER — BOARD MEMBER
- HAROLD N ISELIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH CREAMER — BOARD MEMBER (FROM MARCH)
- PATRICIA FAHY — BOARD MEMBER (TO MARCH)
- PATRICIA NILES DOHRENWEND — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER J MILLOCK — BOARD TREASURER
- ROSEMARY S VIETOR — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN PAGANO — BOARD CHAIR
- THOMAS J RULLER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Albany Public Library Partner — Hosts joint events such as "Women, Words, and the Written Record" with the NYS Archives and Library.
- Booth Ferris Foundation Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- Constant Contact Partner — Provides email service and distribution platform for the organization's newsletters.
- Cooperstown Graduate Program at SUNY Oneonta Partner — Co-sponsors the annual New York History Conference.
- Furthermore...The Publication Program of The J. M. Kaplan Fund Funder — Provided support for the Archives publication program.
- H. W. Wilson Foundation Funder — Provided support for the Archives publication program.
- Hudson River Valley Institute at Marist University Partner — Co-sponsors the annual New York History Conference.
- J. P. Morgan Charitable Trust Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- League of Women Voters of NYS Education Foundation Partner — Sponsors the "Women and Political Power" event.
- Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- National Endowment for the Humanities Funder — Provided a significant grant in 1992 that enabled the establishment of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- New Scotland Historical Association Partner — Co-presents historical programs such as "From One Highland to Another: The Black Watch in Adirondacks".
- New York State Archives Government — Collaborates with the New York State Archives to provide access to historical records from the Dutch colonial period.
- New York State Archives Government — Collaborates with the New York State Archives to support archival preservation and access.
- New York State Archives Government — Collaborates with the New York State Archives to support educational and community engagement programs.
- New York State Archives Government — Primary institutional partner for archival preservation and public programming.
- New York State Archives Government — Primary institutional partner for preservation, access, and public programming initiatives.
- New York State Archives Government — Primary institutional partner for preserving and providing access to New York's historical government records.
- New York State Archives Government — Primary public agency partner with which the Trust collaborates to support archival programs and services.
- New York State Education Department Government — Email contact for document requests is hosted under the nysed.gov domain, indicating an administrative relationship with the New York State Education Department.
- New York State Education Department Government — Hosts the Trust's official email domain and likely provides administrative oversight.
- New York State Museum Partner — Co-hosts public programs including Archives JR! Investigation Station and Archives Adventures.
- State Library Partner — Collaborates on the New York History Conference and joint public programming.
- Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation, Inc. Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- The Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation, Inc. Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation Funder — Funded additional priorities of the Archives Partnership Trust.
- Women's Rights Alliance of NYS Partner — Sponsors the "Women and Political Power" event on women in the NYS Legislature.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts recordings of past online speaker series events on its platform.
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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.
- Endowment-Based Sustainability for Archival Accessmethodology: endowment_based_preservationBy establishing and managing a dedicated endowment fund with professional investment oversight, the organization ensures long-term financial sustainability for archival preservation and public access initiatives, because stable, self-renewing funding enables consistent support for programs that state budgets do not cover.
- Primary Source Education for Civic Learningmethodology: primary_source_educationBy using original archival materials in educational programming for children and the public, the organization fosters deeper historical understanding and civic engagement, because direct interaction with primary sources makes history tangible and promotes critical thinking about freedom, governance, and social change.
- Public Advocacy as Resource Mobilizationmethodology: public_advocacy_and_resource_mobilizationBy increasing public awareness and advocacy for the State Archives, the organization generates broader private and public support, because engaged communities and transparent accountability practices build trust and motivate financial and political investment in underfunded preservation work.