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FRIENDS OF PARROTT HALL INC

Geneva, NY · EIN 823168066 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A57 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · parrott-hall.org
revenue
$66K
expenses
$63K
net assets
$26K
employees
mission · from form 990

Our mission statement: Promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sciences, especially those related to agriculture and food, through the preservation and operation of Parrott Hall.

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF PARROTT HALL INC is a nonprofit organization based in Geneva, New York, dedicated to promoting understanding of the sciences related to agriculture and food. The organization fulfills its mission through the preservation and operation of Parrott Hall, a historic site. It engages in educational outreach and maintains the building as a venue for science-related programming.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Parrott Hall Preservation and Operation
Preservation and management of Parrott Hall as an educational site focused on agricultural and food sciences
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy and community support for Parrott Hall preservation
      Engaged in advocacy efforts that led to formal resolutions and letters of support for Parrott Hall from the Geneva City Council, the Town Board of Geneva, and the Historic Districts and Structures Commission of the City of Geneva between March and May 2018.
  • STEM Education Program Support 1 activity
    • Developing partnerships for science education and historic preservation
      Seeks to advance science education and the preservation of Parrott Hall by pursuing partnerships with educational, governmental, and not-for-profit organizations.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Preservation and operation of Parrott Hall for agricultural and food science education
      Preserves and operates Parrott Hall, a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to promote public understanding of agricultural and food sciences. Activities include maintaining the building as a recognized historic structure at the state and local levels and using it as a venue for science education.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducting feasibility studies for sustainable operations of Parrott Hall
      Completed a feasibility study in 2022 to assess financially self-sustaining operations for Parrott Hall, building on earlier planning work based on a 2021 feasibility study. These studies inform long-term operational and reuse strategies.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$66K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$66K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$26K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • Al Kovaleski — Member, Board of Directors
  • Bruce Reisch — Chair, Board of Directors
  • Erin Tobin — Member, Board of Directors
  • Gary Harman — Member, Board of Directors
  • Herb Aldwinckle — Member, Board of Directors
  • John P Parrott Jr — Member, Board of Directors
  • Marc Smith — Member, Board of Directors
  • Wlodek Borejsza-Wysocki — Member, Board of Directors
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • City of Geneva Government — Parrott Hall is a designated historic structure under Geneva City Code Article X, Chapter 350-56.
  • City of Geneva Partner — Collaborates with the Friends of Parrott Hall on redevelopment plans.
  • Cornell AgriTech Partner — Collaborates on shared vision for operations and integration of food and agricultural innovations at Parrott Hall.
  • Geneva City Council Partner — Passed a resolution in support of Parrott Hall on May 2, 2018.
  • Historic Districts and Structures Commission of the City of Geneva Partner — Discussed and voted on support for Parrott Hall, issuing a letter on March 14, 2018.
  • National Register of Historic Places Government — Parrott Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • New York State Cultural Resources Information System Government — Source of application materials for the National Register of Historic Places listing.
  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Current owner of Parrott Hall and partner in preservation and reuse planning.
  • Preservation League of NYS Partner — Partner organization supporting the preservation of Parrott Hall.
  • State of New York Government — Original purchaser of the property to establish the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station in 1882.
  • State of New York Government — Parrott Hall is designated as a State Historic Site, indicating an affiliation with New York State.
  • State of New York Government — The Denton House and farm were sold to the State of New York in 1882 to establish the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
  • The Landmark Society of Western NY Partner — Partner organization involved in efforts to restore and reuse Parrott Hall.
  • Town Board, Town of Geneva Partner — Passed a resolution in support of Parrott Hall on May 8, 2018.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Historic Preservation as a Platform for Science Education
    methodology: historic-site-based-education
    By preserving and operating Parrott Hall—a historic site with roots in agricultural innovation—as a public-facing educational venue, we advance understanding of food and agricultural sciences, because connecting science education to tangible heritage increases public engagement and contextual learning.
  • Research Integration in Public-Facing Culinary Programs
    methodology: research_to_public_engagement_via_restaurant
    By translating university-based food and agricultural research into a public restaurant experience, we promote science literacy and public interest, because experiential engagement through food makes scientific innovation accessible and relatable.