irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7KOutreach/Events - TechWorks! co-hosts the annual Binghamton Bridge Pedal with Southern Tier Bicycle Club, Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS) and Broome County Planning Department. Provide parking for artists performing at BC Forum Theatre. Routine events at TechWorks! include group visits by schools, retiree groups, and professional societies; Python and Unity software classes for teens and adults; as well as lectures for Binghamton University (BU) Computer Science and History of Technology classes. New features at VICC include music played by IBM 1403 printer, new code enabling 1960s IBM System 360 printer to produce pre-digital selfies of visitors, and Pixel Place, with classic consoles for playing vintage video games. In the 10th year of BU-Watson Capstone collaboration, teams embarked on Phase I of Robotic arm/hand for Nintendo Power Glove and IBM 1441 - 1447 Interface projects. Quantities of gift copies of The Great Apollo Train Wreck (2024), Frank Hughes and Spinoff- A Personal History of the Industry that Changed the World (2001) Charles Spork were distributed to teachers and students.
- #2 $6KTechWorks! Development - TechWorks! Next Gen Vision Statement drafted for review, including condition assessment of historic building being considered for galleries. Development of TechWorks! Next Gen galleries depend on successful fundraising efforts. This is not yet a revenue generating activity.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
BU-Watson Capstone Collaboration
Partnership with Binghamton University engineering students on multi-year projects such as developing a robotic arm for the Nintendo Power Glove and interfacing vintage IBM systems.
Outreach/Events
Hosts public events including the annual Binghamton Bridge Pedal, school group visits, Python and Unity software classes, and lectures in partnership with Binghamton University. Also organizes themed events such as movie nights and technology demonstrations.
TechWorks! Development
Facility planning and structural stabilization efforts for future expansion, including condition assessments and engineering repairs to historic buildings intended for use as galleries and workspaces.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Community Cycling Events 1 activity
- Community engagement through cycling and family eventsCo-hosts the annual Binghamton Bridge Pedal, a 10-mile family-friendly escorted bicycle ride featuring a post-event party, and distributes free small-size bicycle helmets to young cyclists. Previously won national championships in sustainable energy vehicle competitions such as NESEA Tour de Sol with the Electro car.
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Cultural and collaborative public programs with academic partnersOffers a historical soundwalk curated by Binghamton University students, hosts bellows repair workshops, presents at virtual astronomy festivals, and screens space-themed films during anniversary events such as the 50th anniversary of Apollo 15. Engages in ongoing collaborative technology and history projects with Binghamton University.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Historical documentation and archival research on regional technologyConducts research and archives workplace stories, documents, photographs, and artifacts related to technological innovation in Central New York State. Collaborates with institutions such as the London Science Museum and Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum to document early NASA history and hosts filmed interviews with Apollo program figures to preserve oral histories.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Public educational programming in technology and historyHosts routine educational events including Python and Unity software classes, guided tours for teens and adults, lectures for university classes, and training workshops where engineers mentor participants in job skills such as mechanical engineering and problem solving. Also organizes events like Global Game Jam, "Baby It's CODE Inside," and Artifacts in Action tours for high schools and senior living centers.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Development of interactive exhibits and simulation technologiesDesigns and develops interactive exhibits and advanced simulations, including the first simultaneous simulation of multiple virtual worlds enabling concurrent training of Mission Control and flight crews. Selected Hangar #2 at Binghamton Airport as the site for assembling the Apollo Mission Simulator and developed interfaces for vintage systems such as an IBM 1441-1447 interface.
- Publishing and distribution of historical technical materialsMaintains and provides access to historical repair manuals and parts catalogs for vintage flight trainers, including downloadable PDFs for $15 and paper copies for $50. Offers free access to the 1943 Illustrated Parts Catalog for Link Instrument Flying Trainers and distributes gift copies of books on technological history to teachers and students.
- Restoration and interactive display of early computing systemsCollects, restores, and operates early commercially successful computers such as the IBM 1401, IBM 1440, and System 360 printer in working condition. Offers hands-on demonstrations allowing visitors to operate select machines to print personalized banners or create pre-digital prints, with exhibits like the IBM 1403 printer that plays music and the System 360 printer that produces visitor selfies.
- Restoration and public operation of historic flight simulatorsOperates and maintains vintage flight simulators including the Apollo Lunar Module Simulator on loan from the Smithsonian, three generations of Link Pilot Trainers, and a Lockheed Martin helicopter trainer. Successfully restored these systems to operational condition for public demonstration and interaction, earning the 2018 Tony Sale Award from Google UK and the Computer Conservation Society.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$81K97%
Program service revenue$2K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses31%
Admin / overhead69%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.34M
Cash$6K
Investments$33K
Liabilities$83K
Net assets$1.25M
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +137.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Sherwood | Executive Director | 25 | $11K |
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- AAUW Partner — Partner in hosting the "Baby It's CODE Inside" event
- BU Watson engineering students Partner — Collaborates with students on restoring vintage equipment and designing visitor experiences.
- Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS) Partner — Co-hosts the annual Binghamton Bridge Pedal
- Binghamton University Partner — Collaborates on capstone engineering projects and hosts university lectures at TechWorks!
- Binghamton University Partner — Collaborates on technology restoration and educational projects.
- Binghamton University Watson Institute Partner — Hosts BU Watson Capstone teams and collaborates with faculty and retired Lockheed Martin staff on student projects.
- Broome County Planning Department Partner — Co-hosts the annual Binghamton Bridge Pedal
- Computer Conservation Society Partner — Cosponsored the Tony Sale Award awarded to the flight simulation team in 2018.
- GP-Link Partner — Collaborated on the design and assembly of the Apollo Mission Simulator at Hangar #2.
- Girl Scouts - NYPenn Pathways Partner — Partner in hosting the "Baby It's CODE Inside" event
- Google UK Partner — Cosponsored the Tony Sale Award awarded to the flight simulation team in 2018.
- Hack BU Partner — Partner in hosting the "Baby It's CODE Inside" event
- IBM Network — IBM employee donations are eligible for matching grants through the IBM Matching Grants program.
- IBM Partner — Features computing systems built at IBM Plant #1 in Endicott, NY, and collaborates on demonstrations of vintage IBM mainframes and gaming chips.
- IEEE Partner — Engages with former IEEE president Emerson Pugh in educational and project advisory roles.
- Lockheed Martin Partner — Collaborates on aviation exhibits, including the use of a Lockheed Martin helicopter trainer and involvement of Lockheed Martin Fellows in educational programs.
- London Science Museum Partner — Collaborated on documenting NASA's early history and hosting filmed interviews in 2025.
- NYSEG Partner — Donated the Electro car used by the Union Endicott High School team for the 2003 Tour de Sol competition.
- Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Partner — Partner organization hosting the Tour de Sol competition in which the team participated and won awards.
- SUNY Broome Community College Partner — Partner in hosting a Global Game Jam site
- Smithsonian Institution Government — Lender of the Lunar Module Simulator for educational display and reassembly
- Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Partner — Partnered in documenting early NASA history, including work at IBM Owego and General Precision Link.
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Partner — Provides long-term restoration and display loan of the Apollo Lunar Module Simulator.
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Partner — Partner in hosting the "Baby It's CODE Inside" event
- Southern Tier Bicycle Club Partner — Co-hosts the annual Binghamton Bridge Pedal
- TechWorks! Partner — Co-organizes events including the Binghamton Bridge Pedal and bellows repair workshop.
- Women in Technology at Binghamton University Partner — Partner in hosting the "Baby It's CODE Inside" event
strategies · 2
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.
- Hands-On and Interactive Learning as Educational Foundationmethodology: interactive-exhibitionBy engaging the public with interactive exhibits, hands-on software instruction, and student-led engineering projects, the organization promotes deeper learning and exploration, because experiential participation increases understanding and retention of technological concepts.
- Regional Technology Preservation through Story-Based Engagementmethodology: regional-technology-preservationBy showcasing historically significant regional innovations from Central New York State, the organization fosters public appreciation and inspires future innovation, because localized narratives make technological heritage more relatable and impactful.