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EAST BRONX HISTORY FORUM

The Bronx, NY · EIN 320409208 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A80 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · bronxnyc.com
revenue
$1K
expenses
$1K
net assets
$2K
employees
mission · from form 990

Historical society

profile · synthesized from sources

Historical society dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the East Bronx and greater Bronx area. Organizes monthly meetings featuring presentations and discussions on local history topics, conducts walking tours of historic neighborhoods, and advocates for landmark preservation. Engages the public through educational events, film screenings, and community outreach initiatives.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Bronx Antique Roadshows
Hosts annual antique roadshow events in June where members display and discuss historical artifacts from the Bronx.
Historic Preservation Advocacy
Advocates for landmark status and co-naming of streets for historic individuals, successfully securing designation for multiple Bronx structures.
Monthly History Meetings
Hosts monthly meetings on the third Wednesday featuring presentations and discussions about Bronx history topics by guest speakers and members.
Walking Tours
Conducts guided walking tours of historic East Bronx neighborhoods including Morris Park, Van Nest, Eastchester, and others during summer months.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate for historic landmark designation in the Bronx
      Engages in advocacy efforts to secure landmark status for historically significant buildings in the Bronx, including Engine 88 in Belmont, the Opera House Hotel in Mott Haven, and the Bronx Fire Alarm and Telegraph Center.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Host annual Bronx Antique Roadshows
      Organizes an annual Antique Roadshow event each June to engage the community in discovering and sharing historical artifacts related to the Bronx.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Host monthly meetings on Bronx history
      Holds monthly meetings, typically on the third Wednesday, to discuss the history of the East Bronx and the Bronx, including lectures with guest speakers and organizational updates, such as its 206th meeting in June 2026.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Organize public walking tours of East Bronx neighborhoods
      Conducts guided walking tours of East Bronx neighborhoods during July and August, including a documented tour of Williamsbridge, to educate the public about local history and architecture.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Produce documentary videos on local Bronx history
      Creates and publishes video documentaries exploring specific historical sites, businesses, and neighborhoods in the Bronx, including Bear Swamp, Downing Brook, Harmony and the Palace, Conti's Pastry Shoppe, Morris Park along the Hell Gate Line, and Van Nest along the Hell Gate Line.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Sponsor annual Memorial and Veteran’s Day services
      Holds annual Memorial and Veteran’s Day commemorative services each year since 2009 to honor military veterans and reflect on local and national history.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$1K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$2K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +48.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Anthony Pisciotta — Board Memeber
  • Thomas X Casey — Board Member
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Bartow Pell Mansion and Museum Partner — Board member Thomas X. Casey is a board of director, indicating a partnership connection.
  • Bronx Coalition of Parks and Green Spaces Partner — Board member Nilka Martell is co-chair, indicating active collaboration.
  • Bronx Council for Environmental Equality Partner — Board member Jorge Santiago is a board member of this organization, suggesting a partnership link.
  • Bronx Council for Environmental Quality Partner — Board member Nilka Martell sits on the board, indicating a formal relationship.
  • Bronx River Alliance Partner — Board member Nilka Martell serves as board chair, indicating a formal partnership role.
  • City Island Historical Society and Nautical Museum Partner — Board member Jorge Santiago serves as a trustee, indicating an organizational connection.
  • EastBronxHistory@gmail.com Partner — Primary contact email for the organization, used for communication and outreach.
  • Friends of 4 Parks Alliance Partner — Board member Nilka Martell is a board member, indicating organizational linkage.
  • Friends of Pelham Bay Park Partner — Board member Nilka Martell is president, indicating a leadership and partnership connection.
  • Huntington Free Library and Reading Room Partner — Multiple board members are affiliated with the Huntington Free Library and Reading Room, indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • Kingsbridge Historical Society Partner — Board member Thomas X. Casey serves as secretary, indicating a formal affiliation.
  • Loving The Bronx Partner — Board member Nilka Martell is founder and director, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf Partner — Collaborates with St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf by featuring its superintendent as a speaker.
  • The Bronx County Historical Society Network — Participates in or is affiliated with The Bronx County Historical Society.
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.

  • Digital Storytelling Through Video Production
    methodology: digital_storytelling
    By using video as a medium, the organization preserves and shares local history in accessible and emotionally resonant formats, because visual narratives enhance public engagement and intergenerational transmission of cultural knowledge.
  • Education, Advocacy, and Preservation as Interconnected Methods
    methodology: educate-advocate-preserve
    By combining education, advocacy, and preservation, the organization strengthens community engagement with local history and ensures sustained protection of cultural heritage, because integrated approaches reinforce public awareness, policy influence, and historical continuity.
  • Public Programming to Foster Historical Engagement
    methodology: public_programming
    By hosting public programs, the organization increases access to and participation in local history, because communal learning experiences build collective memory and strengthen civic identity.