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MORRISTOWN GATEWAY MUSEUM
MORRISTOWN, NY · EIN 161465367 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A500 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · morristowngatewaymuseum.org
revenue
$64K
expenses
$46K
net assets
$652K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL MUSEUM OPEN TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Museum preserving the history and culture of Morristown, New York, through exhibits and community programs. It operates from a historic Comstock family building in downtown Morristown and manages The Red Barn Preserve, a historic farm property. The museum hosts public events, educational programs, and seasonal festivals to engage local residents and visitors.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Monday Night Concerts
Summer concert series featuring local musicians, originally started by Lorraine Bogardus and continued by the museum
Spring Artisan Fest
Annual festival at The Red Barn Preserve featuring local artisans, live music, food trucks, and a museum silent auction
The Red Barn Preserve
Historic farm property and barn bequeathed to the museum, being developed for public educational and cultural use
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Host educational programs and school field trips
      Provides educational experiences for students through field trips to the museum and The Red Barn Preserve, focusing on local history, natural environment, and regional cultural heritage, such as a 2020 visit by a 6th grade class from Ogdensburg.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Host fundraising events for museum support
      Organizes fundraising events including a silent auction at the Spring Artisan Fest and an annual mini golf tournament to support museum operations and preservation efforts.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Manage and provide public access to The Red Barn Preserve
      Owns and operates a 160-acre nature preserve featuring over three miles of accessible trails, wetlands, four ponds, and an active Blue Heron nesting site. The preserve is open to the public year-round for hiking, environmental education, and family-friendly learning opportunities, maintained with volunteer support.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Operate and maintain the Morristown Gateway Museum
      Operates a local museum open to the public, featuring permanent and temporary exhibits on Morristown's history, including exhibits on local fishermen, 19th-century architecture, and Black Lake's cultural heritage. The museum is open seasonally from June to October, with regular hours and guided tours available.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize community events and festivals
      Hosts recurring community events including the Annual Spring Artisan Fest with local vendors, live music, and food trucks; a Summer Concert Series; the 4th of July parade; and the River Lights event in partnership with Morristown Promotions.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Produce and exhibit historical research
      Conducts historical research using primary sources such as census records, oral histories, newspaper articles, and ephemera to develop museum exhibits, including those on Black Lake fishing culture and local stone architecture.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Produce commemorative and educational materials
      Created and distributed a 2021 wall calendar featuring vintage photographs of Morristown and surrounding areas to commemorate the town’s 200th anniversary, serving as both a fundraising and educational tool.
    • Rent historic farmhouse to support operations
      Offers seasonal weekly rentals of a renovated 1935 stone farmhouse at The Red Barn Preserve from June to October, charging $1,200 per week with a $600 nonrefundable deposit, to offset operational expenses.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$57K88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K7%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$671K
Cash$78K
Investments$98K
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$652K
Liquid reserves46.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 15
  • ANNEMARIE FITZRANDOLPH — SECRETARY
  • CHRIS COFFIN — TRUSTEE
  • DEAN SHELATO — TREASURER
  • ELLEN PLACE — PRESIDENT
  • ERIC OLCOTT — TRUSTEE
  • GEORGE COSLER — TRUSTEE
  • JAY PAQUETTE — TRUSTEE
  • JESSICA PAQUETTE — TRUSTEE
  • JILL MARTIN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MIKE PAQUETTE — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD BZURA — TRUSTEE
  • ROSEANNE PAQUETTE — TRUSTEE
  • SHIRLEY MCDONALD — TRUSTEE
  • TERRY MARTIN — TRUSTEE
  • YVONNE MCDONALD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 43

Who they work with

  • 10th Mountain Division Rock Band Partner — Performing band in the Summer Concert Series.
  • Allan Bogardus Partner — Local sturgeon fisherman featured in the museum's exhibit.
  • Allan and Lorraine Bogardus Partner — Donated the 160-acre Red Barn Preserve property to the museum upon their passing in 2016.
  • Allen Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Another Fine Mess Partner — Performing band in the Summer Concert Series.
  • Barnes Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Board of Directors Partner — Board members serve as points of contact for community members wishing to donate historical artifacts to the museum.
  • Charles Chapman Partner — Donated the Stone Windmill property to the village in memory of his mother, Laura, supporting the preservation of a historic structure later associated with the museum's community context.
  • Chris Coffin Partner — Presented research on stone buildings for the museum exhibit
  • Double Axel Partner — Performing band in the Summer Concert Series.
  • Fitzrandolph/Spies Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Foolish Pride Partner — Performing band in the Summer Concert Series.
  • Fullbone Partner — Performing band in the Summer Concert Series.
  • Google Partner — Provides calendar integration for event updates.
  • Hackett Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Hentschel Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Iron Horse Grill Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Jim Evans Partner — Local muskie guide featured in the museum's exhibit.
  • Linkletter Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Long/Pierce Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Margarita Mike & the Coconutz Partner — Performing band in the Summer Concert Series.
  • Meyer Real Estate Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Morristown Fuel & Building Supply Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Morristown Gateway Museum Network — Red Grandy was a founding member and supporter of the museum.
  • Morristown Promotions Partner — Collaborates with the museum to organize and present the annual River Lights event in Bayside Park.
  • Norman Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • North Country Public Radio Partner — Collaborated on a story about Morristown and Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pill Factory that aired on October 7, 2017.
  • Olcott Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Paquette Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
  • Place Family Partner — Sponsor of the mini golf tournament
+ 13 more
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.

  • Community-Based Heritage Education
    methodology: integrated_historical_environmental_education
    By integrating local history, environmental preservation, and participatory art, the museum engages diverse audiences in experiential learning because combining cultural, historical, and natural elements fosters deeper public connection and intergenerational understanding of regional identity.
  • Preservation Through Ethical Documentation
    methodology: documentary_photojournalism
    By prioritizing authentic, photojournalistic documentation over commercial interests, the museum ensures historical integrity and human-centered storytelling because this approach preserves marginalized or underrepresented narratives that might otherwise be lost.