irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KAnnual dinner to raise money in order to provide exhibits and educational programs about Oneonta.
- #2 $1KAuction to raise money in order to provide exhibits and educational programs about Oneonta.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Kitchen Table Conversations: Oral Histories
Collection of recorded interviews preserving personal narratives and lived experiences of local residents
Oneonta World War II Fallen Profiles
Commemorative project documenting the lives of individuals from Oneonta who died in service during World War II
Oneonta's Civil War Soldiers: Remember the Fallen
Research and educational initiative focusing on Civil War veterans from Oneonta, including those memorialized at Riverside Cemetery
Voices of the Pandemic
Oral history project capturing interviews with community leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic, documenting institutional and personal impacts
Walking Tours
Guided tours of historic sites in Oneonta, offering educational experiences about local architecture, people, and events
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 2 activities
- Organize historical marker unveilings and public commemorationsPlans and hosts public unveiling ceremonies for New York State historical markers at significant local sites including the U&D Depot, Riverside Cemetery, Oneonta Fairgrounds, and Old Main, often accompanied by walking tours or educational events.
- Provide educational programs and public eventsOffers dynamic educational experiences including guest lectures, book talks, student presentations, and interactive programs for children and youth to cultivate interest in local history.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Administer the Hometown Heroes Banner ProgramOrganizes and displays banners honoring local veterans and community figures annually along streets in the City and Town of Oneonta from Memorial Day to Veterans Day.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Collect and preserve historical artifacts and documentsCollects, houses, and maintains a collection of thousands of historical items including photographs, postcards, portraits, clothing, and ephemera from Greater Oneonta and the Upper Susquehanna region.
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Conduct and publish historical researchConducts original research on local history topics including Civil War soldiers, World War II casualties, and community experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, and publishes biographical profiles and interview series.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Conduct guided and self-guided walking tours of historic sitesOrganizes guided and self-guided walking tours of Downtown and Walnut Street Historic Districts, Riverside Cemetery, the Homer Folks TB Hospital site, and the Oneonta Fairgrounds, all listed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host community events and fundraising activitiesOrganizes annual events such as "Hops for History," postcard and ephemera shows, sidewalk sales, and galas to support exhibits, educational programs, and preservation efforts.
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Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
- Manage and display a gift and retail shopOperates a gift shop at the Oneonta History Center & Museum offering locally made goods, history-themed merchandise, and exclusive souvenirs to support operations.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Operate a resource library and public research facilityMaintains a resource library at the Oneonta History Center & Museum and operates a public facility with regular summer hours for research and visitation.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Oneonta History Center & MuseumCurates and maintains permanent exhibitions such as "Small Community, Big Ideas: Greater Oneonta" and hosts rotating temporary exhibitions on topics including local railroads, public health, sports, and community history, with free admission.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Support community use of event and meeting spacesProvides access to a renovated third-floor ballroom for community events including meetings, celebrations, fundraisers, and public programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$438K
Contributions & grants$407K93%
Program service revenue$27K6%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$174K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$92K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.85M
Cash$133K
Investments$24K
Liabilities$988
Net assets$1.85M
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +48.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELA MICUCCI | Executive Dir. | 25 | $61K |
board members · 13
- ALEX BENJAMIN — Trustee
- ALEX MILLER — Treasurer
- ARTHUR TORREY — Trustee
- BOB BRZOZOWSKI — Trustee
- CATHY LYNCH — Trustee
- CHAD ANDERSON — Trustee
- FRANK ANTONUCCI — Trustee
- HARRY BRADSHAW MATTHEWS — Trustee
- KATHLEEN MEEKER — President
- KATHY WOLVERTON — Vice President
- LIZ MORLEY — Trustee
- RACHEL GLEIBERMAN — Secretary
- TINA WINSTEAD — Trustee
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alpine Engraving Partner — Engraved naming plaques for spaces throughout the History Center & Museum.
- Board of Trustees Partner — Seventeen-member board governing the Greater Oneonta Historical Society
- City of Oneonta Government — Partnered with GOHS on the installation of historical markers and supported the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
- Earlville Opera House Funder — Provided funding through its Arts in the Community Grants Program for the "Schools of Rock" exhibition.
- Future for Oneonta Foundation Funder — Supported funding for the Oneonta Fairgrounds historical marker.
- Huntington Memorial Library Partner — Previously hosted the Historical Society’s meetings and activities at its location.
- Jackson Fenner Foundation Funder — Funded the "Schools of Rock: Music at Oneonta’s Colleges in the Age of Woodstock" exhibition.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided Support for Organizations Grants funding multiple GOHS exhibitions including Revolution!, Oneonta’s Other Railroad, Schools of Rock, Oneonta: Soccertown USA, GOHS Then & Now, and the D&H Special Exhibition.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides grant funding through the Support for Organizations Grant program.
- Northern Eagle Beverages Inc. Partner — Cooperated with GOHS to present the 2026 Hops for History event, featuring Cooperstown Brewing Co. and Northway Brewing Co.
- Oneonta Job Corps Academy Partner — Partnered with GOHS to host a walking tour of the historic Homer Folks Tuberculosis Hospital on its campus.
- Otsego County 250 Commission Funder — Awarded an Events Grant to support the "Revolution! Local Lives in the Age of Independence" exhibition.
- PayPal Partner — Partner organization providing payment processing for online membership transactions.
- SUNY Oneonta Partner — Co-hosted alumni reception events.
- SUNY Oneonta Partner — Collaborated on the exhibition "Precautions Urged: Public Health & Pandemics in Oneonta," which coincided with the release of a SUNY Oneonta-published volume on pandemic experiences; also partnered on the "Town & Gown" exhibition.
- SUNY Oneonta Partner — Collaborates with faculty and staff from SUNY Oneonta on research and oral history projects, including Voices of the Pandemic.
- SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association Funder — Funded the Old Main (Oneonta Normal School) historical marker.
- SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association Partner — Sponsored the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Window in recognition of SUNY Oneonta's community partnership work.
- StockDonator.com Partner — Platform used to facilitate online stock donations to GOHS.
- William G. Pomeroy Foundation Funder — Funded the purchase of NYS historical markers for U&D Depot and Riverside Cemetery through its New York State Historic Marker Grant Program.
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.
- Community-Centered Historical Preservation and Educationmethodology: community-based historical educationBy anchoring historical preservation in community stories, self-guided walking tours, and locally relevant markers, we strengthen public connection to regional heritage because people are more likely to value and engage with history that reflects their own identities and lived environments.
- Exhibit-Based and Interactive Education for Public Engagementmethodology: exhibit-based educationBy using dynamic, interactive, and evolving exhibitions — including modular displays, side-by-side visual comparisons, and storytelling centered on everyday community experiences — we educate the public and foster sustained interest in local history because engagement increases when content is accessible, relatable, and experientially immersive.
- Oral History and Contemporary Documentation as Living Archivesmethodology: oral_history documentationBy collecting personal accounts from community members during ongoing events like the Covid-19 pandemic, we preserve history in real time and ensure inclusivity in the historical record because lived experience captures dimensions of community life that official documents often miss.