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THOUSAND ISLAND PARK PRESERVATION CO INC

Thousand Island Park, NY · EIN 222976293 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · tiplandmark.org

revenue

$31K

expenses

$61K

net assets

$58K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

Thousand Island Park Preservation Co. Inc. advocates for the preservation of the historical, architectural, and infrastructure resources of Thousand Island Park (TIP), NY for our community, visitors, and future generations. The purposes of this organization are: to promote, encourage, and support preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, new building, infrastructure, and historical research of cottages and other buildings at Thousand Island Park (TIP), New York; to ensure that supported activity is consistent with the existing historical environment and architecture at TIP; to gather and disseminate information regarding the history and architecture of the cottages, including new building, infrastructure and other property at TIP; to raise and grant funds, and to operate a shop to support and promote the purposes of the Thousand Island Park Preservation Company, Inc.

profile · synthesized from sources

Thousand Island Park Preservation Co. Inc. works to preserve the historical, architectural, and infrastructural heritage of Thousand Island Park, New York, a historic summer community on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River. The organization supports restoration, promotes historically accurate building practices, and educates the public about the area's unique cottage architecture and cultural history. It operates through advocacy, community engagement, and collaboration with local entities to maintain the district’s character for residents, visitors, and future generations.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Cottage Style Education Program

Offers resources and workshops on the architectural styles of TI Park cottages, including Eastlake, Queen Anne, Shingle, and Craftsman/Bungalow

Cottage and Garden Tours

Bi-annual tours showcasing historic cottages and gardens, promoting awareness and appreciation of TI Park’s architectural heritage

Historic Preservation Advocacy

Advocates for the preservation of architectural and historical resources in Thousand Island Park through policy guidance, public education, and collaboration with the TI Park Corporation and Preservation Board

Historical Photo Archives

Curates and provides public access to a photographic archive documenting the history of TI Park and its residents from the 19th century to present

National Register Documentation Update

Ongoing project to update and expand the National Register of Historic Places documentation for TI Park, improving historical records and preservation planning

activities · 6 groups

What they do

Historic Site Designation Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocates for preservation of historical and architectural resources
  
  Engages in advocacy to protect the historical, architectural, and infrastructure integrity of Thousand Island Park, NY, including through the development and implementation of a local preservation code and the presentation of awards for exemplary preservation practices.
- Conducts historic building surveys and updates National Register documentation
  
  Leads comprehensive architectural surveys of buildings in Thousand Island Park, including electronic documentation of 330 cottages, 10 public buildings, 6 landscapes, and 88 boathouses, and prepares submissions to update records with the State Historic Preservation Office and National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 2 activities
- Holds preservation easements on significant historic properties
  
  Maintains legal preservation easements on key historic structures in Thousand Island Park, including the main dock and pavilion, and the McIntyre Photo Shop building, to ensure their long-term protection.
- Supports preservation through restoration, rehabilitation, and new construction
  
  Undertakes and supports physical preservation projects including the restoration of the Main Dock (1995–1998), adaptive reuse of the Pavilion as a community space, restoration of the McIntyre Photo Shop (2005), and the Guzzle/Commercial Block Renovation (2016), as well as post-fire rebuilding of the four corners commercial district.
Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Collects and disseminates historical and architectural information
  
  Maintains a historical photo archive, produces a Preservation Handbook, publishes books on local history, and provides public access to information on the built environment through online resources and a reference library.
Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds preservation projects through grants and fundraising
  
  Raises and grants funds to support preservation efforts, including funding post-fire rebuilding of the four corners district and financing the Guzzle rebuild project, with fundraising supported by events and sales of commemorative prints.
Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operates the Landmark Shop and Resource Center
  
  Runs the Landmark Shop and Resource Center seasonally from late June through Labor Day, open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, operating from the restored 1879 McIntyre Photo Shop building to promote preservation through public access, volunteer docents, and educational materials.
Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Provides educational programming on historic preservation
  
  Offers educational workshops on architectural styles and preservation techniques, organizes biennial or triennial cottage and garden tours, and hires an annual preservation intern to serve as a community resource during the summer.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$31K

Contributions & grants$5K17%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$1K4%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$61K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$2K

balance sheet

Total assets$58K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$58K

6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -50.1%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 10

Andy Greene — Co-President and Director
Christina Nemec — Director
Gay H Blair — Director
Jean Ris — Co-President and Director
Marguerite Cleary — Vice President & Director
Marjorie Snelling — Treasurer & Director
Nicole Benoit — Director
Patty Bartfay — Director
Rose Seggos — Secretary & Director
Sandra Rennie — Director

relationships · 18

Who they work with

Estabrook family Partner — Longtime residents who loaned the original painting and authorized its reproduction for fundraising.
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Funder — Provided financial support for the National Register update project.
Katie Eggers Comeau Partner — Hired as Historic Preservationist to lead survey work and prepare submission to the State Historic Preservation Office and National Register.
Landmark Society Partner — Collaborates with the Landmark Society through a fundraising event that supports its activities.
Library of Congress Partner — Provider of vintage photographs for historical documentation and public display
London Hainsworth Partner — Served as summer intern providing on-the-ground tech support, survey assignments, and completed surveys for 29 buildings.
Mackenzie Carroll Partner — Served as conscientious intern providing on-the-ground support for the survey project.
National Register of Historic Places Government — Officially designated Thousand Island Park as a Historic District in 1982.
National Register of Historic Places Government — Thousand Island Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Landmark Society is updating documentation in alignment with its standards.
North Shore Solutions Partner — Website development and technical support provider
Northern New York Community Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the National Register update project.
Preservation League of New York State Funder — Provided financial support for the National Register update project.
TIP YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE Partner — Collaborates with the TIP YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE program to engage young people in historic preservation, archiving, and guided tours.
Thousand Island Park Partner — Community-based preservation efforts focused on the architectural and social heritage of Thousand Island Park.
Thousand Island Park Corporation Funder — Provided financial support for the National Register update project.
Thousand Island Park Corporation Partner — Collaborates on preservation initiatives including the beautification of the “four corners,” restoration of the Holden Library steps, development of the preservation handbook, and hiring of a summer preservation intern.
Thousand Island Park Corporation Partner — Collaborates on restoration projects including the McIntyre Photo Shop and the four corners commercial district.
Thousand Island Park Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the National Register update project.

strategies · 4

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-Engaged Preservation with Volunteer Mobilization

methodology: grassroots_volunteer_mobilization
By mobilizing grassroots volunteers and training community members to conduct preservation surveys and restoration work, the organization strengthens local ownership and continuity in preservation efforts, because community involvement ensures resilience and sustained commitment during periods of disruption.
Historic Preservation Through Codified Standards and Technical Guidance

methodology: historic_preservation_code
By enforcing a Preservation Code and providing technical assistance to property owners, the organization ensures historically accurate modifications and restorations, because clear standards and accessible guidance promote compliance and maintain architectural integrity.
Intergenerational Stewardship Through Education

methodology: intergenerational_stewardship
By fostering education about historical legacy and promoting awareness of continuity across generations, the organization motivates community engagement and responsible management of historic resources, because understanding heritage inspires long-term stewardship.
Preservation Through Adaptive Reuse and Sustainability

methodology: adaptive_reuse
By adaptively reusing historic buildings for modern community purposes, the organization advances sustainable development, because reusing existing structures conserves energy and materials while maintaining historical integrity.