named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Holiday House Tours
Annual event offering public access to historic homes decorated for the season, raising funds and awareness for preservation.
Monday Nite Walks and Talks
Educational walking tours and presentations on local history and architecture, developed and led by board members Michael and Penny Bosak.
Rutger Park Mansion Tours
Guided tours of the restored mansions at Rutger Park, serving as both public education and fundraising events.
Rutger Park Restoration Project
Ongoing preservation and restoration of two historic mansions at Rutger Park, including structural stabilization, roof renovation, and interior restoration of the 1854 Munn Residence and the 1830 Conkling-era mansion.
Springtime Tea
Annual community event celebrating local history and raising funds for ongoing preservation projects.
Winter Series of Educational Talks
Lecture series during winter months focused on historic preservation, architecture, and local heritage.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for historic preservation and adaptive reuseAdvocates at local, state, and federal levels for the preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes. The organization has played key roles in major projects including the rejuvenation of Union Station, the conservation of the Swan Memorial Fountain, and the repurposing of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center’s “Old Main” building.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Capacity-building in historic preservationOffers educational programs and services designed to empower individuals and community groups in the practice and principles of historic preservation.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation of historic landmarks and buildingsAcquires, stabilizes, and restores historically significant buildings, including the nationally recognized Rutger Park mansions (#1 and #3 Rutger Park), to prevent their loss and preserve community heritage. The organization has invested over $500,000 in stabilization and restoration work, including porch stabilization, roof renovation, and interior restoration projects.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Public education and outreach on architectural historyOffers educational lectures, events, walking tours, and bus tours to engage the public in local landmarks and architectural heritage. Programs include guided tours of historic theaters, religious buildings, and repurposed industrial sites, as well as annual events like the Springtime Tea.
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Local History Publishing 1 activity
- Publication and dissemination of historical informationProduces and distributes informational content, including downloadable PDF publications and online resources with photos and historical details about Utica’s landmarks and architectural history.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants$142K88%
Program service revenue$10K6%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.34M
Cash$348K
Investments$44K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.34M
Liquid reserves95.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -38.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALEXIS NASSAR — TRUSTEE
- BOYD BISSELL — TRUSTEE
- CHELSEA YOURDON — TRUSTEE
- DIANNE NASSAR — TREASURER
- DON DORN — TRUSTEE
- JOAN DORN — TRUSTEE
- JONATHAN BROCK — TRUSTEE
- KAREN DAY — VP PROGRAM & EVENTS
- KIM DOMENICO — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL GENTILE — TRUSTEE
- MIKE BOSAK — VP EDUCATION
- PAUL HAGE — TRUSTEE
- PHILIP KERNAN — TRUSTEE
- STEVE GRANT — PRESIDENT
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Apple Partner — References Apple accessibility resources for Mac and iPhone.
- Blackberry Partner — References Blackberry accessibility policy and resources.
- City of Utica Government — Assisted Landmarks in acquiring #1 and #3 Rutger Park in 2008.
- Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties Partner — Assisted Landmarks in acquiring #1 and #3 Rutger Park in 2008.
- General Electric Partner — Hosted General Electric's radio production plant in repurposed textile mill buildings during Utica's post-WWII economic resurgence.
- Google Partner — References Google Chrome and Android accessibility resources.
- Grace Episcopal Church Partner — Former owner of the #1 Rutger Park mansion, which was later purchased by Landmarks Society.
- MPW Marketing Partner — Partnered with Landmarks to redevelop the organization's website.
- MPW Marketing Partner — Partnered with MPW Marketing in Clinton, New York to redevelop the Landmarks Society website.
- Microsoft Partner — References Microsoft resources for accessibility features in Windows and Internet Explorer.
- Mohawk Valley Pictures Partner — Provides photographs used in the organization's content about Utica landmarks.
- Mozilla Partner — References Mozilla Firefox accessibility support documentation.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Partner — Collaborated on the repurposing of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center’s “Old Main” building into a records archive.
- Preservation League of New York Partner — Assisted Landmarks in acquiring #1 and #3 Rutger Park in 2008.
strategies · 5
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.
- Advisory-Driven Preservation Planningmethodology: advisory-committee_driven_preservationBy forming advisory committees to guide repurposing decisions, we ensure historically significant buildings are preserved with community-informed purpose and public access, because structured local expertise improves legitimacy and long-term viability of restoration projects.
- Anchor Site Preservation for Community-Wide Impactmethodology: anchor-site_preservationBy focusing restoration and advocacy efforts on nationally significant historic properties, we catalyze broader community-wide preservation momentum, because high-profile anchor sites attract public attention, funding, and policy support that benefit lesser-known landmarks.
- Community-Engaged Historic Preservationmethodology: community-engaged_preservationBy integrating public education, volunteer engagement, and community events, we foster stewardship and broaden support for preservation, because inclusive participation strengthens public ownership and long-term sustainability of heritage efforts.
- Phased and Scalable Restoration Managementmethodology: phased-restorationBy applying a holistic, phased approach to restoration, we accelerate the revitalization of multiple historic properties, because structured project staging improves resource allocation, volunteer coordination, and funding continuity.
- Public Education as Preservation Advocacymethodology: public_education_and_preservationBy providing free educational materials and promoting public access to historic sites, we build awareness and support for preservation, because informed communities are more likely to engage in and defend local heritage stewardship.