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THE ERIE CANAL MUSEUM
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 150624395 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A500 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$628K
expenses
$661K
net assets
$850K
employees
0
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

SHOWCASING THE ONLY REMAINING WEIGHLOCK BUILDING IN THE UNITED STATES, THE ERIE CANAL MUSEUM COLLECTS AND PRESERVES CANAL MATERIAL, AND PROVIDES ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT CHAMPION AN APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ERIE CANAL'S TRANSFORMING EFFECTS ON TEH PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Erie Canal Museum preserves and interprets the history of the Erie Canal through its collection and educational programming. It is housed in the only remaining weighlock building in the United States, located in Syracuse, New York. The museum offers exhibits and learning experiences that highlight the canal's historical and ongoing impact on the region and the nation.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Canal History Programs
Public lectures, workshops, and family-friendly events that explore the cultural and economic legacy of the canal
Educational Tours
Guided and self-guided tours for school groups and visitors focusing on the history and engineering of the Erie Canal
Exhibits and Collections
Permanent and rotating exhibits showcasing artifacts, documents, and models related to the Erie Canal and its impact
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 2 activities
    • Preservation of canal-related historical materials
      Operates in the only remaining weighlock building in the United States, collecting and preserving canal-related materials.
    • Provision of educational programs on the Erie Canal
      Provides educational experiences focused on the historical and ongoing impact of the Erie Canal.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$628K
Contributions & grants$553K88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K3%
Other revenue$57K
expenses
Total expenses$661K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$446K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.15M
Cash$170K
Investments$530K
Liabilities$297K
Net assets$850K
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 15
  • ALANNA ABREU — TREASURER
  • ANITA COTTRELL — TRUSTEE
  • AUSTIN PHILLEO — SECRETARY
  • BRIEN PUFF — TRUSTEE
  • CAROL BRYANT-MARTIN — TRUSTEE
  • DEB CODY — TRUSTEE
  • EMILY DEMARCHE — TRUSTEE
  • EMILY STOKES-REES — VP
  • JANE VEROSTEK — TRUSTEE
  • JOE DRISCOLL — TRUSTEE
  • KEVIN MORGAN — TRUSTEE
  • MAIJA MCLAUGHLIN — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL HARRIFF — PRESIDENT
  • PATRICK J GRIFFIN — TRUSTEE
  • WILLIAM HYTHON — TRUSTEE
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Cultural Heritage Preservation through Historic Site Stewardship
    methodology: cultural_heritage_preservation
    By preserving and presenting a historic structure and its artifacts, we foster public understanding of the Erie Canal’s transformative role in American history, because immersive, place-based education strengthens historical connection and learning.