irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $109KPreservation Services and Community Engagement: The organization offers professional expertise, technical support and resources about Historic Preservation. It serves as an advocate for the citdy and counties building environment, develoops public awareness and appreciation for the built environment through educational programs.
- #2 $97KSignificant Elements Architectural Salvage store: Sells donated, recycled and historic building materials and home furnishings, diverting materials from the waste stream. It promotes proper care and maintenance of historic building fabric and serves as a venue for the Work Preserve program.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Preservation Services and Community Engagement
Provides professional expertise, technical support, and educational resources on historic preservation for buildings and neighborhoods in Ithaca and Tompkins County.
Significant Elements Architectural Salvage Store
Sells donated, recycled, and historic building materials to promote reuse, reduce waste, and support preservation; serves as a venue for job readiness training.
Virtual Self-Guided Tours
Offers free mobile app-based historic walking, biking, and driving tours of Ithaca and Tompkins County in partnership with PocketSights and local organizations.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Administer the Work Preserve youth skills training programEngages lower-middle income youth in hands-on historic preservation skills training during summer and fall programming, including sash and furniture repair and hardware restoration, through the Work Preserve program.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Advocate for sustainable treatment of the built environmentCo-founded CR0WD, a collaborative network promoting deconstruction and material reuse, and supports advocacy efforts through educational programs and partnerships to advance sustainable management of construction and demolition materials.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Deliver historic preservation education programs and toursHosts walking and driving tours, lectures, hands-on workshops, and an annual October Cemetery Tour; has co-developed over 40 self-guided and guided historic tours since 2017 and offers a free mobile tour guide app for exploring historic sites in Ithaca and Tompkins County.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Maintain a historic preservation resource libraryMaintains a non-circulating library collection with over 600 books, historic city directories, photographs, maps, slides, and ephemera to support research and education in historic preservation.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operate Significant Elements Architectural Salvage WarehouseOperates a 10,000-square-foot architectural salvage store in Ithaca's Southside since 2003, selling reclaimed building materials and historic fixtures to divert materials from landfills and support preservation education.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Provide technical and research services for historic preservationOffers site visits, consultations, and research services for owners of historic properties; conducts cultural resource surveys, historic structure reports, and building history compilations; provides sash repair, furniture repair, and hardware restoration through the Work Preserve program.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize achievements in historic preservationHosts annual Preservation Awards to recognize accomplishments in the preservation of historic buildings and sites in Tompkins County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$405K
Contributions & grants$291K72%
Program service revenue$2650%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$112K
expenses
Total expenses$521K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$393K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$557K
Cash$173K
Investments$104
Liabilities$191K
Net assets$366K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -45.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Holland | Executive Director | 40 | $73K |
board members · 8
- Abby Peterson — President
- Caren Rubin — Treasurer
- Chris Sponn — Board Member
- Cindy Freidmutter — Secretary
- Jeff Marianni — Board Member
- Kristen Olsen — Board Member
- Nancy Brcak — Vice President
- Noah Demarest — Board Member
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Government — Federal agency advising the President and Congress on historic preservation policy.
- CR0WD Partner — Founding member of CR0WD, a collaborative network promoting circularity, reuse, and zero waste development in the built environment
- Christine O’Malley Partner — Primary contact for volunteer coordination at Historic Ithaca.
- Gayogo̱hó:nǫ' Nation Government — Honors the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ' Nation as the traditional, ancestral, and contemporary stewards of the land where Historic Ithaca's warehouse is located.
- Haudenosaunee Confederacy Government — Recognizes the warehouse is located on the land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, one of the Six Nations.
- National Park Service Government — Government agency whose historic preservation activities are referenced.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Partner organization whose advocacy activities and resources are referenced.
- PocketSights Partner — Partnered to develop and deliver mobile self-guided historic tours.
- Significant Elements Partner — Architectural salvage store where Historic Ithaca's Work Preserve program operates, offering repair and restoration services.
- Significant Elements Partner — Partner organization offering discounts to Friends of Historic Ithaca.
- State agencies Government — State agencies that support Historic Ithaca's mission through funding and partnership.
- The History Center in Tompkins County Partner — Collaborates on the development of historic tours and community education initiatives.
- Work Preserve Partner — Collaborates through the Significant Elements Architectural Salvage store, which serves as a venue for Work Preserve job readiness training.
- Work Preserve Partner — Program operated in partnership with Historic Ithaca to train youth in preservation skills.
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.
- Community-Driven Preservation Through Material Accessmethodology: community_driven_preservation_through_material_accessBy providing access to reclaimed historic materials, we enable homeowners and local contractors to participate in preservation, because removing material and cost barriers increases community ownership and practical engagement in sustainable stewardship.
- Education and Advocacy Through Integrated Programmingmethodology: education_and_advocacyBy integrating preservation education, technical support, and advocacy, we increase public appreciation and stewardship of historic resources because multi-channel engagement builds broader, more resilient community support for preservation.
- Sustainable Preservation Through Reusemethodology: sustainable_preservationBy advancing salvage, reuse, and recycling of historic materials, we promote sustainable construction practices because preserving existing buildings and materials reduces environmental impact and strengthens economic and cultural sustainability.
- Truthful Historical Preservationmethodology: truthful_historical_preservationBy preserving both historic buildings and their full narratives—including difficult or uncomfortable truths—we foster public trust and deeper community engagement in stewardship, because authentic representation strengthens collective memory and promotes inclusive preservation.
- Workforce Development Through Hands-On Preservationmethodology: youth_workforce_development_in_preservationBy combining youth workforce training with hands-on historic preservation work, we build skills and confidence among lower-middle income youth because experiential learning in a supportive, expert-led environment leads to lasting employability and community investment.