named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Condition Surveys & Documentation
Offers condition assessments, written and photographic documentation, and insurance claim documentation for textile collections.
Conservation Treatments
Provides repair, cleaning, stabilization, and conservation for a wide range of textiles including archaeological, ethnographic, costumes, quilts, flags, and tapestries.
Mounting and Framing
Custom mounting and framing using archival materials and UV-filtering glazing for safe display and long-term preservation of textiles.
On-site Consultation
Provides on-site evaluations for insurance claims and disaster recovery, including consultations for FEMA, SBA, NEH, NEA, NCPTT, and IMLS.
Restoration and Reproduction
Performs structural restoration of damaged textiles and creates accurate reproductions for museum display when originals are too fragile.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 5 activities
- Condition assessments and collections surveysConducts on-site and object-by-object condition surveys of textile collections to evaluate institutional needs, assess individual textiles, and provide recommendations for storage, exhibition, treatment, and collections management, including cost estimates and treatment planning.
- Custom preservation solutionsDesigns and creates custom storage mounts and enclosures, such as boxes for headdresses, to ensure safe handling and long-term preservation of delicate textiles.
- Education and outreach for museums and historical societiesDelivers educational lectures and on-site workshops for small museums and historical societies on topics including proper care, handling, storage of textiles, and general conservation practices, using treated objects in illustrated presentations.
- On-site conservation and emergency response servicesProvides on-site conservation services for institutions with limited staff, including emergency disaster recovery, installation and de-installation of large textiles, and repair of historic wall coverings and drapery.
- Textile conservation treatment and restorationProvides conservation treatment for historically and artistically significant textiles using scientific methods and fine craftsmanship, including restoration, fumigation, and reproduction of fragile textiles for museum exhibition. Services are delivered to cultural institutions across the United States in a fully equipped laboratory setting.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Internship and training programs in textile conservationOffers a tiered internship program including volunteer apprenticeships, Master Apprenticeships, and advanced placements for graduate conservation students, providing hands-on training in textile conservation for novices and post-graduate learners.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Documentation and reporting for conservation and insurance purposesPrepares written Examination and Post Treatment Reports, maintains digital photographic records, and provides documentation for insurance claims and federal recovery programs such as FEMA, SBA, NEH, NEA, NCPTT, and IMLS, including treatment estimates and expected outcomes.
- Material analysis for conservation treatmentConducts scientific material analysis of textiles, including microscopic fiber identification, dye and soil solubility testing, cross-section analysis, and iron-gall dye identification, to inform and guide conservation treatments.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$586K
Contributions & grants$7K1%
Program service revenue$475K81%
Investment income$92K16%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$510K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$391K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.83M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$567K
Liabilities$37K
Net assets$1.79M
Liquid reserves42.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- BARBARA KOTLIKOFF — DIRECTOR
- GRACE HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS TAFFERA — TREASURER & ASST. SECRETARY
- LYNN NACMIAS — DIRECTOR
- PACO KULAGA — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA ORLOFSKY — PRESIDENT & EXEC. DIRECTOR
- PHYLLIS DILLON — SECRETARY
- PHYLLIS MAGIDSON-KULAGA — DIRECTOR
- SAM ORLOFSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- American Institute for Conservation Network — Member of the American Institute for Conservation, as indicated by affiliation link.
- American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Network — Member organization
- Art Institute of Chicago Partner — Client institution receiving textile conservation services
- Asia Society Partner — Client institution receiving textile conservation services
- Caramoor Partner — Historic house where TCW conservators performed on-site treatment of flaking painted wallpaper.
- Epirotic Folkloric Museum Partner — Host institution where TCW conducted on-site workshop activities related to textile care in public exhibit areas.
- FEMA Government — Staff assists clients in documenting collections for recovery through FEMA programs
- Greater Hudson Heritage Network Partner — Partner organization supporting regional heritage, as indicated by linked logo.
- Heritage Preservation Network — Member organization
- IMLS Government — Staff assists clients in documenting collections for recovery through IMLS programs
- International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Network — Member organization
- Jewish Museum Partner — Client institution receiving textile conservation services
- John Jay Homestead Partner — Host institution that has engaged TCW conservators for on-site textile conservation services.
- Local and State Historic Agencies Partner — Provides conservation and survey services to local and state historic agencies.
- Museums Partner — Receives textiles for conservation services from museums.
- NCPTT Government — Staff assists clients in documenting collections for recovery through NCPTT programs
- NEA Government — Staff assists clients in documenting collections for recovery through NEA programs
- NEH Government — Staff assists clients in documenting collections for recovery through NEH programs
- New York Public Library Partner — Client institution receiving textile conservation services
- New-York Historical Society Partner — Client institution receiving textile conservation services
- Old Economy Village Partner — Site where TCW provided guidance on archival storage of textiles, demonstrated through images of properly rolled and labeled storage systems.
- Regional Alliance for Preservation Partner — Partner organization focused on preservation services, as indicated by linked logo.
- SBA Government — Staff assists clients in documenting collections for recovery through SBA programs
- United Nations Partner — Client institution receiving textile conservation services
- Yale University Art Gallery Partner — Client institution receiving textile conservation services
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.
- Preventive Conservation Through Education and Custom Solutionsmethodology: preventive_conservationBy combining hands-on workshops, custom storage, and archival framing using UV-filtering materials, the organization prevents deterioration of textiles, thereby reducing future conservation needs and promoting long-term preservation through proactive care practices.
- Specialization in Textile Conservationmethodology: specializationBy focusing exclusively on textile conservation, the organization develops deep expertise that enhances the quality and effectiveness of preservation outcomes, ensuring culturally significant materials are stabilized and maintained with the highest level of technical proficiency.
- Standards-Based Documentationmethodology: standards-based documentationBy adhering to professional conservation standards that require comprehensive documentation, the organization ensures transparency, reproducibility, and accountability in every treatment, supporting future research and long-term stewardship of cultural materials.
- Team-Based Collaborative Conservationmethodology: team-based conservationBy employing a team-oriented approach among graduate-trained conservators, the organization leverages diverse expertise and peer review to improve treatment accuracy, innovation, and reliability, producing more durable and ethically sound conservation outcomes.