named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Internship Program
Training program for students in archival preservation, historical research, and interpretation of colonial-era materials
Jacob Leisler Papers Project
Archival initiative to collect, transcribe, translate, and prepare for publication the public and private papers of Jacob Leisler and his family from 1550 to 1770
Lecture Series
Public lecture series on topics in early New York history, hosted in collaboration with local institutions such as the Hudson Area Library
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes scholarly research on Jacob Leisler and early New York historyProduces and disseminates academic research on Jacob Leisler, colonial New York, and related Atlantic World themes through peer-reviewed articles, books, and edited volumes. Research topics include Leisler’s religious motivations, Dutch cultural continuity, Huguenot diaspora connections, and political ideology in late 17th-century New York.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Manages and provides access to archival and research collectionsMaintains physical and genealogical collections related to 17th- and 18th-century New York families and their Atlantic World connections, including over 400 files, books, and manuscripts; the Jacob Leisler Papers Collection (over 4,000 records); and specialized collections such as the Kees-Jan Waterman, Mary Hallenbeck, and Holland Society of New York collections. Offers on-site access by appointment and research assistance for remote users.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Organizes public and academic lecture series on early American historyHosts in-person and virtual lectures on topics such as the Hudson Valley refugee crisis, food riots during the American Revolution, and the John Peter Zenger trial, held at venues like the Hudson Area Library to engage scholars and the public.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Supports student training and academic capacity buildingOperates an internship program that trains undergraduate and graduate students in the preservation and interpretation of colonial-era manuscripts and material culture, contributing to scholarly and public understanding of early New York history.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publishes and disseminates scholarly works and journalsProduces and manages the publication of de Halve Maen, a quarterly journal on New Netherland studies, and supports the dissemination of research through books, church records, reference works, and scholarly articles. Also co-edits special issues of academic journals such as New York History.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$87K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
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Net assets$87K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DAVID WILLIAM VOORHEES | DIRECTOR | 5 | $27K |
board members · 8
- CARL G WHITBECK JR — TRUSTEE
- CHARLES ZABRISKIE — TRUSTEE EMERITUS
- GARY LAUBE — TRUSTEE
- JEFFREY RIGBY — TRUSTEE
- NOAH GELFAND — TRUSTEE
- SIMON MIDDLETON — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM A STARNA — TRUSTEE EMERITUS
- WILLIAM LOCKE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- City of Hudson Government — Carl J. Whitbeck Jr. served as corporation counsel to the City of Hudson.
- Columbia County Government — Carl J. Whitbeck Jr. served as Columbia County Attorney.
- Dennis Maika Partner — Co-edited a special issue of New York History on New Netherland.
- FASNY Partner — Lists FASNY (Firefighters Association of the State of New York) Museum as a related institution in Hudson.
- Historic Hudson Partner — David William Voorhees serves as a consultant to Historic Hudson.
- Historic Huguenot Street Partner — David William Voorhees serves as a consultant to Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY.
- Holland Society of New York Partner — Hosts the Holland Society of New York Collection, including its publications and editorial files.
- Hudson Area Library Partner — Collaborates with the Jacob Leisler Institute to host public lectures on early New York history.
- Hudson Area Library Partner — Jeff Rigby served on the Hudson Area Library Board.
- Kees-Jan Waterman Partner — Donor of the Kees-Jan Waterman Collection, focusing on Indian and European interaction in North America.
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Partner — Lists Martin Van Buren National Historic Site as a related historical site in the surrounding area.
- National Historical Publications and Records Commission Government — Endorsed the Jacob Leisler Papers Project in 1989.
- National Historical Publications and Records Commission Government — Endorsed the Jacob Leisler Papers project in 1989.
- New Netherland Institute Partner — Annette van Rooy volunteers at the New Netherland Institute in Albany, NY, as program and book graphic designer.
- New York State Bridge Authority Government — Carl J. Whitbeck Jr. represented the New York State Bridge Authority.
- New York University Partner — Hosted the Jacob Leisler Papers Project under its Department of History from 1988 until the project's relocation in 2014.
- New York University Department of History Partner — Co-founded the Jacob Leisler Papers project in 1988.
- Olana State Historic Site Partner — Lists Olana State Historic Site as a related cultural and historical resource in the Hudson area.
- Pittstown Historical Society Partner — Annette van Rooy volunteers on the Lecture Committee of the Pittstown Historical Society.
- The Holland Society of New York Partner — Collaborates on the publication of de Halve Maen, a scholarly journal on New Netherland studies.
- Town of Greenport Government — Carl J. Whitbeck Jr. served as town attorney for the Town of Greenport.
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-Engaged Public Scholarshipmethodology: community-engaged_educationBy combining academic research with public programming such as lectures, exhibitions, and partnerships with local libraries, the Institute increases public understanding of early New York history, because direct community engagement bridges the gap between scholarly knowledge and public awareness.
- Inclusive Historical Recoverymethodology: inclusive-genealogical-researchBy focusing on documenting all colonial residents, including marginalized and underrepresented groups, the Institute corrects historical omissions, because inclusive genealogical and archival research reveals broader social structures and lived experiences beyond elite narratives.
- Interdisciplinary Research Integrationmethodology: interdisciplinary_researchBy integrating materials and methodologies from multiple academic fields, the Institute produces a more comprehensive understanding of early New York history, because single-discipline approaches risk missing cross-cutting political, cultural, and economic dynamics.
- Place-Based Primary Source Researchmethodology: place-based_researchBy locating its operations in a historically rich region, the Institute gains direct access to primary sources and period-related sites, which enhances the accuracy and depth of research on early New York, because proximity enables sustained, contextually grounded scholarship.
- Stewardship-Centered Archival Accessmethodology: stewardship-access-balanceBy curating collections—including original records, translated documents, research notes, and published works—and requiring consultation for reproduction, the Institute ensures responsible stewardship while enabling access, because balancing preservation with use sustains long-term research integrity and prevents misuse.