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Holland Purchase Historic Society
Batavia, NY · EIN 160868727 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hollandlandoffice.com
revenue
$151K
expenses
$138K
net assets
$597K
employees
2
volunteers
30
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

To preserve and educate about the history of Genesee County and Western New York

profile · synthesized from sources

The Holland Purchase Historic Society operates the Holland Land Office Museum in Batavia, NY, preserving and educating about the history of Genesee County and Western New York. The organization offers public programs including guest speaker series, holiday events, and historical reenactments. It maintains a museum, curates historical artifacts, and runs educational initiatives focused on regional history.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Concert Series
Live musical performances at the museum, including acts like the Time Travelin’ Buskers and Biscuit Brothers
Guest Speaker Series
Monthly presentations by historians and experts on topics related to Western New York history, held at the museum or partner venues
Java with Joe E.
Monthly morning event featuring coffee, pastries, and discussions on historical and cultural topics, held at the museum or Richmond Memorial Library
Joseph Ellicott Gift & Book Shop
Onsite and online bookstore selling regional history books, gifts, and educational materials
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Evening theatrical event hosted at local venues such as Eli Fish Brewing Company, combining dinner and interactive improv performances
Wonderland of Trees
Annual holiday event featuring decorated trees and displays by local businesses and organizations, with an opening gala, basket raffle, and holiday music; runs from November through December
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
    • Host annual holiday-themed public event
      Hosts the annual "Wonderland of Trees" holiday event from November through December, featuring nearly forty decorated trees and displays, attracting hundreds of visitors each year; proceeds support museum operations and educational programming.
    • Host themed trivia and evening events
      Organizes monthly trivia nights and special evening events, such as themed trivia on the Declaration of Independence and the "Batavia Beer Bath Murder" dinner theatre in collaboration with WNY Improv, to engage the community in historical and cultural topics.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 2 activities
    • Host public educational programming on historical topics
      Hosts a recurring Guest Speaker Series and other educational events featuring historical presentations on topics such as the War of 1812, World War I, Benjamin Franklin, and Theodore Roosevelt, with guest speakers including scholars and historians; events are open to the public for a modest admission fee, with discounts for members.
    • Host recurring history lecture series with refreshments
      Runs the "Java with Joe E." series, a monthly morning event featuring coffee, pastries, and historical talks on figures such as John Adams and topics including early presidential precedents, combining informal learning with community engagement.
  • Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
    • Engage volunteers in museum operations
      Utilizes volunteers to conduct tours, greet visitors, and staff the Joseph Ellicott Book and Gift Shop, supporting daily museum functions and public programming.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Host music and cultural events
      Presents a Concert Series featuring period-appropriate music, such as performances by The Biscuit Brothers highlighting 1920s and 1930s musical styles, as part of its cultural programming.
  • Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Offer educational internships for students
      Provides internship opportunities for high school and college students to support educational and professional development in history and museum studies.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Operate museum for local history preservation and public education
      Operates the Holland Land Office Museum in Batavia, NY to conserve and exhibit artifacts related to the history of Genesee County and Western New York, offering regular public access from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
  • Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
    • Operate museum gift shop and online bookstore
      Maintains a physical gift and book shop at the museum and operates an online bookstore offering books and gifts related to local history, supporting public engagement and generating revenue for museum operations.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Present living history and first-person historical portrayals
      Engages in public programming that includes first-person living portrayals of historical figures to educate and engage the public about local and national history.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$115K76%
Program service revenue$19K13%
Investment income$9K6%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$138K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$71K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$598K
Cash$34K
Investments$544K
Liabilities$345
Net assets$597K
Liquid reserves50.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +69.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • ANTHONY CONDELLO — Director
  • DANIEL FISCHER — Director
  • DAVID METZLER — Director
  • GREG VAN DUSSEN — Director
  • JEFFREY GILLARD — Director
  • JULIA ROGERS — Director
  • PAMELA MEYER — Director
relationships · 45

Who they work with

  • Batavia Automotive Partner — Sponsor and tree participant in the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel Partner — Silver sponsor and tree participant in the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • Batavia High School Partner — Collaborated to raise funds to purchase and save the Holland Land Office building from demolition.
  • Batavia Rotary Club Funder — Sponsors the Guest Speaker Series.
  • DSP Jazz Trio Partner — Provides holiday music for the Wonderland of Trees opening gala.
  • Eli Fish Brewing Company Partner — Hosts Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre events and provides food and beverage services in partnership with the Holland Land Office Museum.
  • Erie Canal Museum Partner — Organization represented by guest speaker Derrick Pratt
  • Fieldstone Private Wealth Partner — Silver sponsor and tree participant in the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • GO ART! Government — Administers the Statewide Community Regrant Program funding for the Holland Land Office Museum.
  • GO ART! Partner — Administers the Statewide Community Regrant Program funding and co-hosts events
  • GO ART! Partner — Co-hosts events and administers state arts funding for the Guest Speaker Series.
  • GO ART! Partner — Co-hosts public events including the Guest Speaker Series, Trivia Night, and Concert Series.
  • GO ART! Partner — Hosts the Guest Speaker Series events on behalf of the Holland Land Office.
  • Genesee Symphony Orchestra Brass Quartet Partner — Performs at the Wonderland of Trees event on December 5th.
  • Genesee Valley Penny Saver Partner — Bronze sponsor in the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • Grandma’s Goodies ‘n’ Giggles Partner — Provides desserts for the Wonderland of Trees opening gala.
  • Great Lakes & Attica Central Model Railroad Club Partner — Provides model train display for the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • Holland Land Office Museum Partner — Primary institution through which the society maintains artifacts and delivers programming.
  • John Kennedy Partner — Supported efforts to save the Holland Land Office building as Superintendent.
  • Joseph Ellicott Gift & Book Shop Partner — Physical gift and book shop associated with the Holland Purchase Historic Society.
  • Kennedy Kolb Partner — Provides Nutcracker display for the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • Mary Richmond Partner — Contributed to fundraising efforts to save the Holland Land Office building as a Batavia entrepreneur.
  • Mike Whyman Partner — Performs classical guitar music at the Wonderland of Trees event on December 12th.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder through the Statewide Community Regrant Program
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support for museum programming through the Statewide Community Regrant Program.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support through the Statewide Community Regrant Program.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding through the Statewide Community Regrant Program.
  • PBA Consulting Partner — Silver sponsor and tree participant in the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. Partner — Silver sponsor and tree participant in the Wonderland of Trees event.
  • Rachel Bellis Partner — Museum Curator at Holland Purchase Historic Society
+ 15 more
strategies · 2

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.

  • Living History Engagement
    methodology: living_history_engagement
    By using first-person portrayals and immersive theatrical methods, we bring historical narratives to life because embodied, experiential storytelling creates deeper public connection and understanding of the past than passive learning formats.
  • Preservation Through Community Participation
    methodology: community_participatory_preservation
    By integrating volunteer roles, membership models, and community events into museum operations, we sustain historical preservation because shared ownership and participatory involvement strengthen long-term public investment in regional heritage.