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THE COLONIAL FARMHOUSE RESTORATION SOCIETY OF BELLEROSE INC
FLORAL PARK, NY · EIN 112508369 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · queensfarm.org
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$3.5M
net assets
$2.7M
employees
128
volunteers
781
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF HISTORIC FARM BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPE IN ORDER TO FURTHER PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF AGRICULTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Historic preservation and working farm museum in Floral Park, NY, operating on a 47-acre site continuously farmed since 1697. The organization maintains historic farm buildings, grows produce, raises heritage livestock, and offers educational programs and public events. It provides free public access year-round and operates farmstands that accept nutrition assistance benefits to increase access to fresh food.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $936K
    QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM DATES BACK TO 1697. IT OCCUPIES NEW YORK CITY'S LARGEST REMAINING TRACT OF UNDISTRIBUTED FARMLAND AND IS THE ONLY WORKING HISTORICAL FARM IN THE CITY. THE FARM ENCOMPASSES A 47-ACRE PARCEL THAT IS THE LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY FARMED SITE IN NEW YORK STATE. THE SITE INCLUDES HISTORIC FARM BUILDINGS, A GREENHOUSE COMPLEX, LIVESTOCK, FARM VEHICLES AND IMPLEMENTS, PLANTING FIELDS, AN ORCHARD, AND AN HERB GARDEN. THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS THE TWELVE-ACRE HISTORIC FARM SITE AND THIRTY FIVE ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND AND LIVESTOCK. THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS THE FARM GROUNDS AND PRESERVES THE VARIOUS FARM BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. PROJECTS ARE ONGOING, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC NATURE OF THE SITE THE WORKING FARM SITE IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH FREE ADMISSION 355 DAYS PER YEAR. OVER 500,000 VISITORS CONNECT WITH QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM AND ITS PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM SUPPORTS ONE ONSITE FARMSTAND PLUS TWO OFF SITE FARMSTANDS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BRING FRESH PRODUCE TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED. QUEENS FARM ACCEPTED MULTIPLE FORMS OF NUTRITION ASSISTANCE BENEFITS SUCH AS SNAP/EBT BENEFITS, WIC, FMNP CHECKS, HEALTH BUCKS AND FRESH CONNECT. IN ADDITION TO FARM FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE, THE FARMSTAND FEATURED LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND FREE RECIPES.
  2. #2 $908K
    QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM CONDUCTS A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HISTORICAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND CULTURAL COMPONENTS. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR GRADES PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS, INTERNSHIPS, AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Compost Drop-Off
Program allowing local residents to deposit food scraps daily for composting, promoting waste reduction and soil health
Education Programs
School field trips, adult education workshops, teacher training, and internships focused on historical and sustainable agriculture for grades Pre-K through high school and adults
Flower CSA and DIY Flower Buckets
Seasonal flower sales including mixed flower buckets and foliage/filler buckets grown using organic methods for personal arrangements
Public Events
Marquee public events and workshops with historical, agricultural, and cultural components held year-round, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually
Seasonal Farmstand
Onsite and off-site farmstands selling seasonal produce grown on-site, accepting EBT/SNAP, WIC, FMNP, Health Bucks, and Fresh Connect; includes cooking demonstrations and nutrition education
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 2 activities
    • Producing food using sustainable farming practices
      Grows over 200 varieties of crops—including vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, and pollinator-supporting plants—year-round on 47 acres using sustainable methods to produce nutritionally dense and culturally relevant food for New Yorkers.
    • Running Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs
      Operates weekly vegetable and 17-week flower CSA programs, providing members with seasonal produce and floral arrangements featuring blooms such as zinnias, sunflowers, and sweet peas, available for pickup at the Farm Store.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Engaging volunteers in farm operations
      Offers seasonal volunteer opportunities for adults aged 18 and older to participate in planting, harvesting, weeding, general farm tasks, light maintenance, historic structure upkeep, event preparation, and support for family literacy programs and the Reading Room.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Hosting private and corporate events
      Operates a seasonal venue rental program from April through August for weddings, private gatherings, and corporate events on the 47-acre historic farm, requiring in-person site visits for planning Monday through Friday.
  • Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
    • Offering educational programming on agriculture and history
      Provides educational programs and workshops for pre-K through high school students, teachers, interns, adults, and small groups of up to 20 people, integrating historical, agricultural, and cultural content. Also conducts public educational events that reached over 170,000 attendees in a year.
  • Community Composting & Organic Waste Diversion 1 activity
    • Operating a community compost drop-off program
      Runs a daily community compost drop-off program for local residents from 10am to 4pm, supported by volunteers who sort materials and maintain compost piles.
  • Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
    • Operating seasonal farmstands and direct produce sales
      Runs one on-site and two off-site farmstands offering fresh, seasonally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. The farmstands accept multiple forms of nutrition assistance and feature live cooking demonstrations and free recipes.
  • Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
    • Providing public access to farm grounds
      Operates public grounds with free admission 354–355 days per year, open daily from 10am to 5pm, welcoming over 500,000 visitors annually to explore the historic farm and natural areas.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Offering hayrides and visitor transportation
      Provides daily tractor-pulled hayrides on the hour during operating hours, weather permitting, offering views of pastures, woody areas, and growing fields across the 47-acre farm. Charges $6 per person for group visit participants.
    • Operating and preserving a historic 47-acre farm site
      Manages a 47-acre historic farm designated as a New York City Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including preserved farm buildings, livestock, fields, orchard, greenhouse complex, and herb garden. The site has been continuously farmed since 1697.
    • Selling DIY floral products for events
      Offers DIY floral buckets, centerpieces, arrangements, and bouquets for events using farm-grown flowers such as dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, and sunflowers. Mixed Flower Buckets contain 70–100 stems and are priced at $130; Greens/Filler Buckets are $100. Each bucket can yield 7–10 medium vases or 2–3 bridal bouquets.
    • Selling farm-produced goods to the public
      Sells eggs from heritage-breed hens, raw wildflower honey, organically grown vegetable seedlings during an annual May Plant Sale, yarn made from alpaca and sheep fleece (including naturally dyed varieties), and freshly brewed coffee and tea at the Farm Store.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.72M
Contributions & grants$660K24%
Program service revenue$1.28M47%
Investment income$72K3%
Other revenue$709K
expenses
Total expenses$3.49M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$2.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.80M
Cash$1.64M
Investments$0
Liabilities$128K
Net assets$2.67M
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAILA LAMNIJI DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40 $141K
DAVID HUGHES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $123K
board members · 18
  • ANDREW GRELLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTINA M WILKINSON — SECRETARY
  • DEV VISWANATH ESQ — TREASURER
  • DORIS BODINE — BOARD MEMBER THRU 8/24
  • DR NEAL VICHINSKY MD — BOARD MEMBER
  • EDWARD MCGINNIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GRACE BONILLA ESQ — BOARD MEMBER THRU 11/24
  • HELENE KORNSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • HERSH PARKEH ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • ITALO DIMODICA — BOARD MEMBER THRU 07/24
  • JAMES A TRENT — PRESIDENT
  • JOHN P ALBERT — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN SANDMANN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELISSA YOUNG — BOARD MEMBER THRU 11/24
  • MEREDITH SORIN-HORSFORD — BOARD MEMBER THRU 10/24
  • NYISHA HOWELL — BOARD MEMBER THRU 07/24
  • PAUL DIBENEDETTO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT J BISHOP ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Bean & Bean Partner — Supplies coffee for the Farm Store; featured as a local neighbor providing specialty coffee on weekends.
  • Bloomberg Connects Partner — Partnership to provide a digital audio guide via the Bloomberg Connects app for visitor education.
  • Con Edison Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the Con Edison Reading Room program.
  • Con Edison Funder — Provides funding through a climate resiliency grant program that supports sustainable growing methods.
  • Cornell University Cooperative Extension NYC Partner — Provided free recipes and nutrition education through live cooking demonstrations at Queens County Farm Museum farmstands.
  • Council Member Francisco Moya Government — Individual council member providing support to Queens Farm programs.
  • Council Member Robert Holden Government — Individual council member providing support to Queens Farm programs.
  • Historic House Trust of New York City Network — Member organization of which Queens County Farm Museum is a part.
  • Jamaica Hospital Partner — Partnered with Queens County Farm Museum to provide health screenings and support a farmstand program in Jamaica, Queens.
  • New York City Council Government — Co-funder of Queens Farm programs through public funds.
  • New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting Queens Farm programs in partnership with the New York City Council.
  • New York City Department of Parks Government — Owner of the Queens County Farm Museum site.
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Supporter of Queens Farm programs.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Funder of Queens County Farm Museum programs with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
  • New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Supporter of Queens Farm programs.
  • Penguin Random House Foundation Partner — Provided additional support for the Con Edison Reading Room.
  • Queens County Farm Museum Network — Operates the Queens Farm florals program as part of its historic farm and public site.
  • Queens County Farm Museum Partner — Collaborates on agricultural programming and public education about sustainable farming.
  • Queens County Farm Museum Partner — Collaborates on event rentals and venue use at a shared historic farm site.
  • Queens County Farm Museum Partner — Collaborates on volunteer programming and farm operations.
  • Queens County Farm Museum Partner — Hosts small group visits and provides access to historic site, gardens, and livestock for educational and recreational purposes.
  • Queens County Farm Museum Partner — Operates the historic farm site in Queens, NY, focused on agriculture and education.
  • Queens County Farm Museum Partner — Provides farmland and infrastructure for the Vegetable CSA program.
  • Queens Public Library Partner — Provided additional support for the Con Edison Reading Room.
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.

  • Experiential Education Through Active Engagement
    methodology: experiential-education
    By involving visitors and volunteers in hands-on farm activities and immersive experiences like hayrides and self-guided exploration, the organization fosters deeper learning and connection to agricultural history and sustainability, because direct participation builds experiential knowledge and emotional resonance.
  • Farm-to-Community Health Integration
    methodology: integrated-health-and-nutrition-education
    By distributing fresh produce through local farmstands in partnership with healthcare organizations and coupling it with nutrition education and health screenings, the organization addresses food insecurity and promotes wellness in underserved areas, because combining access with education and clinical support treats food as a social determinant of health.
  • Living History Education Model
    methodology: living_history_education
    By integrating active farming, animal husbandry, and fiber production with public programming, the organization creates a living demonstration of historical and sustainable practices, because immersive, real-time experiences deepen public understanding and engagement more effectively than static exhibits.
  • Regenerative Agriculture as Ecological Stewardship
    methodology: regenerative_agriculture
    By using regenerative practices such as cover cropping, crop rotation, and pollinator support without synthetic inputs, the organization improves soil health and biodiversity while producing nutritious food, because ecological mimicry enhances long-term land resilience and sustainability.