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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK
WARWICK, NY · EIN 146022750 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A82Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · whsny.org
revenue
$399K
expenses
$254K
net assets
$2.5M
employees
2
volunteers
70
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

Preserving, Sharing and Celebrating History of the Town of Warwick

profile · synthesized from sources

Historical Society dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Warwick, New York. Offers educational programs, historic site tours, and community events that explore local heritage from the colonial era to the present. Engages residents and visitors through immersive experiences, exhibitions, and preservation initiatives centered on significant landmarks.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

George Washington Day 5K & Fun Run
USA Track & Field-certified 5K race through Warwick Village that starts and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, celebrating local history and community spirit.
Haunted History Tours
Seasonal evening tours offering a dramatic exploration of Warwick’s haunted past and historic landmarks with storytelling and atmospheric elements.
Immersive 18th Century Dinner Experience
One-night-only historical dining event featuring period-inspired food, drink, and customs hosted by the WHS Curator, limited to 30 guests.
Summer Day Camp for Young Historians
Week-long educational camp for children ages 8–10 featuring visits to historic sites, hands-on activities, and lessons on life before and during the American Revolution.
Tom Sawyer Day
Community volunteer event where participants repaint the historic white picket fence at Lewis Park, combining civic engagement with historic preservation.
Wine & Cheese Event
Annual curated wine and cheese tasting held at the 1810 House, featuring local wines, artisanal pairings, and access to special historical exhibitions.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Historic Site Public Programming 3 activities
    • Biennial and special public open house events
      Hosts a biennial open house event that opens multiple historic properties to the public with volunteer docents providing historical interpretation and insights.
    • Historical education programming for students and the public
      Delivers local history education to over 4,000 students annually through 4th Grade Tours and operates a week-long summer day camp for children ages 8–10 featuring hands-on activities, crafts, games, and guest-led learning at historic sites. Participants are recognized as Junior Warwick Historians and receive a Certificate of Achievement.
    • Operation of public tours and immersive historical experiences
      Offers private guided walking tours, seasonal Twilight Tours focused on spooky history after dark, illustrated presentations on topics like railroad history, and immersive events such as 18th-century-themed dinners with period-inspired food and storytelling by the WHS Curator.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Acquisition and donation of historical artifacts
      Accepts donations of historical items and artifacts from local families for inclusion in its permanent collection or for use in educational programs, such as the acquisition of a Civil War veteran’s trunk.
  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for historic preservation and landmark designation
      Provided leadership in restoring historic buildings and successfully advocated for the inclusion of the Village of Warwick on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting and sponsorship of community events
      Sponsors and hosts annual community events including Party in the Park (as Platinum Sponsor), a USA Track & Field-certified 5K and fun run, an annual fence-repainting event at Lewis Park, wine and cheese tastings, and illustrated lecture events open to the public.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Membership engagement and benefits program
      Offers a membership program that includes email updates, an annual newsletter, VIP and early access to events, free admission for certain events, early ticket access, private exhibition previews, recognition in publications, complimentary rentals or gifts for top-tier members, and special perks such as bell-ringing on birthdays.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Operation of rotating and permanent historical exhibits
      Curates and operates rotating public exhibitions at The Gallery at The 1810 House and maintains permanent exhibits including an agriculture display in the Sly Barn and restored interiors at Baird’s Tavern and other historic properties.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Public access to historical archives and digital collections
      Provides public and member-based access to historical archives containing documents and records from 1699 onward; offers a growing digital collection of photos, documents, and artifacts in collaboration with the Albert Wisner Public Library. Members may schedule private appointments for research access.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Venue rental and event hosting at historic properties
      Makes 12 historic properties available for rental for weddings, vow renewals, corporate meetings, holiday parties, lectures, art shows, musical performances, theatrical productions, film shoots, picnics, and markets. Key venues include The Meeting House (built 1810), the A.W. Buckbee Events Center, Lewis Park, and the Herb Wheel Garden.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Preservation and stewardship of historic properties and collections
      Owns, preserves, and maintains 12 historic buildings and grounds in the Town of Warwick, including Baird’s Tavern, the Old School Baptist Meeting House, the Shingle House, the United African Methodist Episcopalian Church, and Lewis Park. Also stewards thousands of historical artifacts, archival records dating to 1699, and specialized collections such as clothing, textiles, and agricultural exhibits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$399K
Contributions & grants$328K82%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$68K
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$93K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.64M
Cash$122K
Investments$137K
Liabilities$111K
Net assets$2.53M
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +78.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Christopher Sloan Executive Dir. 40 $59K
board members · 13
  • CHristopher Webb — Trustee
  • Chris Olert — Trustee
  • Christine Stage — Trustee
  • Colleen Tyler — Trustee
  • Corrine Iurato — President
  • Jacob Tuckfelt — Trustee
  • Jennifer DiCostanzo — Trustee
  • Jennifer O'Connor — Trustee
  • John Ellis — Recording Secr
  • Kimberly Lukas — Treasurer
  • Mary Collura — Vice President
  • Michael Bertolini — Trustee
  • Rich Leo — Trustee
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • 4th Grade Tours Partner — Collaborates on educational programming for fourth-grade students as part of a longstanding tradition in Warwick.
  • Albert Wisner Public Library Partner — Collaborates on local history resources and research access.
  • Albert Wisner Public Library Partner — Collaborates on providing digital access to historical archives and object collections.
  • America250 Network — Participates in the America250 initiative, likely related to upcoming semiquincentennial events and programming.
  • Bellvale Farms Creamery Partner — Partner organization that donated ice cream for the membership appreciation event.
  • Brian Torpie Digital Marketing Partner — Collaborates with Brian Torpie Digital Marketing to provide virtual tours of the AW Buckbee Events Center.
  • Christopher Partner — Volunteer or staff guide who leads private walking tours and provides historical interpretation of Warwick’s buildings and residents.
  • Edward Lewis family Partner — Donated land in parcels to the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick for the creation of Lewis Park.
  • Etched in Time Gifts Partner — Recognized as a preferred vendor for wedding-related gifts.
  • Forever Jewelers Partner — Business Member whose logo appears on the WHS website with a direct link as part of the Business Membership program.
  • Forever Jewelers Partner — Recognized as a preferred vendor for wedding-related services.
  • Glenn P. & Susan D. Dickes Funder — Sponsors of the Summer Day Camp for Young Historians
  • Glenn P. & Susan D. Dickes Partner — Sponsors the Summer Day Camp for Young Historians.
  • Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes Partner — Platinum Sponsor of the annual Party in the Park and Lifelong Members of the Warwick Historical Society.
  • Last Whisky Bar Partner — Provides cocktails and wines for the Party in the Park event.
  • Last Whisky Bar Partner — Recognized as a preferred vendor for wedding-related events.
  • Newhard's Partner — Recognized as a preferred vendor for wedding-related services.
  • North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association Network — Provides reciprocal museum access benefits to members through affiliation.
  • Peach Grove House Partner — Recognized as a preferred vendor for pre- or post-wedding parties.
  • Peck's Wine & Spirits Partner — Provides featured wines for the Wine & Cheese Event and contributes $3 per bottle purchased to the Warwick Historical Society.
  • Peck's Wine and Spirits Partner — Recognized as a preferred vendor for wine and spirits at weddings.
  • Plate & Graze Catering Partner — Caters the Party in the Park and the Immersive 18th Century Dinner Experience.
  • Plate and Graze Catering Partner — Recognized as a preferred catering vendor for weddings.
  • Town of Warwick Government — Collaborates with the Town of Warwick through shared historical roles, including the Town Historian and Deputy Town Historian.
  • Track 7 Postal Partner — Recognized as a preferred vendor for wedding-related postal services.
  • Village of Florida Government — Engages with the Village of Florida through the role of Village Historian.
  • Village of Greenwood Lake Government — Collaborates with the Village of Greenwood Lake through the role of Village Historian.
  • Village of Warwick Government — Works with the Village of Warwick through the role of Village Historian.
  • Village of Warwick Partner — Collaborates on historical preservation and community programming in the village.
  • WHS Network — Refers to itself as the Warwick Historical Society, indicating self-membership in its own network of supporters and stewards of local history.
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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.

  • Cultural-Commerce Integration to Connect Heritage with Contemporary Life
    methodology: cultural-commerce
    By collaborating with local artisans to create modern goods rooted in historical heritage, the organization engages the community with the past because linking tradition to contemporary culture and consumption makes history visible and valuable in daily life.
  • Education Through Tradition and Local Expertise
    methodology: education-through-tradition
    By grounding educational programs in long-standing traditions and facilitated by local historians, the organization fosters student and community connection to local history because familiarity, continuity, and personal relationships enhance relevance and trust in historical narratives.
  • Immersive Storytelling and Site-Based Experiences to Deepen Connection
    methodology: immersive historical storytelling
    By using immersive storytelling, private guided tours, and hands-on learning at historic sites, the organization deepens public understanding and emotional engagement with local history because experiential and sensory-rich contexts make the past more tangible and memorable.
  • Preservation, Sharing, and Celebration to Sustain Engagement
    methodology: community-engaged history
    By preserving, sharing, and celebrating local history, the organization sustains community engagement with Warwick's heritage because these integrated methods foster ongoing public interest and emotional connection to place and identity.