irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KHISTORICAL EXHIBITS WERE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE QUOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE POND HOUSE) AND AT THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE QUOGUE LIBRARY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- #2 $4KPRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, INCLUDING HISTORIC DISTRICT.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collections Care and Research
Manages and preserves artifacts, textiles, photographs, documents, and maps related to Quogue’s history; includes conservation efforts and digitization projects
Education Program
Offers temporary exhibitions, lectures, slide talks, children’s art shows, and historical reenactments such as "An 1868 School Day" at the 1822 Schoolhouse
Historic Preservation
Works to preserve Quogue’s historic buildings and sites, including advocacy for the Quogue Historic District and recognition of National Register-listed properties
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 4 activities
- Conduct historical researchConducts research on historical collections and Quogue’s local history, supporting educational programs, exhibitions, and preservation efforts.
- Curate and host historical exhibitionsCurates and displays exhibitions on Quogue’s architectural and social history, such as 'Boarding Houses, the Hey Dey: 1880–1910,' featuring period photography and artifacts, and maintains permanent and rotating exhibits at the Pond House and Schoolhouse museums.
- Digitize and share historical materialsDigitizes its entire collection of historic photographs and presents historical narratives through exhibitions and displays, including maps such as a 1992 depiction of Native peoples' presence in Quogue and a guest register from the Howell House.
- Preserve and curate historical collectionsMaintains and preserves extensive historical collections, including over 2,500 historic photographs, seven historic maps such as the 1858 Chace Map Detail, scrimshaw artifacts, whaling tools, harpoons, furniture, decorative arts, clothing, textiles, household items, artwork, and family memorabilia from Quogue and surrounding areas.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for historic district recognitionSuccessfully secured approval for the Quogue Historic District to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2016, advocating for formal recognition and preservation of the area’s historical significance.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host public educational events and programsOrganizes the 60th Annual Art Show & Sale featuring over 30 local artists, hosts the annual Children's Art Show in August, and offers preparatory art lessons taught by a local art teacher to engage the community in cultural and educational activities.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Maintain and operate historic museum sitesOperates the Pond House Museum and the 1822 One-Room Schoolhouse as public museum spaces, offering regular weekend hours, by-appointment access during summer months, and docent-led tours. The 1822 Schoolhouse was relocated to the Quogue Library property in 2019 and has been open to the public since 1949.
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
- Support Indigenous historical acknowledgmentPublicly acknowledges the Shinnecock people as the original inhabitants of the land on which Quogue was built and presents historical materials that depict Native peoples’ presence in the area.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide immersive historical education experiencesOffers an immersive simulation of a school day in 1868 using period-appropriate materials and activities, and displays 19th-century toys and games to enhance public understanding of historical daily life.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$96K73%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K4%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$389K
Cash$380K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$378K
Liquid reserves55.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +83.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- CHESTER MURRAY — DIRECTOR, CH
- CHRIS KEMPNER — DIRECTOR
- GRAHAM RUSSELL — DIRECTOR
- KRISTIN PLYM — DIRECTOR, TR
- LEE WADELTON — DIRECTOR, SE
- LYNN H LOMAS — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN LENESS — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA COOK — DIRECTOR
- PI GARDINER — DIRECTOR, CH
- SALLY BOOTH COLE — DIRECTOR
- SHEILA DOSCAS — DIRECTOR
- TIM RASIC — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Gardiner family Partner — Donated scrimshaw and provided historical artifacts from Capt. Gardiner’s voyages.
- National Park Service Government — Partnered with the National Park Service to secure listing of the Quogue Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places.
- Post family Partner — Donated scrimshaw to the Society's collection.
- Post family Partner — Donated the 1822 one-room schoolhouse to the Library for operation as a museum by the Historical Committee, predecessor of the Quogue Historical Society.
- Potts family Partner — Donated the early 20th century smokehouse to the Quogue Historical Society in 1976.
- Quogue Library Partner — Coordinates access to the 1822 One-Room Schoolhouse during library operating hours.
- Quogue Village Government — Collaborates with the village historian to preserve local history.
- Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Funder — Provided a challenge match grant requiring $10,000 in public donations to be matched.
- Shinnecock Nation Partner — Recognized by the Quogue Historical Society as the original stewards of the land on which Quogue was built.
- Village of Quogue Government — Owns the Pond House building and licenses it to the Quogue Historical Society for use as headquarters and museum space.
strategies · 3
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.
- Historic Preservation as Community Identity Stewardshipmethodology: historic_preservation_for_community_identityBy preserving historic buildings and sites, the organization strengthens community identity and continuity because maintaining physical landmarks sustains Quogue’s unique “sense of place” and collective memory.
- Immersive and Visual Engagement with Historymethodology: immersive_historical_educationBy using hands-on experiences and historical photographs, the organization makes local history tangible and relatable because sensory and visual learning fosters deeper public understanding and emotional connection to the past.
- Integrated Local History Programmingmethodology: integrated_local_historyBy combining research, preservation, and education into a unified approach, the organization deepens community engagement with local history because integrated efforts create more meaningful and accessible connections to the past.