Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society Of Bellerose Inc

Organization Overview

Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society Of Bellerose Inc, operating under the name Queens County Farm Museum, is located in Floral Park, NY. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Queens County Farm Museum employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Queens County Farm Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Queens County Farm Museum generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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 354 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.


QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM CONDUCTED DOZENS OF PUBLIC EVENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT OF ITS AUDIENCE. THE EVENTS ARE POPULAR, MAINTAIN PUBLIC AWARENESS AND FULFILL THE PUBLIC NEED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS PAST AND PRESENT. ALL EVENTS INCLUDE HISTORICAL, AGRICULTURAL AND CULTURAL COMPONENTS THAT ENHANCE THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM.


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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$10,670
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $845,312
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$176,920
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,032,902
Total Program Service Revenue$832,375
Investment income $4,977
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $72,019
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $535,160
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,477,433

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society Of Bellerose Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hyde And Watson Foundation

Warren Township, NJ

PURPOSE: HARD COSTS RELATED TO FACILITY RENOVATIONS AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.

$10,000
City Parks Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$10,000
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