Putnam History Museum is located in Cold Spring, NY. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2021, Putnam History Museum employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Putnam History 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 12/2021, Putnam History Museum generated $304.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL MATERIALS PERTAINING TO THE HUDSON HIGHLANDS, THE WEST POINT FOUNDRY AND PUTNAM COUNTY; AND TO MAKE SUCH MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTAIN AND ADMINISTER THE FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM, HISTORICAL RECORDS, A LIBRARY, GENEALOGICAL RECORDS; PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TO COLLECTIONS; AND PLAN, DEVELOP AND PRESENT INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cassie Ward Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $75,487 |
Christine Foertsch Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Forlow Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Preston Pittman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Caroline Danford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sam Broe Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $15,260 |
Fundraising events | $4,553 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,222 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $100,120 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,261 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $213,155 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,018 |
Investment income | $83,413 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,723 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $304,309 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,487 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,097 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $73,920 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,638 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,378 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,573 |
Information technology | $4,401 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,690 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,833 |
Insurance | $15,726 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $272,401 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,787 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,694 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $715 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,950 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $328,087 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,237,564 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,857,666 |
Total assets | $3,510,463 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $738 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $738 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,509,725 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,510,463 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Putnam History Museum has recieved totaling $593.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Topfield Foundation Inc Loudon, NH PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $93 |
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Edith Wharton Restoration Inc Lenox, MA | $18,245,381 | $3,306,294 |
Galvan Initiatives Foundation New York, NY | $45,061,487 | $6,375,160 |
Concord Antiquarian Society Concord, MA | $23,141,155 | $2,972,281 |