Thomas Cole Historic House
- Assets
- $7.9m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Catskill, NY
- Founding
- 11/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-0599147
Organization Overview
Thomas Cole Historic House is located in Catskill, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Thomas Cole Historic House employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thomas Cole Historic House 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 12/2023, Thomas Cole Historic House generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE THOMAS COLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS THE HOME, AND STUDIOS OF THOMAS COLE, THE FOUNDER OF THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL OF PAINTING, THE NATION'S FIRST ART MOVEMENT. COLE'S PROFOUND INFLUENCE ON AMERICA'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE INSPIRES US TO ENGAGE BROAD AUDIENCES THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE RELEVANT TODAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE THOMAS COLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PRESENTS THE ORIGINAL HOME AND STUDIOS OF THE ARTIST AND EARLY ENVIRONMENTALIST THOMAS COLE (1801-1848). COLE FOUNDED THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING, THE FORMATIVE 19TH-CENTURY ART MOVEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND ADVOCATED FOR PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE. LOCATED ON 6 ACRES IN NEW YORK'S HUDSON VALLEY, THE SITE INCLUDES THE 1815 MAIN HOUSE; COLE'S 1839 OLD STUDIO; THE RECONSTRUCTED 1846 NEW STUDIO BUILDING; AND GARDENS AND GROUNDS WITH VIEWS OF THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. IT IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND AN AFFILIATED AREA OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM. THE THOMAS COLE SITE'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS, SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS OF BOTH 19TH-CENTURY AND CONTEMPORARY ART, PRINT PUBLICATIONS, LECTURES, EXTENSIVE ONLINE PROGRAMS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, THE COLE FELLOWSHIP, FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND INNOVATIVE PUBLIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL ART TRAILA MAP AND WEBSITE THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO VISIT THE PLACES IN NATURE THAT COLE PAINTEDAND THE HUDSON RIVER SKYWALK, A NEW SCENIC WALKWAY CONNECTING THE THOMAS COLE SITE WITH FREDERIC CHURCH'S OLANA OVER THE HUDSON RIVER. THE GOAL OF ALL PROGRAMS AT THE THOMAS COLE SITE IS TO ENABLE VISITORS TO FIND MEANING AND INSPIRATION IN THOMAS COLE'S LIFE AND WORK. THE THEMES THAT COLE EXPLORED IN HIS ART AND WRITINGSSUCH AS LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND OUR CONCEPTION OF NATURE AS A RESTORATIVE POWERARE BOTH HISTORIC AND TIMELY, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT TO AUDIENCES WITH INSIGHTS THAT ARE HIGHLY RELEVANT TO THEIR OWN LIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Fox Martin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marianne Lockwood Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Warner Shook Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas DE Swardt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Ball Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jimmy Bulich Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,602 |
| Fundraising events | $185,454 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $362,787 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $629,649 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,192,492 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $203,802 |
| Investment income | $90,889 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $614 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $397 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $85,075 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $19,101 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,595,621 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $146,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,554 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $716,287 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $94,383 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,038 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $98,104 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,702 |
| Office expenses | $24,080 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,328 |
| Travel | $13,528 |
| 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 | $164,322 |
| Insurance | $29,921 |
| All other expenses | $63,237 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,644,791 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $518,523 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,498 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $244,033 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $71,936 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,227 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,339,897 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,098,535 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $141,741 |
| Other assets | $1,483,000 |
| Total assets | $7,922,390 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $151,273 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $42,500 |
| 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 | $18,015 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,950 |
| Total liabilities | $218,738 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,485,162 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,218,490 |
| 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 | $7,922,390 |