Historical Society Of The New York Courts
- Assets
- $877.7k
- Revenue
- $352.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- White Plains, NY
- Founding
- 08/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-0554364
Organization Overview
Historical Society Of The New York Courts is located in White Plains, NY. The organization was established in 2002. 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, Historical Society Of The New York Courts employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical Society Of The New York Courts 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, Historical Society Of The New York Courts generated $352.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $429.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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.
Since 2016, Historical Society Of The New York Courts has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $234,880. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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STUDENT INITIATIVESIN 2023, THE SOCIETY BEGAN A NEW APPROACH TO ITS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. THOUGH THE JUDITH S. KAYE TEACHING FELLOWSHIP HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL, IT WAS TIME TO EXPAND BEYOND BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE TO REACH NEW SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS WITH IMPORTANT CURRICULUM ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE COURTS IN SOCIETY, FEDERALISM, AND LEGAL HISTORY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE SOCIETY CONTRACTED WITH A RESIDENT EDUCATION FELLOW. THE FELLOW HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE COURT SYSTEM, INCLUDING BUILDING A DATABASE OF JUDGES, ATTORNEYS, AND COURT PERSONNEL TO BRING TO STUDENTS TO COURTHOUSES AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO CLASSROOMS. THE FELLOW PARTICIPATED IN GUEST LECTURES TO TEACHERS-IN-TRAINING AND A SYMPOSIUM ON EDUCATION. - RESIDENT EDUCATION FELLOW: A STIPEND OF $20,000 WAS GRANTED FOR A YEAR-LONG FELLOWSHIP TO FACILITATE CONNECTIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND DEVELOP RELEVANT CURRICULAR MATERIALS.
ORAL HISTORY PROJECTTHE SOCIETY IS ENGAGED IN AN ONGOING PROJECT TO RECORD THE ORAL HISTORIES OF PROMINENT RETIRED JUDGES AND OTHER LEGAL LUMINARIES OF NYS TO PRESERVE THE RECORD OF THEIR EXPERIENCES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PART OF NYS LEGAL HISTORY. IN 2023, THE SOCIETY CONTINUED TO ADD TO THE WEBSITE THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF THE INTERVIEWS TO SUPPLEMENT THE TRANSCRIPTS.COURTHOUSE EXHIBIT THE EXHIBIT OF PANELS ACCOMPANIED BY AN AUDIO RECORDING ON THE FAMOUS LEMMON SLAVE CASE WHERE THE NY COURT OF APPEALS RECOGNIZED THE RIGHTS OF ENSLAVED PEOPLE BROUGHT INTO THE STATE FROM A SLAVE STATE TO BE FREE AND NOT PROPERTY OF ENSLAVERS CONCLUDED ITS TRAVEL TO COURTHOUSES ACROSS THE STATE IN 2023. IT TRAVELED TO 45 COURTHOUSES IN TOTAL. THE SOCIETY COORDINATED THE TRAVEL FROM COURTHOUSE TO COURTHOUSE AND HELPED THE VARIOUS COURTHOUSES DEVELOP PROGRAMMING AROUND THE EXHIBIT. THIS HAS BEEN A GREAT SUCCESS AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON TOPICS OF NYS LEGAL HISTORY WERE CONDUCTED IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS - BY WEBINARS FOR ONLINE PROGRAMMING, IN-PERSON, AND HYBRID OFFERING BOTH CHOICES. BELOW IS A LIST OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS:- IN-PERSON: 200 YEARS OF THE COMMERCE CLAUSE: GIBBONS V. OGDEN (1824) THE NEW YORK STEAMBOAT CASE THAT STARTED IT ALL | MAY 9, 2023- HYBRID: LOOKING AT COURTHOUSES THROUGH A NEW LENS: ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND JUSTICE IN NEW YORK AND BEYOND | MAY 12, 2023- HYBRID: ON THE ROAD: THE LEGACY OF THE LEMMON SLAVE CASE | SEPTEMBER 7, 2023- HYBRID: A CONVERSATION WITH THE DESCENDANTS OF PLESSY V. FERGUSON | SEPTEMBER 21, 2023- IN-PERSON: THE LEGACY OF THE LEMMON SLAVE CASE AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF JOHN JAY II: A CONVERSATION WITH HON. ALBERT M. ROSENBLATT, AUTHOR OF THE EIGHT | OCTOBER 29, 2023- WEBINAR: THE STRUGGLE FOR RATIFICATION: NEW YORK'S ROLE IN SHAPING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION | NOVEMBER 8, 2023- HYBRID: JUSTICE FELIX FRANKFURTER AND THE IDEA OF JUDICIAL SELF-RESTRAINT: THEN AND NOW IN FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS | DECEMBER 11, 2023
PUBLICATIONS- THE SOCIETY PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED TO ITS MEMBERS THE 2023 ANNUAL CALENDAR. THE TOPIC FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR: 20 YEARS OF LEGAL HISTORY MOMENTS: A RETROSPECTIVE - THE SOCIETY PUBLISHED JUDICIAL NOTICE ISSUE 18, WHICH CONTAINED ARTICLES ABOUT DISTINGUISHED JURIST BENJAMIN CARDOZO, SAMUEL TILDEN, THE STORY OF HARRY THAW, AND JUDGE JOHN HAZEL AND EMMA GOLDMAN'S CLASH OVER PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY'S ASSASSINATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barnett Helaine M ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Drylewski Alexander C ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Edlin Richard A ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Freedman Hon Helen E Secretary & Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Garcia Hon Michael J Trustee | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Giuffra Robert J Jr ESQ Chair & Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $43,215 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,950 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $335,165 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $155 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $352,315 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $42,625 |
| 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. | $137,858 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,036 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $118,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,769 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,865 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $54,825 |
| Advertising and promotion | $236 |
| Office expenses | $19,931 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,984 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $556 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $704 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $429,007 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $860,049 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $17,683 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $877,732 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,000 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $373,700 |
| 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 | $383,700 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $494,032 |
| 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 | $877,732 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Historical Society Of The New York Courts has awarded $40,625 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BARD COLLEGE PURPOSE: AWARDED TO BARD COLLEGE TO FUND ONE JUDITH S. KAYE TEACHING FELLOW TO TEACH ONE SEMESTER-LONG COURSE ENTITLED "COMMUNITY ACTIVISM AND THE COURTS" TO 11TH & 12TH GRADERS AT BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE IN THE FALL 2022 SEMESTER. | $6,500 |
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: TO FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF ONE NYS JUDGE IN 2023 AND TWO NYS JUDGES IN 2024 IN A LEARNING WORKSHOP. THE SOCIETY WORKED TO FIND PARTICIPANTS AND ARRANGE FOR PARTICIPATION | $34,125 |