EIN 14-1403569

Rensselaer County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Year formed
1927
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Rensselaer County Historical Society promotes broad public participation and interest in the history of Rensselaer County, NY and its place in the region, state, and nation. They educate individuals through programs and exhibits tailored to different age groups with tours for schools, after-school, and weekends - serving around 7,000 on-site visitors and approximately 3,400 off-site visitors. Moreover, they take care of three historical buildings located in Troy's second street historic district to display their museum facilities. The society also holds 1,410 facility rentals and meetings.
Total revenues
$303,386
2023
Total expenses
$402,276
2023
Total assets
$1,560,869
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Rensselaer County Historical Society

Education - programs and exhibits to enlighten different age groups as to the history of Rensselaer County by way of different school tours, after school tours and weekend tours. Served appox. 7,000 on-site and approx. 3,400 off-site.
Museum facilities - care and display of three Historical buildings located in the second street Historical district of troy, new york. 1,410 facility rentals and meetings.
Curatorial - care, analysis and display of collections and potential collections. Approximately 50,000 lots and three Historical buildings.

Who funds Rensselaer County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Troy Redevelopment FoundationGeneral Operating Support$40,000
Community Foundation for the Greater Capital RegionGrant Awarded Per the Recommendation of A Donor Advisor and Approved By CFGCR for Unrestricted Use$16,452
The Howard & Bush FoundationCommunity Expansion Project$5,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Rensselaer County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Kathy SheehanExecutive Director$45,959
Beth SchroederPresident$0
Nicole van SlykeVice President$0
Fiona KellyTreasurer$0
Emily LuddySecretary$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Rensselaer County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$227,224
Program services$5,864
Investment income and dividends$32,075
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,012
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,392
Net income from fundraising events$28,889
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,930
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$303,386

Form 990s for Rensselaer County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-09990View PDF
2021-122022-08-19990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122020-10-08990View PDF
2018-122019-09-13990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
September 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $32,380 from Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
57 Second St
Troy, NY 12180
Metro area
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
County
Rensselaer County, NY
Website URL
hartcluett.org/ 
Phone
(518) 272-7232
IRS details
EIN
14-1403569
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1927
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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