Kingsbridge Historical Society is located in Bronx, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kingsbridge Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PURPOSE OF THE KINGSBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE OF THE RICH HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LEGACY OF THE GREATER KINGSBRIDGE REGION OF NEW YORK CITY, INCLUDING SPUYTEN DUYVIL, RIVERDALE, VAN CORTLANDT, MARBLE HILL, AND INWOOD. THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION, FOSTERING GENERAL INTEREST AND SPECIALIZED RESEARCH, COLLECTING AND PRESERVING RELICS, AND PROMOTING KINDRED AIMS. IT SEEKS TO FULFILL ITS FUNCTION BY SUCH MEANS AS MAINTAINING A WEBSITE, PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS, PRESS AND PLATFORM, COOPERATION WITH THE SCHOOLS, AND THE PLACING OF MARKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE IS THE ANNUAL LECTURE AND WALKING TOUR SERIES. THE 2023 SERIES CONSISTED OF 10 EVENTS ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE NORTHWEST BRONX. IN 2023 THE SOCIETY HAD OVER 1,000 LIVE ATTENDEES AND 80 VIRTUAL ATTENDEES AT THESE EVENTS. THE EVENTS WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
THE KINGSBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINED AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO ITS ARCHIVE OF DOCUMENTS AND RELICS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING RESEARCH ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL HISTORIANS, ARCHAEOLOGISTS, AUTHORS, AND CURIOUS-MINDED PEOPLE WITH LOCAL HISTORY QUESTIONS.
THE KINGSBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINED ITS WEBSITE, WHICH SERVES AS A REPOSITORY OF LOCAL HISTORY CONTENT (MAPS, ARTICLES, VIDEOS, ETC). THE WEBSITE ALSO SERVES AS A COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM TO ITS MEMBERS AND TO THE PUBLIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE WEBSITE IS HOME TO THE KINGSBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S ONLINE FORUM. IN 2023 THE WEBSITE HAD OVER 14,000 UNIQUE VISITORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicholas Dembowski President | OfficerTrustee | 22 | $0 |
Peter Ostrander Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Tom Carey Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marianne Andersson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Andersson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vivian Davis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,500 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,427 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $44,064 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,991 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $50,991 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $300 |
Advertising and promotion | $34 |
Office expenses | $839 |
Information technology | $1,277 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,862 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,112 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $37,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,426 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $700,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $24,150 |
Total assets | $748,576 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $24,426 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $700,000 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $24,150 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $748,576 |