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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by STOUTSBURG SOURLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM NP.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,466,427
Total expenses
$728,012
Contributions and grants received
$1,487,946
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$31,829
Investment income
$10,998
Other revenue
-$64,346
Total assets, end of year
$3,019,405
Total liabilities, end of year
$670,595
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,348,810
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$445,394
Management and general expenses
$193,405
Fundraising expenses
$89,213
Program service expenses (Part III)
$445,394

Program services were 61.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $57,780

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $336,270

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,093,896

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $22,200

  • 2a · Program service revenue: FACILITY RENTAL

    total $30,000 · related or exempt $30,000

  • 2b · Program service revenue: EVENT ADMISSIONS

    total $1,106 · related or exempt $1,106

  • 2c · Program service revenue: GIFT SHOP

    total $723 · related or exempt $723

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $10,998 · excluded $10,998

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $57,780

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $64,346

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$64,346 · excluded -$64,346

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $121,976 · program services $73,186 · management and general $24,395 · fundraising $24,395

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $93,180 · program services $44,683 · management and general $26,968 · fundraising $21,529

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $22,392 · program services $12,267 · management and general $5,345 · fundraising $4,780

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $96,938 · program services $31,193 · management and general $64,591 · fundraising $1,154

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $194,571 · program services $169,791 · fundraising $24,780

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $4,676 · program services $3,846 · management and general $600 · fundraising $230

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $23,208 · program services $9,121 · management and general $9,044 · fundraising $5,043

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $33,270 · program services $22,907 · management and general $6,343 · fundraising $4,020

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $37,098 · program services $26,362 · management and general $7,631 · fundraising $3,105

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $3,654 · program services $1,325 · management and general $2,152 · fundraising $177

  • 20 · Interest

    total $37,937 · program services $25,418 · management and general $12,519

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $47,461 · program services $21,238 · management and general $26,223

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $6,055 · program services $4,057 · management and general $1,998

  • 24a · Other expenses: DEFAULTED PLEDGES

    total $5,596 · management and general $5,596

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $967,308 · end of year $41,435

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $940,311

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $21,350 · end of year $882,654

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $12,337 · end of year $2,201

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,223,516

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $72,427

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $812,778 · end of year $1,151,089

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $1,715 · end of year $1,715

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $46,122 · end of year $78,595

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $11,168 · end of year $37,000

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $277,500 · end of year $555,000

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $949,052 · end of year $1,217,977

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $531,646 · end of year $1,130,833

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TELL THE STORY OF THE UNIQUE CULTURE, EXPERIENCES, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF THE SOURLAND MOUNTAIN REGION OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY.

  • PRESERVATION AND SITE DEVELOPMENT - IN 2024, SSAAM ADVANCED MAJOR PRESERVATION INITIATIVES TO SECURE AND INTERPRET HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN LANDMARKS IN THE SOURLAND MOUNTAIN REGION. THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED THE TRANSFER OF FULL OWNERSHIP OF THE HISTORIC TRUE FARMSTEAD TO SSAAM, WHICH NOW SERVES AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL HUB OF THE MUSEUM. RESTORATION PLANNING CONTINUED FOR THE MT. ZION AME CHURCH, A NATIONAL REGISTERLISTED SITE AND THE FUTURE INTERPRETIVE ANCHOR FOR THE MUSEUM. THESE EFFORTS STRENGTHEN SSAAM'S ABILITY TO PRESERVE AND SHARE THE STORIES OF THE REGION'S BLACK FAMILIES, FAITH COMMUNITIES, AND LAND STEWARDSENSURING THESE SACRED SPACES REMAIN ACTIVE SITES OF LEARNING, REFLECTION, AND CELEBRATION.

  • EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - SSAAM CONTINUED TO DELIVER IMPACTFUL CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO CONNECT THE PUBLIC WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND HERITAGE. IN 2024, THE MUSEUM LAUNCHED ITS ORIGINAL EXHIBITION THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN: BLACK WOMEN'S HEADWEAR FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM AND PRESENTED THE IMMERSIVE 1899 CAMP MEETING REENACTMENT; BOTH RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY WITH AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY (AASLH). THE ANNUAL JUNETEENTH "FREEDOM FORWARD" CELEBRATION WELCOMED MORE THAN A HUNDRED VISITORS FOR LIVE MUSIC, PERFORMANCES, STORYTELLING, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES ON THE MUSEUM'S HISTORIC GROUNDS, MARKING A CONTINUED TRADITION OF INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING AND JOY. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MELLON FOUNDATION, SSAAM BEGAN DEVELOPING A YOUTH AND ADULT VISITOR'S GUIDE TO ENHANCE THE INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCE AND DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT WITH ITS EXHIBITIONS AND HISTORIC SITES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF AN IN-SCHOOL CURRICULUM, INSPIRED BY LOCAL AFRICAN AMERICAN STORIES THAT CONNECT STUDENTS TO NATIONAL CONVERSATIONS OF HISTORIC RELEVANCE. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS DEMONSTRATE SSAAM'S GROWING IMPACT AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE WITHIN THE REGION AND BEYOND.

    Expenses $82,345 · Revenue $1,829

  • ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND RECOGNITION - IN 2024, SSAAM STRENGTHENED ITS ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL VISIBILITY. THE MUSEUM EXPANDED ITS PART-TIME STAFF TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, COLLECTIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ENHANCED ITS ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. SSAAM ALSO EXPANDED ITS NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, ADDING TO EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE MELLON FOUNDATION, THE SOMERSET COUNTY CULTURAL & HERITAGE COMMISSION, AND THE NEW JERSEY HISTORIC TRUST BY BUILDING NEW CONNECTIONS WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION'S AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE ACTION FUND VIA THE PRESERVING BLACK CHURCHES GRANT PROGRAM. THESE COLLABORATIONS ENSURE CONTINUED ALIGNMENT WITH LEADING INSTITUTIONS COMMITTED TO CULTURAL PRESERVATION, EQUITY IN PUBLIC HISTORY, AND THE PROTECTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE SITES. THE MUSEUM'S NATIONAL RECOGNITION THROUGH THE AASLH AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND ITS ACCEPTANCE AS A NEW JERSEY BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL SITE FURTHER AFFIRMED SSAAM'S ROLE AS A TRUSTED AND INNOVATIVE STEWARD OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE. THESE MILESTONES REFLECT SSAAM'S GROWING CAPACITY, NATIONAL REACH, AND EMERGENCE AS A MODEL FOR SMALL MUSEUMS ADVANCING INCLUSIVE, PLACE-BASED STORYTELLING.

    Expenses $363,049 · Revenue $30,000

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Catherine Fulmer-Hogan

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Stephanie Adkins

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bruce Daniels

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    19

  • Ian Burrow

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ijeoma Nwagwu

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Patricia Payne

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rahsaan Harris

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Heather Ciociola

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mary Robinson Cohen

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tana Boster

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Donnetta Bishop-Johnson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 7/24)

    Total calculated
    $65,676
    From this org
    $65,676
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Anita Williams Galiano

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (START 7/24)

    Total calculated
    $56,300
    From this org
    $56,300
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
17 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202503219349317155

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