Old Stone House of Brooklyn
Old Stone House of Brooklyn
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About this organization
Mission
The Old Stone House is an educational, environmental, cultural, and recreation site, serving as the conservancy organization for Washington Park and the J.J. Byrne playground. It was the site of the largest battle of the American Revolutionary War, and is part of the Historic House Trust of New York City.
About
In the past decade, the organization has overseen nearly 10 million in renovations to both the park and the house, including: a new family-friendly permanent exhibit, 'Old Stone House: Witness to War' about life in 18th century Brooklyn, NY, focused on the American Revolutionary War era from 1776 through 1783. Supporting 1.5 acres of native and useful plant gardens and a 6-bin compost system to create a sustainable landscape. The installation of seven new basketball courts, 5 handball courts, a skate park, a dog run and synthetic turf recreation field. The mission fulfillment is achieved by any activities, including: educating students through an active learning curriculum focused on the 'Battle of Brooklyn,' Brooklyn's Dutch colonial era, and the environment. Stewarding Washington Park/ J. J. Byrne playground through public programs and park maintenance. Partnering with friends' groups to provide active recreation opportunities in the park. Encouraging civic engagement by providing an environment for community meetings, participatory budgeting and other activities that help create a relevant link to our Revolutionary-era past. Offering cultural events programming and contemporary art exhibits to meet the needs and interests of our diverse community, and to raise awareness of the Old Stone House as a hub for public history.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Rooted in brooklyn's revolutionary war history, the old stone house of brooklyn fosters civic engagement through educational, recreational, and environmental programs for more than 500,000 visitors annually, including 7,000 school-age children.”.
Their activities were defined as: “The old stone house is an educational, environmental, cultural, and recreation site, serving as the conservancy organization for washington park and the j.j. byrne playground. it was the site of the largest battle of the american revolutionary war, and is part of the historic house trust of new york city.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as NY.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 4 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$13,113.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $167,235 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $16,739 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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