annual report 2013 - Fenimore Art Museum

ANNUAL
REPORT
2013
M i ss i on
Cultivating an understanding of the
rural heritage that has shaped our land,
communities, and American culture.
V i si o n
By focusing on interpretive quality, authenticity
and visible annual improvements, The Farmers’
Museum will strengthen its reputation as a highly
desirable destination and regional resource (real
and virtual) for adults, families, and school groups,
and as a leader among outdoor history museums.
PRESIDENT’S
PERSPECTIVE
OFFICERS
Jane Forbes Clark
Chairman
The Farmers’ Museum delighted audiences far and wide in 2013 with its unique
combination of family fun and immersive learning. Our feature exhibition, The Pickup
Truck: America’s Driving Force, opened to rave reviews and became the highlight
of the summer by showcasing classic vehicles from the early 20th century to the
present. It proved to be a perfect entryway into the museum, as it allowed visitors
to see how changes in agriculture and rural life affect the way we live today.
Our programming in the historic village of the museum once again allowed visitors to
experience 19th-century life in depth. Our popular series of Step Back in Time Weekends
drew even more visitors in 2013, and featured areas such as blacksmithing, farm
animals, quilts, and letterpress printing. As always, our special events were a large part
of our offerings, and 2013 saw a revitalized Harvest Festival that included a large tent
with children’s activities and live music. Candlelight Evening featured a performance
of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, which delighted a sold-out crowd.
Meanwhile, The Farmers’ Museum continued its important mission to collect and
document the agricultural life of New York State through the Plowline Collection
of historic photographs. This vital resource has now grown to more than 3,000
images, and maintains our commitment to access by posting these photographs
on the collection’s website. This collection is quickly becoming a premier cultural
asset for The Farmers’ Museum and the history community in New York State.
In addition to these special offerings and activities, The Farmers’ Museum continued to
allow daily visitors to spend time away from their busy lives by taking an imaginative,
informative, and fun step back into the past. Many thanks to all of our donors, supporters,
and visitors – and to the hard-working corps of staff and volunteers who serve them – for
making The Farmers’ Museum a magical place and a prime destination for people of all ages.
PAUL S. D’AMBROSIO, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Cover Image: Photo by Richard Walker.
J. Michael Moffat
Vice Chairman
Paul S. D’Ambrosio
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Siracusa
Vice President for Operations
Glenn A. Perrone
Secretary
Richard C. Vanison
Treasurer
DIRECTORS
David T. Bliss
Jane Forbes Clark
Stephen M. Duff
Gates Helms Hawn
Hon. John F. Lambert
J. Michael Moffat
Kevin S. Moore
Edward W. Stack
Henry F. C. Weil
2013 HIGHLIGHTS
THE PICKUP TRUCK:
AMERICA’S
DRIVING FORCE
April 1, 2013–October 31, 2014
The Pickup Truck: America’s Driving Force is the first
to examine the history of pickup trucks, focusing on
the vehicle as an icon of respected American values
and virtues. It is no wonder why the pickup is the
best-selling vehicle in the United States today.
The pickup is a revered symbol of American activities
ranging from wartime efforts, to farming and ranching,
to weekend DIY projects. The vehicle is a source
of pride, reflecting respected qualities shared by
their owners – honesty, durability and reliability.
With the 1925 Ford, a Model T Runabout with Pickup
Body, the descriptive term “pickup” entered the
automotive world. At first, the term “pickup” was used
to describe the body of the truck. The first known use
of “pickup” alone to mean the entire truck happened
in 1937. By then, trucks were being designed as
unique business vehicles, very different from cars.
The exhibition is presented chronologically
from turn-of-the-20th-century Horseless
Carriages, including two Model T Fords, to the
present day. There are seven full size vehicles
as well as toys, models, awards, accessories –
even a gas pump and a monster truck tire!
Many thanks to Mrs. Mary Bocko Newhouse for her
generous bequest that made this exhibition possible.
Her gift is in memory of three generations of wagon
makers: Thomas Alfred Francis, Edward Stockley Francis,
and Charles Austin Francis - The Francis Wagon Works East Springfield, later of Cooperstown. A special thanks
to Smith Ford Cooperstown for additional support.
Photo by Richard Walker.
Woman with Barrel Butter Churn, ca 1897, by an unidentified
photographer, dry collodion negative, F0005.2013.
PLOWLINE:
IMAGES
OF RURAL
NEW YORK
Through the Plowline:
Images of Rural
New York initiative,
we continue to
collect photography
documenting
agricultural life and
rural practice with the
generous support of
the Gipson Family.
During the course
of 2013, the collection expanded tremendously
to meet its ambitious scope. A large acquisition of
photographs documents the Duroe-Dell Farm in New
Berlin, Chenango County, NY. Recording the family’s
farming pursuits during the early part of the 20th
century, this group of images is supplemented by nearly
40 years of daily diary entries and correspondence
by and between members of the C.R. Duroe family.
Other additions to the collection include real photo
postcards documenting rural New York creameries,
agricultural pursuits including beekeeping, winemaking,
Chapman Farm, Ovid, NY, 1935, by an unidentified
photographer, photographic print, F0008.2013(03).
the growing and harvesting of produce, and large-scale
livestock farming. Photographs showing agricultural
equipment manufactured by the Walter Wood Company,
McCormick-Deering and other companies complement
the whole of the collection by tracing the evolution of
mechanical equipment during the 20th century. Select
images showing niche areas including produce displays,
cider-making, and specialty gardens are of unique
historical value to the overall content of Plowline.
In 2013, we acquired more than 1,600 photographic prints
and negatives bringing the total collection to just below
3,300 objects. As always, content is continually published
to the Plowline website, plowline.farmersmuseum.org.
As an ongoing collecting initiative, Plowline will continue
to chronicle the lives of farm families and changing
agricultural practices in a broad sense, while the museum
continues to selectively collect associated objects
documenting our state’s verdant agricultural heritage.
2013 HIGHLIGHTS
YOUNG INTERPRETER PROGRAM
CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
In 2013, the Young Interpreter Program celebrated its 20th
anniversary. This program gives selected young people from the
ages of 12 to 14 the chance to work with The Farmers’ Museum’s
Interpreters and Craftsmen. In 2013, nine Young Interpreters
worked in Spinning and Weaving, Children’s Barnyard, Pharmacy,
Schoolhouse, Lippitt Farmhouse, Blacksmith, and Print Shop.
The Teen Interpreter Program offers selected graduates of Young
Interpreters more in-depth museum work experience. In 2013, the
program’s second year, eight Teen Interpreters volunteered over 500
hours. They assisted in various interpretive areas at The Farmers’
Museum, but most importantly presented a youth’s perspective to
our visitors while conducting a variety of hands-on programming
geared to our young visitors. Our Teen Interpreter Program received
a “Certificate of Commendation” from the Museum Association
of New York in the category of “Innovation in Interpretation.”
Photo by Kevin Gray.
Four perennial favorite themes --animals, herbal medicine,
blacksmithing, and letterpress printing--formed the core
of the 2013 Step Back in Time weekend series. We also
introduced three new weekends. Throughout Planting Days,
visitors saw sheep shearing and planted vegetable seeds in
six-packs to take home. During the Pickup Truck weekend,
visitors brought their own pickup trucks to compete for
prizes. For the Quilts and Quilting weekend, experts were
on site to access the history, construction methods, and
fabric dating of quilts that visitors brought from home;
our guests also tried their hand at sewing and piecing.
All weekends featured hands-on activities not ordinarily
offered, such as making paper and marbling, cultivating
fields, planting potatoes, and making herbal sachets.
Collaborating with special interest groups greatly
expanded the offerings of activities and presentations. Our
partners ranged from the Cornell Cooperative Extension,
Northeast Hop Alliance, and Blue Seal Nutrition to local
quilt clubs, garden clubs, and environmental groups.
Thank you to NBT Bank for sponsoring the Step Back in
Time series. We appreciate Cooperstown Natural Foods
for their support of the Plants and Herbs weekend.
Photo by Richard Walker.
Planting Days: A Spring Celebration, May 18–19
Pickup Trucks: Drive-in and Tailgate Party, June 15–16
Our Fabulous Farm Animals, June 29–30
Plants and Herbs: Historic Remedies, July 13–14
Blacksmithing: Art of Iron and Fire, August 3–4
Letterpress Printing: Books and Broadsides, August 17–18
Quilts and Quilting: Needles, Threads, and Fabric,
September 21–22
Photo by Claralyn Burt.
STEP BACK
IN TIME AT THE
FARMERS’ MUSEUM
NEW STORY TIME HOUR
In 2013, we offered a new summer Story Time Hour. It quickly became
a member and visitor favorite, with between 20 to 60 children
and adults participating each week. The Schoolmistress and Teen
Interpreters presented a different pre-school b
ook and craft each week
that highlighted various aspects of our Historic Village. Thank you to
Matt Sohns and family for making this wonderful program possible.
SCHOOL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
During 2013, the School Programs team continued to creatively
meet the curriculum needs of over 7,000 students, who either
visited our campus or participated in our outreach programming.
In this time of Education reform, our institutions have not just
remained relevant, but have succeeded in extending curriculumbased learning into our museum classroom in an incredible way.
As part of our continued outreach efforts, this year began a three-year
partnership with the Delaware Creating Rural Opportunities Partnership
(CROP) After School and Summer Program, which serves students in
Delaware, Schoharie, and Greene counties. Through on-site programming,
distance learning, and visits to our campus, this partnership enabled our
museum educators to share our collections and resources with almost
800 students who may not otherwise have had this opportunity. We look
forward to continuing to serve these students over the next few years!
2013 HIGHLIGHTS
“I’m learning old tricks and things people did in the
1800’s. I’ve learned how to cook, weave, use the spinning
wheel, and printing.” – Deirdre Brett, Teen Interpreter
THE FARMERS’ MUSEUM
2013 WEBSITE TRAFFIC
UNIQUE VISITORS TO WEBSITE: 369,630 (+96%)
UNIQUE VISITORS TO MOBILE WEBSITE: 46,472 (+158%)
In 2013, traffic to our website grew dramatically. Offering a rich, userfriendly interface gives a favorable first impression and helps us
establish a lasting relationship with visitors, virtually and in person.
In addition, we added a section on the landing page of the website that
highlights our major exhibition and event sponsors. This new enhancement
features the logos of the museum’s top sponsors and directly links to
their individual websites. This prominent placement offers our sponsors
additional exposure to the hundreds of thousands who visit our website
annually. Sponsors are vital to our continual growth, and we work hard to
create awareness for them. If you are interested in becoming a business
sponsor and having your logo on the museum’s homepage, please contact
Jessica Kendrick at (607) 547-1433 or email [email protected].
THE FARMERS’ MUSEUM
VISITATION
Visitors from across New York State to California and from
Florida to Alaska stepped back in time at The Farmers’ Museum
and gained a deeper appreciation for our rural heritage
through authentic, memorable, hands-on experiences.
Individual: 23,469
Youth Groups: 600
Adult Groups: 879
Education: 8,511
Programs: 896
Special Events: 17,828
Library and Other: 6,148
Children Under 7: 3,739
Members: 4,197
Total: 66,267
Photo by Claralyn Burt.
COLLECTIONS ACQUISITIONS 2013
PURCHASES
Photographs, 55 images of farming, dairying, agribusiness
and, county fair scenes in New York State. 20th Century.
Photographs, Three images of women at a corn
shucking party, 1900-1910.
Photographs, Group of real photo postcards of farming
scenes from around New York State, ca 1890-1930.
Negatives, Group of black and white negatives, ca
1970s of farming activities in Orange County, NY.
Photographs, Group of farming scenes in New York State, ca
1910-1930.
Photographs, group of images, ca 1920 depicting a variety
of farming activities in Olive Bridge, Ulster County, NY.
Photographs, Images of farming scenes
from near Alfred, NY. ca 1900-1920
Photograph, Industrial dairy equipment in Salem, NY, ca 1920.
Photograph, Image of a man with a display of poultry
prizes from around New York State, ca 1920.
Quilts, Two quilts made by Isabel Colhour-Graham,
ca 1900, from cigar and cigarette premiums.
Photographs, Two prints of onion harvesting and
shipment in Orange County, NY, ca 1900.
Photographs, group of photographs of
farming scenes. Early 20th century.
Photographs and Negatives, Large group of photographs,
1890-1940 by Vernon Duroe documenting the
Duroe-Dell farm in Chenango County, NY.
Photographs, three photographs of produce displays
from state fairs in New York State, ca 1900-1940.
GIFTS
Spoon, Silver spoon, ca 1790, engraved “JM” for Jonas More, found
during the restoration of the More House. Collected by Staff.
Potato Bags, Two bags from the New York Potato Growers
Cooperative in Bouckville, NY, ca 1950. Gift of Anonymous.
Celery Dish, Central NY Railroad china pattern, ca 1920
made by Syracuse China. Gift of Erin Richardson.
Woman with Barrel Butter Churn, ca 1897, by an unidentified photographer, dry collodion negative, F0005.2013.
Clothing, Clothing, ca 1930-1960, purchased or handmade,
and worn by the Hager family of Guilford, New York on their
multi-generation family farm. Gift of Eva Kellett Hager.
“The experience is like a dream come true
because I always loved visiting museums
and talking with the interpreters, and now I
get to be one. I like sharing what I learned
with the visitors who are enthusiastic about
history.” – Abby Dennis, Teen Interpreter
Wedding Dress, Hand Crocheted Wedding Dress, made by Ruth
Elizabeth Quackenbush Hughes, 1983. Gift of Sharon Hughes Bolton.
Delaware County Butter and Eggs, 1870-1880, by an unidentified photographer, photographic print, F0004.2013.
Duroe-Dell Farm, New Berlin, NY, 1910-1920, by Vernon E. Duroe, photographic print, F0026.2013(048).
ANNUAL GALA
17TH ANNUAL BENEFIT
HORSE SHOW
On a beautiful Sunday in June, a record 90 exhibitors from throughout
the region competed in two show rings for nationally renowned
judges and Olympic champions. It was inspiring to watch riders as they
developed the poise, self-discipline, and devotion to their animals that
will last a lifetime. The jumps of Cooperstown landmarks set against
the beautiful scenery of the Iroquois Farm created a unique setting.
Thank you to our sponsors who make this wonderful day possible
and have such a positive impact on the participants.
GOLD SPONSOR
PATRICIA AND BART BAROWN, JR.
JANE FORBES CLARK
DR. AND MRS. ROBERT E. BOOTH, JR.
STEVEN AND CHRISTINE GLAZER
ELAINE AND MARC BRESEE
JOHN AND ELLEN SANFORD
BRUCE HALL HOME CENTER/
AGWAY BAGGED FEEDS
SILVER SPONSOR
DR. PAUL S. AND ANNA T. D’AMBROSIO
LOU ALLSTADT AND MELINDA HARDIN
THE GOTWALD FAMILY
FIDDLESTICK FARM/JONATHAN
AND JENNY RICHMAN
TONY AND LUCILLE ESPOSITO
MARTHA SCHWORI GROSSI
BOB AND PAT HANFT
JIM AND KAREN MILES
SMITH FORD COOPERSTOWN, INC
MR. JOHANNES NECKERMANN
CHRIS AND ED STACK
BRIAN AND SUSAN PREW
MR. AND MRS. EUGENE V. THAW
KEN AND CAROL STEIGELMAN
REBECCA AND HENRY WEIL
FRIENDS
BRONZE SPONSOR
ED AND DIANA GOZIGIAN
BANK OF COOPERSTOWN
MARION S. KING
FLIS AND ANDY BLUM
LEATHERSTOCKING REGION
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
ALLISON AND KEYES HILL-EDGAR
DR. AND MRS. RANDY PARKHURST
MR. AND MRS. H. WILLIAM SMITH, JR.
MR. AND MRS. GARET LIVERMORE
MRS. ELAINE MOFFAT
LUCY TOWNSEND
ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA!
Friends gathered for our 10th Annual Benefit Gala, Otsego on
the Hudson, to celebrate our vistas, views and visions. This
elegant 19th-century lawn party exceeded revenue goals.
Proceeds benefited our stellar educational programs. Many
thanks to the Gala Committee led by co-chairs Shelley Graham
and Joan Kegelman, whose vision made the Gala possible.
A special thanks to the evening’s sponsors:
Hudson River Looking Toward the Catskills, 1847, Asher B. Durand (1796-1886).
Oil on canvas, 46” x 62” Gift of Stephen C. Clark
EMPIRE
CHARLES AND ROBERTA KIELER
MARY ELLEN AND GATES HELMS HAWN
JANE FORBES CLARK
ANDREA KLEPETAR-FALLEK
MR. AND MRS. CHRISTOPHER HOLBROOK
ALLISON AND W. KEYES HILL-EDGAR
COOKIE AND PERCY LEAPER
JAMES JORDAN ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS
DR. MARILYNN G. KARP
MORRIS TENT RENTAL
ANNE AND LANG KEITH
THE MORGAN MCREYNOLDS GROUP AT
MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
ANGELA AND JAMES PLOWDEN-WARDLAW
ROBERT AND DORIS FISCHER MALESARDI
DR. JEFFREY PRESSMAN AND
THE OTESAGA RESORT HOTEL
DR. R. DAVID SUDARSKY* AND FRANK TOSTO
DR. NANCY KOLLISCH
BRIAN AND SUSAN PREW
VERONICA GIL SEAVER
BILL* AND GEORGE-ANN RYLAND
GEORGE AND SIGRID SNELL
KEN AND CAROL STEIGELMAN
CHRIS AND ED STACK
MR. AND MRS. EUGENE V. THAW
MR. AND MRS. JOHN B. STETSON
FRED R. WYCKOFF & SONS
CATSKILL
LOU ALLSTADT AND MELINDA HARDIN
FELICIA AND ANDREW BLUM
PAUL S. AND ANNA T. D’AMBROSIO
DR. GERALD EVANS AND MRS. ANNE EVANS
FRIENDS
CHRISTINE AND STEVEN GLAZER
HUDSON
MRS. BELLE GADOMSKI
MR. ANTHONY A. GREY AND
DR. ANNE COCHRAN GREY
BANK OF COOPERSTOWN
MR. AND MRS. TODD KENYON
DR. CARLOS BERMEJO & DR. JENNIFER LUCAS
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES R. SCHANZ
MARC AND ELAINE BRESEE
MS. LUCY TOWNSEND
BREWERY OMMEGANG
MS. JOAN W. WHITE*
CHARLES AND URSULA HAGE
BENEFACTOR SPONSOR
DR. AND MRS. LEWIS HAMILTON
AS YOU LIKE IT PRODUCTIONS
PAT AND BOB HANFT
BEVAL SADDLERY
MJ AND STEVE HARRIS - ROYAL CHRYSLER
& HYUNDAI OF ONEONTA
LOIS AND PHIL HOLZ
THANK YOU TO ROYAL CHRYSLER & HYUNDAI OF ONEONTA
FOR UNDERWRITING SUPPORT
DOUG AND CARRIE THOMPSON
DR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS E. EVELYN
MERCEDES AND STEVE GOTWALD
GEMMA AND LEWIS R. M. HALL
* DECEASED
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you these individuals who help fund our future. Gifts of all sizes help The Farmers’ Museum grow. JUNIOR
LIVESTOCK SHOW
The Junior Livestock Show is a three-day event that brings
together from a nine-county region the area’s best livestock
and youth exhibitors ages eight to eighteen. This year, 270
exhibitors tested their skills and presented 560 animals (dairy
cows, beef, swine, dairy goats, and sheep of various breeds)
that they own, care for, and have prepared for competition. At
the show, 34 major awards are given out to competitors from 9
counties in central New York. BRANDOWS IBA, INC.
MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL J. OPALKA
CHOBANI, INC.
MR. AND MRS. JOHN CLARK
OTSEGO LAND TRUST
COBLESKILL AGWAY
MR. AND MRS. JAMES RICE
MRS. EDIE JENNINGS THROUGH
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
MR. JEFFERY SCHONBERG
$100 - $999
MR. AND MRS. C. H. BANTHAM, JR.
ORGANIC VALLEY
FARM CREDIT EAST, ACA
SUNY COBLESKILL
GOLD STAR FEED AND GRAIN, LLC
GIFTS TO $99
DR. WILLIAM JOHNSON AND
DR. LISA JOHNSON
MR. AND MRS. RICHARD ABORN
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT W. KERSMAN
DR. CAROL A. BEECHY AND MS.
KATHRYN BOARDMAN
MR. AND MRS. STANLEY LESNIAK
MR. AND MRS. DAVID BLISS
BRANDOW’S FEED ‘N SEED INC.
PARKHURST
DR. AND MRS.
GERALD EVANS
MR. AND MRS.
BRIAN M. PREW
MR. CHARLES T. HAGE
AND MRS. URSULA HAGE
MRS. GEORGE-ANN
H. RYLAND
MS. JESSICA M. KENDRICK
AND DR. IAN J. KENDRICK
MR. AND MRS.
ROBERT S. HANFT
MR. AND MRS. KEN
STEIGELMAN
MR. AND MRS.
TODD KENYON
MR. AND MRS.
CHARLES B. KIELER
$100 - $249
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT
W. KERSMAN
MS. ANDREA
KLEPETAR-FALLEK
ANONYMOUS
MARION S. KING
MR. AND MRS. JOHN AULD
MR. AND MRS.
STANLEY LESNIAK
MR. AND MRS. C. H.
BANTHAM, JR.
MRS. ELAINE MOFFAT
MS. MARGARET F. BOGER
MR. JOHN A. MORE
DR. JEFFREY PRESSMAN
AND DR. NANCY KOLLISCH
DR. AND MRS. ROBERT
E. BOOTH, JR.
MRS. ALICE A. MOSHER
MRS. VERONICA GIL SEAVER
DR. AND MRS. JAMES
BORDLEY, IV
MR. AND MRS.
PERCY F. LEAPER
Since 1947, The Farmers’ Museum has collaborated
with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program
to produce the show, which is the second largest
youth competition in New York State.
$1,000+
$750+
MR. AND MRS. JAMES C.
PLOWDEN-WARDLAW
MR. AND MRS. JOHN
B. STETSON
$250 - $749
MR. AND MRS. BART
BAROWN, JR.
MS. LINDA SMITH
DR. CARLOS BERMEJO AND
DR. JENNIFER LUCAS
STAMFORD FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE
OHM HOLSTEIN CLUB
“Chobani was proud to support young farmers in our local communities. It was
wonderful to see both the compassion these young individuals have towards their
animals and their love of farming. The Junior Livestock Show is a great platform for these young farmers to
showcase their hard work and dedication to the agricultural field.” – Cassie Treen, Local Events Manager
MR. AND MRS. JAMES
RICHARDSON
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES
R. SCHANZ
MR. JEFFERY SCHONBERG
MS. LINDA SMITH
MR. AND MRS.
HARRY C. TEICH
MS. ELAINE GRUDZINSKI
GIFTS TO $99
GEMMA AND LEWIS
MORRIS HALL
MR. AND MRS.
RICHARD ABORN
MR. LESTER TYLER AND
MS. PAM WOODROW
MR. AND MRS.
CHRISTOPHER HOLBROOK
DR. CAROL A. BEECHY AND
MS. KATHRYN BOARDMAN
MR. AND MRS. BRUCE
R. JOHNSON
MR. AND MRS. DAVID BLISS
MS. JOAN W. WHITE*
MR. AND MRS. JOHN CLARK
MR. DONALD E. WIVELL
MRS. MARTHA S. GROSSI
MS. MACKENZIE WARO
MR. AND MRS. JAMES RICE
HARRY WILDER
MRS. KAREN CRISSMAN
AND MR. RANDY CRISSMAN
ZOETIS
MR. AND MRS. JOHANNES
NECKERMANN
STEVEN D. AND
NANCY J. PURDY
MS. PATRICIA F. SCOTT
MR. LESTER TYLER AND
MS. PAM WOODROW
MRS. ALICE A. MOSHER
MR. RICHARD C. MORE AND
MRS. CATHERINE J. MORE
MR. AND MRS.
MICHAEL J. OPALKA
MS. LUCY TOWNSEND
MARC AND ELAINE BRESEE
LUTZ FEED COMPANY
MS. LEANNA JENSEN
MR. JEREMY KAUFMAN
MS. MARY ANN OLIVER
STEWART’S SHOPS
MR. DONALD E. WIVELL AND MRS.
SAMANTHA PORTER-WIVELL
MR. AND MRS. ANTHONY
S. ESPOSITO
DR. WILLIAM JOHNSON
AND DR. LISA JOHNSON
MR. AND MRS. STEPHEN
V. WALKER
MS. MACKENZIE WARO
AND MRS. SAMANTHA
“Chobani was proud to support young farmers
inJORDAN
our local communities.
It was
MR. JAMES M.
MS. MARY F. D’AMBROSIO
PORTER-WIVELL
ZIELINSKI
AND MRS.
ROBERT
wonderful to see the compassion theseMR.
young
individuals
have
towards their animals
MALESARDI
DR.platform
AND MRS. ROBERT
and their love of farming. The Junior Livestock Show is a great
for these IN-KIND
FRIEDLANDER
MR. AND MRS.
young farmers to showcase their hard work
dedication to the agricultural field.”MR. RON SCRAMLIN AND
JAMES and
C. MILES
MRS. BELLE GADOMSKI
Photo by Claralyn Burt.
DR. RANDY PARKHURST
AND MRS. HEIDI
MS. SUSAN R. GOODY
MRS. SANDY SCRAMLIN
YOUR SUPPORT
CORPORATE, FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
The Farmers’ Museum is grateful for and depends on support from the philanthropic community to preserve our rural
heritage. Their investment expands our reach and impacts our audiences locally, across the region, and beyond.
$50,000+
KEYBANK FOUNDATION
TALLMAN ENTERPRISES
THE CLARK FOUNDATION
THE LAGAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
THE ROGERS FOUNDATION
THE TIANADERRAH FOUNDATION
LEATHERSTOCKING GROUP, INC.
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE HQ
MOHICAN FLOWERS
$10,000 - $49,000
NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL
ON THE ARTS
ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL
$5,000 - $9,999
BANK OF COOPERSTOWN
THE MORGAN MCREYNOLDS
GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY
LUTZ FEED COMPANY
MALESARDI FAMILY FOUNDATION
BRANDOWS IBA, INC.
MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
OF NEW YORK
NBT BANK
BREWERY OMMEGANG
OTSEGO LAND TRUST
NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
FOUNDATION
OHM HOLSTEIN CLUB
OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC.
ORGANIC VALLEY
ROYAL AUTO GROUP
ALLSTADT HARDIN FOUNDATION
SMITH FORD COOPERSTOWN, INC.
CHOBANI, INC.
PATRICIA M. & H. WILLIAM
SMITH, JR. FOUNDATION
COOPERSTOWN NATURAL FOODS
BRANDOW’S FEED ‘N SEED INC.
LEATHERSTOCKING REGION
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
MORRIS TENT RENTALS INC.
$1,000 - $4,999
COMMUNITY BANK NA
GIFTS TO $999
JAMES JORDAN ASSOCIATES,
ARCHITECTS
STEWART’S SHOPS
SUDARSKY FOUNDATION, INC.
BRUCE HALL HOME CENTER / AGWAY
COBLESKILL AGWAY
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
FARM CREDIT EAST, ACA
GOLD STAR FEED AND GRAIN, LLC
GOLUB FOUNDATION OF
PRICE CHOPPER
STAMFORD FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE
SUNY COBLESKILL
THE OTESAGA RESORT HOTEL
THE SMITHY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
THISTLE HILL WEAVERS
THE PIONEER
SOCIETY
Many thanks to the generous members of
The Pioneer Society. Together, we create
authentic and memorable hands-on
experiences that bring history to life.
$25,000+
MELINDA HARDIN
MR. AND MRS. J. MICHAEL MOFFAT
JANE FORBES CLARK
MR. AND MRS. MARK ALTHERR
MR. AND MRS. KEVIN S. MOORE
ROBERT AND NELLIE GIPSON
MR. AND MRS. ANDREW M. BLUM
MR. BERND ULKEN AND MS. ESTHER NELSON
MR. HENRY S.F. COOPER, JR.
MRS. FRAN RAEDER
$10,000 - $24,999
DR. PAUL S. AND ANNA T. D’AMBROSIO
MR. AND MRS. JAMES RICHARDSON
MR. AND MRS. GATES HELMS HAWN
MRS. KAREN M. ELTING
DR. AND MRS. JONATHAN RICHMAN
$5,000 - $9,999
MR. THEODORE FEURY AND
MRS. DIANNE FEURY
THE ROGERS FOUNDATION
HONORABLE AND MRS. M.
LANGHORNE KEITH
CHRISTOPHER AND CATHERINE FRANCK
MR. JOHN SANFORD AND MRS.
ELLEN H. SANFORD
MR. AND MRS. STEVEN D. GLAZER
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT B. SCHLATHER
$2,500 - $4,999
MR. AND MRS. STEPHEN M. GOTWALD
MR. AND MRS. MATTHEW SCHUERMANN
ALLISON AND W. KEYES HILL-EDGAR
MR. AND MRS. EDWARD GOZIGIAN
MR. EDWARD SMITH
MR. TOM MORGAN AND MS.
ERNA MCREYNOLDS
MR. AND MRS. BEN GUENTHER
MR. AND MRS. H. WILLIAM SMITH, JR.
MR. DRUM HADLEY
WILLIAM AND KAREN STRECK
MS. CORINNE M. PLUMMER
MR. AND MRS. STEPHEN HARRIS
MR. AND MRS. EUGENE V. THAW
MR. MATTHEW SOHNS AND MS.
MARY-MARGARET ROBBINS
LISA AND DAN HEINRICH
MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS THOMPSON
MR. AND MRS. PHILIP R. HOLZ
MR. AND MRS. LYMAN B. TOWNSEND
DR. MARILYNN KARP
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM WALLER
MRS. SUZANNE KINGSLEY
MRS. ROSE WADSWORTH
THE LACHANCE FAMILY
MS. MARGUERITE R. WEBSTER
AND MR. ROYCE WEBSTER
L.M. TOWNSEND CATERING
ZOETIS
MR. AND MRS. EDWARD W. STACK MR. AND MRS. DENNIS A. TALLMAN
MR. FRANK TOSTO AND DR.
R. DAVID SUDARSKY*
$1,000 - $2,499
MR. THOMAS LAGAN AND
MS. GINNA ROEDING
MS. KATHY ALLEN AND MS. BARBY ALLEN
MR. AND MRS. GARET LIVERMORE
MR. LOU ALLSTADT AND MS.
MR. PATRICK MCKENNA AND
DR. BERTINE MCKENNA
DR. AND MRS. HENRY F.C. WEIL
DR. RENEE WELLENSTEIN AND
DR. KOMRON OSTOVAR
*DECEASED
BALANCE SHEET
THANK YOU TO OUR
AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!
December 31, 2013
In 2013, volunteers contributed 9,686 hours of service to The Farmers’ Museum.
Many of these hours were dedicated to special events, which would not be fiscally
feasible without dedicated volunteer assistance. Events commence each year with
“Sugaring Off” where hardy volunteers rise early, dress for “iffy” weather and with
gusto enjoy serving pancakes and a full breakfast to our hungry guests. They return
again and again throughout the year to bring to life the Benefit Horse Show, the
Junior Livestock Show, Harvest Festival, Candlelight Evening, and much more!
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 17,157,746
50,255,270
Investments Accounts receivable
14,360
Prepaid expenses
55,588
Inventories167,271
Land, buildings, and equipment
3,022,053
JANE ADSIT
EILEEN ELLIOTT
KIMBERLY GOTTFRIED
ROBERT MANKER
AMBROSE SANTIAGO
GENE BERMAN
HOWARD ELLIOTT
LU GOTTI
SUSAN MORGAN
ROSEMARY SIBBERN
BARBARA CHAMBERLAIN
IRENE FICKBOHM
JOHN GRALINSKI
CHUCK NEWMAN
PRUDENCE STELLING
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
CLARA CLACK
PAULA GILBERT
SUSAN HENDERSON
HAROLD PALMER
CAROL TEICH
STEVE DAVIS
LOUISE GOMEZ
LOIS HOLZ
JOAN PONDOLFINO
SCOTT VANDUREN
ALEX DICKSON
PAMELA GOOD
CLAIRE KEPNER
LEONARD PUDELKA
LINDA VIEWEG
DAWNE DIETZ
CAROL GOODRICH
COLLETTE LAGO
JUDITH RUSSELL
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Payable to the New York State Historical Association
Deferred revenue
Total liabilities
Net Assets:
Unrestricted:
Undesignated
Designated for investing
FORECASTING THE FARMERS’
MUSEUM’S SUCCESS
Friends who include The Farmers’ Museum in their Will or other estate
plans make a lasting difference at our beloved museum. The gift you
leave behind supports our rural heritage and history brought to life.
Have you considered making a gift through your estate? If so,
please let us know! Or to learn more about how you can, contact
Jessica Kendrick at 607-547-1433 or [email protected].
IN RECOGNITION
Thank you to everyone who chose to honor or remember someone
important to them through a gift to The Farmers’ Museum.
GIFTS IN HONOR OF:
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF:
MR. AND MRS. GATES HELMS HAWN
– JANE FORBES CLARK
CLAYTON H. BANTHAM
– MR. AND MRS. C. H. BANTHAM, JR.
ERIN RICHARDSON AND HER
DEDICATION TO THE FARMERS’
MUSEUM
– MRS. KAREN CRISSMAN AND
MR. RANDY CRISSMAN
HOWARD CURRY AINSLIE
– CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
THE SANDEFER FAMILY
– MR. JEREMY KAUFMAN
MICHAEL MOSHER
– MRS. ALICE A. MOSHER
THE JONAS MORE HOUSE
– MR. JOHN A. MORE
LYN W. EDINGER
– MS. CORINNE M. PLUMMER
ESTHER DORNBURGH
– MS. LEANNA JENSEN
JOHN T. WADSWORTH
– ROSE C. WADSWORTH
Total assets
$ 70,672,288
$ 128,174
4,587
301,700
434,461
3,507,854
59,081,329
Temporarily restricted
A
ccumulation of endowment earnings
Other 6,621,108
141,319
Permanently restricted
Total net assets
Total liabilities and net assets
886,217
70,237,827
$ 70,672,288
The Farmers’ Museum is a private, non-governmental, non-profit
educational organization that is recognized by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) as a 501 (c)(3).
Gifts to The Farmers’ Museum are tax deductible to the fullest extent
allowable by law.
For more information, The Farmers’ Museum’s IRS form 990
can be viewed at www.guidestar.org.