STOUTSBURG SOURLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

EIN: 812811228 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

HOPEWELL, NJ

Total Revenue
$1,466,427
Total Expenses
$728,012
Total Assets
$3,019,405
Net Assets
$2,348,810
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
CATHERINE FULMER-HOGAN
Phone
6092407004
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

STOUTSBURG SOURLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 189% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $738K, a strong 50% operating margin.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $82,345 Revenue: $1,829

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $363,049 Revenue: $30,000

ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND RECOGNITION - IN 2024, SSAAM STRENGTHENED ITS ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL VISIBILITY. THE MUSEUM EXPANDED ITS...

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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.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,487,946
Program Service Revenue $31,829
Investment Income $10,998
Other Revenue $-64,346
TOTAL REVENUE $1,466,427

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $237,548
Fundraising Expenses $89,213
Program Expenses $445,394
Other Expenses $490,464
TOTAL EXPENSES $728,012

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,466,427 $507,923 +1.9%
Expenses $728,012 $566,305 +0.3%
Net Income $738,415 $-58,382 -13.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
8
Volunteers
143

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$121,976
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHERINE FULMER-HOGAN PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE ADKINS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE DANIELS VICE PRESIDENT 19.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN BURROW TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IJEOMA NWAGWU TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA PAYNE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAHSAAN HARRIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER CIOCIOLA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROBINSON COHEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANA BOSTER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNETTA BISHOP-JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 7/24) 40.00
Officer
$65,676 $0 $65,676
ANITA WILLIAMS GALIANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (START 7/24) 40.00
Officer
$56,300 $0 $56,300
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,466,427 $728,012 $3,019,405 $738,415
2023 $507,923 $566,305 $1,815,488 $-58,382
2022 $1,005,945 $469,507 $1,172,749 $536,438
2022 $977,308 $237,729 $1,832,130 $739,579
2021 $348,920 $154,961 $863,042 $193,959
2020 $262,958 $99,294 $552,583 $163,664
2019 $346,221 $33,594 $366,419 $312,627
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