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Dyckman Farmhouse Museum

EIN 32-0035632 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DFMA IS TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC SITE, TO BE A CATALYST FOR ENGAGING, ADVENTURESOME PROGRAMMING AND TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND A DYNAMIC RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$423,417
Spending
$357,948
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
18.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
6
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$111,733, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $201,707 spent. TO SERVE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY, DFMA OFFERS NUMEROUS EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING IMMERSIVE THEATER, STUDENT AND ADULT TOURS AND WORKSHOPS,A FALL FESTIVAL, LITERARY AND LINGUISTIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS BY LOCAL ARTISTS HIGHLIGHTING THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN UPPER MANHATTAN. OUR PROGRAMS SERVED 6,920 VISITORS IN OUR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY.
  2. $35,740 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MENTORSHIP - DFMA ENGAGES GRADUATE STUDENTS AND LOCAL YOUTH TO FURTHER CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY AND EXPAND OUR REACH THROUGH OUR ONLINE PRESENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. WE ENGAGE MUSEUM AND GARDEN VOLUNTEERS TO EDUCATE THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 2,376 PEOPLE.
  3. $99 spent. HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION AND COLLECTIONS CARE - THE HEALTH OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR MISSION. DFMA CARES FOR THE HISTORIC SITE, ANTIQUE COLLECTION AND HALF-ACRE PARK LAND. WE ALSO WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO TEACH THE CARE OF THE ARTIFACTS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 6,920 PEOPLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2011.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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