TUDOR PLACE FOUNDATION INC

Programs

1. Conservation of buildings and grounds - located on five and a half acres of land in washington's georgetown neighborhood, tudor place maintains seven historic structures, including a national historic landmark house designed by dr. William thornton, architect of the first united states capitol, and completed in 1816. The surrounding gardens record the evolution of the property from 1805-1983. Tudor place completed an architectural analysis on the landmark house in 2004, a conservation assessment of the structure in 2005, and a cultural landscape report in 2012. The architectural analysis was supplemented by the development of a historic structures report that completed in 2024. These reports, along with the findings of an intensive archaeological survey undertaken in 2011 and subsequent archaeological investigations, guide the research, interpretation, and educational programming on the history and uses of the site. A gardens & grounds advisory committee and a building preservation committee assist the staff in the management and care of these resources.

   $451,350 spent
   31% of program spending

2. Conservation of archives and collections - the tudor place museum collection includes over 18,000 objects including silver, furniture, paintings, architectural and archaeological artifacts, jewelry, and household items spanning the period 1750-1983. All these items share a provenance directly associated with the historic house and its occupants. With collections that were made, used and owned by the residents of tudor place, visitors are provided an authentic, immersive experience, seeing objects in their original context.an extensive archival collection includes the papers and correspondence of six generations of the peter family, presidential documents, photographs, and a 5,000-volume book collection. The archive is particularly complete in recording the history of the property, the house and its contents, and the development of the garden. A board-approved collections management policy and industry best-practices guide the care, exhibition, and use of the museum collection and archive.

   $299,918 spent
   21% of program spending

3. Visitor services - visitors to tudor place experience the historic house through docent-led tours and the gardens through self-guided tours. Tudor place offers group tours of the house and gardens that can be combined with social activities such as teas. Members of the public begin their museum experience in the visitor center and museum shop where they are offered opportunities further involvement as donors, volunteers, or members; visitors are also directed to other local sites of interest.in 2024, tudor place collaborated with bloomberg philanthropies to create new digital experiences that people throughout the world can access through the bloomberg connects application. The first project uploaded to the application was a historic garden tour; this was followed by a digital version of the ancestral spaces historic house tour.a large volunteer corps contributes significant time to maintaining the gardens, staffing events, and leading tours. Volunteers are trained in the relevant discipline and supported through ongoing training, field trips and a recognition program.

   $277,036 spent$78,795 earned by the program
   19% of program spending

4. Master preservation plan - tudor place, along with experts in fire, security, collections, buildings, and mechanicals, developed a master preservation plan that advances the public's engagement with the museum's assets while also protecting them. The plan was approved by the board of trustees in march 2012 and received concept approval from the old georgetown board that same month. The plan addresses needs in four areas:- preserving an architectural treasure- protecting the archive and collection- caring for a sustainable landscape- enhancing education & visitor outreachsince adopting this plan in 2012, tudor place has endeavored through the third century capital campaign to raise funds needed to ensure the success of this plan.tudor place has completed projects in support of the master preservation plan, including installation of a stormwater management system on the south lawn and renovation and expansion of the mower house. Planning for the renovation and expansion of the garage and updates to systems in the main house is ongoing.

   $10,459 spent
   1% of program spending

5. Education and member services - understanding that historic house museums are unique laboratories for learning, providing a sense of place as well as the stories and artifacts of those who lived in the past, tudor place has built significant tour and education offerings. Since opening to the public in 1988, tudor place has steadily increased its educational outreach programs, serving preschoolers, elementary and secondary students from the district of columbia, and undergraduate and graduate students from area universities.educational programs offered throughout the year include lectures, family events, workshops, and scout programs. School programs that meet national and local standards of learning offer washington, dc metro area schools innovative learning experiences at the site, with special outreach offered to title I schools. Professional development programs for teachers are offered annually to local and national groups. The museum regularly collaborates with local organizations, schools, and museums to offer enriching programs. Tudor place members receive an informative newsletter and access to special educational programs and tours, including tudor nights where objects…

   $213,618 spent
   15% of program spending

6. Communications - tudor place's communications program informs the public of research, activities, collections, programs, and special events through the tudor place website, an active blog, social media outlets, and press releases. Tudor place is active on multiple social media platforms, including facebook, x, instagram and linkedin. The tudor place youtube channel shares landmark lectures and other video content. The communications staff works with destination dc and other tourism organizations to ensure that the city's visitors are aware of the unique offerings at tudor place.

   $191,692 spent
   13% of program spending

The 6 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $1,444,073.