JAMESTOWN-YORKTOWN FOUNDATION INC

Collections - the foundation collection is comprised of approximately 210,892 archaeological and non-archeological artifacts relating to historical themes at the museums, including 17th- and 18th-cntury portraits, documents, furnishings, toys, ceremonial and decorative objects, tools and implements, weaponry, military equipment, nautical objects, clothing, personal effects and household objects. The foundation continues to build its collection by acquiring artifacts to exhibit at both museums to support its educational mission. The foundation's collections policy reflects an emphasis on public education and exhibition by acquiring objects that are central to a dynamic exhibits program. Period artifacts add another dimension to the fulfillment of the agency's educational mission, allowing historical themes and educational programs to be more effectively illustrated. All artifacts in our collection are given a high standard of care. Our conservation facilities give us the capacity to carry out the full range of collection care that is expected and required of a fully accredited institution.

Annual fund - in fiscal year 2025, the annual fund raised $857,945 from 1,793 donors. Gifts to the annual fund provide unrestricted support that sustains the foundation's museums and programming, including artifact acquisitions and collections care; living-history interpretation; public programs and events; education programming for k-12 students; volunteer recruitment and retention; and maritime education. Endowment - the jamestown-yorktown foundation, inc. Has investment oversight over all the foundation's endowed assets, which as of july 1, 2025, amounted to $22.6 million. For the fiscal year 2025, the endowments' expendable earnings were used to support core public programs and education program areas including living-history interpretation, maritime education, outreach education, special exhibitions, and artifact acquisition.