﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2018v3.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2019-11-12T08:11:36-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2018-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>135524538</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE CLARK ESTATES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 31ST FLOOR</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>10020</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2018-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>150547367</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE FARMERS MUSEUM INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>FARM</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2129776900</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 31ST FL</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>100202102</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>RICHARD C VANISON</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2129776900</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2019-11-12</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>ANTHONY J FASANO CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01844986</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2129776900</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>207.239.50.154</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2019-11-12</IPDt>
      <IPTm>09:07:59</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>ES</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>1D4EC1D5CF0DEB2F4A1155CC833AF973EB499808</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>E12CC59FDCBE77394F78ECB0C4DCFF7BEE65D1B4</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2018</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2020-04-17 16:48:07Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="10">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>PAUL D'AMBROSIO</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>P O BOX 800</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>COOPERSTOWN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>13326</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>21238980</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.FARMERSMUSEUM.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1941</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>CULTIVATING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RURAL HERITAGE THAT HAS SHAPED AMERICAN CULTURE.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>12</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>9</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>165</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>148</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>-16219</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>907210</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>1133579</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>674107</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>652179</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>7055417</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>4371780</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>8636734</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>6157538</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2449273</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2412212</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1946936</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>2307719</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>4396209</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>4719931</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>4240525</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1437607</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>71510641</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>66445706</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>524345</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>354419</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>70986296</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>66091287</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>CULTIVATING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RURAL HERITAGE THAT HAS SHAPED OUR LAND, COMMUNITIES AND AMERICAN CULTURE.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>419082</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>360755</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>MUSEUM-MUSEUM RECREATES LIFE ON THE EARLY NEW YORK FRONTIER</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>583020</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>EDUCATION-NEW YORK HISTORY STUDIES</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>45293</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>LIBRARY NEW YORK HISTORY RESEARCH</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>115509</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>JUNIOR SHOW</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>8633</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>PUBLICATIONS</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>291424</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>415566</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1462961</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039700001">0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039700001">1</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039700001">0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">1</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>40</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>165</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>12</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>9</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>1</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RICHARD C VANISON</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2129776900</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 31ST FL</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>100202102</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JANE FORBES CLARK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEVIN MOORE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GATES HAWN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EDWARD STACK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HENRY WEIL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID BLISS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL MOFFAT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR VICE CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN F LAMBERT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEPHEN M DUFF</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOSH KILMER-PURCELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRENT RIDGE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DOUGLAS THOMPSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAUL D'AMBROSIO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>20.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>20.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>162550</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>162550</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOSEPH SIRACUSA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>20.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>20.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>75050</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>75050</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICHARD VANISON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALEXANDER CHARLTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>237600</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>237600</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE CLARK ESTATES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 31ST FLOOR</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10020</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>MANAGEMENT FEES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>642100</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ROSE &amp; KIERNAN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>99 TROY RD SUITE 300</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>EAST GREENBUSH</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>12061</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>EMPLOYEE INSURANCE</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>291710</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BRODOCK PRESS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>502 COURT ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>UTICA</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>13502</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>PRINTING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>133185</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TIAA CREF</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 93326</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>ATLANTA</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>31193</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>PENSION</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>114914</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PAPERKITE CREATIVE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>175 MAIN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>COOPERSTOWN</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>13326</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>MARKETING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>100692</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>5</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>130000</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>1003579</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>12810</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>1133579</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ADMISSIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>322042</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>322042</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>291424</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>291424</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SERVICE FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>37735</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>37735</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>978</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>978</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>652179</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>625030</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>625030</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>15968546</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>2859646</OtherAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>15081442</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>0</OtherAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>887104</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>2859646</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3746750</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>3746750</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>6157538</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>652179</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>4371780</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>237600</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>237600</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1577623</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>742838</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>834785</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>596989</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>244469</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>352520</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>759443</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>759443</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8389</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1035</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7354</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>179273</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1964</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>177309</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21313</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15692</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5621</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>335666</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>335666</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>114982</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1697</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>113285</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CONTRACTED SERVICES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>336868</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>200501</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>136367</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>COST OF GOODS SOLD</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>132116</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>132116</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>UTILITIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>99090</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3256</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>95834</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>59707</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20246</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>39461</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>260872</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>99147</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>161725</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4719931</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1462961</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3256970</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10655442</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5432405</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2108</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>99544</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>42283</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>39350</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10560</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>9584554</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>6927040</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2862532</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2657514</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>11987539</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13803810</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>45963670</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>44399590</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>71510641</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>66445706</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>202857</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>149801</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>321488</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>204618</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>524345</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>354419</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>62798968</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>58419687</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7301111</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6785383</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>886217</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>886217</EOYAmt>
      </PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>70986296</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>66091287</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>71510641</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>66445706</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1437607</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>-6326263</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>-6353</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>853488</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>729267</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>803769</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>907210</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1133579</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4427313</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>853488</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>729267</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>803769</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>907210</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1133579</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4427313</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>1909759</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>2517554</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>8426987</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2775622</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>414771</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>461001</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>625030</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>12703411</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>17130724</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>4194460</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.14700</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.10980</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd>X</TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd>
      <FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST BY OPERATING A HISTORY MUSEUM THAT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.</FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="RetDoc1039700001">
      <VolunteersInd>0</VolunteersInd>
      <PaidStaffOrManagementInd>0</PaidStaffOrManagementInd>
      <MediaAdvertisementsInd>0</MediaAdvertisementsInd>
      <MailingsMembersInd>0</MailingsMembersInd>
      <PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>0</PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>
      <GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <DirectContactLegislatorsInd>0</DirectContactLegislatorsInd>
      <RalliesDemonstrationsInd>0</RalliesDemonstrationsInd>
      <OtherActivitiesInd>1</OtherActivitiesInd>
      <TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt>0</TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART II-B, LINE 1:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LOBBYING ACTIVITIES LIMITED TO OFFICER DISCUSSIONS WITH CONSULTANTS AND LEGISLATORS TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR CHARITABLE MISSION. NO FUNDS WERE EXPENDED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd>X</CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd>
      <CollUsedScholarlyRsrchInd>X</CollUsedScholarlyRsrchInd>
      <CollectionUsedPreservationInd>X</CollectionUsedPreservationInd>
      <SolicitedAssetsSaleInd>0</SolicitedAssetsSaleInd>
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>60302901</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>4371549</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>1810576</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>759443</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>62104431</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>56386265</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>7055220</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>2434849</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>703735</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>60302901</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>57935308</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>1085397</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>1944832</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>689608</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>56386265</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>56053719</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>4582259</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>2044564</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>656106</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>57935308</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>47972574</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>10495850</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>1800000</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>614705</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>56053719</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>2407622</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>2407622</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>5029505</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>5029505</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>2127809</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>1897535</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>230274</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>19618</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>19618</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>2657514</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>44399590</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>44399590</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>-168725</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>-6326263</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>-6326263</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>6157538</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>6157538</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>4719931</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>4719931</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>4719931</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 1A:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PRACTICE FOLLOWED BY MANY MUSEUMS, ART OBJECTS AND LIBRARY BOOKS PURCHASED OR DONATED ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BALANCE SHEET.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART III, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COLLECTIONS CONSIST OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT TO DEPICT RURAL CULTURE AND HERITAGE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MUSEUM RECOGNIZES INCOME TAX POSITIONS WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINABLE BASED ON THE MERITS OF THE POSITION. MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL TAX LIABILITIES THAT NEED TO BE RECORDED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAUL D'AMBROSIO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>155000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>155000</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>7550</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>7550</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>0</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>162550</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>162550</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOSEPH SIRACUSA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>72500</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>72500</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>2550</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>2550</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>0</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>75050</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>75050</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART II, LINE (A)1 AND LINE (A)2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PRESIDENT OF THE FARMERS MUSEUM IS ALSO THE PRESIDENT OF FENIMORE ART MUSEUM. AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK ARE SPLIT EVENLY BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FARMERS MUSEUM IS ALSO THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FENIMORE ART MUSEUM. AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK ARE SPLIT EVENLY BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="RetDoc1042800001">
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE CLARK ESTATES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>A DIRECTOR IS &lt;35% OWNER OF ENTITY DOING BUSINESS WITH ORGANIZATION</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>642100</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT FEES</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE CLARK ESTATES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>3 DIRECTORS AND AN OFFICER ARE OFFICERS OF ENTITY DOING BUSINESS</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>642100</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT FEES</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <ArtHistoricalTreasuresGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>12810</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>APPRAISAL</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </ArtHistoricalTreasuresGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>0</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 33:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PRACTICE FOLLOWED BY MANY MUSEUMS, ART OBJECTS AND LIBRARY BOOKS PURCHASED OR DONATED ARE NOT INCLUDED ON THE BALANCE SHEET.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE OFFICERS OF OTHER ENTITIES TOGETHER</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING MEMBERS ELECT DIRECTORS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL DIRECTORS RECEIVED A COPY OF FORM 990 BEFORE IT WAS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS ABSTAIN FROM VOTING IF A CONFLICT ARISES</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OFFICIERS SALARY APPROVED BY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UPON REQUEST</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COLLECTION ITEMS PURCHASED -6,353.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FENIMORE ART MUSEUM</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 31ST FL</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>100202102</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>150539110</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>HISTORICAL EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>LINE 7</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>LINE 12B, II</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>0</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>0</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>1</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FENIMORE ART MUSEUM</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>Q</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>42283</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>CASH BASIS</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>