The museum is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with City Council and Borough President, Gale Brewer, and Councilman, Ydanis Rodriguez. Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Support is also provided by The National Endowment for the Humanities, The New York Community Trust, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ), City Parks Foundation, Humanities New York, ConEdison, and Columbia University Medical Center Neighborhood Fund. The Morris-Jumel Mansion is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.