Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc

Organization Overview

Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES BASED ON THE HISTORIC WINTER HOMES, LABORATORY, GARDENS, ARTIFACTS, LEGACY AND LIVES OF THOMAS EDISON AND HENRY FORD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE THOMAS EDISON AND HENRY FORD WINTER ESTATES WHICH INCLUDES 20 ACRES OF HISTORICAL GARDENS, 9 HISTORIC BUILDINGS, A MUSEUM AND THE ORIGINAL 1927 EDISON BOTANIC LAB. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND WON THE TOP RESTORATION AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN 2008. IT HAS WON THE FLORIDA AWARD FOR LANDSCAPE RESTORATION FOR WORK IN THE HERITAGE GARDENS. THE SITE IS ALSO A FLORIDA HISTORIC LANDMARK, AN ORIGINAL SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES AND A RESTORE AMERICA PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL TRUST. THE PROPERTY IS OPEN DAILY YEAR-ROUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TOURS, LECTURES, CLASSES, RESEARCH AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPERIENCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOOL AND SPECIAL GROUPS. THE ANNUAL VISITATION IS APPROXIMATELY 250,000. ALL REVENUES ARE DIRECTED TO THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND INTERPRETATION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 108 PAID PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND 230 VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP CARRY OUT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN 2014 THE EDISON BOTANIC RESEARCH LABORATORY WAS DESIGNATED AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC CHEMICAL LANDMARK BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.


THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DETAILING PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND CURRICULUM MATERIALS ALL OF WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO SUPPORT ITS MANY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS EDUCATION MATERIALS ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ANNUALLY DISCOUNTED PROGRAMS TO ALL COUNTY SCHOOLS WITH EMPHASIS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, THE ARTS AND MATH CURRICULUM SUPPORT TO THE FLORIDA TEACHING STANDARDS. SIMILAR PROGRAM SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, INCLUDING HOME SCHOOLERS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM ALL OVER FLORIDA. OUTREACH IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE REGIONAL SCHOOLS FOR HANDS-ON SCIENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael A Flanders
President/ce
$142,182
Thomas Hottovy
CFO
$106,753
Frank J Aloia
Chair
$0
Kathy Dean
Secretary
$0
Craig Mclean
Treasurer
$0
Karen Ryan
Vice Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Forestry Resources Ecological
Hurrican Cleanu
$369,993
Anthony A Bone Painting
Painting
$101,269
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $40,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,376,628
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $75,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,416,628
Total Program Service Revenue$3,509,901
Investment income $3,683
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $292
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $617,939
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,556,922

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
George And Mary Jo Sanders Foundation Inc

Fort Myers, FL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

$5,000
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