Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society Inc is located in Key West, FL. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society 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 09/2020, Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MAINTENANCE OF PERMANENT EXHIBITS OF ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FOR DISPLAY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE DEVELOPMENT, PRESENTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS CONNECTED WITH SPANISH NEW WORLD ARTIFACTS AND TECHNIQUES OF RECOVERING THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MUSEUM EXHIBIT - THE MAINTENANCE OF PERMANENT EXHIBITS OF ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FOR DISPLAY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
EDUCATION - THE DEVELOPMENT, PRESENTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MATERIAL AND PUBLICATIONS CONNECTED WITH SPANISH NEW WORLD ARTIFACTS AND TECHNIQUES OF RECOVERING THEM.
ARCHAEOLOGY - THE PRESERVATION, CATALOGING AND MAINTENANCE OF ARTIFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY.
TRAVELING EXHIBITS - THE MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITS OF ARTIFACTS RELATING TO SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY THAT ARE BEING DISPLAYED BY OTHER MUSEUMS. MUSUEM STORE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melissa Kendrick Ex. Director | Officer | 40 | $128,484 |
Greg Sullivan 2nd Vice-Pre | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Schmidt 1st Vice-Pre | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gene Tinnie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Raul L Rodriguez President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John C Harrison Jr Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $218,873 |
Investment income | $623 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $27,942 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $84,970 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,050,052 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,941 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $477,618 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $89,617 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $33,416 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,018 |
Office expenses | $1,125 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,524 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $105,641 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $211,003 |
Insurance | $26,451 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,314,876 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $326,489 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,279 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $81,283 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,923 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $131,714 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $35,709 |
Total assets | $4,717,253 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $142,612 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $62,167 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,414,225 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $749,502 |
Total liabilities | $3,368,506 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,348,747 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society Inc has recieved totaling $60.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
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