Osceola County Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Osceola County Historical Society Inc is located in Kissimmee, FL. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Osceola County Historical Society Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Osceola County Historical 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 09/2023, Osceola County Historical Society Inc generated $817.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $708.5k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE OSCEOLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE COUNTY'S HISTORY, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE AREA'S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

STAFF AND PRESENTATION OF TWO MUSEUMS, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHERE A) THE EVOLUTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE REGION AND B) A DAY IN THE LIFE DURING THE EARLY 1900'S IN RURAL FLORIDA, CAN BE EXPLORED. EXPOSURE TO THE LIFE AND TIMES IN EARLY FLORIDA EDUCATES YOUTH ABOUT A LIFE BEFORE AIR CONDITIONING AND VIDEO GAMES. ADULTS ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACED BY FARMERS AND CATTLEMEN TRYING TO BUILD AN ECONOMY AMID THE SWAMPS AND WITH A FREE RANGE LIFESTYLE.


OVERALL PROGRAMMING TO BRING THE COMMUNITY INTO OSCEOLA HISTORY'S SPHERE OF REPRESENTATION OF COUNTY'S PAST WHICH IMPACTS THE PRESENT AND FUTURE. SHARING EVENTS AND EXHIBITS FOR THE COMMUNITY WHICH HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORY OF THE REGION AND CREATE A SENSE OF PLACE FOR VISITORS. ONGOING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HISTORICAL DEMONSTRATIONS, MARKETPLACES, SHOWS, RE-ENACTMENTS, GAMES AND MORE INTENDED TO ENGAGE VISITORS WITH THE HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE.


REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CHAPTERS, WEBSITE AND OUTREACH TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS WELL AS TO DRAW IN THOSE PERSONS SEEKING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE OFFERINGS OF THE SOCIETY. BY EXPANDING ITS REACH, OSCEOLA HISTORY HOPES TO SHARE THE SENSE OF PLACE DEMONSTRATED ON SITE WITH THE LARGER AUDIENCE VIA VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND HISTORICAL LOCATIONS BEYOND THE PIONEER VILLAGE AND WELCOME CENTER/HISTORY MUSEUM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Liu
Narcoossee Chapter Represe
$0
Shelby Thiele
President
$0
Connie Benca
Treasurer
$0
Felicia Edwards
Director
$0
Russell Anderson
Immediate Past President
$0
Mike Sweeney
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$9,458
Related organizations$0
Government grants $79,450
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$270,077
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,413
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$358,985
Total Program Service Revenue$432,689
Investment income $1,416
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,677
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 $4,674
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $817,820

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