Florida Historical Society
- Assets
- $720.6k
- Revenue
- $123.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Cocoa, FL
- Founding
- 06/1944
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 59-6153077
Organization Overview
Florida Historical Society is located in Cocoa, FL. The organization was established in 1944. 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 12/2021, Florida Historical Society employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Historical Society 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 12/2021, Florida Historical Society generated $123.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $550.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION STATEMENT: THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING FLORIDA'S PAST THROUGH THE COLLECTION AND ARCHIVAL MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, THE PUBLICATION OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH ON FLORIDA HISTORY, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT FLORIDA HISTORY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS. THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: PRODUCES THE PRESTIGIOUS FLORIDA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY; BROADCASTS THE POPULAR RADIO PROGRAM FLORIDA FRONTIERS STATEWIDE; PUBLISHED HIGH QUALITY NONFICTION AND FICTIONAL WORKS BASED ON FLORIDA HISTORY; ENABLES IMPORTANT AND MEANINGFUL SCHOLAR AND PUBLIC RESEARCH; PROVIDES ESSENTIAL OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; AND RAISES AWARENESS OF THE RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND STORIES OF FLORIDA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (FHS) ENABLES IMPORTANT AND MEANINGFUL SCHOLARLY AND PUBLIC RESEARCH, ESSENTIAL OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND RAISES AWARENESS OF THE RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND STORIES OF FLORIDA. FHS PRODUCES A VARIETY OF PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS INCLUDING; FLORIDA FRONTIERS, A WEEKLY STATEWIDE RADIO PROGRAM; THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE AND RELATED PRESENTATIONS; AND THE DISCOVER FLORIDA HISTORY LECTURE SERIES. FHS MANAGES, STAFFS, AND OVERSEES THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE AND ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE ROSSETTER HOUSE, PROPERTY AND MUSEUM.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRINTING: THE SOCIETY OPERATES THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS WHICH PUBLISHES A DIVERSE COLLECTON OF INTERESTING BOOKS, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY.
MANAGE, STAFF, MAINTAIN AND OVERSEE ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE ROSSETTER HOUSE, PROPERTY AND MUSEUM, AND THE BREVARD MUSEUM OF SCIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin Brotemarkle PHD Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $85,236 |
Emily Lisska President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tracy Moore Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leonard Lempel PHD Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Council Wooten President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Judy Duda Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $42,100 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $256,437 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,521 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $367,058 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $244,594 |
| Investment income | $23 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$490,813 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $123,245 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $275,472 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,603 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,304 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,775 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $337 |
| Office expenses | $23,460 |
| Information technology | $1,515 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $874 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,944 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,535 |
| Insurance | $18,380 |
| All other expenses | $36,806 |
| Total functional expenses | $550,211 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,811 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,442 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $181,695 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,400 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $306,398 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,881 |
| Total assets | $720,627 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,030 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $54,590 |
| Total liabilities | $63,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $657,007 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $720,627 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Florida Historical Society has recieved totaling $671.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jim And Jonnie Swann Corp Cocoa, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $171 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Historical Society Savannah, GA | $30,611,121 | $5,575,417 |
Holocaust Documentation & Education Center Inc Dania Beach, FL | $7,248,445 | $3,037,559 |
Coastal Heritage Society Inc Savannah, GA | $3,223,503 | $3,680,449 |
Birmingham Landmarks Inc Birmingham, AL | $19,773,714 | $5,790,152 |
Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission Mccalla, AL | $4,360,177 | $2,386,256 |
Coastal Georgia Historical Society Inc St Simons Island, GA | $8,728,661 | $2,039,042 |
Preservation Foundation Of Palm Beach Inc Palm Beach, FL | $27,182,699 | $14,785,747 |
Key West Art & Historical Society Inc Key West, FL | $3,638,372 | $2,771,144 |
Historic Westville Inc Columbus, GA | $12,453,096 | $665,726 |
Historical Society Of Martin County Inc Stuart, FL | $13,078,765 | $1,282,990 |
Tybee Island Historical Society Inc Tybee Island, GA | $6,056,946 | $1,662,737 |
Brevard Regional Arts Groups Inc Melbourne, FL | $2,769,843 | $1,580,932 |