Galveston Historical Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Galveston Historical Foundation Inc is located in Galveston, TX. The organization was established in 1957. 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 06/2021, Galveston Historical Foundation Inc employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Galveston Historical Foundation 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 06/2021, Galveston Historical Foundation Inc generated $16.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2021. 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

GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND REVITALIZES THE ARCHITECTURAL AND MARITIME HERITAGE OF GALVESTON ISLAND

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GHF EVENTS, DICKENS ON THE STRAND AND HISTORIC HOMES TOUR, PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN HERITAGE TOURISM ON GALVESTON ISLAND ATTRACTING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER TEXAS AND BEYOND. IN ADDITION TO THESE LARGE EVENTS, GHF IS HOST TO GALVESTON ISLAND BEACH REVUE, TALL SHIPS GALVESTON AND MANY OTHER SMALLER EVENTS HELD AT OUR HISTORIC VENUES. OVER 2,000 VOLUNTEERS ARE UTILIZED FOR GHF EVENTS.


GHF PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICES ADVANCES THE PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF GALVESTON'S HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS, BUILDINGS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. THIS DEPARTMENT OVERSEES THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER, ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE WAREHOUSE, REVOLVING FUND AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDING WINDSTORM EXEMPTION AND HISTORIC TAX CREDIT CONSULTING.


GHF HISTORIC PROPERTIES INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF TWO MUSEUM SITES, THE 1892 BISHOP'S PALACE AND THE TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM. GHF MAINTAINS AND OPERATES FIVE OTHER HISTORIC SITES AS RENTAL VENUES AND A COLLECTIONS FACILITY. THROUGH THE TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM, WE OPERATE THE SEAGULL II, OUR MARITIME AND HISTORIC HARBOR TOUR VESSEL. EDUCATION AND GROUP TOURS PLAY A MAJOR FUNCTION IN BRINGING VISITORS TO THE SITES.


PURPOSE OF GALVESTON ISLAND TOURS WHICH OPERATES AS A SUBSIDIARY FOR THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE BENEFIT OF GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, INC. TO MARKET, ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT TOURS OF GALVESTON ISLAND.


GHF EVENTS, DICKENS ON THE STRAND AND HISTORIC HOMES TOUR, PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN HERITAGE TOURISM ON GALVESTON ISLAND ATTRACTING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER TEXAS AND BEYOND. IN ADDITION TO THESE LARGE EVENTS, GHF IS HOST TO GALVESTON ISLAND BEACH REVUE, TALL SHIPS GALVESTON AND MANY OTHER SMALLER EVENTS HELD AT OUR HISTORIC VENUES. OVER 2,000 VOLUNTEERS ARE UTILIZED FOR GHF EVENTS.


GHF PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICES ADVANCES THE PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF GALVESTON'S HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS, BUILDINGS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. THIS DEPARTMENT OVERSEES THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER, ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE WAREHOUSE, REVOLVING FUND AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDING WINDSTORM EXEMPTION AND HISTORIC TAX CREDIT CONSULTING.


GHF HISTORIC PROPERTIES INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF TWO MUSEUM SITES, THE 1892 BISHOP'S PALACE AND THE TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM. GHF MAINTAINS AND OPERATES FIVE OTHER HISTORIC SITES AS RENTAL VENUES AND A COLLECTIONS FACILITY. THROUGH THE TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM, WE OPERATE THE SEAGULL II, OUR MARITIME AND HISTORIC HARBOR TOUR VESSEL. EDUCATION AND GROUP TOURS PLAY A MAJOR FUNCTION IN BRINGING VISITORS TO THE SITES.


PURPOSE OF GALVESTON ISLAND TOURS WHICH OPERATES AS A SUBSIDIARY FOR THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE BENEFIT OF GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, INC. TO MARKET, ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT TOURS OF GALVESTON ISLAND.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$156,862
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$143,784
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,623,705
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,924,351
Total Program Service Revenue$2,565,671
Investment income $47,442
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $448,406
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,100,302
Net Income from Fundraising Events $340,367
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $340,273
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,815,449

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Galveston Historical Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $19,510.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Adolf & Kaethe Wechsler Memorial Fund

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$19,510
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