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Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Society

Cocoa, FL
Tax ID59-6153077

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About this organization

Revenue

$650,884

Expenses

$668,169

Website

myfloridahistory.org

Mission

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Florida Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Florida's past through the collection and archival maintenance of historical documents and photographs, the publication of scholarly research on Florida history, and educating the public about Florida history through a variety of public history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.

About

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.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “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florida historical society is dedicated to preserving florida's past through the collection and archival maintenance of historical documents and photographs, the publication of scholarly research on florida history, and educating the public about florida history through a variety of public history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.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “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.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is FL.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 12.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$17,285.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 19 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1905.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization pays $314,423 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $13,014 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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