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Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc

Thomas Edison And Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc

Fort Myers, FL 33901
Tax ID20-0243438

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About this organization

Revenue

$5,966,061

Expenses

$5,538,016

Website

edisonfordwinterestates.org

Mission

To educate the public and inspire an inventive spirit by interpreting and preserving the innovations, legacies, artifacts, gardens, homes, laboratory and other structures of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, emphasizing Florida history, science, horticulture. and the arts.

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THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE THOMAS EDISON AND HENRY FORD WINTER ESTATES WHICH INCLUDES 20 ACRES OF HISTORICAL GARDENS, 9 HISTORIC BUILDINGS, A MUSEUM AND THE ORIGINAL 1927 EDISON BOTANIC LAB. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND WON THE TOP RESTORATION AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN 2008. IT HAS WON THE FLORIDA AWARD FOR LANDSCAPE RESTORATION FOR WORK IN THE HERITAGE GARDENS. THE SITE IS ALSO A FLORIDA HISTORIC LANDMARK, AN ORIGINAL SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES AND A RESTORE AMERICA PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL TRUST. THE PROPERTY IS OPEN DAILY YEAR-ROUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TOURS, LECTURES, CLASSES, RESEARCH AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPERIENCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOOL AND SPECIAL GROUPS. THE ANNUAL VISITATION IS APPROXIMATELY 250,000. ALL REVENUES ARE DIRECTED TO THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND INTERPRETATION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 108 PAID PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND 230 VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP CARRY OUT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN 2014 THE EDISON BOTANIC RESEARCH LABORATORY WAS DESIGNATED AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC CHEMICAL LANDMARK BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The mission is to provide unique educational experiences based on the historic winter homes, laboratory, gardens, artifacts, legacy and lives of thomas edison and henry ford.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The mission is to provide unique educational experiences based on the historic winter homes, laboratory, gardens, artifacts, legacy and lives of thomas edison and henry ford.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is FL as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is PO BOX 2368, FORT MYERS, FL, 339022368.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has 108 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • 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 greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $428,045.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 18 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2006.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $3,267,289 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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