Historical Society Of Central Florida Inc is located in Orlando, FL. The organization was established in 1971. 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, Historical Society Of Central Florida Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical Society Of Central Florida 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, Historical Society Of Central Florida Inc generated $625.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $555.7k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SEE ATTACHED.THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER. OUR MISSION STATEMENT IS TO SERVE AS THE GATEWAY FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRATION BY PRESERVING AND SHARING CENTRAL FLORIDA'S CONTINUALLY UNFOLDING STORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITS: THE HISTORY CENTER'S THREE FLOORS OF PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS EXPLORE OVER 14,000 YEARS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HISTORY, FROM PRE-HISTORIC TIMES TO TODAY. THE EXHIBITS HIGHLGHT CENTRAL FLORIDA'S RICH HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT LONG BEFORE IT BECAME AN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM DESTINATION. NARRATIVES INTERPRET THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, EARLY PEOPLES, THE SEMINOLES, PIONEER SETTLERS, TRANSPORTATION, AND INDUSTRY INTO TODAY. TWO TEMPORARY EXHIBITION SPACES ARE USED FOR SHARING NEW CONTENT AND COLLECTIONS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING OCCASIONAL NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS FROM THE SMITHSONIAN OR OTHER MAJOR INSTITUTIONS.
EDUCATION: THE HISTORY CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND INTERESTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL TOURS (PUBLIC, PRIVATE, HOMESCHOOL), YOUTH VISITORS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. THE HISTORY CENTER OFFERS HYBRID (ONSITE AND VIRTUAL) PROGRAMMING FOR LUNCH AND LEARNS, THE BRECHNER SPEAKER SERIES, AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO BE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE. WHILE DAILY ADMISSIONS FOR THE PERIOD CAME IN STRONG AT 12,365 VISITORS, WE HAD 52 LOCAL SCHOOLS DO AN ON-SITE TOUR FOR 6,641 STUDENTS; A TOTAL OF 18,100 PARTICIPATED IN OUR PROGRAMMING OFFERINGS.
COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH: THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OWNS AND PRESERVES A MAJOR COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, ARCHIVES, IMAGES, AND ORAL HISTORIES WHICH FULFILL THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION. THEY ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITIONS OF THE HISTORY CENTER. THIS COLLECTION CONTAINS MORE THAN 30,000 THREE-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS, 4,500 ARCHIVAL HOLDINGS, 16,000 HISTORIC POSTCARDS, 300,000 HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS, AND NEARLY 1,000 ORAL HISTORIES. IT ALSO CONTAINS MORE THAN 2,000,000 LINEAR FEET OF LOCAL TELEVISION NEW COVERAGE FROM THE 1950S THROUGH THE EARLY 1980S. THE HISTORY CENTER INCLUDES A RESEARCH LIBRARY AND A DEDICATED STAFF WHO ASSISTED 782 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH THEIR RESEARCH INQUIRIES (TOTALING 1,193 STAFF HOURS). THE COLLECTION IS CARED FOR AND PRESERVED IN KEEPING WITH THE MUSEUM'S AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS ACCREDITED DESIGNATION STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hilary Marx President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jody Burttram Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lauren Bloom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William Slot Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Adele Burney Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristopher Kest Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Hilferty And Associates Planning/exhibit Design | 9/29/16 | $459,512 |
Monadnock Media Inc Multimedia/exhibit Design | 9/29/16 | $159,034 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,471 |
Fundraising events | $62,304 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $139,771 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $197,211 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $408,757 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $166,339 |
Investment income | $27,105 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $16,419 |
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 | $5,493 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $625,585 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $304,594 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,168 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,880 |
Office expenses | $815 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,227 |
Travel | $1,458 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $25,381 |
All other expenses | $5,808 |
Total functional expenses | $555,727 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,972 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $414,216 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $107,002 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,019 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,042 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $606,725 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,248,976 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,643 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $198,568 |
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 | $116,790 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $326,001 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $686,012 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $236,963 |
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 | $1,248,976 |