Historical Society Of Central Florida Inc

Organization Overview

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 09/2021, Historical Society Of Central Florida Inc employed 17 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 09/2021, Historical Society Of Central Florida Inc generated $594.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $582.0k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:

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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 A 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 OR CENTRAL FLORIDA HISTORY, FROM PRE-HISTORIC 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. THE MUSEUM ALSO HIGHLIGHTS CENTRAL FLORIDA TODAY, INCLUDING THE RISE OF TOURISM AND ORLANDO BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL CITY. TWO TEMPORARY EXHIBITION SPACES ARE USED FOR SHARING NEW CONTENT AND COLLECTIONS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING OCCASIONAL NATIONAL EXHIBITS 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. FISCAL 2020-2021 CONTINUED WITH IMPACTS FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS. THE HISTORY CENTER CONTINUED PROVIDING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR LUNCH AND LEARNS, THE BRECHNER SPEAKER SERIES OF FLORIDA HISTORY TALKS AND OTHER SPECIFIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL CLASSROOMS ON LOCKDOWN. WHILE DAILY ADMISSIONS FOR THE PERIOD CAME IN STRONG AT 10,094 VISITORS, WE REACHED A TOTAL OF 3,104 SITES FOR SCHOOL SESSIONS AND 7,188 FOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.


COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH: THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OWNS A MAJOR COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, ARCHIVES, IMAGES, AND ORAL HISTORIES WHICH FULFILL THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION AND ARE FURTHER USED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITS 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 1950'S THROUGH THE EARLY 1980'S. THE HISTORY CENTER ALSO HAS A RESEARCH LIBRARY AND A DEDICATED STAFF WHO ASSISTS THE PUBLIC WITH RESEARCH INQUIRIES. THE COLLECTION IS CARED FOR AND PRESERVED IN KEEPING WITH THE MUSEUM'S AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS ACCREDITED DESIGNATION STANDARDS FOR BEST PRACTICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lenny Bendo
President
$0
Shannon Larimer
Vice President
$0
Lauren Bloom
Secretary
$0
William Slot
Treasurer
$0
Pamela Schwartz
Executive Director
$0
Adele Burney
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Monadnock Media Inc
Multimedia/exhibit Design
$159,034
Hilferty And Associates
Planning/exhibit Design
$459,512
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$12,144
Fundraising events$97,348
Related organizations$0
Government grants $190,664
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$182,402
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$482,558
Total Program Service Revenue$116,379
Investment income $21,476
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$41,955
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 $2,278
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $594,507

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Historical Society Of Central Florida Inc has recieved totaling $112,425.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Arts Of Central Florida Inc

Orlando, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMMING

$88,854
Edward E Haddock Jr Family Foundation

Orlando, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$15,000
Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PULSE NIGHTCLUB COLLECTIONS

$8,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$71
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$151,875
Grants$151,875

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