2026-09-16T16:51:54-05:00 2025-12-31 204989621 VERDEJA & ALVAREZ LLP 255 ALHAMBRA CIR STE 630 CORAL GABLES FL 331347417 990 2025-07-01 461936911 FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY AND DISCOVERY FOUNDATION INC FLOR 3059222237 PO BOX 1124 ISLAMORADA FL 33036 RICH RUSSELL CHAIR 3059222237 2026-09-16 1 MANUEL ALVAREZ P01404480 3054463177 2026-09-16 2025 RICH RUSSELL PO BOX 1124 ISLAMORADA FL 33036 309629 0 X N/A X 2013 FL MISSION IS TO SUPPORT A WORLD CLASS HISTORY AND DISCOVERY CENTER THAT ACCURATELY REFLECTS OUR FLORIDA KEYS IN A MULTIFACETED AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. 12 12 8 18 0 0 759365 279661 80834 20913 6146 3756 59067 3939 905412 308269 0 0 0 0 231677 97273 0 0 340 316410 107128 548087 204401 357325 103868 840953 751070 354831 161080 486122 589990 X MISSION IS TO SUPPORT A WORLD CLASS HISTORY AND DISCOVERY CENTER THAT ACCURATELY REFLECTS OUR FLORIDA KEYS IN A MULTIFACETED AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. 0 0 113796 26493 THE FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER IN ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE, SHARE, AND CELEBRATE THE UNIQUE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE FLORIDA KEYS WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND LIFELONG LEARNING FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED A DIVERSE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THESE INCLUDED A ROBUST LECTURE SERIES FEATURING NOTABLE SPEAKERS, A COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB, YOUTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING SUCH AS SUMMER CAMP AND STORY TIME, AND ROTATING EXHIBITS THAT INTERPRET THE REGION'S RICH HERITAGE AND ECOLOGY. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS PROVIDED IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, WHILE STORY TIME AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING CREATED ACCESSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR EARLY LEARNERS AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.THE ORGANIZATION SERVED A BROAD AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE, INCLUDING LOCAL RESIDENTS, SCHOOL GROUPS, WORKFORCE FAMILIES, AND VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. ATTENDANCE ACROSS EXHIBITS, LECTURES, AND PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATED STRONG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WITH CONTINUED GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION AND INTEREST. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WERE OFFERED TO ENSURE ACCESS TO YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL NEED, REINFORCING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY.FUNDRAISING EVENTS SUCH AS THE KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY AND THE HOEDOWN NOT ONLY GENERATED CRITICAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT BUT ALSO STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND INCREASED AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THESE EVENTS BROUGHT TOGETHER DONORS, MEMBERS, AND NEW AUDIENCES IN MEANINGFUL AND ENGAGING WAYS.THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A STRONG AND GROWING MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH FOSTERS ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPORTERS AND PROVIDES A STABLE BASE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING, EARLY ACCESS TO EVENTS, AND A DEEPER CONNECTION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK.IN ADDITION TO MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT IS REFLECTED IN LESS QUANTIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENTS. THESE INCLUDE FOSTERING A SENSE OF PLACE AND PRIDE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, STRENGTHENING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH SHARED LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND INSPIRING VISITORS TO DEVELOP A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS' UNIQUE CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HERITAGE. 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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY IS REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANALYZES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION BASED OF AVAILABLE MARKET DATA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ENTITY DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST MADE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,064. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,064.