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Nonprofit · EIN 59-0660461

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · KEY WEST, FL 33040

Financials

$2.9M$2.7M2022$2.9M$2.7M2023$2.8M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,807,003$2,775,434$31,569$4,588,518$308,932$4,279,586
September 30, 2024990$2,944,967$2,688,087$256,880$4,313,169$190,554$4,122,615
September 30, 2023990$2,926,481$2,732,196$194,285$3,780,810$173,423$3,607,387
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$478,772
of which government grants
$136,138
Program service revenue
$1,795,016
Investment income
$72,343
Net rental income
$84,196
Net income from fundraising events
-$28,409
Net income from sales of inventory
$396,600
Other revenue
$460,872

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$189,737
Other salaries and wages
$955,958
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,454,638
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$152,314
Travel
$15,257
Depreciation
$148,364
Program services (functional)
$2,275,657
Management and general (functional)
$342,659
Fundraising (functional)
$157,118

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,313,169
Total assets, end of year
$4,588,518
Total liabilities, end of year
$308,932
Net assets, end of year
$4,279,586
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,924,383
Publicly traded securities
$1,680,333
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,893,321
Net assets with donor restrictions
$386,265
Gross receipts
$3,073,960
Employees
33
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1957
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GIEDAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$189,737
ENID TORREGROSAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAY HALLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL SHIELDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN HARRISONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA BOSOLDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TED STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN O'LEARY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SAM KAUFMAN2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EMMA STARRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAKIN WEEKLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTHA RESKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REDZA DEMPSTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID HARTNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JANICE SLIVKODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAMIAN VANTRIGLIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GIEDAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$165,404
ENID TORREGROSAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAY HALLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL SHIELDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN HARRISONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA BOSOLDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TED STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN O'LEARY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SAN KAUFMAN2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EMMA STARRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAKIN WEEKLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTHA RESKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL GIEDAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$148,870
ENID TORREGROSAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAY HALLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL SHIELDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN HARRISONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA BOSOLDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHARON WELLSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN O'LEARY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SAM KAUFMAN2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EMMA STARRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAKIN WEEKLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
281 FRONT ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040-8313
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHAEL GIEDA, 281 FRONT STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040
Signed the 990
MICHAEL GIEDA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(305) 295-6616
Return prepared by
VERDEJA & ALVAREZ LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE KEY WEST ART AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO PRESERVE THE CULTURE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS THROUGH EXHIBITING AND DISPLAYING REGIONAL ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND HISTORY FOR THE PURPOOSE OF EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AND VISITING PUBLIC.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE KEY WEST ART AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTED SEVERAL ROTATING EXHIBITS AT THE KEY WEST MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE AND UPDATED DISPLAYS AT ITS THREE OTHER MUSEUMS. THE SOCIETY CONTINUED ITS YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS LIKE ARTCAMP!, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM, COMMUNITY DAY, FAMILY DAY, HISTORIC HARBOR SAILS, DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HISTORIAN, AND MORE. EDUCATION STAFF PERFORMED OUTREACH TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. ADDITIONALLY, SIGNATURE SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE THE CUSTOM HOUSE HOLIDAY CONCERT & BAZAAR, CONCH REVIVAL PICNIC, AND TENNESSEE WILLIAMS KEY WEST FESTIVAL WERE HELD AT THE MUSEUMS. THE SOCIETY ALSO BEGAN REPLACING THE INTERIOR ELEVATOR AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
    Expenses $1,088,872 · revenue $2,146,422
  • OPERATION OF THE MUSEUM STORES, WHICH PROVIDE MUSEUM GUESTS WITH BOOKS, COLLECTION INSPIRED OBJECTS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES PROMOTING THEMISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND CULTURE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS.
    Expenses $638,830
  • CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENGAGING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO PROMOTE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS. PROGRAMMING: -ARTCAMP: AN ART AND HISTORY BASED CAMP THAT RUNS THROUGH SUMMER AND SCHOOL BREAKS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR MANY UNDERSERVED CHILDREN. HOMESCHOOL: AN ART AND HISTORY BASED IMMERSIVE PROGRAM FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES. FAMILY MUSEUM DAY: A FREE ART PROGRAM THAT ROTATES THROUGH MUSEUMS ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH. THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, WHICH BEGAN IN FY2014 IS A LECTURE SERIES PERTAINING TO FLORIDA KEYS ART AND HISTORY. SPEAKERS INCLUDED. HISTORIC HARBOR SAILS: A LECTURE SERIES ABOARD THE ARGO NAVIS; TOPICS VARY. HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HISTORIAN: A CURATOR LED LECTURE; TOPICS VARY.TOTAL IMPACT: 120,000+ INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $547,955 · revenue $137,875

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-0660461
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1965
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,588,518
Income (IRS master file)
$3,073,960

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,807,003$2,775,434$4,588,518XML
990September 2024$2,944,967$2,688,087$4,313,169XML
990September 2023$2,926,481$2,732,196$3,780,810XML
990September 2022$2,563,434$2,475,487$3,761,615IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-0660461).

Questions about KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 59-0660461.
Is KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
Are donations to KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MICHAEL GIEDA.
Who are the officers and directors of KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,737 (MICHAEL GIEDA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,807,003, expenses of $2,775,434 and total assets of $4,588,518 at year end.

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