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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2207143

MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · KEY WEST, FL 33040

Financials

$1.9M$1.5M2022$1.9M$1.7M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2024990$1,923,168$1,675,618$247,550$5,695,545$3,405,196$2,290,349
September 30, 2023990$1,890,983$1,509,696$381,287$4,983,906$3,104,603$1,879,303
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$801,320
of which government grants
$801,320
Program service revenue
$937,934
Investment income
$994
Net income from sales of inventory
$174,583
Other revenue
$182,920

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$192,823
Other salaries and wages
$462,700
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$768,895
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$24,304
Occupancy
$93,817
Travel
$7,274
Depreciation
$288,570
Program services (functional)
$1,521,609
Management and general (functional)
$154,009

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,983,906
Total assets, end of year
$5,695,545
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,405,196
Net assets, end of year
$2,290,349
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,485,934
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,290,349
Gross unrelated business income
-$3,584
Gross receipts
$2,054,841
Employees
19
Year formed
1982
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELISSA KENDRICKEX. DIRECTOR
Officer
40$172,981$10,138
JOHN C HARRISON JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0
NICKI WILL PHDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0$0
RAUL L RODRIGUEZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
DIANE SCHMIDT1ST VICE-PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
GREG SULLIVAN2ND VICE-PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
GENE TINNIETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
FRANK TOPPINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELISSA KENDRICKEX. DIRECTOR
Officer
40$156,698$10,138
JOHN C HARRISON JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NICKI WILL PHDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RAUL L RODRIGUEZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DIANE SCHMIDT1ST VICE-PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GREG SULLIVAN2ND VICE-PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GENE TINNIETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FRANK TOPPINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
200 GREENE ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040-6516
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
MELISSA KENDRICK, 200 GREENE STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040
Signed the 990
MELISSA KENDRICK, EX. DIRECTOR
Phone
(305) 294-2633
Return prepared by
LAW REDD CRONA & MUNROE PA

Mission

THE MAINTENANCE OF PERMANENT EXHIBITS OF ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FOR DISPLAY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE DEVELOPMENT, PRESENTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS CONNECTED WITH SPANISH NEW WORLD ARTIFACTS AND TECHNIQUES OF RECOVERING THEM.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MUSEUM EXHIBIT - THE MAINTENANCE OF PERMANENT EXHIBITS OF ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FOR DISPLAY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
    Expenses $1,405,801
  • EDUCATION - THE DEVELOPMENT, PRESENTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MATERIAL AND PUBLICATIONS CONNECTED WITH SPANISH NEW WORLD ARTIFACTS AND TECHNIQUES OF RECOVERING THEM.
    Expenses $63,471
  • ARCHAEOLOGY - THE PRESERVATION, CATALOGING AND MAINTENANCE OF ARTIFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY.
    Expenses $52,337
  • TRAVELING EXHIBITS - THE MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITS OF ARTIFACTS RELATING TO SPANISH NEW WORLD HISTORY THAT ARE BEING DISPLAYED BY OTHER MUSEUMS. MUSUEM STORE

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, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-2207143
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1982
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,695,545
Income (IRS master file)
$2,054,841

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2024$1,923,168$1,675,618$5,695,545XML
990-TSeptember 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$1,890,983$1,509,696$4,983,906XML
990-TSeptember 2023–––IRS
990September 2022$2,070,552$1,605,100$4,704,770IRS
990-TSeptember 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990-TSeptember 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 59-2207143).

Questions about MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC is 59-2207143.
Is MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE 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 MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE 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 MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names MELISSA KENDRICK.
Who are the officers and directors of MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,981 (MELISSA KENDRICK, EX. DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,923,168, expenses of $1,675,618 and total assets of $5,695,545 at year end.

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