Nonprofit · EIN 59-3471303
ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC
Tax-exempt · ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32080
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,707,219 | $4,131,739 | $575,480 | $9,008,391 | $1,029,027 | $7,979,364 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,671,142 | $4,100,863 | $570,279 | $8,438,920 | $1,131,420 | $7,307,500 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,193,789 | $4,108,633 | $1,085,156 | $7,759,352 | $1,127,971 | $6,631,381 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $643,446
- of which government grants
- $122,544
- Membership dues
- $277,357
- Program service revenue
- $2,719,878
- Investment income
- $138,789
- Net rental income
- $6,390
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $766,180
- Other revenue
- $1,205,106
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $241,528
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,864,342
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,635,919
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $158,075
- Travel
- $5,837
- Depreciation
- $162,405
- Program services (functional)
- $3,332,872
- Management and general (functional)
- $591,618
- Fundraising (functional)
- $207,249
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,438,920
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,008,391
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,029,027
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,979,364
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,192,692
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,766,690
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $212,674
- Gross receipts
- $5,257,029
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Craft Klassen | Executive Director | 40 | $139,737 |
| Lee Capitano | Sales and Finance | 40 | $101,791 |
| Kevin Sweeny | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sabrina Kelbert | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Theresa Floyd | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Grant | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tristan Alfant | Trustee at Larg Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Doris Wiles | Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Boyd | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Carey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa Coomes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Edinger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Hanvey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Kendust | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josue Marrero | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nagelbush | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Anthony Sexton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Siewiorek | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Craft Klassen | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,500 |
| Martin Corlieto | Deputy Director / HR Manager | 40 | $122,255 |
| Lee Capitano | Sales and Finance | 40 | $100,235 |
| Doris Wiles | Past chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Theresa Floyd | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Sweeny | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kathy Shetler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tristan Alfant | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa Coomes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Nagelbush | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Siewiorek | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Julio Torres | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Edinger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sabrina Kelbert | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Kendust | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Gordon | Staff Recorder Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anthony Sexton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Wiles | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gene Carter | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Theresa Floyd | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Sweeny | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret Van Ormer | Trustee at Larg Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Shetler | Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tristan Alfant | Liaison Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa Coomes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Finnegan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Grant | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Hanvey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Nagelbush | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Perry | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Siewiorek | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julio Torres | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 81 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32080-4650
- In care of
- % KATHY FLEMING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kevin Sweeny, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
- Signed the 990
- Kevin Sweeny, Chairman
- Phone
- (904) 829-0745
- Return prepared by
- NEVILLE WAINIO CPAS PLLC
Mission
To discover, preserve, present and keep alive the story of the nation's oldest port, as symbolized by our working St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Program accomplishments
- Historic Preservation and Maintenance - In order to fulfill its mission, the Museum performs historic preservation on several historic structures, including the Saint Augustine Lighthouse. The Light Station was restored to U.S. Department of Interior standards. The keepers' house, light tower, the WWII Jeep garage, the summer kitchens, the Fresnel lens, the lantern and restorations consume approximately 20 percent of the operation's staffing hours. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic places and in 2010 the Museum achieved its Smithsonian Affiliate status. The museum maintains the aid to navigation as a private aid and keeps the light shining.Expenses $2,783,062 · revenue $2,719,878
- Museum Shop Activity - The gift shop offers visitors the opportunity to purchase various souvenirs, historical books, and other items related to the Organization's theme and mission. All revenue generated is directly used to support the Organization's programs.Expenses $549,810 · revenue $1,315,990
- Interpretive and Educational Services - Education is core to the Museum's mission. Interpretive and educational services were fully part of all programs for the 47,000 +/- school age children that visited and the 200,000 +/- annual visitors. Various services offered included the "Wrecked" exhibit, the Lighthouse Summer Camp scholarship program for at-risk children, the Behind-the-Scenes tours included with paid admission, and various programs within the Maritime Archaeology Specialty Programs. All program content was tied to and teaches Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM_ education and the Museum Mission. The Museum performs scientific research in the waters of the nation's oldest port city and cares for up to 13,000 artifacts, archaeological specimen, and historic archival documents. Some 3,000 objects are on long-term loan from the State of Florida.
- Maritime Archaeology - The research arm of the Museum is the separately incorporated Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP). LAMP archeologists host various field school students from across the United States, giving these students and other students hands-on experience in the field. LAMP has been working on a 1782 shipwreck site and objects such as a Queen Anne pistol, ship's deck pump,ship's bell, and various others have been retrieved by student divers. Current conservation work on these objects is supervised by the Museum. Fully conserved objects are displayed at the Museum's "Wrecked Exhibit" under permit by the State. LAMP publishes an annual archaeological research report that is presented to the State of Florida Division of Historical Resources. During the year, volunteers donate their time to build a variety of small craft and to tell and share stories of the maritime heritage to the vast number of tourists visiting the town.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3471303
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,008,391
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,257,029
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,707,219 | $4,131,739 | $9,008,391 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,671,142 | $4,100,863 | $8,438,920 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,193,789 | $4,108,633 | $7,759,352 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,691,902 | $4,416,174 | $6,263,757 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 59-3471303).
Questions about ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC
- What is the EIN of ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC is 59-3471303.
- Is ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM 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 ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kevin Sweeny.
- Who are the officers and directors of ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,737 (Amy Craft Klassen, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,707,219, expenses of $4,131,739 and total assets of $9,008,391 at year end.
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