Nonprofit · EIN 59-6153077
FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · COCOA, FL 32922
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $830,114 | $928,534 | -$98,420 | $1,457,160 | $4,507 | $1,452,653 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $768,224 | $706,398 | $61,826 | $1,573,259 | $22,186 | $1,551,073 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $886,344 | $729,242 | $157,102 | $1,502,266 | $11,638 | $1,490,628 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $256,007
- of which government grants
- $152,305
- Membership dues
- $38,809
- Program service revenue
- $508,030
- Investment income
- $66,077
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $360,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $440,447
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,269
- Depreciation
- $14,476
- Program services (functional)
- $783,492
- Management and general (functional)
- $131,719
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,323
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,573,259
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,457,160
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,507
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,452,653
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $240,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,452,653
- Gross receipts
- $830,114
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 1905
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN BROTEMARKLE PHD | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $104,557 |
| JAMES M DENHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOY DICKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY LISSKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL ORTIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAURICE O'SULLIVAN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAMEKA HOBBS PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ABEL BARTLEY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID JACKSON JR PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| IRVIN DS WINSBORO PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEONARD LEMPEL PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY RIVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| K C SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ADKINS | FIRST VP Officer | 2 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GENGLER JD | SECOED VP Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RANCK | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN BROTEMARKLE PHD | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $98,345 |
| JOY DICKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY LISSKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TRACY MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PAUL ORTIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MAURICE O'SULLIVAN PHD | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TAMEKA HOBBS PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SANDRA PARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ABEL BARTLEY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID JACKSON JR PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| IRVIN DS WINSBORO PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LEONARD LEMPEL PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| K C SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES M DENHAM | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RANCK | FIRST VP Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN BROTEMARKLE PHD | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $95,465 |
| JOY DICKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY LISSKA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL ORTIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAURICE O'SULLIVAN PHD | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAMEKA HOBBS PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA PARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ABEL BARTLEY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE V STOKES PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID JACKSON JR PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| IRVIN DS WINSBORO PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEONARD LEMPEL PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| K C SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARA VANARSDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES M DENHAM | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JUDY DUDA | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RANCK | FIRST VP Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 435 BREVARD AVE, COCOA, FL 32922-7901
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BENJAMIN BROTEMARKLE PHD, 435 BREVARD AVE, COCOA, FL 32922
- Signed the 990
- DEANNA RUNYAN, CFO
- Phone
- (321) 690-1971
- Return prepared by
- TAYLOR & LOCKARD PA
Mission
MISSION STATEMENT: THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING FLORIDA'S PAST THROUGH THE COLLECTION AND ARCHIVAL MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, THE PUBLICATION OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH ON FLORIDA HISTORY, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT FLORIDA HISTORY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS. THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: PRODUCES THE PRESTIGIOUS FLORIDA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY; BROADCASTS THE POPULAR RADIO PROGRAM FLORIDA FRONTIERS STATEWIDE; PUBLISHED HIGH QUALITY NONFICTION AND FICTIONAL WORKS BASED ON FLORIDA HISTORY; ENABLES IMPORTANT AND MEANINGFUL SCHOLAR AND PUBLIC RESEARCH; PROVIDES ESSENTIAL OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; AND RAISES AWARENESS OF THE RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND STORIES OF FLORIDA.
Program accomplishments
- THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (FHS) ENABLES IMPORTANT AND MEANINGFUL SCHOLARLY AND PUBLIC RESEARCH, ESSENTIAL OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND RAISES AWARENESS OF THE RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND STORIES OF FLORIDA. FHS PRODUCES A VARIETY OF PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS INCLUDING; FLORIDA FRONTIERS, A WEEKLY STATEWIDE RADIO PROGRAM; THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE AND RELATED PRESENTATIONS; AND THE DISCOVER FLORIDA HISTORY LECTURE SERIES. FHS MANAGES, STAFFS, AND OVERSEES THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE AND ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE ROSSETTER HOUSE, PROPERTY AND MUSEUM.Expenses $441,900
- PUBLICATIONS AND PRINTING: THE SOCIETY OPERATES THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS WHICH PUBLISHES A DIVERSE COLLECTON OF INTERESTING BOOKS, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND THE FLORIDA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY.Expenses $88,625
- MANAGE, STAFF, MAINTAIN AND OVERSEE ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE ROSSETTER HOUSE, PROPERTY AND MUSEUM, AND THE BREVARD MUSEUM OF SCIENCE.Expenses $252,967
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-6153077
- 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
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,457,160
- Income (IRS master file)
- $830,114
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $886,344 | $729,242 | $1,502,266 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,310,543 | $628,215 | $1,362,090 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 59-6153077.
- Is FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
- Are donations to FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BENJAMIN BROTEMARKLE PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,557 (BENJAMIN BROTEMARKLE PHD, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $830,114, expenses of $928,534 and total assets of $1,457,160 at year end.
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