EIN 59-6158821

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
State
Year formed
1937
Most recent tax filings
2023-04-01
Description
The Society's primary focus is to stimulate public appreciation for The rich history and cultural heritage of Palm Beach County, to operate The richard and pat johnson Palm Beach County history museum, to perform research, and to discover, collect and...
Total revenues
$1,244,421
2023
Total expenses
$1,287,956
2023
Total assets
$4,818,297
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at The Historical Society of Palm Beach County

The Society maintains and operates a large archive on The history of Palm Beach County and Florida, including over four million photographic images; maps, newspapers, journals, periodicals, architectural drawings, and research files; and artifacts. The Society provides an on-site research facility, accessible by The public, and actively documents The people and events that have shaped our community.to fulfill its mission, The Society provides a variety of educational programs and initiatives in schools and out in The community, as well as community-based special projects and programs. These include, but are not limited to family events, group tours, lecture series, special exhibitions and traveling exhibitions held both within The richard and pat johnson Palm Beach County history museum and throughout The County. The Society places a significant emphasis on The education of school children through school tours, comprehensive hands-on classroom projects, supplemental classroom materials for fourth and seventh grades, curriculum guides for faculty and students, and intensive teacher training. These projects and initiatives enable The Historical Society to build an understanding and appreciation of local history in our children.the richard and pat johnson Palm Beach County history museum is maintained and operated by The Historical Society. The museum offers extensive static and interactive permanent exhibitions and a gallery for rotating exhibitions curated with The intent to enrich The lives of children and adults by making local history accessible, interesting and meaningful. Since opening in 2008, more than 185,736 individuals have enjoyed The museum, free of charge.

Who funds The Historical Society of Palm Beach County

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mary Alice Fortin FoundationGeneral Support for Programs$80,000
Marshall E. Rinker SR FoundationPhotographic Preservation Project$70,000
The Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable Foundation Uad 11 / 3 / 2010General$50,000
...and 32 more grants received totalling $450,950

Personnel at The Historical Society of Palm Beach County

NameTitleCompensation
Jeremy Johnson PresidentPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy JohnsonPast President and Chief Executive Officer$150,191
Richard S JohnsonBoard Chair / Secretary / Third Vice Chairman / Director$0
Joseph ChaseSecretary / Director$0
Mark StevensSecond Vice Chairman / First Vice Chairman$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Historical Society of Palm Beach County

RevenuesFYE 04/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$857,411
Program services$70,546
Investment income and dividends$94,413
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$2,389
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-107,948
Net income from fundraising events$319,023
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$8,587
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,244,421

Form 990s for The Historical Society of Palm Beach County

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-042024-03-15990View PDF
2022-042023-02-10990View PDF
2021-042022-08-19990View PDF
2020-042021-04-06990View PDF
2019-042020-09-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable Foundation Uad 11 / 3 / 2010
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Pat Moran Family Foundation
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
300 N Dixie Hwy 471
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Palm Beach County, FL
Website URL
pbchistory.org/ 
Phone
(561) 832-4164
IRS details
EIN
59-6158821
Fiscal year end
April
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1937
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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