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
Personnel at The Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Jeremy Johnson President | President and Chief Executive Officer | | 2024-03-15 |
Jeremy Johnson | Past President and Chief Executive Officer | $150,191 | 2023-04-30 |
Richard S Johnson | Board Chair / Secretary / Third Vice Chairman / Director | $0 | 2023-04-30 |
Joseph Chase | Secretary / Director | $0 | 2023-04-30 |
Mark Stevens | Second Vice Chairman / First Vice Chairman | $0 | 2023-04-30 |
...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for The Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Revenues | FYE 04/2023 | FYE 04/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $857,411 | $710,693 | 20.6% |
Program services | $70,546 | $54,545 | 29.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $94,413 | $105,914 | -10.9% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $2,389 | $1,450 | 64.8% |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-107,948 | $0 | -999% |
Net income from fundraising events | $319,023 | $380,076 | -16.1% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $8,587 | $4,358 | 97% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $1,244,421 | $1,257,036 | -1% |
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Cass County North Dakota Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | West Fargo, ND | $788,678 |
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Historic Geneva | 501(c)(3) | Geneva, NY | $1,221,177 |
Rock County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Janesville, WI | $830,122 |
Historic Columbia Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, SC | $2,798,468 |
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $910,167 |
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Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
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/Â
- 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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