MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE INC

EIN: 591788634 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MIAMI BEACH, FL

Total Revenue
$1,693,871
Total Expenses
$1,625,909
Total Assets
$1,127,630
Net Assets
$999,000
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
MEG LOUSTEAU
Phone
3056722014
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, INC (MDPL) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PRESERVING, PROTECTING, AND PROMOTING THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. IT WAS ORIGINALLY ORGANIZED BY BARBARA CAPITMAN IN 1976 AND IS THE OLDEST ART DECO SOCIETY IN THE WORLD. MDPL PROVIDES CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS, SURROUNDING COUNTIES, CITIZENS OF FLORIDA AND TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AND TOURISTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND HAVE SPECIAL APPEAL TO THOSE INTERESTED IN ART, DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY, PRESERVATION, URBAN AND COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $351,781

THE ANNUAL ART DECO WEEKEND FESTIVAL, WHICH TRADITIONALLY TAKES PLACE IN JANUARY, IS THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EVENT WHICH CELEBRATES AND PROMOTES THE HISTORY AND...

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THE ANNUAL ART DECO WEEKEND FESTIVAL, WHICH TRADITIONALLY TAKES PLACE IN JANUARY, IS THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EVENT WHICH CELEBRATES AND PROMOTES THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF MIAMI BEACH. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, A LECTURE SERIES, MUSIC AND STREET ENTERTAINMENT, GUIDED ARCHITECTURAL TOURS, A CLASSIC CAR SHOW, AND VENDORS OFFERING ANTIQUES, DECO-INSPIRED ART, VINTAGE MERCHANDISE, AND CRAFTS. THIS FESTIVAL SERVES AS THE CONDUIT TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND SHOWCASE THE COLLECTION OF OVER 1,000 BUILDINGS OF THE SAME ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION. MDPL IS THE STEWARD OF THE ART DECO ARCHITECTURAL DISTRICT, THE FIRST TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTRY.

Program 2
Expenses: $72,258 Revenue: $440,831

THE ART DECO GIFT SHOP SPECIALIZES IN PERIOD MERCHANDISING. NINETY PERCENT OF THE MERCHANDISE IS EITHER ORIGINAL PERIOD ITEMS, REPRODUCTIONS OR NEW AND MODERN WITH A FLAVOR OF THE PAST. IT IS...

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THE ART DECO GIFT SHOP SPECIALIZES IN PERIOD MERCHANDISING. NINETY PERCENT OF THE MERCHANDISE IS EITHER ORIGINAL PERIOD ITEMS, REPRODUCTIONS OR NEW AND MODERN WITH A FLAVOR OF THE PAST. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN THE SHOP WITH THIS TYPE OF MERCHANDISE IN ORDER TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT WALKS INTO THE SHOP, AS WELL AS MAKING SURE THEY TAKE HOME WITH THEM A REMINDER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PURPOSE IN THE FORM OF MEMENTOS FOR THEMSELVES AND TO GIVE AS GIFTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $288,504 Revenue: $707,873

THE ART DECO VISITOR CENTER/WELCOME CENTER,IS THE HOME BASE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIC TOURS, BOTH GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED (AUDIO). THE ART DECO VISITOR/WELCOME CENTER IS COMMITTED...

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THE ART DECO VISITOR CENTER/WELCOME CENTER,IS THE HOME BASE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIC TOURS, BOTH GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED (AUDIO). THE ART DECO VISITOR/WELCOME CENTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF THE CITY. THE CENTER EDUCTATES VISITORS AND RESIDENTS ABOUT THE MIAMI BEACH ART DECO ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AND FOSTERS AN APPRECIATION FOR THE COMMUNITY'S HERITAGE AND STYLE, WHICH, IN TURN, FACILITATES THE MDPL MISSION OF PERSERVING, PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ARCHITECTUAL INTEGRITY OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $529,269
Program Service Revenue $1,148,704
Investment Income $15,742
Other Revenue $156
TOTAL REVENUE $1,693,871

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $642,791
Fundraising Expenses $12,058
Program Expenses $1,077,920
Other Expenses $983,118
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,625,909

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,693,871 $1,820,594 -0.1%
Expenses $1,625,909 $1,776,336 -0.1%
Net Income $67,962 $44,258 +0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
13
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$40,104
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN BACHAY TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA SCIDMORE SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER GOLDBLATT CHAIR OF BOA 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA WEBER WORTH VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK D JOHNSON CHAIR EMERIT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL D KINERK CHAIR EMERIT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEO DARDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNETTE DORFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK L FINGLASS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRA GILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA LEDDICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALEM MOUNAYYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DYLAN YOLLES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL CIRALDO EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
$150,000 $0 $150,000
MEG LOUSTEAU EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JEANETTE TRAVIESO CPA 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA DIAZ ZEAS BARBARA BAER 40.00
Officer
$40,104 $0 $40,104
DENNIS WILHELM BARBARA BAER 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,693,871 $1,625,909 $1,127,630 $67,962
2024 $1,820,594 $1,776,336 $1,043,513 $44,258
2023 $1,840,007 $1,579,677 $1,190,841 $260,330
2022 $1,309,150 $1,092,301 $746,373 $216,849
2021 $523,874 $572,223 $701,341 $-48,349
2020 $1,506,601 $1,440,627 $587,105 $65,974
2018 $1,551,510 $1,328,665 $693,167 $222,845
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