St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

EIN: 593471303 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Augustine, FL

Total Revenue
$4,707,219
Total Expenses
$4,131,739
Total Assets
$9,008,391
Net Assets
$7,979,364
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Kevin Sweeny
Phone
9048290745
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $4.1M left a modest 12% surplus.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,783,062 Revenue: $2,719,878

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $549,810 Revenue: $1,315,990

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...

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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.

Program 3

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $643,446
Program Service Revenue $2,719,878
Investment Income $138,789
Other Revenue $1,205,106
TOTAL REVENUE $4,707,219

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,635,919
Fundraising Expenses $207,249
Program Expenses $3,332,872
Other Expenses $1,495,820
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,131,739

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,707,219 $4,671,142 +0.0%
Expenses $4,131,739 $4,100,863 +0.0%
Net Income $575,480 $570,279 +0.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
55
Volunteers
450

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
5
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Amy Craft Klassen Executive Director 40.00
$139,737 $0 $139,737
Lee Capitano Sales and Finance 40.00
$101,791 $0 $101,791
Kevin Sweeny Chairperson 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sabrina Kelbert Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Theresa Floyd Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Grant Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tristan Alfant Trustee at Larg 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doris Wiles Past Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Boyd Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Carey Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Theresa Coomes Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Edinger Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Hanvey Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Kendust Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josue Marrero Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Nagelbush Trustee 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Sexton Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Siewiorek Trustee 1.00
Director
$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 $4,707,219 $4,131,739 $9,008,391 $575,480
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,193,789 $4,108,633 $7,759,352 $1,085,156
2022 $4,691,902 $4,416,174 $6,263,757 $275,728
2022 $4,686,855 $4,410,246 $6,275,478 $276,609
2021 $4,691,869 $3,334,598 $6,429,314 $1,357,271
2021 $4,691,684 $3,250,414 $6,521,175 $1,441,270
2020 $3,096,051 $3,455,689 $5,074,846 $-359,638
2019 $3,662,334 $3,138,432 $4,922,203 $523,902
2018 $3,562,984 $2,753,933 $4,490,574 $809,051
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