EIN 59-6001426

Lightner Museum of Hobbies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
State
Year formed
1948
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Lightner Museum of Hobbies inspires curiosity, excites minds, and enriches lives through its unique collection, historic building, and dynamic exhibitions and programs. The organization operates and maintains the exhibitions, art collection, historic building, and educational programs such as guided tours, antique mechanical device demonstrations, lecture & music series, and other special events.
Total revenues
$2,295,791
2022
Total expenses
$1,927,141
2022
Total assets
$7,663,914
2022
Num. employees
23
2022

Program areas at Lightner Museum of Hobbies

The operation and maintenance of the Lightner Museum's exhibitions, art collection, historic building, and educational programs. Educational programs include guided tours, antique mechanical device demonstrations, lecture & music series, and other special events throughout the year that allow visitors opportunities to engage with the collection.

Who funds Lightner Museum of Hobbies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Community Foundation for Northeast FloridaTo Support Exhibitions and Related Educational Events Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Lightner Museum$30,000
Benjamin and Jean Troemel Arts FoundationCharitable Purposes, Activities and Exhibits$14,000
Jacksonville Jaguars FoundationCommunity Youth and Families$5,000

Personnel at Lightner Museum of Hobbies

NameTitleCompensation
Teresa RadzinskiBoard Chair$0

Financials for Lightner Museum of Hobbies

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$242,363
Program services$1,133,009
Investment income and dividends$16
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$620,385
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$152,854
Miscellaneous revenues$147,164
Total revenues$2,295,791

Form 990s for Lightner Museum of Hobbies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-27990View PDF
2021-122022-10-03990View PDF
2021-062022-02-24990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2018-062019-04-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from St Augustine Foundation
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
75 King St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Metro area
Jacksonville, FL
County
St. Johns County, FL
Website URL
lightnermuseum.org/ 
Phone
(904) 824-2874
IRS details
EIN
59-6001426
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1948
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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