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Loxahatchee River Historical Society Inc

EIN 23-7448343 · Jupiter, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A LIGHTHOUSE/HISTORICAL SITE AND A HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN JUPITER FLORIDA.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
24
Volunteers
111
Highest pay
$135,629, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $706,975 spent. HISTORICAL MUSEUMS- THE PERMANENT EXHIBIT IN A RESTORED WWII MUSEUM BUILDING DEPICTS 5,000 YEARS OF REGIONAL HISTORY TO OVER 85,000 ANNUAL VISITORS. RARE ARTIFACTS FROM THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS AND LOANS FROM OTHER INSTITUTES HIGHLIGHT A DIVERSE HERITAGE. EXTERIOR EXHIBITS INCLUDE THE 1892 TINDALL PIONEER HOMESTEAD, LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S WORKSHIP EXHIBIT, AN AUTHENTIC SEMINOLE CHICKEE, OIL HOUSE GALLERY, NATIVE HABITATS AND INTERPRETIVE KIOSKS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE GUIDED PUBLIC TOURS, MULTI-LINGUAL SMARTPHONE TOUR APPS TEACHER RESOURCES AND ONLINE APPROVED ONSITE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS FAMILY DAYS PUBLIC HISTORY LECTURES GUIDED HIKES THROUGH HISTORY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS. RESEARCH ARCHIVES ALSO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $706,975 spent. LIGHTHOUSE/HISTORICAL SITE - ESTABLISHED IN 1972. THE SOCIETY SERVES AS THE OPERATIONS MANAGER OF THE 1860 JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DAILY GUIDED TOURS OF THE ICONIC LIGHTHOUSE AND PUBLIC GROUNDS. OPEN 6-7 DAYS PER WEEK DEPENDING ON SEASON. 80 TRAINED VOLUNTEER DOCENTS WHO PROVIDE TOURS AND SERVICES. THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER AND ROOF WERE RECENTLY REPAIRED AND COMPLETELY REPAINTED BY THE SOCIETY AND THE FIRST ORDER FRENSEL LENS WAS CONSERVED. THE 1920 KEEPER'S WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESTORED AND IS USED AS A NEW INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT SPACE AN INTERACTIVE DECK AREA, BRICK PLAZA, AND PATHWAYS WITH NATIVE LANDSCAPING WAS CREATED FOR PUBLIC USE. THE SOCIETY IS A MANAGING PARTNER IN THE 120-ACRE JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE OUTSTANDING NATURAL AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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