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Uf Historic St Augustine Inc

EIN 27-4751236 · Gainesville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED TO ENSURE THE LONG TERM PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF STATE OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN ST. AUGUSTINE THROUGH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INITIATIVES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA THAT WILL BE RESPONSIVE TO THE STATE'S NEEDS OF ST. AUGUSTINE AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ARCHAEOLOGY, CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, CULTURAL TOURISM, HISTORY, AND MUSEUM ADMINISTRATION AND WILL HELP MEET NEEDS OF ST. AUGUSTINE AND THE STATE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS AND PRACTICUMS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$806,060
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
61.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
5
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$190,453, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $504,592 spent. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND UFHSA REHABILITATE AND PROTECT THE HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN ST. AUGUSTINE AS WELL AS REPURPOSE SOME OF THE PROPERTIES AND STIMULATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY. ONGOING ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE THE SMATHERS LIBRARIES OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE LIBRARY FOR ARCHIVAL RESEARCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE COLLEGE OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING'S PRESERVATION INSTITUTE ST. AUGUSTINE OPERATES AN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION LABORATORY WITHIN GOVERNORS HOUSE. THE UF HARN MUSEUM OF ART'S VICKERS COLLECTION EXHIBIT OPENED AT GOVERNOR'S HOUSE MUSEUM IN 2022 WITH A REFRESH IN LATE FISCAL YEAR 2023, AND A PLANNED UPDATE IN AUGUST 2025. THAT ART EXHIBIT CONTINUES TO DRAW IMPRESSIVE VISITATION.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION(S)UFHSA INITIATED AN ANNUAL HISTORY FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LOCAL AUTHENTIC HERITAGE TOURISM VENUES IN 2022. THE HISTORY FESTIVAL HAS BEEN VERY WELL RECEIVED BY VISITORS AND LOCALS GROWING EACH YEAR AND CELEBRATING ITS FOURTH YEAR IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. PARTNERS IN THE FESTIVAL INCLUDE UF IFAS EXTENSION SERVICE AND FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING PROGRAM. TOURISM AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HAVE REMAINED STRONG IN ST. AUGUSTINE, WHILE INTEREST IN THE ACADEMIC/RESEARCH PROGRAMS THAT UFHSA SUPPORTS HAS ALSO THRIVED. DEMAND FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LEASES IN DOWNTOWN ST. AUGUSTINE REMAINS STRONG, ALONG WITH GROWING DEMAND FOR SPECIAL EVENT VENUE RENTAL SPACE, THUS ENSURING CONTINUED REVENUE STREAMS. ACCORDINGLY, THE UFHSA PROGRAM LOOKS FORWARD TO CONTINUED SUCCESS IN MEETING ITS MISSION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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