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San Marco Preservation Society Inc

EIN 59-1674207 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Non-Profit organization to keep the rich history of the San Marco area alive. Educate members and neighbors regarding the building history and architectural integrity of the area.

Income
$125,306
Spending
$116,173
Reserves
27 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 44%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $55,168 spent. San Marco Preservation Society (SMPS) administers a property owned by the City of Jacksonville. This is a historic landmark church in a public park called Preservation Hall. SMPS rents the facility for weddings and other private functions. SMPS is responsible for all routine maintenance of this facility. In addition, another building of historic interest was relocated next to Preservation Hall - the Cottage
  2. $42,942 spent. SMPS renovated the South Jacksonville City Hall building which is located in the San Marco neighborhood with grant funds from the State of Florida. The building is a designated local landmark that had been in decline. SMPS has furnished the building with historic information on the San Marco area. SMPS offices are located in this building and administers and maintains the building for it's owner, the City of Jacksonville
  3. $6,016 spent. SMPS sponsors events to give all who live in the San Marco neighborhood opportunities to stay involved regarding developments in the area, to meet their neighbors and to utilize the area's many parks. A newsletter is printed semi-annually and distributed to all neighbors, over 2,000 electronic transmittals, as a community service. A website and E-Mail list is maintained for communication with neighbors and members.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 March 1985.

    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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