Fort Miles Historical Association Inc.
Fort Miles Historical Association Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area shares personal stories of defending coastal Delaware by US military forces and civilians, and how their actions shaped and influenced community life in Delaware.
About
The Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area utilizes a unique WWII coastal battery complex and artillery park, representative artifacts, and experiential educational activities to interpret Delaware's role in coastal defense.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The fort miles historical association (fmha) was formed in 2003 and works in partnership with delaware state parks. initially fmha volunteers undertook the task of refurbishing and reopening the fort miles historical area located within cape henlopen state park in lewes, delaware. over the past several years, the fmha board of directors and a dedicated group of fmha member-volunteers have refurbished battery 519 at fort miles and opened the fort miles museum. fmha will continue this effort over the next three to five years; along with a variety of other refurbishment projects to establish a truly world class world war ii museum at fort miles. upon completion this facility will be the best museum in the united states located at an authentic world war ii army base. the current focus of fmha is to continually expand and enhance the types of displays and materials on view at the museum. in doing so we seek to honor the men and women who served at fort miles and the thousands of delawareans”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The fort miles museum and historic area shares personal stories of defending coastal delaware by us military forces and civilians, and how their actions shaped and influenced community life in delaware.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is DE as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 120 E WILD RABBIT RUN, LEWES, DE, 19958.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 0 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is less than $100,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,825.
- The CEO compensation policy of the organization is not established through an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2003.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,750 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.