Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
To promote the preservation and the inclusive sharing of the diverse architectural, historical and archaeological heritage of Florida.
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation at a glance
In short: Florida Trust for Historic Preservation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $3,250
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $5,362,872
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Florida Trust for Historic Preservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green Gables Historic Riverview Village ($5K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $13K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Historic Riverview Village Melbourne, FL | Preservation of Historical Structures | $5,000 |
| Historic Central Academy Preservation and Community Develop Palatka, FL | Preservation of Historical Structures | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,362,872 | $478,030 | $490,221 | $6,500 | 2 | $186,979 |
| 2024 | $5,143,110 | $534,542 | $553,977 | — | — | $281,670 |
| 2023 | $5,063,909 | $201,911 | $437,784 | $12,500 | 3 | $95,455 |
| 2022 | $4,983,441 | $175,884 | $437,725 | — | — | $68,330 |
| 2021 | $5,613,211 | $3,848,390 | $457,277 | — | — | $6,331 |
| 2020 | $2,191,791 | $187,239 | $380,556 | — | — | $29,485 |
About Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Based on IRS filings
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tallahassee, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $187K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is led by Melissa Wyllie, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Wyllie
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $103K (2025)
Ennis Davis
President
Vice President & Interim Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Wolfe
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Stevenson
Board Member & At-Large
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member & At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Zubaly
Vice President
Board Member & At-Large → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Yates III
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes Harrold
Board Member & At-Large
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member & At-Large, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Byrd
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Perkins
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & At-Large, 2024
Board Member & At-Large → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Bessinger-Morse
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Dunklin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Davenport-Jacobs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Underwood
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crista Hosmer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Schick
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sidler
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Aimee Angel (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Salay (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jj Scott (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Cosden (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Alissa Slade Lotane (2022–2024) — Board Member & Ex-Officio
- Former: Cleary Larkin (2022–2024) — Board Member & Ex-Officio
- Former: Corion Delaine (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Backhouse (2022–2024) — Board Member & Ex-Officio
- Former: Crissie Cudd (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Katrina Jackson (2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Stafford (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Treasurer
- Former: Mark Tarmey (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ross Pristera (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carter Quina (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Dalton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Friederike Mittner (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jodi Rubin (2020–2022) — Board Member & At-Large
- Former: Laura Duvekot (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Herrick Skier (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andra Armstrong (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Chadwick (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $103K, to Melissa Wyllie (CEO & President).
Frequently asked questions about Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
How much does Florida Trust for Historic Preservation give each year?
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Florida Trust for Historic Preservation?
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $478K.
What is Florida Trust for Historic Preservation?
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tallahassee, FL. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Florida Trust for Historic Preservation operate?
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Florida Trust for Historic Preservation's EIN?
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1834416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
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