Naples Historical Society Inc
Naples Historical Society is dedicated to preserving naples history and heritage for the community and future generations to enjoy.
Naples Historical Society Inc at a glance
In short: Naples Historical Society Inc gave $4.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4.2M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,216,009
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,216,009
- Median grant
- $4,216,009
- Total assets
- $7,336,604
- -15.3% 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 Naples Historical Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Naples Historical Society Foundation ($4.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Historical Society Foundation Naples, FL | To maintain as part of the endowment fund for the benefit of naples historical society, inc. | $4,216,009 |
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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 | $7,336,604 | $4,186,264 | $5,514,510 | $4,216,009 | 1 | $3,146,807 |
| 2024 | $8,664,979 | $989,112 | $1,157,551 | — | — | $1,164 |
| 2023 | $8,819,639 | $2,773,496 | $1,198,951 | — | — | $2,079 |
| 2022 | $8,055,346 | $2,485,997 | $974,659 | — | — | $1,025 |
| 2021 | $8,651,387 | $2,244,826 | $872,292 | — | — | $19,562 |
| 2020 | $4,398,340 | $904,832 | $757,432 | — | — | $10,256 |
About Naples Historical Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Naples Historical Society Inc is a public charity, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.2M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Naples Historical Society Inc is led by Elaine Reed, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elaine Reed
Executive Director
President & CEO → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $182K (2025)
Nancy Dagher
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$118K (2025)
Charlie Mueller
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianne Grace
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Von Arx
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Personette
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Oliveri
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Burke
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Veras
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Richard Prebish (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Kathy Curatolo (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Denny Glass (2020–2021) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Mark Klym (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles Marshall (2020) — Director
- Former: Fred Wakelin (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Tooke (2020) — Director
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 $182K, to Elaine Reed (Executive Director (Thru June 2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Naples Historical Society Inc
How much does Naples Historical Society Inc give each year?
Naples Historical Society Inc gave $4.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Naples Historical Society Inc?
Naples Historical Society Inc reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
Where does Naples Historical Society Inc operate?
Naples Historical Society Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Naples Historical Society Inc's EIN?
Naples Historical Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6166907. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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