FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SALTWATER HERITAGE INC

CORTEZ, FL

Sunset After the storm — Sunset Credit: Boyd Shearer

Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage Inc (FISH) is a non-profit organization located in the historic fishing village of Cortez, Florida. The organization was founded in 1991 with the mission of preserving the traditional working waterfront and promoting sustainable fishing practices.

FISH is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the cultural and natural resources of the Cortez community. The organization works to preserve the heritage of the fishing industry by educating the public about the importance of sustainable fishing practices and the role of commercial fishing in the local economy.

The organization operates a museum that showcases the history of fishing in the region, as well as the ecological importance of the local marine environment. The museum also features exhibits on the traditional boat-building techniques used by local fishermen.

FISH also hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, including the annual Cortez Fishing Festival, which celebrates the local fishing industry and raises funds for FISH's conservation efforts. The organization also offers educational programs for children, including field trips and summer camps.

Overall, FISH is committed to preserving the cultural and environmental heritage of Cortez, and to promoting sustainable fishing practices in the region.

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SALTWATER HERITAGE INC is a History Museum in CORTEZ FL. US MID #8401201142

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 112,609 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SALTWATER HERITAGE INC

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SALTWATER HERITAGE INC
4600 124TH STREET W
CORTEZ
FL
34215

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FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SALTWATER HERITAGE INC Information

MID #	8401201142
Name	FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SALTWATER HERITAGE INC
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	650272644
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	260,501
REVENUE	112,609
LAT/LONG	27.473779, -82.686918
CODES	FIPS State Code: 12 FIPS County Code: 081 US Census Tract: 001108 US Census Block: 2034