Scores and Comments

24.c.ps.170.537

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc.

Application Details

Proposal TypeGeneral Program Support - Discipline-Based
Request Amount
$150,000
Total Score642.000
Average Score91.714

Panelist Scores

Panelist Quality of Offerings Impact Track Record History and Heritage Total
Davis Matthew 27 27 27 0 81
Duhaney Carla 31 34 28 0 93
Falwell Kerry 33 30 28 0 91
Joseph Samuel 34 34 29 0 97
Murray Kimberly 34 33 27 0 94
Raposo Sara 28 30 28 0 86
Stone Aislinn 35 35 30 0 100

Comments

Davis Matthew - Score: 81.000
A solid overall form, though more on your evaluative processes across all aspects of the museum and its operations would be appreciated.  Congratulations on the wide diversity and innovative programming your museum is offering.  Well done!
Duhaney Carla - Score: 93.000
I love your programs that target diverse and underserved populations.  Many of which I have never seen before - Diving with a Purpose - (At risk African American SCUBA Diver Student group). I am impressed by your virtual exhibitions online with interactive 3D models and searchable databases. 
Falwell Kerry - Score: 91.000
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Joseph Samuel - Score: 97.000
budget: dramatic change in expenses from 2021-22?; big surplus in 23?
Murray Kimberly - Score: 94.000

Staff and board diversity are better than many other museums in this category. 

Why are expenses expected to drop substantially in the coming year but income to follow this year's trend?

Raposo Sara - Score: 86.000
Great potential for promoting Florida local and world history and culture, artifacts, the importance of maritime archeology and interdisciplinary research. Important international and national partnerships.
Stone Aislinn - Score: 100.000

Goals are clearly stated, objectives are measurable. 

Benefits of partnerships are described in great detail, and organization creates meaningful and impactful partnerships. 

Impact:

Unique collections that speak to under-represented populations. Inform visitors about the often overlooked history and impact of minority groups in U.S. history.

Numerous free offerings, and a Blue Star museum participant. Board and staff demographics demonstrate a commitment to diversity and to the populations native to the area. 

Track record:

Demonstrated ability to overcome deficit, financial stability through reserves, strong history.