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Bedford Historical Society

To preserve and promote the bulidings, landmarks and artifacts that document the history of bedford, ny; to increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of the town's founding and growth; …

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Arts & Culture Bedford, NY EIN: 136113164 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Bedford Historical Society

The Bedford Historical Society preserves the history and properties around the historic town of Bedford, NY. Come visit Bedford and learn all about our charm on a walking tour around the village.

Founded
Headquarters
Bedford, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1949

Mission

To preserve and promote the bulidings, landmarks and artifacts that document the history of bedford, ny; to increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of the town's founding and growth; and to strenghthen the current and future historic character of the town.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 54%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.73%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 16.4% of total expenses ($111,300 of $678,222).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.54
Program$0.54

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bedford Historical Society has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1916, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bedford Historical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bedford, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1916 and has been operating for 110 years. Its EIN is 136113164. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Bedford Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 136113164. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bedford Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Bedford Historical Society is located in Bedford, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1916 and has been active for 110 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bedford Historical Society has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 54% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bedford Historical Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Bedford Historical Society. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bedford Historical Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 54% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Bedford Historical Society preserves the history and properties around the historic town of Bedford, NY. Come visit Bedford and learn all about our charm on a walking tour around the village. Bedford Historical Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1916.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 54% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Bedford Historical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bedford Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 136113164, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
54% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Elizabeth H••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 94 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 94 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1916
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bedford Historical Society

What is Bedford Historical Society?
Bedford Historical Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bedford, United States. The Bedford Historical Society preserves the history and properties around the historic town of Bedford, NY. Come visit Bedford and learn all about our charm on a walking tour around the village.
When was Bedford Historical Society founded?
Bedford Historical Society was founded in 1916.
Who leads Bedford Historical Society?
Elizabeth Hallock serves as Executive Director.
Where is Bedford Historical Society located?
Headquartered in Bedford, NY, United States.
What is Bedford Historical Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 54% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bedford Historical Society trustworthy?
Bedford Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bedford Historical Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 136113164.
What is Bedford Historical Society's website?
http://www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org