General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen
THE SOCIETY'S PRINCIPAL PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE A TUITION-FREE SCHOOL AND LIBRARY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION TO THE NEW YORK BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES. THE …
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General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a community development organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 131624013.
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Mission
The society's principal purpose is to operate a tuition-free school and library in order to provide information and instruction to the new york building and construction trades. The society disseminates literary and scientific knowledge through lectures and other means ofintellectual improvement and maintains a cultural and educational resource center for those in manual, technical, craft and creative occupations.the society also provides operating space for similar nonprofit organizations whose goals are to preserve and promote the arts, culture, and history of tradesmen. In addition, the society preserves and maintains its landmarked building, which is listed on the national register of historic places and provides the venue for its educational and cultural programs and activities.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1785, it is among the oldest community development charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 76% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGeneral Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a registered community development nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1785 and has been operating for 241 years. Its EIN is 131624013. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131624013. 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.
General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1785 and has been active for 241 years. Its registered address is 20 W 44 ST, United States.
Based on official tax filings, General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen. 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, General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a community development organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 131624013. General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1785.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen are generally tax-deductible in the United States. General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131624013, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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GENERAL SOCIETY OF MECHANICS & TRADESMEN is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 52 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1785
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen
- What is General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen?
- General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a community development organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 131624013.
- When was General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen founded?
- General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen was founded in 1785.
- Who leads General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen?
- James Holohan serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen trustworthy?
- General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131624013.
- What is General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen's website?
- https://www.generalsociety.org