German Society of Pennsylvania
THE GERMAN SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA SEEKS TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF GERMAN AND GERMAN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GROWTH OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE FROM THE PAST TO …
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Mission
The german society of pennsylvania seeks to further the understanding of german and german american contributions to the growth of american history and culture from the past to the present and into the future.
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· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show German Society of Pennsylvania with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1764, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGerman Society of Pennsylvania is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1764 and has been operating for 262 years. Its EIN is 231365333. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $791K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
German Society of Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231365333. 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.
German Society of Pennsylvania has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
German Society of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1764 and has been active for 262 years. Its registered address is 611 Spring Garden St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, German Society of Pennsylvania has $791K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
German Society of Pennsylvania is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $791K in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for German Society of Pennsylvania. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, German Society of Pennsylvania 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Join us for German language classes & cultural events. Support the German community in Philadelphia with engaging programs. German Society of Pennsylvania is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1764.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $791K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to German Society of Pennsylvania are generally tax-deductible in the United States. German Society of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231365333, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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GERMAN SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 2022 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2022 on record
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Named leadership · 71 officers on file
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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 · 1764
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about German Society of Pennsylvania
- What is German Society of Pennsylvania?
- German Society of Pennsylvania is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Join us for German language classes & cultural events. Support the German community in Philadelphia with engaging programs.
- When was German Society of Pennsylvania founded?
- German Society of Pennsylvania was founded in 1764.
- Who leads German Society of Pennsylvania?
- Mark Mcguigan serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is German Society of Pennsylvania located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is German Society of Pennsylvania's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is German Society of Pennsylvania trustworthy?
- German Society of Pennsylvania has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 German Society of Pennsylvania's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231365333.
- What is German Society of Pennsylvania's website?
- https://www.germansociety.org