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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 …

Philadelphia, PA EIN: 231365333 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About German Society of Pennsylvania

Join us for German language classes & cultural events. Support the German community in Philadelphia with engaging programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
  • GiveRadar's profile for German Society of Pennsylvania draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • 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

German 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
17

Leadership

From FY2022 filing

MA
Mark M•••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M 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 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 71 officers on file
  • 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 · 1764
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No 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