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Welcome to History San José History San José anchors the region’s diverse cultural history by offering compelling experiences—exhibitions, festivals, educational programs, and academic research—for audiences to discover the dynamic history of San Jose and the SantaClara Valley. Donate to Preserve the Sakauye Farmhouse Please consider supporting History San José, PAC*SJ, and JAMsj’s efforts to preserve […]
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Mission
Preserving history of san jose.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, History San Jose has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture 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
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHistory San Jose is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Jose, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237179176. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
History San Jose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237179176. 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.
History San Jose has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
History San Jose is located in San Jose, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, History San Jose has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
History San Jose is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for History San Jose. 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, History San Jose 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Welcome to History San José History San José anchors the region’s diverse cultural history by offering compelling experiences—exhibitions, festivals, educational programs, and academic research—for audiences to discover the dynamic history of San Jose and the SantaClara Valley. Donate to Preserve the Sakauye Farmhouse Please consider supporting History San José, PAC*SJ, and JAMsj’s efforts to preserve […] History San Jose is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to History San Jose are generally tax-deductible in the United States. History San Jose is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237179176, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HISTORY SAN JOSE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Historic farmhouse moved to History Park, but there’s more work still to come - The Mercury News
Historic Sakauye Farmhouse Moved to History Park as Restoration Phase Begins - edhat
Clock donation sets off a history mystery about old San Jose City Hall - The Mercury News
USC’s bizarre scheduling history with San Jose State continues - Trojans Wire
Dispute over Viet Museum in San Jose's History Park spills into new year over who controls it - ABC7 San Francisco
Wish Book: Students get hands-on lessons about Santa Clara Valley’s past at History Park - The Mercury News
‘South Bay Flashback’ celebrates San Jose’s role in rock history - The Mercury News
Activity timeline
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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 - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 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 · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about History San Jose
- What is History San Jose?
- History San Jose is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Jose, United States. Welcome to History San José History San José anchors the region’s diverse cultural history by offering compelling experiences—exhibitions, festivals, educational programs, and academic research—for audiences to discover the dynamic history of San Jose and the SantaClara Valley. Donate to Preserve the Sakauye Farmhouse Please consider supporting History San José, PAC*SJ, and JAMsj’s efforts to preserve […]
- When was History San Jose founded?
- History San Jose was founded in 1972.
- Who leads History San Jose?
- William Schroh serves as President & CEO.
- Where is History San Jose located?
- Headquartered in San Jose, CA, United States.
- What is History San Jose's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is History San Jose trustworthy?
- History San Jose has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 History San Jose's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237179176.
- What is History San Jose's website?
- http://www.historysanjose.org