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Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building

The organization's mission is to support the educational and research programs of the illinois state museum system. It provides the opportunity for people to discover and experience the …

Illinois State Museum Society

Arts & Culture Springfield, IL EIN: 376018727 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building

The Illinois State Museum System includes the main museum located in Springfield with branch sites ISM-Dickson Mounds at Lewistown, ISM-Lockport Gallery in Lockport, and ISM-Research & Collections Center also in Springfield. The Research & Collections Center holds the majority of the ISM system collections and may only be visited by appointment

Founded
Headquarters
Springfield, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A50I
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1958

Mission

The organization's mission is to support the educational and research programs of the illinois state museum system. It provides the opportunity for people to discover and experience the museum's dynamic offerings related to the natural and cultural heritage of illinois.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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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: 86
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1952, it predates 91% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Springfield, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 376018727. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $626K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 376018727. 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.

Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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.

Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building is located in Springfield, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.

Based on official tax filings, Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building has $626K 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.

Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building 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 $626K in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building. 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, Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building 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.

The Illinois State Museum System includes the main museum located in Springfield with branch sites ISM-Dickson Mounds at Lewistown, ISM-Lockport Gallery in Lockport, and ISM-Research & Collections Center also in Springfield. The Research & Collections Center holds the majority of the ISM system collections and may only be visited by appointment Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.

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 $626K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 376018727, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Matt B••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M 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 2025 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 12, 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 · FY2025 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 · 1952
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 Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building

What is Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building?
Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Springfield, United States. The Illinois State Museum System includes the main museum located in Springfield with branch sites ISM-Dickson Mounds at Lewistown, ISM-Lockport Gallery in Lockport, and ISM-Research & Collections Center also in Springfield. The Research & Collections Center holds the majority of the ISM system collections and may only be visited by appointment
When was Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building founded?
Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building was founded in 1952.
Who leads Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building?
Matt Berry serves as Chair.
Where is Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building located?
Headquartered in Springfield, IL, United States.
What is Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building trustworthy?
Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building's registration number?
IRS EIN: 376018727.
What is Illinois State Museum Society Museum Building's website?
http://www.illinoisstatemuseum.org