Knoxville History Project
The mission of the knoxville history project is to research and promote the history and culture of knoxville, tennessee. The knoxville history projects (khp) stories, programs, and publications …
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The Knoxville History Project is an educational nonprofit whose mission is to research and promote the history of Knoxville.
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Mission
The mission of the knoxville history project is to research and promote the history and culture of knoxville, tennessee. The knoxville history projects (khp) stories, programs, and publications both educate and help residents and visitors understand the citys past, as well as its complicated but dynamic heritage, and to gain an appreciation for the citys culture. Khp also conducts historical research on buildings and places. The organizations biggest single project, the knoxville mercury newspaper, launched in 2015 ceased production in july 2017. Remaining assets from the mercury were sold in 2017 and early 2018 including balance of notes payable in the amount of 100,000 (shown as capital gain/loss) which resulted in cancellation of indebtedness income. Following the closure of the mercury, khp has continues to focus its mission entirely educational programs described above.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKnoxville History Project is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Knoxville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472675784. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $293K in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Knoxville History Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472675784. 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.
Knoxville History Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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.
Knoxville History Project is located in Knoxville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Knoxville History Project has $293K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Knoxville History Project 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 small organization. It has $293K in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Knoxville History Project. 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, Knoxville History Project 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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 Knoxville History Project is an educational nonprofit whose mission is to research and promote the history of Knoxville. Knoxville History Project is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $293K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Knoxville History Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Knoxville History Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472675784, 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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KNOXVILLE HISTORY PROJECT 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 (23)
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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 - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 63 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 · 2014
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Knoxville History Project
- What is Knoxville History Project?
- Knoxville History Project is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Knoxville, United States. The Knoxville History Project is an educational nonprofit whose mission is to research and promote the history of Knoxville.
- When was Knoxville History Project founded?
- Knoxville History Project was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Knoxville History Project?
- Jack Neely serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Knoxville History Project located?
- Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, United States.
- What is Knoxville History Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Knoxville History Project trustworthy?
- Knoxville History Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Knoxville History Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472675784.
- What is Knoxville History Project's website?
- http://www.knoxvillehistoryproject.org