Madison County Historical Society
To preserve collect promote and exhibit the history of Madison County and its 15 towns and one city
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Museum Tours Research Library Events Farmer’s Market Craft Festival Tour The Museum. Explore The Past. The Madison County Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, collect, promote and exhibit the history of Madison County and its fifteen towns and one city through the development of programs and events that enhance the county’s heritage for the people […]
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Mission
To preserve collect promote and exhibit the history of Madison County and its 15 towns and one city
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Madison County Historical Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1900, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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 more about this organization than about 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
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMadison County Historical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Oneida, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1900 and has been operating for 126 years. Its EIN is 156020240. 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 $139K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Madison County Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 156020240. 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.
Madison County Historical Society 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.
Madison County Historical Society is located in Oneida, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1900 and has been active for 126 years.
Based on official tax filings, Madison County Historical Society has $139K in annual revenue. It allocates 16% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Madison County Historical Society 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 small organization. It has $139K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Madison County Historical Society. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Madison County Historical Society 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 16% 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.
Museum Tours Research Library Events Farmer’s Market Craft Festival Tour The Museum. Explore The Past. The Madison County Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, collect, promote and exhibit the history of Madison County and its fifteen towns and one city through the development of programs and events that enhance the county’s heritage for the people […] Madison County Historical Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1900.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 16% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $139K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Madison County Historical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Madison County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 156020240, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 1900
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Madison County Historical Society
- What is Madison County Historical Society?
- Madison County Historical Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Oneida, United States. Museum Tours Research Library Events Farmer’s Market Craft Festival Tour The Museum. Explore The Past. The Madison County Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, collect, promote and exhibit the history of Madison County and its fifteen towns and one city through the development of programs and events that enhance the county’s heritage for the people […]
- When was Madison County Historical Society founded?
- Madison County Historical Society was founded in 1900.
- Who leads Madison County Historical Society?
- Mishell K Magnusson serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Madison County Historical Society located?
- Headquartered in Oneida, NY, United States.
- What is Madison County Historical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 16% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Madison County Historical Society trustworthy?
- Madison County Historical Society 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 Madison County Historical Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 156020240.
- What is Madison County Historical Society's website?
- http://mchs1900.org