Meriden Historical Society Incorporated
TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, DOCUMENT AND INTERPRET ARTIFACTS AND INFORMATION THAT ILLUSTRATE MERIDEN'S RICH CULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL HISTORY AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS OF MERIDEN RESIDENTS AND …
Meriden Historical Society Inc
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Mission
To collect, preserve, document and interpret artifacts and information that illustrate meriden's rich cultural and industrial history and make them available to future generations of meriden residents and all other interested persons.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Meriden Historical Society Incorporated has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 has verified more about this organization than about 84% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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 + methodologyMeriden Historical Society Incorporated is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Meriden, CT, 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 066090820. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $153K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Meriden Historical Society Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 066090820. 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.
Meriden Historical Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Meriden Historical Society Incorporated is located in Meriden, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years. Its registered address is PO Box 3005, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Meriden Historical Society Incorporated has $153K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% 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.
Meriden Historical Society Incorporated 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 $153K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Meriden Historical Society Incorporated. 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, Meriden Historical Society Incorporated 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 79% 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.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $153K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Meriden Historical Society Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Meriden Historical Society Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 066090820, 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.
MERIDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 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 · 1952
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Meriden Historical Society Incorporated
- What is Meriden Historical Society Incorporated?
- Meriden Historical Society Incorporated is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Meriden, United States. Preserving the Past Inspiring the Future
- When was Meriden Historical Society Incorporated founded?
- Meriden Historical Society Incorporated was founded in 1952.
- Who leads Meriden Historical Society Incorporated?
- Paul Butkus serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Meriden Historical Society Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Meriden, CT, United States.
- What is Meriden Historical Society Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Meriden Historical Society Incorporated trustworthy?
- Meriden Historical Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Meriden Historical Society Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 066090820.
- What is Meriden Historical Society Incorporated's website?
- https://www.meridenhistoricalsociety.org