New York Historical Society
THE FOUNDING MISSION OF THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ("NEW-YORK HISTORICAL") IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET, FOR THE BROADEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC, MATERIAL RELEVANT TO THE HISTORY OF THE …
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Experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum.
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Mission
The founding mission of the new-york historical society ("new-york historical") is to collect, preserve, and interpret, for the broadest possible public, material relevant to the history of the united states in general and of new york state and city in particular.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, New York Historical Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1809, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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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- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNew York Historical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1809 and has been operating for 217 years. Its EIN is 131624124. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $54M in annual revenue. 207 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
New York Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131624124. 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.
New York Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
New York Historical Society is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1809 and has been active for 217 years. Its registered address is 170 Central Park West, United States.
Based on official tax filings, New York Historical Society has $54M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
New York Historical Society 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 major organization. It has $54M in annual revenue. The organization has 207 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for New York Historical Society. 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, New York 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum. New York Historical Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1809.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to New York Historical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. New York Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131624124, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
NEW YORK 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 207 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 207 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 · 1809
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about New York Historical Society
- What is New York Historical Society?
- New York Historical Society is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum.
- When was New York Historical Society founded?
- New York Historical Society was founded in 1809.
- Who leads New York Historical Society?
- Richard Shein serves as ASST. TREAS & CFO.
- Where is New York Historical Society located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is New York Historical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is New York Historical Society trustworthy?
- New York Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 New York Historical Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131624124.
- What is New York Historical Society's website?
- https://www.nyhistory.org