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Old Merchants House of New York Inc

The organization's mission, or most significant activity, involves the historic house museum. Open to the general public twelve months per year, the house was first open to the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Old Merchants House of New York Inc

The Merchant’s House is OPEN during restoration! Enter the Museum via Manuel Plaza, 35 East 4th Street. The Merchant’s House, Abolition, and the Early Underground Railroad New research has revealed a previously unknown, fully intact Underground Railroad site at the landmark 1832 Merchant’s House Museum. Learn More about the UGRR Site The hidden passageway …

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A54
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

The organization's mission, or most significant activity, involves the historic house museum. Open to the general public twelve months per year, the house was first open to the public in 1936. It is visited by thousands of individuals each year. It gives visitors an insight into the merchants house museum can illustrate to visiting school children how their lives are much different from the lives of their peers in a mid 19th century wealthy home during the american civil war.the house is essentially a worthwhile experience for school age children who visit the house with their teachers. They are always amazed at the difference in their lives as compared to life in the 19th century.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.2% of total expenses ($122,000 of $922,317).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Old Merchants House of New York Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 10 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Established in 1936, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (10 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

Old Merchants House of New York Inc 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 1936 and has been operating for 90 years. Its EIN is 237186077. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $992K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Old Merchants House of New York Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237186077. 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.

Old Merchants House of New York Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.

Old Merchants House of New York Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1936 and has been active for 90 years.

Based on official tax filings, Old Merchants House of New York Inc has $992K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Old Merchants House of New York Inc 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 $992K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Old Merchants House of New York Inc. 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, Old Merchants House of New York Inc 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 71% 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 Merchant’s House is OPEN during restoration! Enter the Museum via Manuel Plaza, 35 East 4th Street.   The Merchant’s House, Abolition, and the Early Underground Railroad New research has revealed a previously unknown, fully intact Underground Railroad site at the landmark 1832 Merchant’s House Museum. Learn More about the UGRR Site  The hidden passageway … Old Merchants House of New York Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1936.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $992K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Old Merchants House of New York Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Old Merchants House of New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237186077, 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
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2020, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011, FY2010.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Margaret G•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2011
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2010
IRS/ProPublica

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1936
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Old Merchants House of New York Inc

What is Old Merchants House of New York Inc?
Old Merchants House of New York Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. The Merchant’s House is OPEN during restoration! Enter the Museum via Manuel Plaza, 35 East 4th Street.   The Merchant’s House, Abolition, and the Early Underground Railroad New research has revealed a previously unknown, fully intact Underground Railroad site at the landmark 1832 Merchant’s House Museum. Learn More about the UGRR Site  The hidden passageway …
When was Old Merchants House of New York Inc founded?
Old Merchants House of New York Inc was founded in 1936.
Who leads Old Merchants House of New York Inc?
Margaret Gardiner serves as Executive Director.
Where is Old Merchants House of New York Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Old Merchants House of New York Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Old Merchants House of New York Inc trustworthy?
Old Merchants House of New York Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Old Merchants House of New York Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237186077.
What is Old Merchants House of New York Inc's website?
http://www.merchantshouse.org