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San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum

Preservation of the history and heritage of Chinese-Americans in San Diego and the education of people in Chinese-American history. Special exhibits & lectures occur in addition to permanent …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum

Museum dedicated to preserving and sharing history of the Chinese community in the Californias (with a focus on the San Diego community), as well as the history and culture of China and the Chinese diaspora.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

Preservation of the history and heritage of Chinese-Americans in San Diego and the education of people in Chinese-American history. Special exhibits & lectures occur in addition to permanent exhibits.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 36%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.36
Program$0.36

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 330179740. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $540K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330179740. 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.

San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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.

San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum has $540K in annual revenue. It allocates 36% 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.

San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum 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 micro organization. It has $540K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum. 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, San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum 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 36% 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.

Museum dedicated to preserving and sharing history of the Chinese community in the Californias (with a focus on the San Diego community), as well as the history and culture of China and the Chinese diaspora. San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 36% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $540K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330179740, 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
36% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Lily T B•••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 46 officers on file
  • 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 · 1986
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum

What is San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum?
San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Museum dedicated to preserving and sharing history of the Chinese community in the Californias (with a focus on the San Diego community), as well as the history and culture of China and the Chinese diaspora.
When was San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum founded?
San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1986.
Who leads San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum?
Lily T Birmingham serves as Treasurer.
Where is San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum located?
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
What is San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 36% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum trustworthy?
San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum's registration number?
IRS EIN: 330179740.
What is San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum's website?
http://www.sdchm.org