Save Our Heritage Organization
Preservation and education of San Diego Countys historic resources by preserving links to the past, and conserving community identity for the future.
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Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) is the oldest countywide historic preservation organization in California. Through education, advocacy, and stewardship SOHO
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Mission
Preservation and education of San Diego Countys historic resources by preserving links to the past, and conserving community identity for the future.
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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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Save Our Heritage Organization has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1969, it predates 83% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySave Our Heritage Organization 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 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237104876. 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 85/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Save Our Heritage Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237104876. 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.
Save Our Heritage Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. 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 85 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% 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.
Save Our Heritage Organization is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Based on official tax filings, Save Our Heritage Organization has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Save Our Heritage Organization 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 small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Save Our Heritage Organization. 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, Save Our Heritage Organization 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) is the oldest countywide historic preservation organization in California. Through education, advocacy, and stewardship SOHO Save Our Heritage Organization is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Save Our Heritage Organization are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Save Our Heritage Organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237104876, 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 (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.
SAVE OUR HERITAGE ORGANIZATION 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 (16)
Source: Public filings
16 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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 49 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 · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Save Our Heritage Organization
- What is Save Our Heritage Organization?
- Save Our Heritage Organization is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) is the oldest countywide historic preservation organization in California. Through education, advocacy, and stewardship SOHO
- When was Save Our Heritage Organization founded?
- Save Our Heritage Organization was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Save Our Heritage Organization?
- Bruce Coons serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Save Our Heritage Organization located?
- Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What is Save Our Heritage Organization's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Save Our Heritage Organization trustworthy?
- Save Our Heritage Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 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 Save Our Heritage Organization's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237104876.
- What is Save Our Heritage Organization's website?
- http://sohosandiego.org