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Society for the Study of Social Problems

Promote and protect sociological research and teaching on significant problems of social life

The Society For The Study

Social Services Knoxville, TN EIN: 351263022 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Society for the Study of Social Problems

Society for the Study of Social Problems is a social services organization based in KNOXVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $595K. EIN: 351263022.

Founded
Headquarters
Knoxville, TN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
V21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

Promote and protect sociological research and teaching on significant problems of social life

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 38%
Peer average: 69%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 23.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.1% of total expenses ($138,073 of $686,233).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.38
Program$0.38

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Society for the Study of Social Problems has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1951, it is among the oldest social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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
  • Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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

Society for the Study of Social Problems is a registered social services nonprofit based in Knoxville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1951 and has been operating for 75 years. Its EIN is 351263022. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $597K in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Society for the Study of Social Problems's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351263022. 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.

Society for the Study of Social Problems has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Society for the Study of Social Problems is located in Knoxville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1951 and has been active for 75 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society for the Study of Social Problems has $597K in annual revenue. It allocates 38% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Society for the Study of Social Problems is classified as a Social Services 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 $597K in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Society for the Study of Social Problems. 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, Society for the Study of Social Problems 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 38% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). 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.

Society for the Study of Social Problems is a social services organization based in KNOXVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $595K. EIN: 351263022. Society for the Study of Social Problems is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 38% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $597K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Society for the Study of Social Problems are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society for the Study of Social Problems is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351263022, 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
38% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DR
Dr E•••• J W••••••
Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
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 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · 103 officers 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 · 1951
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Society for the Study of Social Problems

What is Society for the Study of Social Problems?
Society for the Study of Social Problems is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Knoxville, United States. Society for the Study of Social Problems is a social services organization based in KNOXVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $595K. EIN: 351263022.
When was Society for the Study of Social Problems founded?
Society for the Study of Social Problems was founded in 1951.
Who leads Society for the Study of Social Problems?
Dr Elroi J Windsor serves as Executive Officer.
Where is Society for the Study of Social Problems located?
Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, United States.
What is Society for the Study of Social Problems's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 38% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society for the Study of Social Problems trustworthy?
Society for the Study of Social Problems has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Society for the Study of Social Problems's registration number?
IRS EIN: 351263022.
What is Society for the Study of Social Problems's website?
http://www.sssp1.org