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THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, LANDSCAPE AND URBANISM WORLDWIDE AMONG SCHOLARS, PROFESSIONALS IN ALLIED FIELDS (INCLUDING ARCHITECTURE, HISTORIC …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Society of Architectural Historians

Society of Architectural Historians is a arts culture organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 202507723.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

The mission of the society is to advance the knowledge and understanding of architecture, design, landscape and urbanism worldwide among scholars, professionals in allied fields (including architecture, historic preservation and planning) and the interested general public. This mission is achieved by: sponsoring the pursuit and presentation of scholarly research; sponsoring forums for the presentation of scholarly research and exchange of ideas; providing publications that disseminate scholarly work, professional information and general information related to the field and of interest to the public; acknowledging outstanding scholarly accomplishments in the field; fostering scholarship, research and education about the history of the built environment at all levels; organizing study tours of significant buildings and sites both in the united states and abroad; and supporting the preservation of historic places and cultural heritage.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 50%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.90%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.9% of total expenses ($160,004 of $1,237,127).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.50
Program$0.50

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Society of Architectural Historians has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1940, it predates 94% 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
  • GiveRadar's profile for Society of Architectural Historians draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Society of Architectural Historians is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1940 and has been operating for 86 years. Its EIN is 202507723. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Society of Architectural Historians's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202507723. 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 of Architectural Historians has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Society of Architectural Historians is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1940 and has been active for 86 years. Its registered address is 1365 N Astor St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Society of Architectural Historians has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 50% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Society of Architectural Historians 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Society of Architectural Historians. 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 of Architectural Historians 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 50% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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 of Architectural Historians is a arts culture organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 202507723. Society of Architectural Historians is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1940.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 50% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Society of Architectural Historians are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society of Architectural Historians is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202507723, 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
$1M-$10M
50% to programs
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Ben T•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (25)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M 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 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 71 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 · 1940
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Society of Architectural Historians

What is Society of Architectural Historians?
Society of Architectural Historians is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Society of Architectural Historians is a arts culture organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 202507723.
When was Society of Architectural Historians founded?
Society of Architectural Historians was founded in 1940.
Who leads Society of Architectural Historians?
Ben Thomas serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Society of Architectural Historians located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Society of Architectural Historians's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 50% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society of Architectural Historians trustworthy?
Society of Architectural Historians has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 of Architectural Historians's registration number?
IRS EIN: 202507723.
What is Society of Architectural Historians's website?
https://www.sah.org