Society of California Pioneers
The society serves to preserve california history through a library, a museum, and public programs.
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Established in 1850, The Society of California Pioneers is a not-for-profit museum, library and cultural organization dedicated to advancing the preservation, study and appreciation of early California history, culture, and art for the benefit of present and future audiences of all ages.
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Mission
The society serves to preserve california history through a library, a museum, and public programs.
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Society of California Pioneers has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1850, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySociety of California Pioneers is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1850 and has been operating for 176 years. Its EIN is 941225379. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $609K in annual revenue. 95 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Society of California Pioneers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 941225379. 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 California Pioneers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% 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.
Society of California Pioneers is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1850 and has been active for 176 years.
Based on official tax filings, Society of California Pioneers has $609K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% 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.
Society of California Pioneers 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 medium organization. It has $609K in annual revenue. The organization has 95 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Society of California Pioneers. 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 California Pioneers 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Established in 1850, The Society of California Pioneers is a not-for-profit museum, library and cultural organization dedicated to advancing the preservation, study and appreciation of early California history, culture, and art for the benefit of present and future audiences of all ages. Society of California Pioneers is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1850.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $609K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Society of California Pioneers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society of California Pioneers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941225379, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA PIONEERS 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 95 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 95 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 · 1850
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Society of California Pioneers
- What is Society of California Pioneers?
- Society of California Pioneers is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Established in 1850, The Society of California Pioneers is a not-for-profit museum, library and cultural organization dedicated to advancing the preservation, study and appreciation of early California history, culture, and art for the benefit of present and future audiences of all ages.
- When was Society of California Pioneers founded?
- Society of California Pioneers was founded in 1850.
- Who leads Society of California Pioneers?
- Sheila Kelly serves as President.
- Where is Society of California Pioneers located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Society of California Pioneers's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Society of California Pioneers trustworthy?
- Society of California Pioneers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 of California Pioneers's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 941225379.
- What is Society of California Pioneers's website?
- http://www.californiapioneers.org