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Southern Memorial Association

HISTORICAL CEMETERY, INCLUDING NATURAL INTERPRETATIONS.

Arts & Culture Lynchburg, VA EIN: 541737181 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Southern Memorial Association

Old City Cemetery is an extraordinary 27-acre public garden, “history park,” and wedding venue located in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia. Despite being an active place of burial and remembrance, it is one of the busiest and most popular attractions in the City. With more than 33,000 visitors annually, it is the most visited historic site in the City today. […]

Founded
Headquarters
Lynchburg, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

Historical cemetery, including natural interpretations.

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: 73%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.84%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.7% of total expenses ($64,178 of $503,921).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Southern Memorial Association with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1866, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Southern Memorial Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lynchburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1866 and has been operating for 160 years. Its EIN is 541737181. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $405K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Southern Memorial Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541737181. 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.

Southern Memorial Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.

Southern Memorial Association is located in Lynchburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1866 and has been active for 160 years.

Based on official tax filings, Southern Memorial Association has $405K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Southern Memorial Association 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 $405K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Southern Memorial Association. 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, Southern Memorial Association 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 73% 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.

Old City Cemetery is an extraordinary 27-acre public garden, “history park,” and wedding venue located in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia. Despite being an active place of burial and remembrance, it is one of the busiest and most popular attractions in the City. With more than 33,000 visitors annually, it is the most visited historic site in the City today. […] Southern Memorial Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1866.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $405K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Southern Memorial Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southern Memorial Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541737181, 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
73% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PE
Peter K D••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · 53 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 · 1866
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Southern Memorial Association

What is Southern Memorial Association?
Southern Memorial Association is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lynchburg, United States. Old City Cemetery is an extraordinary 27-acre public garden, “history park,” and wedding venue located in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia. Despite being an active place of burial and remembrance, it is one of the busiest and most popular attractions in the City. With more than 33,000 visitors annually, it is the most visited historic site in the City today. […]
When was Southern Memorial Association founded?
Southern Memorial Association was founded in 1866.
Who leads Southern Memorial Association?
Peter K Doyle serves as TREASURER.
Where is Southern Memorial Association located?
Headquartered in Lynchburg, VA, United States.
What is Southern Memorial Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Southern Memorial Association trustworthy?
Southern Memorial Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Southern Memorial Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541737181.
What is Southern Memorial Association's website?
https://www.gravegarden.org