Texas State Historical Association
To foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas and, by example and through programs and activities, encourage and promote research, preservation, …
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Mission
To foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas and, by example and through programs and activities, encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical material affecting the state of Texas.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Texas State Historical Association with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1897, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% 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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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTexas State Historical Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1897 and has been operating for 129 years. Its EIN is 746025220. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 138 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Texas State Historical Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 746025220. 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.
Texas State Historical Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% 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.
Texas State Historical Association is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1897 and has been active for 129 years.
Based on official tax filings, Texas State Historical Association has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% 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.
Texas State Historical 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 138 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Texas State Historical Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Texas State Historical 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 77% 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.
Discover Texas history with TSHA. Join the state's oldest learned society in preserving the past through trusted research, programs, and events. Texas State Historical Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1897.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Texas State Historical Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Texas State Historical Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 746025220, 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 (FY2023): 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.
TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 FY2023 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 138 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 138 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 · 1897
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Texas State Historical Association
- What is Texas State Historical Association?
- Texas State Historical Association is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Austin, United States. Discover Texas history with TSHA. Join the state's oldest learned society in preserving the past through trusted research, programs, and events.
- When was Texas State Historical Association founded?
- Texas State Historical Association was founded in 1897.
- Who leads Texas State Historical Association?
- JP Bryan serves as Honorary Life Board Member.
- Where is Texas State Historical Association located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Texas State Historical Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Texas State Historical Association trustworthy?
- Texas State Historical Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Texas State Historical Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 746025220.
- What is Texas State Historical Association's website?
- http://www.tshaonline.org