Tybee Island Historical Society Inc
THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION OF THE TYBEE ISLAND LIGHT STATION AND RELATED BUILDINGS.
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Visit www.tybeelighthouse.orgAbout Tybee Island Historical Society Inc
Visit the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, home of the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia.
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Mission
The society is dedicated to the preservation and renovation of the tybee island light station and related buildings.
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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 Tybee Island Historical Society Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 70% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTybee Island Historical Society Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tybee Island, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 510191008. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Tybee Island Historical Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510191008. 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.
Tybee Island Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% 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.
Tybee Island Historical Society Inc is located in Tybee Island, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years. Its registered address is 30 Meddin Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Tybee Island Historical Society Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Tybee Island Historical Society Inc 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 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Tybee Island Historical Society Inc. 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, Tybee Island Historical Society Inc 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 87% 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.
Visit the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, home of the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. Tybee Island Historical Society Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Tybee Island Historical Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tybee Island Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510191008, 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.
TYBEE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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
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Officers & trustees (13)
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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 - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 37 officers on file
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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 · 1976
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Tybee Island Historical Society Inc
- What is Tybee Island Historical Society Inc?
- Tybee Island Historical Society Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tybee Island, United States. Visit the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, home of the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia.
- When was Tybee Island Historical Society Inc founded?
- Tybee Island Historical Society Inc was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Tybee Island Historical Society Inc?
- Sarah Jones serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Tybee Island Historical Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Tybee Island, GA, United States.
- What is Tybee Island Historical Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Tybee Island Historical Society Inc trustworthy?
- Tybee Island Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Tybee Island Historical Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510191008.
- What is Tybee Island Historical Society Inc's website?
- https://www.tybeelighthouse.org