Virginia Historical Society
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO AMERICA'S PAST THROUGH THE UNPARALLELED STORY OF VIRGINIA. BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING THE COMMONWEALTH'S HISTORY, WE LINK PAST WITH PRESENT AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society. The museum collects, preserves, and interprets 16,000 years of Virginia History through exhibitions and educational programming. Virginia history is American history. The VMHC seeks to tell inclusive stories of the Commonwealth's past so present and future generations have a full understanding of how prior events continue to shape our state and nation. The museum’s signature exhibition, Th
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Mission
Connecting people to america's past through the unparalleled story of virginia. By collecting, preserving and interpreting the commonwealth's history, we link past with present and inspire future generations.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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- Established in 1831, 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 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
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- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVirginia Historical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1831 and has been operating for 195 years. Its EIN is 540419452. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 127 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Virginia Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540419452. 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.
Virginia Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Virginia Historical Society is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1831 and has been active for 195 years.
Based on official tax filings, Virginia Historical Society has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Virginia Historical Society 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 large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 127 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Virginia Historical Society. 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, Virginia Historical Society 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society. The museum collects, preserves, and interprets 16,000 years of Virginia History through exhibitions and educational programming. Virginia history is American history. The VMHC seeks to tell inclusive stories of the Commonwealth's past so present and future generations have a full understanding of how prior events continue to shape our state and nation. The museum’s signature exhibition, Th Virginia Historical Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1831.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Virginia Historical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Virginia Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540419452, 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 (25)
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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 - 127 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 127 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 · 1831
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Virginia Historical Society
- What is Virginia Historical Society?
- Virginia Historical Society is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society. The museum collects, preserves, and interprets 16,000 years of Virginia History through exhibitions and educational programming. Virginia history is American history. The VMHC seeks to tell inclusive stories of the Commonwealth's past so present and future generations have a full understanding of how prior events continue to shape our state and nation. The museum’s signature exhibition, Th
- When was Virginia Historical Society founded?
- Virginia Historical Society was founded in 1831.
- Who leads Virginia Historical Society?
- David Kunnen serves as CFO.
- Where is Virginia Historical Society located?
- Headquartered in Richmond, VA, United States.
- What is Virginia Historical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Virginia Historical Society trustworthy?
- Virginia Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Virginia Historical Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 540419452.
- What is Virginia Historical Society's website?
- https://www.virginiahistory.org