Township of Grafton Historical Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide the public with a historical museum full of pictures genealogy and displays of Graftons past To maintain several historical buildings providing planned events for the community to educate the public about how Grafton came to be despite the struggles and successes of its residents
- Income
- $4,270
- Spending
- $33,851
- Reserves
- 25.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 70%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- July Art Show and Raffle Open to the public for 2 days to allow local artists to display their art work The Historical Society displayed 2 baskets for a raffle One containing art supplies and another with local artisan goods We had approximately 50 people attend All food drink and welcoming was provided by the membership
- Thanksgiving Pie sale Held the day before thanksgiving This was very well received by the public as we were able to take pre-orders We sold 20 pies and donated 8 to local needy families All pies were made and donated by the membership
- A historical program about a section of Grafton called Slab City It was based on a local authors book Bricks Books and Barnyard This was held at the East Grafton Church and attended by 41 local residents Donation only
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1995.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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