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French Heritage Society Inc

EIN 13-3100091 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENSURE THAT THE TREASURES OF OUR SHARED FRENCH ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE SURVIVE TO INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO BUILD, DREAM AND CREATE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE MISSION.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
6
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$227,115, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 29 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $643,743 spent. RESTORATION PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE FRENCH ARCHITECTURAL, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENT BY ISSUING GRANTS AND AWARDS FOR THESE ENDEAVORS IN FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES.
  2. $171,033 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES AWARENESS OF ITS MISSION THROUGH MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDING MEETINGS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
  3. $281,327 spent. CULTURAL EXCHANGE & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE FRENCH ARCHITECTURAL, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS BY FOSTERING CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH TOURS AND TRIPS, SEMINARS, LECTURES, ETC. AND BY FOSTERING CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE THROUGH STUDENT AND INTERN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS TO ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP CULTURAL EXCHANGES AND TO HAVE VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES IN THE FIELDS OF ARCHITECTURE, CULTURAL MANAGEMENT, ART HISTORY, RESERVATION AND HORTICULTURE. THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN AWARDING THE RICHARD MORRIS HUNT PRIZE EACH YEAR, ALTERNATELY TO FRENCH OR TO AN AMERICAN PRESERVATION ARCHITECT. THE PRIZES ENABLES THE RECIPIENTS TO TRAVEL TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ATLANTIC FOR SIX MONTHS WHERE THEY EXPERIENCE THEIR COUNTERPARTS' THEORIES, METHODOLOGIES, RULES, AND PRACTICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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