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Irish Georgian Society Inc

EIN 13-6264537 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND FOSTER INTEREST IN IRELANDS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, HISTORIC STRUCTURES, AND DECORATIVE ARTS, INCLUDING GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES, AND TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL UNDERTAKINGS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE FOREGOING.

Income
$915,005
Spending
$728,356
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
2
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$90,000, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (9)
  1. $144,950 spent. TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND FOSTER INTEREST IN IRELANDS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, HISTORIC STRUCTURES, AND DECORATIVE ARTS, INCLUDING GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES, AND TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL UNDERTAKINGS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF ALL OF THE FOREGOING THROUGH LECTURES, CONFERENCES AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS.
  2. $259,941 spent. SIRIUS ARTS CENTRE - THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE SIRIUS ARTS CENTRE IN CORK, IRELAND (FORMERLY THE CLUBHOUSE OF THE ROYAL CORK YACHT CLUB). THIS 1850S BUILDING IS THE ONLY WORK OF ARCHITECT ANTHONY SALVIN IN IRELAND AND IS OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
  3. $42,174 spent. IGF GRANTS - A BEQUEST FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE RICHARD ANDERSON TO THE IRISH GEORGIAN FOUNDATION IN IRELAND, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IN ANY AND ALL WAYS.
  4. $15,480 spent. MEMBERSHIP DUES - THE IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY, INC. (IGS INC) ENCOURAGES THE APPRECIATION AND CONSERVATION OF IRELANDS ARCHITECTURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS. WE HAVE CHAPTERS IN CHICAGO, NEW YORK, BOSTON AND PALM BEACH. MEMBERSHIP DUES COLLECTED IN THE UNITED STATES ARE GRANTED TO THE IGF.
  5. $10,000 spent. JOURNAL - THE IGF PRODUCES AN ANNUAL ACADEMIC JOURNAL IN DUBLIN. FUNDS RAISED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN THE UNITED STATES BY THE IGS INC ARE GRANTED TO THE IGF.
  6. $500 spent. BUILDING CONSERVATION FUND - THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF IMPORTANT BUILDINGS OR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS OF BUILDINGS IN IRELAND. FUNDS RAISED FOR THIS PURPOSE BY IGS INC ARE GRANTED TO THE IGF.
  7. MEMBERSHIP DUES - THE IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY, INC. (IGS INC) 15480. 15480. 26745.
  8. JOURNAL - THE IGF PRODUCES AN 10000. 10000. 0.
  9. BUILDING CONSERVATION FUND - THE PRESERVATION 500. 500. 0.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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