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Historical Society of Upper St Clair

EIN 25-1832381 · Uppr St Clair, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF UPPER ST. CLAIR (HSUSC) EXISTS TO OPERATE, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE GILFILLAN FARM, A MID-LATE 1800S WORKING FARM DESIGNATED AS A NATIONAL HISTORICAL PLACE BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, FOR GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PURPOSES AND COLLECT, CATALOGUE, PRESERVE, SCAN AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE UPPER ST. CLAIR AREA AND EVENTS, AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES INVOLVED THAT HISTORY. THE BENEFICIARIES OF ITS EFFORTS ARE BOTH SCHOOL CHILDREN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ADDITIONALLY HSUSC OPERATES APPLICATIONS THAT ARE EXAMPLES OF A WORKING FARM FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

Income
$301,833
Spending
$192,794
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $97,394 spent. DURING THE CURRENT TAX YEAR, THERE WAS BARNYARD BEER BENEFIT TO RAISE CAPITAL FUNDS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS. THE SOCIETY OPERATES A MODEL WORKING FARM & LATE 1900 FARMHOUSE FOR PURPOSES OF HISTORICAL, EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL TOURS. LIMITED CROPS GROWN ON THE PROPERTY ARE DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS. THE SOCIETY IS ALSO ENGAGED IN PROVIDING PUBLICATIONS & A REPOSITORY OF HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS (1800'S & EARLY 1900'S) OF AREA & FORMER RESIDENTS, DOCUMENTS, ANTIQUES (TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, HOUSEWARE, MEMORABILIA) FOR DISPLAY & HISTORICAL RESEARCH. THE FARM IS SURROUNDED BY A LOCAL WALKING/JOGGING TRAIL THAT IS USED BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EACH DAY & THE WORKINGS OF THE FARM ARE ON DISPLAY FROM BOTH THE TRAIL & LOCAL ROADS. DURING 2022, THE SOCIETY WORKED TO TRANSITION TO HORSES ON THE FARM IN CONJUNCTION WITH HORSES WITH HOPE. IT ALSO PROVIDES GENEALOGICAL DATA FOR FAMILIES TRYING TO TRACE THEIR FAMILY BACKGROUNDS. THE PRESERVATION OF THE BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS OF THIS "DESIGNATED NATIONAL HISTORIC PLACE" IS AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY & ITS NATURAL HERITAGE.
  2. $9,837 spent. DURING THE CURRENT TAX YEAR, THERE WAS GARDEN FETE TO RAISE CAPITAL FUNDS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS.
  3. $4,278 spent. COLLECT, CATALOG, PERSERVE, SCAN & MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GILFILLAN FAMILY AND OTHER FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $61,891 spent. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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 June 1999.

    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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