American Friends of the Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies Foun
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of the Organization is to support the core aims of the Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies in Athens: to establish a distinctive Irish voice in the study of Greece and its culture from earliest times to the present day; to promote the mutual understanding of Greek and Irish culture through lectures and other events; to maintain a permanent office and staff in Athens; to develop research and study programs publications and ongoing archaeological fieldwork. The Organization is organized under the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act and is a charitable corporation within the meaning of Section 55A-1-404 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. The Organization is organized and operated exclusively for charitable educational and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended or any corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
- Income
- $3,349
- Spending
- $216
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 December 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 (1)
- We facilitated archaeological field projects provided housing for students and academic faculty in Greece. We organized a study tour for Irish students. We organized two lectures seminars a month on Greek archaeology and cultural heritage management. We maintained the building and services in Athens Greece. We ran a tour of Ireland for the American friends as a fund raiser. These were funded through the Irish Charity.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 October 2024.
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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