EIN 20-2507723

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1940
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The Society of Architectural Historians promotes the study, interpretation and conservation of architecture, design, landscapes and urbanism worldwide for the benefit of all.
Also known as...
NFP
Total revenues
$1,467,388
2023
Total expenses
$1,237,127
2023
Total assets
$6,854,828
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at SAH

Study:grants and fellowships - each year the Society awards a number of fellowships to scholars who present papers at the annual conference and participate in the domestic study tours.
Interpretation:tours and conference - sah hosts an annual conference which allows Architectural Historians, art Historians, architects, museum professionals, and preservationists from around the world a venue to share new research on the history of the built environment.study tours are organized in different geographical locations so participant may learn about different types and styles of world architecture.buildings of the united states -an award-winning series of books on american architecture compiled and written on a state-by-state basis. The primary objective of the series is to identify and celebrate the rich cultural, economic, and geographical diversity of the united states as it is reflected in the architecture of each state. The series is commissioned by the Society of Architectural Historians and published by university of Virginia press.publications and journals -published since 1941, journal of the Society of Architectural Historians (jsah) is widely recognized as a leading english-language journal on history of the built environment. Published four times per year, each issue offers four to five scholarly articles on topics from all periods of history and all parts of the world, reviews of recent books, exhibitions, films, and other media, and a variety of editorials and opinion pieces designed to place the discipline of Architectural history within a larger intellectual context. Published in both print and online, jsah brings topics to life for those interested in the history of architecture, landscape architecture, and urbanism.sah also produces a newsletter which is sent to over 10,000 individuals and 2,500 organizations each month. The sah newsletter provides the latest information about fellowships, grants, publications, and other news and opportunities in the fields of Architectural history, architecture, landscapes, design, planning, and preservation.society of Architectural Historians architecture resource archive (sahara) - sahara is a digital collection of over 100,000 images of architecture and landscapes contributed by sah members - architects, scholars, photographers, graduate students, preservationists, and others who share an interest in the build environment.

Grants made by SAH

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Charnley-Persky House Museum FoundationTo Provide Salary Relief and To Support the Ongoing Restoration and Care of Charnley-Persky House$59,792
Cranbrook Educational CommunityTo Support the Field Trip Project That Focuses on Bringing Architecture Professionals Into Classrooms To Introduce Middle School Students To the Field of Architecture and To Discuss the Broader Theme of Architecture As Community Influencer and Change Maker$7,550
Aia Chicago FoundationTo Support the Field Trip Project That Focuses on Bringing Architecture Professionals Into Classrooms To Introduce Middle School Students To the Field of Architecture and To Discuss the Broader Theme of Architecture As Community Influencer and Change Maker$5,250

Who funds Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$14,500
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$12,400
TAWANI FoundationGeneral Support$2,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at SAH

NameTitleCompensation
Ben ThomasExecutive Director$0
James BuckleyPast Interim Executive Director - Term$32,640
Pauline SaligaPast Executive Director$108,035
Mohammad GharipourPresident$0
Gail DubrowTreasurer$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for SAH

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$543,810
Program services$220,468
Investment income and dividends$168,662
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$116,703
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$430,265
Net income from fundraising events$-42,340
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$29,820
Total revenues$1,467,388

Form 990s for SAH

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-06-12990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-06-08990View PDF
2020-092021-04-27990View PDF
2019-092020-08-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementHistoryBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1365 N Astor St
Chicago, IL 60610
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
sah.org/ 
Phone
(312) 573-1365
Facebook page
SAH1365 
Twitter profile
@sah1365 
IRS details
EIN
20-2507723
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1940
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0273067
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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