Society For the Comparative Study of Soc & History Dept of History is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, registered in 2025, with $194,008 in FY2020 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2020)
$194K
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2020)
$134K
Net assets
$2.1M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Society For the Comparative Study of Soc & History Dept of History— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Society For the Comparative Study of Soc & History Dept of History: 187 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Society For the Comparative Study of Soc & History Dept of History— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Society For the Comparative Study of Soc & History Dept of History: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $139K (FY2014) to $194K (FY2020) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
31.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$75K
Net assets
$2.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $194,008▲16.1% | $133,668▼1.1% | $2,085,644▲17.2% | $2,160,989▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $167,163▲8.4% | $135,138▲3.0% | $1,779,546▲23.8% | $1,872,029▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $154,172▲4.6% | $131,211▲25.0% | $1,437,165▼3.5% | $1,464,663▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $147,374▲6.4% | $104,994▲48.0% | $1,489,325▲64.7% | $1,508,876▲66.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $138,508 | $70,921▼14.5% | $904,466▲12.5% | $904,466▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $82,944▲8.8% | $803,941▲5.7% | $819,306▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $76,266▲9.4% | $760,560▲3.5% | $760,560▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $69,707 | $734,905 | $734,905 | 990 |
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Data for Society For the Comparative Study of Soc & History Dept of History (EIN 38-1684900) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.