# The Filson Historical Society Inc

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky 40208. EIN 61-0444690. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1942
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 14 recreation and club nonprofits in Louisville.
- Revenue $2,895,584 is in the top 10% of 18 recreation and club nonprofits in Kentucky; median $115,342.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Jefferson County, Kentucky: about 176,359 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 276 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Louisville: 392 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/kentucky/louisville
- Kentucky rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/kentucky

## Questions

**What is The Filson Historical Society Inc's EIN?**

The Filson Historical Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0444690. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is The Filson Historical Society Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Filson Historical Society Inc in Louisville, Kentucky as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1942. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to The Filson Historical Society Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Filson Historical Society Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does The Filson Historical Society Inc do?**

The IRS classifies The Filson Historical Society Inc as: Recreational clubs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.