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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1049144

SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION

Also known as SOCIAL REGISTER

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10005

Financials

$1.5M$62K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,483,743$61,909$1,421,834$2,006,037$9,608$1,996,429
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,458,143
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$28,417
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,817
Other revenue
-$2,817

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,902
Program services (functional)
$55,000
Management and general (functional)
$6,909

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$558,742
Total assets, end of year
$2,006,037
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,608
Net assets, end of year
$1,996,429
Publicly traded securities
$1,350,757
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,996,429
Gross receipts
$1,502,910
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christopher R WolfCEO & Board
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Lise HonoreTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
Michael E HatchettBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10005-2101
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
14 Wall Street, New York NY 10005
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Christopher R Wolf, 14 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Christopher R Wolf, 14 Wall Street, New York NY 10005
Signed the 990
Christopher R Wolf, CEO
Phone
(646) 612-7312
Return prepared by
Lear & Pannepacker LLP

Mission

The Social Register Foundation is dedicated to preserving family records going back to 1886. These SR records are considered a uniquely important legacy for American genealogical studies, family histories, and other scholastic and cultural endeavors. According to DataBank, we currently store an estimated 3.5 million pages of handwritten family records, letters, artifacts, publications, and photographs. Our commitment is to incorporate this heritage into museum-quality exhibits, interactive media platforms, lectures, and books on our history that promote the importance and understanding of the Social Register Association and its historic families who contributed in countless ways to the building of our nation. We seek the donation of a townhouse/estate to house these unique records and serve as a research center for scholars worldwide, as well as a gathering spot for old and new members alike. Bridging past legacies with present engagements thereby ensures that the inspirational stories

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Social Register Foundation is dedicated to preserving family records going back to 1886. These SR records are considered a uniquely important legacy for American genealogical studies, family histories, and other scholastic and cultural endeavors. According to DataBank, we currently store an estimated 3.5 million pages of handwritten family records, letters, artifacts, publications, and photographs. Our commitment is to incorporate this heritage into museum-quality exhibits, interactive media platforms, lectures, and books on our history that promote the importance and understanding of the Social Register Association and its historic families who contributed in countless ways to the building of our nation. We seek the donation of a townhouse/estate to house these unique records and serve as a research center for scholars worldwide, as well as a gathering spot for old and new members alike. Bridging past legacies with present engagements thereby ensures that the inspirational stories and connections of generations remain accessible and continue to thrive and inspire.
    Expenses $55,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1049144
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,006,037
Income (IRS master file)
$1,502,910

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$75,061$55,225$474,832IRS
990December 2022$362,111$3,520$447,738IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Christopher R Wolf
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION is 82-1049144.
Is SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Christopher R Wolf.
Who are the officers and directors of SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOCIAL REGISTER FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,483,743, expenses of $61,909 and total assets of $2,006,037 at year end.

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