The Society for History Research
The Society for History Research is a private foundation, based in Rockingham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $739K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $73K.
The Society for History Research at a glance
In short: The Society for History Research gave $53K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $27K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $53,000
- -24.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $26,500
- -62.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $26,500
- Total assets
- $738,766
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Society for History Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The O'Neal School ($35K). Together the top 2 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Society for History Research gives
- Giving grew 227% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The O'Neal School Southern Pines, NC | Historical Preservation | $35,000 |
| Historic Hope Foundation Windsor, NC | Historical Preservation | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $738,766 | $75,867 | $66,210 | $53,000 | 2 | $62,908 | $72,565 | $46,915 |
| 2025 | $729,109 | $84,252 | $81,163 | $69,939 | 1 | $78,357 | $81,446 | $47,109 |
| 2024 | $726,020 | $52,161 | $17,312 | $7,000 | 1 | $14,734 | $49,583 | $42,802 |
| 2023 | $691,171 | $36,632 | $29,275 | $16,210 | 2 | $26,007 | $33,364 | $43,152 |
| 2022 | $683,814 | $72,391 | $10,643 | — | — | $7,981 | $69,729 | $46,038 |
| 2021 | $622,066 | $37,323 | $29,164 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $35,031 | $29,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Society for History Research reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Society for History Research is led by Cooper McLaurin, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cooper McLaurin
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $750 (2026)
Alden B. Webb
Officer
Director → Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $750 (2026)
Holleigh McLaurin
Officer
Director → Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $0 (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $750, to Cooper McLaurin (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Society for History Research
How much does The Society for History Research give each year?
The Society for History Research gave $53K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $70K across 1 grant.
How large is The Society for History Research?
The Society for History Research reported $739K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Society for History Research operate?
The Society for History Research has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Society for History Research's EIN?
The Society for History Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1670075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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