July 2026
As we move into the summer of 2026, we get to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. And Charity Nine gets to give you sample reports on three prominent charities that are working on preserving United States history.
With all eyes on our national heritage, it is a natural time to consider supporting the preservation of the historical landmarks, parks, and battlefields that tell our story. But if you are thinking about making a donation, how do you know your money is actually doing what you intend?
Blind trust isn’t philanthropy. It’s a gamble. At Charity Nine, we believe you shouldn’t have to rely on someone else’s arbitrary rating system to make your giving decisions. You deserve to see the actual charity data — from checking for red flags to seeing exactly how much they spend on their core program — so you can decide if an organization meets your personal standards.
Here are three charities working on preserving United States history:
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Smithsonian Institute (EIN: 53-0206027): The world’s largest museum and research complex, relying on private donations to keep the physical story of America free for everyone to visit.
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National Park Foundation (EIN: 52-1086761): The official philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, raising funds for the upkeep of iconic sites like Independence Hall and the Statue of Liberty.
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American Battlefield Trust (EIN: 54-1426643): An organization focused on preserving historically significant battlefield lands of the Revolutionary, 1812, and Civil wars.
Want absolute clarity on how these organizations operate before you give? We’ve gathered the IRS Form 990 data on these three charities and written a plain English 9-part Charity Nine report on each. You can look under the hood and decide for yourself whether they meet your standards.
Click here to view the Charity Nine free sample reports for July 2026.
This post is part of our regular sharing of free sample Charity Nine reports.