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Illinois historical societies

There are 604historical societies and organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisanhistorical societiesemploy 501 people, earn more than $372 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Historical societies by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
280
$340,961,879
St. Louis, MO
49
$2,580,559
Springfield, IL
31
$3,595,467
Peoria
28
$1,989,928
Davenport, IA
19
$5,070,881
Rockford
16
$933,924
Bloomington, IL
13
$305,128
Kankakee
11
$254,310
Champaign
9
$43,822
Carbondale
9
$150,396
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Job trends for Illinois historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
88
1-10
50
11-25
3
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
176
$250k to $1M
40
$1M to $5M
9
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
1
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Directory of historical societies in Illinois

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1-20 of 604

The Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation is a historical societies or organization in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Obama Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.
Revenue
$309.3m
Assets
$945.0m
Employees
251
EIN
46-4950751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation of Egyptian Theatre

Preservation of Egyptian Theatre maintains, operates, and preserves a historical structure located in Dekalb, IL. Its mission is to provide a forum for cultural and entertainment events while preserving the historic site.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
9
EIN
36-3011960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
8
EIN
56-2450501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodstock Courthouse Historic Preservation Fund

The Woodstock Courthouse Historic Preservation Fund aims to preserve the Old Courthouse and Sheriff's House on the Square in Woodstock, IL by providing maintenance and improvements to these historic buildings.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
45-4674393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

The Society of Architectural Historians promotes the study, interpretation and conservation of architecture, design, landscapes and urbanism worldwide for the benefit of all.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
12
EIN
20-2507723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Landmarks Preservation Council of ILLINOIS (LPCI)

Landmarks Illinois inspires and empowers people with what they need to save places that are important to them. Preservation is about protecting the places that enhance our lives on a daily basis.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
11
EIN
36-2879987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Butterworth Foundation

The William Butterworth Foundation preserves and provides historic homes to nonprofit and community organizations at no cost, including the Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$42.1m
Employees
5
EIN
46-4274627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Decatur Genealogical Society

Decatur Genealogical Society encourages the science of genealogy and preserves published materials of historical and genealogical nature through its library holdings for research.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
0
EIN
37-6064987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lincoln Presidential Foundation

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation democratises Lincoln's legacy through education, programming, research and historic access.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
5
EIN
36-4385644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central States Numismatic Society

Central States Numismatic Society advances knowledge of coin collecting and numismatics through education, research grants, seminars, magazine publications and auctions.
Revenue
$767.7k
Assets
$336.9k
Employees
0
EIN
41-6028039
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Preservation Association

The Madison Preservation Association dedicates itself to restoring and operating the historic Madison Theatre, providing community access to grants and education.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
86-1934537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clark County Historical Society

Clark County Historical Society preserves and collects the history of Clark County, Illinois through programs that focus on historical preservation. It is a type of organization that falls under historical societies. Its location is Marshall, IL.
Revenue
$878.4k
Assets
$839.8k
Employees
0
EIN
37-6061226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fortnightly of Chicago

Chicago women's society enriching intellectual lives via cultural, educational sharing. Historic house provides gracious setting; membership includes food/beverage, program & clubhouse services.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
30
EIN
36-2009206
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Songs4soldiers NFP

Songs4soldiers NFP produces a concert to support local combat veterans with all different kinds of assistance needed through their mission.
Revenue
$651.7k
Assets
$428.3k
Employees
0
EIN
46-2902346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winnetka Historical Society

Providing Historical information & research maintaining, preserving & displaying Historical landmarks & artifacts.
Revenue
$335.5k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
5
EIN
36-6110212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation

Preservation restores significant structures to enhance learning and social opportunities for future generations while operating and maintaining a historic conservatory in Springfield, IL.
Revenue
$267.8k
Assets
$203.3k
Employees
0
EIN
87-1456877
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wayne County Historical Society

Promotes Wayne County, IL history with local museum; collects, preserves, and displays data and relics to encourage historical research.
Revenue
$517.1k
Assets
$532.0k
Employees
0
EIN
37-6046804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metamora Old Settlers Association

Metamora Old Settlers Association is a historical societies or organization in Metamora, IL whose mission is: Provide entertainment for the local community during the annual "Old Settlers days" celebration.
Revenue
$110.0k
Assets
$55.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
30-0321325
IRS type
501(c)(4)

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

Our mission is strengthening our community through learning, giving and sharing our landmark building.
Revenue
$621.9k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
26
EIN
27-3491027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS NuMISMATIC ASSOCIATION (CINA)

CINA educates and generates interest in coins and currency through meetings, auctions, and educational presentations. Membership was 175 with average attendance of 50.
Revenue
$127.7k
Assets
$32.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
03-0614907
IRS type
501(c)(7)
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