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Historical societies and organizations

There are 17,736historical societies in the United States. Combined, these historical societiesemploy 64,285 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $13 billion.
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Job trends for Historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
1,972
1-10
1,354
11-25
298
26-100
157
101 to 1,000
35
1,000+
1
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Sizes of historical societies

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
4,434
$250k to $1M
947
$1M to $5M
345
$5M to $25M
56
$25M to $100M
14
$100M+
1
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Directory of historical societies

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1-20 of 17,736

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
$140.6m
Assets
$986.6m
Employees
312
EIN
46-4950751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Jewish Historical Society

AJHS provides access to millions of artifacts reflecting Jewish history in the U.S., with a library of approximately 50,000 volumes.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
11
EIN
13-1764804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

White House Historical Association

The WHHA educates about the White House's history through books, journals, and a digital library with thousands of images.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$101.7m
Employees
106
EIN
52-0749685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Trust for Historic Preservation

To protect significant places representing our diverse cultural experience by taking direct action and inspiring broad public support. And how do we do it? By fostering a deep sense of community, commitment, and passion for saving places.
Revenue
$83.6m
Assets
$482.9m
Employees
317
EIN
53-0210807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and

JMC advances teaching and study of America's founding principles through conferences, seminars, and supporting centers on campuses nationwide.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
24
EIN
26-1147689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Historical Association

The American Historical Association is the largest professional organization serving historians in all fields and all professions.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
31
EIN
53-0217487
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Reserve Historical Society

Western Reserve Historical Society preserves and presents Northeast Ohio's history through collections, historic sites, and museums.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
139
EIN
34-0714724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Historical Foundation

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society: to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$58.7m
Employees
0
EIN
39-0921093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

DRWC maintains & promotes Philadelphia's central waterfront, manages Blue Cross River Rink & provides free public programming with national artists.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$52.8m
Employees
261
EIN
23-1734559
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Us Navy Memorial Foundation

Honors and celebrates sea service members, informs the public about their contributions. Hosts events and operates a visitor center in Washington D.C.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
25
EIN
52-1104476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Arthur Page Society

Leadership society for chief communications officers promoting professional standards, education, and community through Diversity Action Alliance and BELONG program areas.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
34
EIN
23-2290568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

The Preservation Foundation's primary exempt purpose is to work to preserve and protect the architectural, horticultural, urban and natural environment of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida. Historic Preservation.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
14
EIN
59-1989832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Center for Jewish History

Preserves and promotes Jewish history and culture through archives, libraries, exhibits, and programs. Home to five partner organizations in New York.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$53.1m
Employees
61
EIN
13-3863344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alamo Trust

The Alamo Trust preserves and restores the Alamo Complex while educating and inspiring visitors about its history. It operates the complex for the benefit of the Texas general land office, and is located in San Antonio, TX.
Revenue
$69.6m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
194
EIN
47-4365749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation Virginia

Preservation Virginia preserves, promotes, and advocates for Virginia's historic places. Its focus is on cultural, economic, and educational benefits.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$28.6m
Employees
153
EIN
54-0568800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The New York Landmarks Conservancy

The New York Landmarks Conservancy, founded in 1973, is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and reusing New York's architecturally significant buildings.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
17
EIN
23-7181785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation

A nonprofit that partners with the National Park Service to educate visitors about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Located in New York, NY.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$74.9m
Employees
36
EIN
13-3118415
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Philos Project

The Philos Project promotes positive Christian engagement in the Middle East, and works to serve and equip the Hispanic Christian community.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
41
EIN
47-1182714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Facing History and Ourselves

Facing History and Ourselves's mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$69.8m
Employees
250
EIN
04-2761636
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Town Hall Foundation

Preserves and supports Town Hall, a historic national landmark building in New York City, through educational and artistic events and hall rentals.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
105
EIN
23-7296167
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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