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Chicago historical societies

There are 304historical societies and organizations in the greater Chicagometro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro historical societiesemploy 40,127 people, earn more than $179 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Job trends for Chicago historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
44
1-10
22
11-25
3
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
1
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Sizes of historical societies in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
76
$250k to $1M
24
$1M to $5M
6
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
1
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Directory of historical societies in Chicago

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1-20 of 304

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)

The HistoryMakers

The HistoryMakers is committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. Here is how we do it.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
15
EIN
36-4328170
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
$3.4m
Assets
$7.7m
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)

Historic Pullman Foundation

Historic Pullman Foundation is a historical societies or organization in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Restores and preserves properties in Pullman, Chicago while educating about the area's history.
Revenue
$801.4k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7281625
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
$5.4m
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
$1.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
10
EIN
20-2507723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Landmarks Preservation Council of Illionis (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
$993.5k
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
11
EIN
36-2879987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

626 Landmark Foundation

To support the restoration, repair, preservation, and protection of the design, features, and integrity of the exterior at 626 north Michigan avenue, chicago, Illinois.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$151.8k
Employees
0
EIN
36-4382547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Barrington's White House

Preserves cultural and community center in Barrington, IL by supporting capital maintenance and high-quality events for current and future generations.
Revenue
$800.1k
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
0
EIN
82-2763230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute

Educational advocacy promoting social & legal justice through programs like the National Memorial and Traveling Museum Exhibition.
Revenue
$852.1k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3881612
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
$1.4m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
36
EIN
36-2009206
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated

Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated is a historical societies or organization in Elgin, IL that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1103373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historical Society of Island Lake

Historical Society of Island Lake is a historical societies or organization in Island Lake, IL that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3878352
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Springs Historical Society

To promote, preserve and develop the historical background of the Village of Western Springs, Cook County, Illinois; to collect, preserve and own records, books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, artifacts and other materials deemed worthy of place in the c....
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7157675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rolling Meadows Historical Society

Rolling Meadows Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Rolling MDWS, IL that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
02-0629270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society Colonial Dames Xvii Century / Thomas Hooker Chapter

National Society Colonial Dames Xvii Century / Thomas Hooker Chapter is a historical societies or organization in Plano, IL that was founded in 1963.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7394061
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newport Township Historical Society

Newport Township Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Wadsworth, IL that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4157158
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Descendants of Miners 1607-1907

Descendants of Miners 1607-1907 is a historical societies or organization in Addison, IL that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4637411
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berkeley Historical Society

Berkeley Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Berkeley, IL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3064229
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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