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Massachusetts historical societies

There are 596historical societies and organizations in Massachusetts. Combined, these Massachusettsanhistorical societiesemploy 2,256 people, earn more than $191 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Historical societies by major Massachusetts cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston
348
$135,604,220
Worcester
64
$3,604,813
Springfield, MA
63
$13,984,522
Barnstable Town
47
$10,127,661
Providence, RI
38
$3,181,968
Pittsfield
25
$10,308,026
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Job trends for Massachusetts historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
98
1-10
66
11-25
18
26-100
14
101 to 1,000
5
1,000+
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Massachusetts

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
253
$250k to $1M
45
$1M to $5M
23
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of historical societies in Massachusetts

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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
$32.8m
Assets
$72.3m
Employees
233
EIN
04-2761636
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Historic Genealogical Society

New England Historic Genealogical Society (nehgs) is america's founding Genealogical organization and the most respected name in family history.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$58.5m
Employees
99
EIN
04-2104757
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Massachusetts Historical Society

MHS promotes understanding of MA and US history by collecting and communicating materials to foster historical knowledge.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$141.8m
Employees
70
EIN
04-2108374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic New England

Historic New England is a charitable, non-profit, historic preservation organization headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$149.0m
Employees
271
EIN
04-2104937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bostonian Society

The Bostonian Society's mission is to study and preserve boston's uniquely important history, embodied in materials, records, and structures such as the old state house, and to share an understanding of the revolutionary ideas born here. To study and pres...
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
89
EIN
04-2103906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nantucket Historical Association

Preserves and interprets Nantucket's history through programs, collections, and properties to promote the island's significance and foster appreciation.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$48.4m
Employees
68
EIN
04-6003451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wayside Inn Foundation

Longfellow's Wayside Inn--a nationally significant Massachusetts Historic Landmark--is the oldest Inn still operating in the United States and has been serving travelers along the old Boston Post Road for almost 300 years.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
139
EIN
04-2105813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Esplanade Association

Revitalizes and enhances The Charles River Esplanade by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone; collaborates with community organizations for restoration projects.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
19
EIN
04-3550635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

General Society of Mayflower Descendants

The General Society of Mayflower Descendants tells the story of the journey of the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620 by providing education and understanding of why the Pilgrims were important, how they shaped America and what their 1620 voyage means ....
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
33
EIN
63-6005641
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Deerfield

Historic Deerfield is a museum of early American history, architecture, and decorative arts located in Deerfield, MA.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$68.3m
Employees
208
EIN
04-2262880
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Revolutionary Spaces

Revolutionary Spaces stewards and preserves Boston's Old South Meeting House and Old State House as gathering spaces for exploring American history.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
113
EIN
04-2104806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hancock Shaker Village

Hancock Shaker Village preserves and showcases the Shaker story through interpretive programs, exhibitions, and a world-renowned 750-acre site.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
60
EIN
04-2281657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Architectural Heritage Foundation

Preserves historic and architecturally significant buildings in Massachusetts through restoration, redevelopment, and management services. Located in Brighton, MA.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
9
EIN
04-2400219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old North Illuminated

ONI inspires active citizenship through interpreting and preserving the Old North Church & Historic Site in Boston's North End.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
55
EIN
04-3120688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Norman B Leventhal Map and Education Center

The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library is dedicated to the creative educational use of its cartographic holdings, which extend from the 15th century to the present.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
18
EIN
26-0887197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Essex National Heritage Area

The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) is the non-profit management organization for the ENHA. The Commission's mission is to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of the ENHA.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
43
EIN
04-3406670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ancient Egypt Research Associates

Using archaeology and training to explore Egypt's past and empower young egyptian archaeologists. To reseaarch and explore ancient Egypt and make public the results of that exploration.
Revenue
$984.7k
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
6
EIN
36-3325468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hingham Historical Society

The Hingham Historical Society is a member supported non profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving evidence of their local history, and to educating their citizens about the long and varied history of Hingham, Massachusetts.
Revenue
$895.9k
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
14
EIN
04-6052033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House

Preserves Alcott family home in Concord, MA, with community educational programs. Virtual programming maintained during 17-month pandemic closure.
Revenue
$800.5k
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
36
EIN
04-2126592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Highfield Hall and Gardens

Highfield Hall and Gardens is the magnificently restored 1878 estate of the Beebe family, now transformed into a vibrant center of cultural and community life on Cape Cod.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
20
EIN
04-3237612
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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