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Illinois history museums

There are 156history museums in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisanhistory museumsemploy 586 people, earn more than $115 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $544 million.
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History museums by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
64
$105,131,199
St. Louis, MO
16
$711,993
Rockford
7
$1,540,404
Springfield, IL
6
$1,843,382
Davenport, IA
6
$330,679
Peoria
4
$0
Danville
4
$269,530
Champaign
4
$1,589,045
Kankakee
2
$217,831
Carbondale
2
$80,322
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Job trends for Illinois history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
29
1-10
20
11-25
7
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of history museums in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
66
$250k to $1M
16
$1M to $5M
6
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of history museums in Illinois

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1-20 of 156

National Public Housing Museum (NPHM)

The National Public Housing Museum is the first cultural institution in the United States dedicated to interpreting the American experience in public housing.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
12
EIN
51-0649843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Historical Society (CHM)

Chicago History Museum continues to share the stories of the city and its people through exhibitions, programs, publications, and digital media. Thousands of school groups from Chicago and the surrounding area visit annually.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$127.4m
Employees
245
EIN
36-2167004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center records, educates, and commemorates the Holocaust while encouraging tolerance and combating prejudice.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$79.5m
Employees
53
EIN
36-3156154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PMML North

PMML North collects, preserves, and shares information about military history and the citizen soldier in America from its location in Chicago.
Revenue
$50.0m
Assets
$210.4m
Employees
2
EIN
83-3097307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lombard Historical Society

Lombard Historical Society preserves and educates on history through the operation and maintenance of three museums. It is an organization dedicated to historical preservation and education.
Revenue
$754.2k
Assets
$0
Employees
5
EIN
23-7114585
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naperville Heritage Society

Naperville Heritage Society preserves and shares the history of Naperville, Illinois through Naper Settlement's outdoor museum and educational experiences.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7060040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joliet Area Historical Museum

Promote awareness of and appreciation for the Area's history and diverse cultures, and encourage people of all ages to discover, understand, and celebrate the Area's heritage and boundless future. Operation of a Historical Museum.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
49
EIN
36-4334686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Glessner House Museum

Historic preservation and interpretation of John and Frances Glessner's home, inspiring excitement in architecture, history, and design.
Revenue
$764.0k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
4
EIN
36-3985457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midway Village Museum

Midway Village Museum, the best institution for collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of the Rockford region, is committed to educating and enriching our community by providing state-of-the art exhibits, programs and events.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
75
EIN
23-7237720
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McLean County Museum of History

The McLean County Museum of History traces it roots back to 1892, the year the McLean County Historical Society was founded. It is a nationally accredited award winning museum with 5 permanent exhibit galleries and 2 rotating galleries.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
24
EIN
37-1414038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation

Preserves and presents the history, evolution, and development of the Illinois State Police through a museum and education programs.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
0
EIN
37-1407084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Monticello Railway Museum

Monticello Railway Museum acquires, repairs, replaces, and restores equipment and track to display and maintain a safe environment for the general public to enjoy the museum.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
0
EIN
37-6059760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dekalb County History Center

Dekalb County History Center educates through programs, guides tours and assists researchers in Sycamore, IL during the year 2022.
Revenue
$386.9k
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
3
EIN
36-4321529
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sterling Park District Museum Association

Fundraiser for Paul W. Dillon Home museum operation, providing Sterling Park District residents with local historical exhibits.
Revenue
$247.2k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3117553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Farm Heritage NFP

American Farm Heritage NFP preserves agricultural, farm, home, and transportation heritage through its museum's mission.
Revenue
$377.7k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
82-0559668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richland Heritage Museum Foundation

Richland Heritage Museum Foundation maintains three museums in Olney, IL to promote interest in the history of Richland County.
Revenue
$44.6k
Assets
$811.5k
Employees
0
EIN
37-1157759
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation

The Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation supports the activities and programs at the Lincoln Log Cabin Historical Site in Lerna, IL. They provide assistance to ensure that visitors have a fulfilling experience while visiting the site.
Revenue
$78.5k
Assets
$77.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-1195606
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Piatt County Museum

Piatt County Museum offers historical and educational perspective on Piatt County. It allows the public to learn about the area's past and its historical significance.
Revenue
$24.8k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
37-0888381
IRS type
501(c)(3)

History Museum of Monroe Count

History Museum of Monroe Count displays artifacts of local and American history and conducts educational presentations. It offers programs that include displaying artifacts and presenting various historical events. The museum is located in Waterloo, IL.
Revenue
$21.5k
Assets
$641.7k
Employees
0
EIN
37-1399761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Albums of Heritage Foundation

The Albums of Heritage Foundation actively preserves historical photos and artifacts, with a primary focus on India. The foundation conducts programs dedicated to the preservation of valuable historical documents and photographs.
Revenue
$21.6k
Assets
$689.5k
Employees
0
EIN
26-1446883
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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