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Historical societies and organizations

There are 18,505 historical societies in the United States. Combined, these historical societies employ 20,366 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $15 billion.
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Job trends for Historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,189
1-10
 
1,225
11-25
 
257
26-100
 
146
101 to 1,000
 
27
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4,227
$250k to $1M
 
1,036
$1M to $5M
 
399
$5M to $25M
 
84
$25M to $100M
 
10
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of historical societies

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1-20 of 18,505

White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association preserves and shares White House history through education, programs, and publishing, funding furnishings acquisitions and preservation of public rooms.
Revenue
$42.8m
Assets
$163.8m
Employees
144
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
$104.9m
Assets
$562.9m
Employees
369
EIN
53-0210807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC)

To educate this generation and future generations about the ideology, history, and legacy of communism. We envision a world free from the false hope of communism.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$12.1m
Employees
28
EIN
52-1920858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save Venice

Save Venice is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds to finance the restoration of works in Venice, Italy.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
5
EIN
23-7179996
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeological Institute of America promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding, supports ethical research and publication, and advocates preservation of global archaeological sites and heritage.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
27
EIN
13-5669180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Yad Vashem (ASYV)

American Society for Yad Vashem preserves Holocaust memory by funding Yad Vashem research and education, training educators, and supporting exhibitions, publications, and memorial projects.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$104.2m
Employees
15
EIN
13-3106768
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

Northeast Document Conservation Center conserves paper-based collections and offers digital imaging, preservation training, and consultation services for libraries and museums.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7349330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Wall Heritage Foundation

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit that financially supports archaelogical restoration projects at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel. They also offer educational services about the site.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$45.8m
Employees
1
EIN
13-3468352
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
$35.0m
Assets
$78.7m
Employees
0
EIN
39-0921093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

StoryCorps

Storycorps fosters compassion by recording diverse human stories, preserving them in the Library of Congress, and emphasizing that every voice matters.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
151
EIN
13-3753011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF)

Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC, the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
21
EIN
52-1433877
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation

To educate and inform the general public in the State of New York, particularly in the area of the Town of Islip and more generally in Suffolk County, concerning the culture, art and tradition of the locality.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$122.7m
Employees
0
EIN
13-3354308
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.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
20
EIN
59-1989832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National History Day (NHD)

The future of democracy depends on an inspired, thoughtful and informed citizenry. Historical understanding is crucial to that process. National History Day teaches essential historical literacy that motivates students to secure the future of democracy.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
13
EIN
34-1262642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adams Presidential Center (APC)

Inspiring civic education, promoting public service, and sharing Adams family history from Quincy, MA.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
3
EIN
88-4306187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Historical Society (IHS)

IHS collects, preserves, and shares Indiana's history through its premier research library and local history services. It also publishes books.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$144.0m
Employees
197
EIN
35-0876384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blair House Foundation

The Blair House Foundation renovates and preserves Blair House's furnishings, decor, and gardens, ensuring its continued stewardship for the U.S. government.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$35.1m
Employees
2
EIN
52-1401505
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eastern National (EN)

Eastern National is a not-for-profit, 501(C)(3) cooperating association, supporting the National Park Service and several other partners. Cooperating Associations provide supplemental funding and services to the parks.
Revenue
$32.2m
Assets
$37.0m
Employees
688
EIN
23-1401703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA)

Association providing educational materials and grants to enhance appreciation of national parks and historic sites. Located in St Louis, MO.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
54
EIN
43-6062751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alamo Trust

The Alamo Trust preserves and restores the Alamo, brings its story to life, and educates and inspires visitors through tours and programs.
Revenue
$115.3m
Assets
$58.5m
Employees
224
EIN
47-4365749
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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