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Historical societies and organizations

There are 20,512historical societies in the United States. Combined, these historical societiesemploy 24,867 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Job trends for Historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
1,902
1-10
1,598
11-25
329
26-100
172
101 to 1,000
34
1,000+
0
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Sizes of historical societies

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
5,047
$250k to $1M
994
$1M to $5M
303
$5M to $25M
40
$25M to $100M
6
$100M+
0
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Directory of historical societies

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1-10 of 20,512

White House Historical Association

Research and publication of books, other educational literature, and objects interpreting "the White House and its history and the persons and events associated with it.". To educate the public about the White House and its history. The White House Hist...
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$59.7m
Employees
115
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
$67.9m
Assets
$363.6m
Employees
375
EIN
53-0210807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fox Theatre

The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premiere venues for live entertainment. The Fox's 4,665 seat theatre hosts more than 150 performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to movies.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$95.3m
Employees
726
EIN
13-1240132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Filoli

Filoli is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and stewardship of the cultural traditions and natural history of this country estate for public education and enjoyment. Maintain historic buildings and grounds owned by national trust for histor...
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
122
EIN
95-2996648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Connecting people to america's past through the unparalleled story of Virginia. By collecting, preserving and interpreting the commonwealth's History, we link past with present and inspire future generations.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$107.7m
Employees
109
EIN
54-0419452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum (JHSGW)

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington (JHSGW) mission is to explore the unique Jewish heritage of Washington as a hometown and as the nation's capital.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$31.3m
Employees
7
EIN
52-6064549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Historical Society

Since 1831, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana's storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and disseminating the state's history. A nonprofit membership organization, the ihs also publishes books an...
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$157.4m
Employees
181
EIN
35-0876384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hispanic Society of America

The Society provides a free public museum and a reference library for the Hispanic cultures. The Society provides a free public museum and a reference library for the Hispanic cultures. The mission of the Hispanic Society of America is to collect, prese...
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$83.3m
Employees
29
EIN
13-5661025
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
$25.4m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
225
EIN
04-2761636
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association

Honoring those who served our country in the armed forces, the War Memorial provides educational, cultural, civic and patriotic programs, services and facilities to enrich the lives of the community. To provide educational, cultural, civic, and patrioti...
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
113
EIN
38-1393849
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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