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Connecticut historical societies

There are 308 historical societies and organizations in Connecticut. Combined, these Connecticuter historical societies employ 401 people, earn more than $37 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $280 million.
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Historical societies by major Connecticut cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Lansing
 
100
 
$10,452,919
New Haven
 
60
 
$9,763,613
Bridgeport
 
60
 
$11,143,613
Norwich
 
34
 
$2,594,324
Worcester, MA
 
18
 
$68,262
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Job trends for Connecticut historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
40
1-10
 
37
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Connecticut

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
86
$250k to $1M
 
18
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of historical societies in Connecticut

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Preservation Connecticut

Preserving, protecting and promoting the historic buildings, sites, structures and landscapes that contribute to the heritage, economy and vitality of Connecticut communities.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
9
EIN
06-0979808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

THE Connecticut HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History

CHS cultivates understanding of CT's history and culture through collections development and exhibits, located in Hartford.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$63.2m
Employees
63
EIN
06-6026012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenwich Historical Society

Preserving and interpreting Greenwich history. Conducting research, education programs, and exhibitions at Bush-Holley Historic Site.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$23.9m
Employees
33
EIN
06-6036049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Haven Colony Historical Society

New Haven Colony Historical Society: Museum & Library with lectures, tours, programs, and literary materials for learning about the art, science & history of Connecticut.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
15
EIN
06-0646762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connecticut Landmarks

Founded in 1936 as the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society, it is a state-wide network of twelve significant historic properties that span three centuries of New England history.
Revenue
$996.4k
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
48
EIN
06-0789151
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Connecticut

NSCDA-CT promotes colonial heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service, and education. They maintain historic homes and host seminars in Wethersfield.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
27
EIN
06-0699245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Litchfield Historical Society

The Litchfield Historical Society preserves the history of Litchfield County by sponsoring tours and lectures, and by working to improve the quality of the museum collections.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
19
EIN
06-6000486
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Canaan Historical Society

The objective of the founding members of the New Canaan Historical Society was "to bring together and arrange the Historical events of the town of New Canaan, the genealogies of the families who have lived in town, to form a library and to collect relics ....
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
0
EIN
06-0727288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

Preserves natural, cultural, and artistic resources with programs such as Clinton Church Restoration. Located in Salisbury, CT.
Revenue
$803.5k
Assets
$433.5k
Employees
3
EIN
06-1613798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ridgefield Historical Society

Ridgefield Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Ridgefield, CT whose mission is: Historic preservation.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
4
EIN
75-3072660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mary and Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community

To restore preserve and ensure the viability of the Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses; teach the history of Connecticut Blacks; revitalize the surrounding South End community; and facilitate the preservation and revitalization of other African-American and gr....
Revenue
$776.0k
Assets
$741.3k
Employees
1
EIN
27-1427856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eli Whitney Blake House Preservation Trust

The Eli Whitney Blake House Preservation Trust supports the restoration and preservation of the Eli Whitney Blake House, consistent with its status as a National Historic Landmark.
Revenue
$756.8k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
88-2175096
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mory's Preservation

Mory's Preservation is a public charitable organization that preserves and restores the historic Mory's Clubhouse in New Haven, CT.
Revenue
$914.1k
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
0
EIN
26-4794593
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soundview Empowerment Alliance

Soundview Empowerment Alliance preserves an historic building in Westport, CT and educates the public on local history through access and appreciation.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
88-1027401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dej International Heritage Foundation

Aid to education and needy families, supporting Yeshivas Chasidei Breslov in Jerusalem. Various charitable institutions receive support.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$190.6k
Employees
1
EIN
51-0541244
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Navy Seabee Veterans of America / X14 Island Kankakee Il

Navy Seabee Veterans of America / X14 Island Kankakee Il is a historical societies or organization in West Haven, CT that was founded in 1951.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-6159629
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Navy Seabee Veterans of America / X2 Island Kingston Pa

Navy Seabee Veterans of America / X2 Island Kingston Pa is a historical societies or organization in West Haven, CT that was founded in 1951.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-2752859
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Navy Seabee Veterans of America / X1 Island Selma NC

Navy Seabee Veterans of America / X1 Island Selma NC is a historical societies or organization in West Haven, CT that was founded in 1951.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-2054072
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Wall Street Oral History Project

Wall Street Oral History Project is a historical societies or organization in Darien, CT that was founded in 2010.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-1034495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society Daughters of Colonial Wars / Connecticut Society

National Society Daughters of Colonial Wars / Connecticut Society is a historical societies or organization in N Grosvenordl, CT that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
06-6041292
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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