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Illinois historical societies

There are 595 historical societies and organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan historical societies employ 567 people, earn more than $206 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Historical societies by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
274
 
$178,892,107
St. Louis, MO
 
48
 
$2,174,538
Springfield, IL
 
32
 
$5,018,871
Peoria
 
26
 
$1,935,196
Davenport, IA
 
18
 
$2,201,277
Rockford
 
14
 
$522,079
Bloomington, IL
 
13
 
$507,658
Kankakee
 
11
 
$287,106
Carbondale
 
11
 
$225,845
Decatur, IL
 
8
 
$9,978,533
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Job trends for Illinois historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
89
1-10
 
54
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
183
$250k to $1M
 
34
$1M to $5M
 
10
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of historical societies in Illinois

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1-20 of 595

The Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation is a historical societies or organization in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Obama Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.
Revenue
$140.6m
Assets
$986.6m
Employees
312
EIN
46-4950751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The HistoryMakers

The HistoryMakers is committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. Here is how we do it.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
15
EIN
36-4328170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation of Egyptian Theatre

Preservation of Egyptian Theatre maintains, operates, and preserves a historical structure located in Dekalb, IL. Its mission is to provide a forum for cultural and entertainment events while preserving the historic site.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
9
EIN
36-3011960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
8
EIN
56-2450501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Pullman Foundation

Historic Pullman Foundation is a historical societies or organization in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Restores and preserves properties in Pullman, Chicago while educating about the area's history.
Revenue
$801.4k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7281625
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodstock Courthouse Historic Preservation Fund

The Woodstock Courthouse Historic Preservation Fund aims to preserve the Old Courthouse and Sheriff's House on the Square in Woodstock, IL by providing maintenance and improvements to these historic buildings.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
45-4674393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

The Society of Architectural Historians promotes the study, interpretation and conservation of architecture, design, landscapes and urbanism worldwide for the benefit of all.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
10
EIN
20-2507723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Landmarks Preservation Council of Illionis (LPCI)

Landmarks Illinois inspires and empowers people with what they need to save places that are important to them. Preservation is about protecting the places that enhance our lives on a daily basis.
Revenue
$993.5k
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
11
EIN
36-2879987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Butterworth Foundation

The William Butterworth Foundation preserves and provides historic homes to nonprofit and community organizations at no cost, including the Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$44.2m
Employees
6
EIN
46-4274627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

626 Landmark Foundation

To support the restoration, repair, preservation, and protection of the design, features, and integrity of the exterior at 626 north Michigan avenue, chicago, Illinois.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$151.8k
Employees
0
EIN
36-4382547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Barrington's White House

Preserves cultural and community center in Barrington, IL by supporting capital maintenance and high-quality events for current and future generations.
Revenue
$800.1k
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
0
EIN
82-2763230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Decatur Genealogical Society

Decatur Genealogical Society encourages the science of genealogy and preserves published materials of historical and genealogical nature through its library holdings for research.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
0
EIN
37-6064987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute

Educational advocacy promoting social & legal justice through programs like the National Memorial and Traveling Museum Exhibition.
Revenue
$852.1k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3881612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lincoln Presidential Foundation

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation democratises Lincoln's legacy through education, programming, research and historic access.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
5
EIN
36-4385644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project

Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project educates, preserves, and interprets IL Route 66 through historical societies and preservation organizations in Springfield, IL.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$149.5k
Employees
2
EIN
37-1412313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Songs4soldiers NFP

Songs4soldiers NFP produces a concert to support local combat veterans with all different kinds of assistance needed through their mission.
Revenue
$788.6k
Assets
$475.5k
Employees
0
EIN
46-2902346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Preservation Association

The Madison Preservation Association dedicates itself to restoring and operating the historic Madison Theatre, providing community access to grants and education.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
86-1934537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fortnightly of Chicago

Chicago women's society enriching intellectual lives via cultural, educational sharing. Historic house provides gracious setting; membership includes food/beverage, program & clubhouse services.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
36
EIN
36-2009206
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated

Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated is a historical societies or organization in Elgin, IL that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1103373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historical Society of Island Lake

Historical Society of Island Lake is a historical societies or organization in Island Lake, IL that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3878352
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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