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Iowa historical societies

There are 317 historical societies and organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan historical societies employ 207 people, earn more than $23 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $150 million.
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Historical societies by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
49
 
$8,186,413
Cedar Rapids
 
23
 
$2,794,460
Iowa City
 
19
 
$904,302
Omaha, NE
 
16
 
$1,332,613
Ames
 
16
 
$1,396,588
Waterloo
 
14
 
$1,352,436
Dubuque
 
11
 
$1,322,847
Sioux City
 
8
 
$362,463
Davenport
 
8
 
$0
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Job trends for Iowa historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
39
1-10
 
32
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
86
$250k to $1M
 
13
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of historical societies in Iowa

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1-20 of 317

Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation

The Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was formed for the purpose of the maintenance and preservation of the Hoyt Sherman house, museum, theater, and supporting grounds (known as Hoyt Sherman Place) for public viewing and use. ....
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$26.2m
Employees
43
EIN
42-1433940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Four Mounds Foundation

Four Mounds Foundation preserves historic land, serves and educates through community development, housing education, rehabilitation training, and innovative partnerships.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$703.8k
Employees
32
EIN
42-1265303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area

Preserving and sharing the story of American agriculture through partnerships and activities in Waterloo, IA.
Revenue
$821.0k
Assets
$808.5k
Employees
6
EIN
42-1387305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ConnectCR

Connectcr will improve the quality of life in linn county and beyond by expanding connectivity for recreation, improving under-utilized community assets, leveraging flood mitigation, and creating an iconic symbol for the city.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3025860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ames Historical Society

Ames Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Ames, IA whose mission is: Preservation of Ames history.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
4
EIN
42-1155124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Red Oak Heritage Foundation

Red Oak Heritage Foundation funds charitable & educational programs, restores historic buildings, and supports physical improvement of its community.
Revenue
$752.5k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1393844
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Historical Society

Des Moines Historical Society maintains and operates three historical properties, providing museums to the community, with a focus on renovation.
Revenue
$439.6k
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
11
EIN
42-1001602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sioux Rapids Area Historical Association

Sioux Rapids Area Historical Association is a historical societies or organization in Sioux Rapids, IA that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
14-1948534
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Siouxland Historical Railroad Association

Sioux City-based railroad association preserves and exhibits historic artifacts while interpreting their impact on regional history.
Revenue
$172.3k
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
3
EIN
42-1230863
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeview Iowa Historical Society

Lakeview Iowa Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Lake View, IA that was founded in 1995.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1435208
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hunter Cemetery Association

Hunter Cemetery Association is a historical societies or organization in Buffalo, IA that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1512439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States / Ia State Commandery

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States / Ia State Commandery is a historical societies or organization in Swisher, IA that was founded in 1974.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0174890
IRS type
501(c)(10)

German American National Congress - 79 Eastern Iowa-Wartburg

German American National Congress - 79 Eastern Iowa-Wartburg is a historical societies or organization in Waverly, IA that was founded in 1968.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-1948952
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Concerned Citizens for Sand Prairie Preservation

Concerned Citizens for Sand Prairie Preservation is a historical societies or organization in Iowa City, IA that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
05-0524194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Runnells Historical Society

Runnells Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Runnells, IA that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-2860925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Labor History Society

Iowa Labor History Society is a historical societies or organization in Coralville, IA that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3596713
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cass County Historical Society

Cass County Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Griswold, IA that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1409956
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lansing Stone School Corporation

Lansing Stone School Corporation is a historical societies or organization in Lansing, IA that was founded in 1984.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1193203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marion County Genealogical Society

Marion County Genealogical Society is a historical societies or organization in Knoxville, IA that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1110439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Monona Historical Society

Maintain a place where historical records for Monona, Iowa and surronding townships. Maintain the Society building and property.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-0982253
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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