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Michigan historical societies

There are 550 historical societies and organizations in Michigan. Combined, these Michiganian historical societies employ 751 people, earn more than $41 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $240 million.
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Historical societies by major Michigan cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Detroit
 
154
 
$23,600,590
Grand Rapids
 
53
 
$2,267,875
Hartford
 
33
 
$-10,810,112
Ann Arbor
 
27
 
$1,055,074
Flint
 
20
 
$4,219,013
Kalamazoo
 
16
 
$1,531,665
Saginaw
 
11
 
$1,696,289
Monroe, MI
 
11
 
$1,314,290
Niles
 
10
 
$301,180
Muskegon
 
9
 
$110,789
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Job trends for Michigan historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
52
1-10
 
33
11-25
 
17
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Michigan

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
134
$250k to $1M
 
32
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of historical societies in Michigan

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1-20 of 550

Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association

Honors veterans by offering educational and cultural programs, and provides facilities for community events. Located in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
93
EIN
38-1393849
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Historical Society

Detroit Historical Society preserves and shares Detroit's history through exhibits, programs, and outreach.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
90
EIN
38-1381144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historical Society of Michigan (HSM)

HSM is an educational non-profit organization and relies on membership, donations, grants, and earned income for its revenue to operate.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
27
EIN
38-1452689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carriage Town Ministries

Carriage Town Ministries offers food, clothing and shelter for the homeless, rehabilitation for addicts and support for abused women.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
105
EIN
38-1443378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Henry Ford Estate

The Henry Ford Estate - fair lane experience is an authentic witness to the past that inspires, educates and engages visitors through exploration of its unique connections to innovation, philanthropy and civic responsibility while celebrating family tradi....
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$31.6m
Employees
24
EIN
27-4877171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quincy Mine Hoist Association

Preserves Michigan's copper mining heritage through history museum programs for 18,000 annual visitors at the industrial site.
Revenue
$787.2k
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
21
EIN
38-1788908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historical Society of Saginaw

Historical Society of Saginaw shares the region's history through exploration, preservation, and educational programs while curating a collection of local artifacts.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
21
EIN
38-2119592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mason County Historical Society

Preserves and presents historically important artifacts, archives, and buildings of Mason County through tours, events, and field trips.
Revenue
$861.4k
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
14
EIN
38-1689000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steam Railroad Institute

The Steam Railroading Institute, dedicated to educating the public about steam-era railroad technology, is the product of the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation Inc.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
16
EIN
38-2311833
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical So

Great Lakes maritime history preservation society and museum promoting understanding and appreciation of the region's rich maritime heritage.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
33
EIN
38-2198482
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Felt Estate

To preserve and maintain the Felt mansion in holland Michigan and to educate the public on the history of the Felt Estate.
Revenue
$762.7k
Assets
$228.1k
Employees
2
EIN
26-0802409
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant purchases and restores the first factory built by the Ford Motor Company. Their mission is to return the site to its original circa 1910 appearance, preserving it as a national historic landmark building.
Revenue
$975.4k
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
30
EIN
38-3455896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Park Club Historic Foundation

The Park Club Historic Foundation receives and administers funds for the preservation of buildings of historical interest, including the restoration of the historic building located at 219 West South Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$275.5k
Employees
0
EIN
27-4685810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation

The foundation partners with the National Park Service to preserve land, rehabilitate battlefields, and provide educational activities generating revenue.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
0
EIN
46-2501428
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Port Austin Reeflight Association

The Port Austin Reeflight Association is a dedicated association that restores and maintains the Port Austin Reef Light Station. Their programs include restoring and preserving access to the lighthouse for the public.
Revenue
$847.2k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3018951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation Dearborn

Preservation Dearborn is a historical societies or organization in Dearborn, MI that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4223135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Classic Tractor and Farm Association

Michigan Classic Tractor and Farm Association is a historical societies or organization in Cheboygan, MI that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4232483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Genealogical Society of Monroe County Mi

Genealogical Society of Monroe County Mi is a historical societies or organization in Monroe, MI that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-4248465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watrousville-Caro Area Historical Society

Watrousville-Caro Area Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Caro, MI that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-2168493
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Mary Sheldon Ismon House

Friends of Mary Sheldon Ismon House is a historical societies or organization in Albion, MI that was founded in 1999.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3476835
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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