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Minnesota historical societies

There are 395 historical societies and organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotan historical societies employ 1,076 people, earn more than $130 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $438 million.
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Historical societies by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
 
170
 
$108,144,020
Rochester, MN
 
31
 
$686,755
Duluth
 
22
 
$4,957,547
St. Cloud
 
12
 
$82,613
Mankato
 
7
 
$1,117,924
La Crosse, WI
 
4
 
$83,265
Grand Forks, ND
 
3
 
$161,562
Fargo, ND
 
3
 
$704,993
Showing 8 of 8 metros

Job trends for Minnesota historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
33
1-10
 
53
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Minnesota

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

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Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. state of Minnesota.
Revenue
$91.5m
Assets
$312.6m
Employees
645
EIN
41-0713907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

White Bear Lake Area Historical Society

White Bear Lake Area Historical Society connects the community to its past, preserving heritage, educating locals, and advocating for historic preservation through events and programming.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7303749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Landmark Center

Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts countless special events.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
36
EIN
23-7069422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Becker County Historical Society

Becker County Historical Society operates a local historical society and museum in Detroit Lakes, MN, promoting local history through exhibits and a library.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
4
EIN
41-0873609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Duluth and North Shore Railway

Duluth's railway offers a unique ride on historic and scenic North Shore with focus on safety, customer service, and education.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$696.1k
Employees
0
EIN
41-1835806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS)

The Ramsey County Historical Society inspires future and current generations to learn from and value their history by engaging in a diverse program of presenting, publishing, and preserving.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
40
EIN
41-6009039
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rethos

Rethos promotes community vitality by inspiring people to connect with historic places and utilizing main street approach for revitalization.
Revenue
$834.7k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
15
EIN
41-1427970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cook County Historical Society

Preserves and shares knowledge of Cook County, Minnesota's history through five historical sites and a fishing tug. Free to public.
Revenue
$923.0k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
4
EIN
41-6038622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carver County Historical Society

Carver County Historical Society preserves and interprets local history, including the Andrew Peterson Farm, through exhibits and a public research library.
Revenue
$930.3k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
6
EIN
41-6040775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Basilica Landmark

The Basilica Landmark supports the preservation of The Basilica Of Saint Mary through educational programs, fundraising, archives, and a community magazine.
Revenue
$926.4k
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
0
EIN
41-1754864
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Junior Pioneers of New Ulm

The Junior Pioneers purpose is to keep green the memory of the Pioneers who settled in New Ulm and the vicinity: and to preserve as much as possible the usages and customs, language, and ideals of the early settlers.
Revenue
$278.8k
Assets
$313.8k
Employees
0
EIN
41-6038149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pine County Historical Society

Pine County Historical Society preserves, protects and disseminates the history of Pine County. It operates a museum that showcases Pine County's cherished history and artifacts, as well as a small gift shop and cafe to enhance the visitors experience.
Revenue
$350.8k
Assets
$698.1k
Employees
20
EIN
41-6048580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Burnsville Historical Society

To preserve and share the history or our community, Burnsville, MN. This is accomplished via our website and digital archives.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-2295236
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (LIFT)

LIFT is a historical societies or organization in Luverne, MN that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-0381643
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Military Order of the World Wars / Fort Snelling Chapter

Military Order of the World Wars / Fort Snelling Chapter is a historical societies or organization in W Saint Paul, MN that was founded in 1955.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-1449332
IRS type
501(c)(19)

Crystal Historical Society

Crystal Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Crystal, MN that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
30-1127937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daughters of Norway - 51 Pauline Fjelde Lodge

Daughters of Norway - 51 Pauline Fjelde Lodge is a historical societies or organization in Minneapolis, MN that was founded in 1991.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3671363
IRS type
501(c)(8)

Minnesotas Historic Northwest

"Minnesotas Historic Northwest represents historical societies, museums, and research centers in Northwest Minnesota. It shares knowledge and resources through various programs. Its location is in Roseau, MN.".
Revenue
$22.9k
Assets
$9,136
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-4069466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Steamship Society

Great Lakes Steamship Society is a historical societies or organization in Stacy, MN that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-4528886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hermann Monument Society

The Hermann Monument Society is a historical societies or organization in New Ulm, MN that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
06-1799052
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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