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New York historical societies

There are 1,217 historical societies and organizations in New York. Combined, these New Yorker historical societies employ 1,786 people, earn more than $252 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $859 million.
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Historical societies by major New York cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New York City
 
496
 
$187,118,464
Albany, NY
 
88
 
$11,638,551
Rochester, NY
 
86
 
$7,843,204
Poughkeepsie
 
82
 
$4,229,402
Buffalo
 
76
 
$13,286,213
Syracuse
 
58
 
$2,871,390
Utica
 
38
 
$4,121,152
Watertown
 
29
 
$270,376
Kingston
 
25
 
$2,570,425
Glens Falls
 
21
 
$1,001,947
Showing 10 of 13 metros

Job trends for New York historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
161
1-10
 
123
11-25
 
25
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in New York

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
361
$250k to $1M
 
88
$1M to $5M
 
37
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of historical societies in New York

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1-20 of 1,217

American Jewish Historical Society

AJHS provides access to millions of artifacts reflecting Jewish history in the U.S., with a library of approximately 50,000 volumes.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
12
EIN
13-1764804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Arthur Page Society

Leadership society for chief communications officers promoting professional standards, education, and community through Diversity Action Alliance and BELONG program areas.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
34
EIN
23-2290568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Philos Project

The Philos Project promotes positive Christian engagement in the Middle East, and works to serve and equip the Hispanic Christian community.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
41
EIN
47-1182714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation

A nonprofit that partners with the National Park Service to educate visitors about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Located in New York, NY.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$74.9m
Employees
36
EIN
13-3118415
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Town Hall Foundation

Preserves and supports Town Hall, a historic national landmark building in New York City, through educational and artistic events and hall rentals.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
105
EIN
23-7296167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Hudson Valley

Historic Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit education organization that interprets and promotes historic landmarks of national significance in the Hudson Valley for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$77.3m
Employees
215
EIN
13-1692606
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Andrus on Hudson

Andrus on Hudson is a caring, licensed skilled nursing facility providing room and board services to elderly residents in Westchester County.
Revenue
$41.9m
Assets
$46.8m
Employees
283
EIN
13-5596795
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center restores and preserves the 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House for public education on American history and art.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
3
EIN
13-3585332
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Battery Conservancy

Nonprofit that revitalizes and manages The Battery public park in New York City, working with NYC Parks. Created in 1994.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
40
EIN
13-3769101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oysterponds Historical Society

Oysterponds Historical Society preserves and interprets the history of Orient and East Marion for every generation through museum operation, historic home preservation, and maintenance of artifacts for public education.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
6
EIN
11-1892401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Staten Island Historical Society Incd / B / A Historic Richmond Town

Historic Richmond Town restores and maintains 45+ historic structures, offers educational programs, and explores the American experience on Staten Island.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
48
EIN
13-1985514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montauk Historical Society

Preserving Montauk's history and culture through the collection, restoration, and display of historically significant buildings, objects, and writings.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
35
EIN
11-6037082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Perpetuates Theodore Roosevelt's memory and ideals for public benefit, offers various awards and programs. Located in Oyster Bay, NY.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
2
EIN
13-5593999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Village Preservation

Preserves architectural heritage and history of Greenwich Village, East Village, and Noho. Undertakes research, advocacy, and distributes bi-annual newsletter.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
20
EIN
13-3042600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Royal Oak Foundation

The Royal Oak Foundation funds conservation of historic properties, sponsors educational programs, and grants for the preservation of important sites.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
8
EIN
23-7349380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Olana Partnership

To inspire the public by preserving and interpreting Olana, Frederic Church's artistic masterpiece. The Olana Partnership supports Olana, the greatest masterpiece of Frederic Church, through fundraising, programming and advocacy.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$13.9m
Employees
50
EIN
14-1828430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The New York Landmarks Conservancy

The New York Landmarks Conservancy, founded in 1973, is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and reusing New York's architecturally significant buildings.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$24.1m
Employees
16
EIN
23-7181785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

French Heritage Society

Preserving French cultural heritage through educational programs, restoration projects, grants, and awards in France and the US.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
4
EIN
13-3100091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northport Historical Society

Preserving and exhibiting artifacts to educate the public about Northport, NY and its culture, history, and surroundings.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
9
EIN
23-7344371
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York

Established in 1876 the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York is devoted to educating the public about The American Revolution. Members are descendants of those who fought in or the Revolutionary War or otherwise placed themselves at risk.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
14
EIN
13-5563011
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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