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Pennsylvania historical societies

There are 1,001 historical societies and organizations in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanian historical societies employ 1,988 people, earn more than $160 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $858 million.
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Historical societies by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Philadelphia
 
268
 
$85,125,987
Pittsburgh
 
185
 
$17,868,234
Harrisburg
 
60
 
$3,958,501
Allentown
 
49
 
$2,710,044
Scranton
 
47
 
$1,464,300
Lancaster
 
38
 
$5,109,817
Reading
 
37
 
$3,984,661
York
 
29
 
$729,765
Gettysburg
 
22
 
$20,748,126
Chambersburg
 
21
 
$682,211
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Job trends for Pennsylvania historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
154
1-10
 
86
11-25
 
22
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
331
$250k to $1M
 
55
$1M to $5M
 
23
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of historical societies in Pennsylvania

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1-20 of 1,001

The Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and

JMC advances teaching and study of America's founding principles through conferences, seminars, and supporting centers on campuses nationwide.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
24
EIN
26-1147689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

DRWC maintains & promotes Philadelphia's central waterfront, manages Blue Cross River Rink & provides free public programming with national artists.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$52.8m
Employees
261
EIN
23-1734559
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP)

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site interprets the legacy of American criminal justice reform, from the nation's founding through to the present day, within the long-abandoned cellblocks of the nation's most historic prison.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
465
EIN
31-1627155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gettysburg Foundation

The Gettysburg Foundation's mission, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), is to enhance the preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg and its national parks.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$97.5m
Employees
113
EIN
23-2969074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Welcome America

The Welcome America festival, is a multi day free festival featuring the celebration of Independence day. Welcome America events are free to the public and produced to attract visitors and region residents to the city for the Independence day celebration.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$665.1k
Employees
7
EIN
23-2721729
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Philadelphia

Historic Philadelphia, Inc makes our nation's history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction and education, strengthening greater Philadelphia's role as the destination to experience American history.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
89
EIN
23-2764558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (Landmarks) has played a significant role in the historic preservation movement in Philadelphia by restoring, furnishing and presenting to the public its distinguished house museums.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
8
EIN
23-6253966
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bucks County Historical Society

The Bucks County Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Doylestown, PA whose mission is: Preserving Bucks County's history through artifacts, research material, and education.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
74
EIN
23-1371952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies in the United States, it is home to some 600,000 printed items and more than 21 million manuscript and graphic items.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
32
EIN
23-1352322
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia nurtures curiosity, maintains lending and rare book collections, supports research, and hosts local classes.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$27.8m
Employees
15
EIN
23-1352027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Partners for Sacred Places

Support for care and full use of older religious properties as centers of congregational life and community service. Stewardship and preservation of older historical religious properties. Stewardship & preservation of older historical religious properties.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
19
EIN
23-2560361
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Yellow Springs

Living village of 11 historic buildings and structures, preserving nearly 300 years of American history through art, education, and environment.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
11
EIN
23-1920704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ebt Foundation

Restores and operates historical industrial and transportation properties for public education. Located in Rockhill Furnace, PA.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
40
EIN
84-4370512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

To support and enhance the use of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall for educational, cultural, and patriotic purposes. To support and enhance the use of ssmh for educational, cultural, and patriotic purposes.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
29
EIN
25-1821862
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berks History Center

Preserves Berks County's 300-year story through artifact exhibits, records archival, and education to strengthen community with inspiring progress.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
10
EIN
23-1421917
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carpenters' Hall

Carpenters' Hall preserves and maintains a historical landmark in Philadelphia, PA. Its mission is to ensure the preservation of this landmark. It offers programs dedicated to preserving history.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
8
EIN
23-6392266
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie County Historical Society

Preserving over 200 years of Erie County history, the Hagen History Center engages and educates through exhibits, archives, and outreach.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$18.2m
Employees
21
EIN
25-1213025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christ Church Preservation Trust

To ensure the preservation and strengthen the multiple communities that use historic Christ Church's properties as a place for community building, personal growth, education and artistic expression.
Revenue
$853.4k
Assets
$182.8k
Employees
44
EIN
20-0252106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia 250

Philadelphia 250 plans and executes a year-long celebration for America's 250th Anniversary in Philadelphia, collaborating, partnering, and innovating with key stakeholders and experts to co-create exceptional national events, experiences, and programs.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
4
EIN
27-2692035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Adams County Historical Society

Achs fosters interest in the history of Adams County and vicinity, preserving records and objects while inspiring discovery of this historic region.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
13
EIN
23-7258494
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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