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Virginia historical societies

There are 641 historical societies and organizations in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian historical societies employ 1,211 people, earn more than $132 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $862 million.
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Historical societies by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
192
 
$27,155,230
Richmond
 
112
 
$16,498,405
Virginia Beach
 
86
 
$4,139,745
Roanoke
 
30
 
$1,601,565
Charlottesville
 
30
 
$57,694,427
Lynchburg
 
24
 
$6,838,634
Kingsport, TN
 
19
 
$162,659
Harrisonburg
 
12
 
$8,579,868
Staunton
 
11
 
$1,581,016
Winchester
 
10
 
$1,409,344
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Job trends for Virginia historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
70
1-10
 
46
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
147
$250k to $1M
 
27
$1M to $5M
 
15
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of historical societies in Virginia

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1-20 of 641

Montpelier Foundation

The Montpelier Foundation preserves James Madison's legacy, educates on American history, and engages the public in constitutional education through archaeology and historic restoration.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$36.2m
Employees
100
EIN
31-1620682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation Virginia

Preservation Virginia preserves, promotes, and advocates for Virginia's historic places. Its focus is on cultural, economic, and educational benefits.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$28.6m
Employees
153
EIN
54-0568800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas Jefferson Foundation

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation owns and operates Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson and the only home in America on the elite World Heritage List of the United Nations.
Revenue
$56.9m
Assets
$354.0m
Employees
398
EIN
54-0505959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association is a historical societies or organization in Alexandria, VA whose mission is: Maintains a memorial museum and temple in Alexandria, VA to honor George Washington as a Mason.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
24
EIN
54-0545202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shenandoah Valley Battlefields foundation

Preserving historic Civil War battlefields, structures, and artifacts throughout the Shenandoah Valley to protect and interpret their significance.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$63.5m
Employees
11
EIN
54-2007460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The George Washington Foundation

To enhance the public understanding and appreciation of the lives, values, and legacies of George Washington, Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis, and their families.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$35.2m
Employees
65
EIN
54-0525507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Virginia Battlefields Trust

Protects Civil War battlefields in central Virginia region by acquiring land and easements for conservation; donates or sells to National Park Service and other groups.
Revenue
$863.5k
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
2
EIN
54-1828344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Genealogical Society (NGS)

National Genealogical Society's mission is to serve and grow the genealogical community by providing education and training, fostering increased quality and standards, and promoting access to and preservation of genealogical records.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
5
EIN
52-0745713
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stratford Hall

Stratford Hall preserves Lee family legacy and history, inspires appreciation for America's past, encourages leadership, honor, and civic responsibility.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
52
EIN
54-0536105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oatlands

Oatlands is the steward of Oatlands, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and a National Historic Site. Oatlands is a self-supporting non-profit organization which receives no government funding.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$597.5k
Employees
18
EIN
54-1118635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The OSS Society

The OSS Society accumulates, preserves, perpetuates, educates and promotes public awareness of the history, traditions and spirit of the Office of Strategic Services.
Revenue
$872.2k
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
1
EIN
55-0810619
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National D-Day Memorial Foundation

The National D-Day Memorial Foundation memorializes the Allied forces' valor and sacrifice on D-Day while preserving its legacy.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$19.9m
Employees
31
EIN
54-1504679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Preserves Jefferson's Poplar Forest, educates public, restores buildings, tells stories of free and enslaved people. Offers tours, programs. Located in Forest, VA.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
29
EIN
54-1258296
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Board of Regents of Gunston Hall Incorporated

Gunston Hall's Board of Regents preserves George Mason's legacy in Mason Neck, VA through restoration efforts and a world-class reference library.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
18
EIN
52-1284368
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Richmond

The mission of Historic Richmond is to preserve, promote, and protect the historic buildings and places of Richmond for the economic benefit and cultural enrichment of their city.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
9
EIN
54-6026404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation

The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation possesses the largest collection of Patrick Henry artifacts and memorabilia in the nation. To aid in educating the public about the life, times, philosophy, and contributions to posterity of Patrick Henry.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
20
EIN
54-0662892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic St Lukes Restoration

Historic St Lukes Restoration manages Virginia's Oldest Church Building and its cemeteries, preserving and interpreting its history, collections, and historic grounds for the general public.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
15
EIN
54-0629148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation

The mission is: 1)to increase awareness and understanding of the life, principles, and accomplishments of the 28th president of the united states through the preservation of the presbyterian manse where Woodrow Wilson was born, and a museum addressing his....
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
36
EIN
54-0505980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Belle Grove

Belle Grove maintains the historic property of Belle Grove Inc and educates the general public through tours and programs sponsored by the organization.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
8
EIN
54-1047175
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia War Memorial Foundation

Fundraising organization for Virginia War Memorial, honoring patriotic Virginians who served in defense of freedom and liberty. Offers various education programs.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
4
EIN
31-1647903
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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