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Historical Organizations

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Historical Organizations organizations account for 16k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $3b in revenue and employ 20.8k individuals.

16 Thousand

Active Organizations

$2.8 Billion

Annual Revenue

21 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$14.5 Billion

Controlled Assets

Explore Nonprofits in the Historical Organizations Sector

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Williamsburg, VA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $126m

MISSION:

PRESERVE, RESTORE, RECONSTRUCT, OR OTHERWISE MAINTAIN HISTORICAL STRUCTURES, OBJECTS, WORKS OF ART AND LOCATIONS AND TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND CARRY ON ANY HISTORICAL, INTERPRETIVE, RESEARCH, OR RELATED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Arie And Ida Crown Memorial

Chicago, IL

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $155m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

The Barack Obama Foundation

Chicago, IL

Assets: $987m

Revenue: $141m

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE, EMPOWER, AND CONNECT PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR WORLD AND TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. OBAMA.

National Trust For Historic Preservation In The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $456m

Revenue: $75m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens

Washington, DC

Assets: $358m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM & GARDEN'S (HILLWOOD) MISSION IS TO SHARE THE RENOWNED ART COLLECTIONS, EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS AND RELATED PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE. SINCE ITS OPENING, HILLWOOD HAS SERVED HUNDREDS-OF-THOUSANDS OF VISITORS, INCLUDING LOCAL AND VISITING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FAMILIES (TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL), CURATORS AND SCHOLARS, AND PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Mount Vernon Ladies Association Of The Union

Mount Vernon, VA

Assets: $333m

Revenue: $62m

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND MANAGE THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AND EDUCATE VISTORS ABOUT HIS LIFE.

Minnesota Historical Society

Saint Paul, MN

Assets: $313m

Revenue: $91m

MISSION:

USING THE POWER OF HISTORY TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, HISTORY EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ACCESSIBILITY TO A NETWORK OF HISTORIC SITES, PUBLICATIONS OF MINNESOTA HISTORICAL CONTENT AND ARCHIVAL SERVICES.

Heritage South Community Cu

Shelbyville, TN

Assets: $311m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

PROVIDE SERVICE IN THE FORM OF LOANS, SHARES, DRAFTS, IRA AND VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 32,062 MEMBERS.

Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $272m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

TO RESTORE, RENOVATE AND REVITALIZE THE HISTORIC PARK AVENUE ARMORY A CONTEMPORARY ARTS INSTITUTION.

National Society Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution

Washington, DC

Assets: $204m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND PATRIOTISM.

New York Historical Society

New York, NY

Assets: $198m

Revenue: $54m

MISSION:

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET, FOR THE BROADEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC, SEE SCHEDULE O

Navy Pier Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $187m

Revenue: $67m

MISSION:

NAVY PIER, CHICAGO'S ICONIC LAKEFRONT TREASURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTION, IS (SEE SCHEDULE O)AN ALL-WELCOMING, YEAR-ROUND CIVIC AND CULTURAL DESTINATION WHICH IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC, OFFERING UNIQUE DINING, RETAIL, ENTERTAINMENT AND FREE PROGRAMMING TO NEARLY 9 MILLION GUESTS ANNUALLY, WHILE RELIEVING THE BURDEN OF THE GOVERNMENT TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE HISTORIC DESTINATION.

Atlanta Historical Society Inc

Atlanta, GA

Assets: $187m

Revenue: $34m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND ITS ENVIRONS IN ORDER TO CONNECT PEOPLE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE.

Virginia Historical Society

Richmond, VA

Assets: $153m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO AMERICA'S PAST THROUGH THE UNPARALLELED STORY OF VIRGINIA.

Massachusetts Historical Society

Boston, MA

Assets: $142m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

THE MHS SEEKS TO MAKE AMERICAN HISTORY RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE.

Indiana Historical Society

Indianapolis, IN

Assets: $131m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

SINCE 1830, THE INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS BEEN INDIANA'S STORYTELLER, CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE PAST BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND SHARING THE STATE'S HISTORY. A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, IHS MAINTAINS THE NATION'S PREMIER RESEARCH LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES ON THE HISTORY OF INDIANA AND THE OLD NORTHWEST AND PRESENTS A UNIQUE SET OF VISITOR EXPERIENCES CALLED THE INDIANA EXPERIENCE. IHS ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL GROUPS; PUBLISHES BOOKS AND PERIODICALS; SPONSORS TEACHER WORKSHOPS; PRODUCES AND HOSTS ART EXHIBITIONS, MUSEUM THEATER AND OUTSIDE PERFORMANCE GROUPS; AND PROVIDES YOUTH, ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS. IHS IS A SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATE AND A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COALITION OF SITES OF CONSCIENCE.

Friends Of The High Line Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $117m

Revenue: $45m

MISSION:

FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE IS A NON-PROFIT PARK CONSERVANCY RESPONSIBLE FOR (SEE CONT ON SCH O) MAINTAINING AND OPERATING AN EXTRAORDINARY PUBLIC SPACE ON THE HIGH LINE. THE HIGH LINE IS A 1.45-MILE ELEVATED FREIGHT RAIL LINE TRANSFORMED INTO A PUBLIC PARK ON MANHATTAN'S WEST SIDE.

Edward M Kennedy Institute For The United States Senate Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $115m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

THE EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE IS A NONPARTISAN, CIVIC EDUCATION ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES STUDENTS AND VISITORS IN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE ESSENTIAL ROLE EACH PERSON PLAYS IN OUR DEMOCRACY AND IN OUR SOCIETY.

Fox Theatre Inc

Atlanta, GA

Assets: $111m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

Historic Landmarks Foundation Of Indiana Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Assets: $107m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

INDIANA LANDMARKS REVITALIZES COMMUNITIES, RECONNECTS US TO OUR HERITAGE, AND SAVES MEANINGFUL PLACES.