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Historical Societies & Historic Preservation

Nonprofit OrganizationsHistorical Societies & Historic Preservation

Historical Societies & Historic Preservation organizations account for 6k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $1b in revenue and employ 11.7k individuals.

6 Thousand

Active Organizations

$1.1 Billion

Annual Revenue

12 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$5.6 Billion

Controlled Assets

Explore Nonprofits in the Historical Societies & Historic Preservation Sector

Mattatuck Historical Society

Waterbury, CT

Assets: $30m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE MATTATUCK MUSEUM IS A CENTER OF ART AND HISTORY, A GATHERING PLACE THAT NURTURES CREATIVITY AND LEARNING THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES TO ENCOURAGE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND OUR HERITAGE.

Historical Society Of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $30m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING.

Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc

Vineyard Haven, MA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD MUSEUM INSPIRES ALL PEOPLE TO DISCOVER, EXPLORE, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTIONS TO THIS ISLAND AND ITS DIVERSE HERITAGE.

Preservation Foundation Of Palm Beach Inc

Palm Beach, FL

Assets: $27m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

Mark Twain Home Foundation

Hannibal, MO

Assets: $27m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE MARK TWAIN HOME FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF MARK TWAIN AND TO DEMONSTRATE THE RELEVANCE OF HIS STORIES AND IDEAS TO CITIZENS OF THE WORLD.

Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum

Doylestown, PA

Assets: $26m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

Greenwich Historical Society Inc

Cos Cob, CT

Assets: $26m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

Filoli Center

Woodside, CA

Assets: $26m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

A HISTORIC ESTATE, GARDEN, AND NATURE PRESERVE DEDICATED TO SHARING STORIES OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY.

San Joaquin Pioneer And Historical Society

Stockton, CA

Assets: $25m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO APPRECIATE THE FINE ARTS AND REGIONAL HISTORY.

Historic Morven Inc

Princeton, NJ

Assets: $25m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF HISTORIC MORVEN, INC. IS TO PRESERVE THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK KNOWN AS MORVEN BY OPERATING IT AS A MUSEUM AND PUBLIC GARDEN THAT EDUCATE DIVERSE AUDIENCES AND SHOWCASES ITS RICH HISTORY.

The Heritage Foundation Of Williamson County Tn

Franklin, TN

Assets: $24m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE COMMUNITIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HISTORIC RESOURCES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WORKS WITH AREA LEADERS TO CONTINUALLY CARE FOR HISTORIC SPACES, TREASURED LANDMARKS, AND CHERISHED LOCAL BUSINESSES.

Concord Antiquarian Society

Concord, MA

Assets: $23m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE CONCORD MUSEUM EDUCATES VISITORS OF ALL AGES ABOUT THE HISTORY OF CONCORD AND ITS CONTINUING INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN POLITICAL, LITERARY AND CULTURAL LIFE. THE MUSEUM'S NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGING EXHIBITIONS, EXTENDED CLASSROOM LEARNING, DYNAMIC PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS RELEVANT TO AN EVER CHANGING WORLD. FOUNDED IN 1886, THE MUSEUM IS A CENTER OF CULTURAL ENJOYMENT FOR THE REGION AND A GATEWAY TO THE TOWN OF CONCORD FOR VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Marthas Vineyard Preservation Tr Inc

Edgartown, MA

Assets: $23m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ACQUIRE, RESTORE, AND MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD. TO PRESERVE THE ISLAND'S UNIQUE CHARACTER, CULTURAL HISTORY, AND HERITAGE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND IT'S VISITORS.

Ohio Historical Society Foundation

Columbus, OH

Assets: $23m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO ASSIST THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN ITS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills

Rapid City, SD

Assets: $22m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

SINCE 1930 THE MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL SOCIETY THE SOCIETY HAS BEEN THE OFFICIAL FUNDRAISING PARTNER FOR MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL THE MEMORIAL WORKING TOWARD THE CREATION PROMOTION AND SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE SCULPTURE ITS HISTORY AND NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE STUDIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE THE SOCIETY SHARES A MISSION OF PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE MEMORIAL WHILE PROVIDING INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD BY PROVIDING PUBLICATIONS AUDIO TOURS TRAIL OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATIONAL FORUMS SPECIAL EVENTS AND NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS. IN ADDITION THE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE ARTS AND STUDIES IN THE PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF DEMOCRACY.

The Lynnwood Foundation

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO OPERATE THE DUKE MANSION AS A HISTORIC INN AND COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING AND PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS AND ENGAGEMENT TO THE SITE AND ITS HISTORY AND TO OPERATE THE LEE INSTITUTE, WHICH AS THE ACTIVE PROGRAMMING ARM, WORKS TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.

Lancasterhistory Org

Lancaster, PA

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED OUR REGION, THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Lake George Association Inc

Lake George, NY

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

DEDICATED TO THE ENDURING PROTECTION OF LAKE GEORGE WATER QUALITY, ACHIEVED THROUGH SCIENCE-GUIDED ACTION, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS.

New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY, INC. PRESERVES AND REVITALIZES NEW YORK'S ARCHITECTURE.

Eastern Washington State Historical Society

Spokane, WA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

ACTIVELY ENGAGE ALL PEOPLE IN THE APPRECIATION OF ARTS & CULTURE THROUGH COLLECTIONS, STEWARDSHIP, EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN.