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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 52.4k individuals.

6 Thousand

Active Organizations

$1.1 Billion

Annual Revenue

52 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$5.8 Billion

Controlled Assets

Explore Nonprofits in the Historical Societies & Historic Preservation Sector

The Heritage Foundation Of Williamson County Tn

Franklin, TN

Assets: $30m

Revenue: $7m

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.

Historical Society Of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $30m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

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

Georgia Historical Society

Savannah, GA

Assets: $29m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (GHS) IS THE PREMIER INDEPENDENT STATEWIDE INSTITUTION RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING, EXAMINING, AND TEACHING GEORGIA HISTORY. GHS HOUSES THE OLDEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED COLLECTION OF MATERIALS RELATED EXCLUSIVELY TO GEORGIA HISTORY IN THE NATION. FOUNDED IN 1839 WITH THE MISSION TO COLLECT, EXAMINE, AND TEACH GEORGIA AND AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc

Vineyard Haven, MA

Assets: $29m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

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

Filoli Center

Woodside, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

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

Rhode Island Historical Society

Providence, RI

Assets: $26m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND SHARING RHODE ISLAND'S HISTORY.

The Lynnwood Foundation

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $25m

Revenue: $5m

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.

Historic Morven Inc

Princeton, NJ

Assets: $25m

Revenue: $1m

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 EDUCATES DIVERSE AUDIENCES AND SHOWCASES ITS RICH HISTORY.

Marthas Vineyard Preservation Tr Inc

Edgartown, MA

Assets: $25m

Revenue: $4m

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.

Greenwich Historical Society Inc

Cos Cob, CT

Assets: $24m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

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

New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $24m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

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

San Joaquin Pioneer And Historical Society

Stockton, CA

Assets: $24m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

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

Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum

Doylestown, PA

Assets: $22m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

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

Birmingham Landmarks Inc

Birmingham, AL

Assets: $22m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE ALABAMA THEATRE AND OTHER HISTORIC BUILDINGS (SUCH AS THE LYRIC THEATRE) THAT MAY BE IN DANGER OF NEGLECT OR DEMOLITION AND TO FIND A USE FOR THESE BUILDINGS THAT WILL ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALABAMA CITIZENS AND THEIR DECENDANTS.

Concord Antiquarian Society

Concord, MA

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $2m

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.

San Mateo County Historical Association

Redwood City, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION'S COLLECTIONS ARE MADE UP OF OBJECTS THAT ARE HELD FOR EXHIBITION AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. EACH OF THESE ITEMS IS CATALOGED, PRESERVED, AND CARED FOR AND ACTIVITIES VERIFYING THEIR EXISTENCE AND ASSESSING THEIR CONDITION ARE PERFORMED CONTINUOUSLY. COLLECTION ITEMS ACQUIRED EITHER THROUGH PURCHASES OR DONATION ARE NOT CAPITALIZED. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS DECREASES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS IF PURCHASED WITH ASSETS WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS AND AS A DECREASE IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS IF PURCHASED WITH DONOR-RESTRICTED ASSETS. CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. THE ASSOCIATION'S INSURANCE POLICY OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS EXPIRED IN NOVEMBER 1995. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO OBTAIN SIMILAR COVERAGE ON THE COLLECTIONS DUE TO THE HIGH PREMIUM COST.

Ohio Historical Society Foundation

Columbus, OH

Assets: $20m

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: $20m

Revenue: $3m

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.

Eastern Washington State Historical Society

Spokane, WA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

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

Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation

Lincoln, NE

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

SECURE PRIVATE SUPPORT TO INCREASE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF NEBRASKA HISTORY.