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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

Classical American Homes Preservation Trust

Hillsborough, NC

Assets: $132m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

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

White House Historical Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE AND ITS HISTORY.

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Medora, ND

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

PRESERVE THE EXPERIENCE OF THE BADLANDS, THE HISTORIC CHARACTER OF MEDORA AND THE VALUES AND TRADITIONS OF THE 'BULLY SPIRIT' OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT; PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR GUEST TO BE EDUCATED AND INSPIRED THROUGH INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE OLD WEST, OUR PATRIOTIC HERITAGE, AND THE LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT IN THE BADLANDS; SERVE THE TRAVELING PUBLIC, PROVIDING FOR THEIR COMFORT WHILE VISITING HISTORIC MEDORA, THE BADLANDS AND THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK.

Historical Society Of Seattle & King County

Seattle, WA

Assets: $65m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

OPERATE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY AND PRESENT INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Waioli Corporation

Lihue, HI

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $51m

MISSION:

MANAGE AND PRESERVE WAIOLI MISSION HOUSE AND GROVE FARM HOMESTEAD AS HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Historic Preservation Partners Inc

Topeka, KS

Assets: $52m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN THE PLANNING AND FINANCING OF THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION WORK AND BY ENGAGING IN AN OVERSIGHT ROLE DURING AND AFTER SUCH WORK.

Galvan Initiatives Foundation

New York, NY

Assets: $45m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

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

Dubuque County Historical Society

Dubuque, IA

Assets: $42m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO INTERPRET AND PROTECT THE LIFE, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF OUR REGION AND RIVERS.

The George Washington Foundation

Fredericksburg, VA

Assets: $39m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIVES, VALUES, AND LEGACIES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIELDING AND BETTY WASHINGTON LEWIS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY IN THE BROADER CONTEXT OF THE CULTURE OF THE FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA AREA.

Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation

Beaumont, TX

Assets: $39m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

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

Maymont Foundation

Richmond, VA

Assets: $39m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE MAYMONT FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO CREATING EXPERIENCES THAT DELIGHT, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE.

Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $38m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM EXPLORES THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF JEWISH LIFE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL.

Michigan Historic Preservation Network

Lansing, MI

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $-23m

MISSION:

ADVOCATE FOR MICHIGAN'S HISTORIC RESOURCES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC VITALITY, SENSE OF PLACE AND CONNECTION TO THE PAST.

Newport Restoration Foundation

Newport, RI

Assets: $36m

MISSION:

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

Chugach Heritage Foundation

Anchorage, AK

Assets: $34m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

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

Galveston Historical Foundation Inc

Galveston, TX

Assets: $33m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND REVITALIZES THE ARCHITECTURAL AND MARITIME HERITAGE OF GALVESTON ISLAND

Florence Griswold Museum Inc

Old Lyme, CT

Assets: $32m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF CONNECTICUT'S CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY THROUGH PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

House Of The Temple Historic Preservation Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $32m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, MAINTAIN, AND RESTORE THE SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE. CHARITABLY FUND LANGUAGE SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, AND DISASTER RELIEF.

Rhode Island Historical Society

Providence, RI

Assets: $31m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

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

Georgia Historical Society

Savannah, GA

Assets: $31m

Revenue: $6m

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.