Heritage non-profits in United States
Browse 2868 heritage trusts, historical societies and non-profit museums in United States. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 2868 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- PFPolynesian Football Hall of FameHonolulu, United StatesHeritage · Education +1 more
- MWMassachusetts Women's History CenterNewton, United StatesGender equality · Human rights +4 more
- SRSadako Renewal ProjectSeattle, United StatesPeace & Conflict · Arts & Culture +1 more
- Speaking PlaceRockland, United StatesHeritage · Education
- TCThe Collings FoundationStow, United StatesHeritage · Education
- Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without BordersNew York, United StatesArts & Culture · Heritage +2 more
- Historic Dupont Circle Main StreetsWashington, United StatesCommunity development · Heritage +1 more
- Lahaina Community Land TrustLahaina, United StatesHousing & Homelessness · Community development +3 more
- Ebony HorsewomenHartford, United StatesMental health · Children & Youth +3 more
- Fabric of LifeShelburne, United StatesEducation · Arts & Culture +2 more
- Hilliard Ohio Historical SocietyHilliard, United StatesHeritage · Education +1 more
- CCClay County Communities Revitalization AssociationHayesville, United StatesCommunity development · Heritage +2 more
Heritage non-profits in the United States at a glance
Of the 2,868 Heritage non-profits in the United States, the most common cause areas are Arts & Culture (57%), Education (54%) and Community development (38%).
Cause areas
- Arts & Culture57%
- Education54%
- Community development38%
- Nature & Wildlife conservation9%
- Environment & Climate9%
Organisation types
- Association25%
- Community organisation25%
- Charity16%
- Operating foundation5%
- NGO4%
Beneficiaries
- Communities84%
- Students26%
- Youth19%
- Children18%
- Families15%
Funding sources
- Individual donations50%
- Membership fees20%
- Grants18%
- Earned income14%
- Corporate partnerships12%
Top cities
- New York2%
- Washington1%
- Chicago1%
- Seattle1%
- Philadelphia1%
- Tucson1%
Size
- 1-10 employees1%
- 11-50 employees1%
- 51-200 employees0%
Key facts
- 1986 is the median founding year
- 42% say donations are tax-deductible
- 15% publish a charity number
- 79% name their programmes
- 48% invite volunteers
Figures from a sample of 500 of the 2,868 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🗳️Democracy & Civil society🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples