INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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The Indiana Historical Society (EIN: 35-0876384) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation and historical activities, focusing on Indiana. Established in 1830, its mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing the state’s history through its premier research library and archives, as well as various educational programs and exhibitions. With an operating budget of $9.4 million and total revenue of $17.5 million, the organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found on their website at www.indianahistory.org.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
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Historic preservation
Historical activities
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Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
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Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s budget?
In 2024, INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY reported an annual operating budget of around $9.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY support?
INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY supports work in Historic preservation and Historical activities.
Where does INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY operate?
INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is headquartered in INDIANAPOLIS, IN.
Who funded INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY recently?
In 2025, INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY received grants from Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation Inc, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and Max L Gibson & Jacqueline Gibson Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY received in 2024?
The largest grant to INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY in 2024 exceeds $5.6 million.