The Society of the Cincinnati

What The Society of the Cincinnati does

The Society of the Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army, making it the nation's oldest patriotic organization. Its mission is to perpetuate the memory and ideals of the American Revolution and to foster fellowship among male descendants of qualifying Continental Army and Navy officers (hereditary members), supplemented by Associates of the American Revolution Institute who support the mission without hereditary eligibility. The Society operates from Anderson House, a National Historic Landmark built in 1905 on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., which has served as its headquarters since it was donated by Isabel Anderson in 1938. Programs span guided museum tours, a changing exhibition gallery, a research library holding one of the nation's most important Revolutionary War collections, and educational outreach through the American Revolution Institute division launched in 2014.

The technology footprint is modest and content-oriented: an online searchable museum database, a digital library catalog called 'The Field,' a virtual tour video of Anderson House, and an educational strategy video game ('Revolutionary Choices') produced by the American Revolution Institute. Third-party integrations are limited to FareHarbor for online ticketing and Venmo for donations. There is no proprietary AI, no mobile app, and no public API.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of mission-aligned sources: tax-deductible charitable donations via an Annual Giving Campaign and major, planned, and securities gifts; museum admission tickets priced at $6–$12; premium venue rentals for weddings ($16,000–$18,000) and corporate events ($9,500–$10,000); photo and film location rentals ($800–$1,200); and image reproduction and licensing fees ($30–$75 per request). Distribution is direct-to-consumer and event-driven, with no retail channel beyond onsite and online ticketing, and a global digital reach for online collections and educational resources.

Name

The Society of the Cincinnati

Legal name

The Society of the Cincinnati, Inc.

Website

https://societyofthecincinnati.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1783

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Society of the Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1783 and headquartered at Anderson House in Washington, D.C. It serves hereditary descendants of Continental Army officers, the general public, educators, scholars, and event clients through museum tours, a Revolutionary War library, educational programs, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage and Historical Education Services

NAICS

Museums (712110), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (712120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Arts & Culture Appreciation (Art History, Film Appreciation, Music Appreciation) (EDAAAGAO)

Keywords

• Heritage society membership
• Historic house museum
• American revolution research
• Nonprofit educational organization
• Historical archive library

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Annual Giving: Charitable contributions from members and supporters through annual giving campaigns, major gifts, planned gifts, gifts-in-kind, and securities donations. The Society is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Museum Admission: Ticket sales for guided tours of Anderson House and admission to changing exhibitions. Tickets available online and onsite with tiered pricing by age and status.
3. Wedding Venue Rentals: Rental of Anderson House as an exclusive wedding venue with rates ranging from $16,000 to $18,000 depending on day of week and season, accommodating up to 130 guests.
4. Corporate and Personal Event Rentals: Rental of Anderson House for corporate dinners, private parties, and receptions with evening event rates of $9,500-$10,000, accommodating up to 180 seated or 250 standing guests.
5. Photo Shoots and Filming: Rental fees for personal photo shoots ($800-$1,200) and commercial filming ($800/hour) at Anderson House.
6. Image Reproduction and Licensing: Fees for reproduction rights and usage fees for images from the Society's collections, including digital images ($35), prints ($50), and usage fees ($30-$75 per request for non-profit or commercial use).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Society of the Cincinnati is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army that preserves the history of the American Revolution through museum exhibitions, a research library, and educational programs operated from Anderson House in Washington, D.C. Through its American Revolution Institute division, it serves descendants of eligible officers, scholars, students, and the general public with access to historic collections and learning resources.

Product overview

The Society of the Cincinnati operates as a nonprofit educational organization offering a unified portfolio of historical, cultural, and educational services centered on Anderson House in Washington, D.C. The core offerings include museum tours of the historic headquarters, access to rotating exhibitions through the Changing Exhibition Gallery, and research library services. The American Revolution Institute, a dedicated sub-brand division, provides teacher workshops, public programs, and educational resources. Additional revenue-generating services include site rentals for corporate events, weddings, and photo/film productions. The organization also maintains extensive digital collections accessible through online museum and library databases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anderson House Museum Tours and Exhibitions

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of visitors welcomed annually for tours, exhibitions, and programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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