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Washington DC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,835arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Washington DCmetro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 27,390 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $17 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
995
$173,626,873
Performing arts organizations
948
$639,409,716
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
491
$67,464,820
Historical societies and organizations
455
$288,004,637
Media production and publishing organizations
344
$2,080,485,214
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
233
$249,301,582
Music festival and event organizations
195
$32,979,084
Museums
181
$2,461,043,182
Theaters
167
$120,716,243
Humanities nonprofit organizations
137
$85,739,683
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Job trends for Washington DC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
442
1-10
300
11-25
110
26-100
72
101 to 1,000
41
1,000+
3
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
871
$250k to $1M
292
$1M to $5M
199
$5M to $25M
66
$25M to $100M
13
$100M+
10
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington DC

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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

The mission of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is to work together as a council of member boards to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public and to assist member boards in carrying out their duties.
Revenue
$36.3m
Assets
$40.5m
Employees
140
EIN
73-0684309
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Media Matters for America

Media watchdog that monitors and corrects conservative misinformation in US media, providing resources for rebuttal and action against offending outlets.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
125
EIN
47-0928008
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

ASCD: Empowering educators, promoting child success through innovative training, publications, conferences. Passionate community of life-changing educators. Located in Arlington, VA.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$61.9m
Employees
160
EIN
52-6078980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Public Television Stations (APTS)

APTS is a nonprofit membership organization ensuring a strong and financially sound public television system and helping member stations provide essential public services in education, public safety, and civic leadership to the American people.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
14
EIN
52-1170071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Anthropological Association (AAA)

The American Anthropological Association (AAA) is the world's largest association for professional anthropologists, with more than 10,000 members. Based in Washington, D.C., the Association was founded in 1902.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
32
EIN
53-0246691
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Americans for the Arts

To ensure that the ARTS always play an important part at the decision table. The transformative power of the Arts will always be a catalyst to set innovation into motion.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$123.3m
Employees
63
EIN
52-1996467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Gallery of Art (NGA)

The National Gallery of Art preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.
Revenue
$155.1m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
994
EIN
53-6001666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ford's Theatre

A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford's Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, DC, to explore and celebrate Abraham Lincoln's ideals and leadership principles.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$70.9m
Employees
192
EIN
52-6073157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA)

The Army Historical Foundation was established in 1983 as a member-based, publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American Soldier.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
39
EIN
52-1367225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

USHMM is a history museum in Washington, DC whose mission is: USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Revenue
$184.7m
Assets
$802.2m
Employees
477
EIN
52-1309391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO)

The National Association of Theatre Owners is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing over 32,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 82 countries worldwide.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
18
EIN
13-1580907
IRS type
501(c)(6)

White House Historical Association

The WHHA educates about the White House's history through books, journals, and a digital library with thousands of images.
Revenue
$24.6m
Assets
$65.5m
Employees
86
EIN
52-0749685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Building Museum

National museum in Washington, D.C. inspiring curiosity about design and the built environment through exhibits and education programs.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
48
EIN
52-1050999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Phillips Collection

Oldest US modern art museum, with permanent and special exhibitions, educational programs, and digital engagement. Located in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$126.0m
Employees
240
EIN
53-0204620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Strathmore Hall Foundation

Strathmore presents and produces exemplary visual and performing arts programs for diverse audiences, creates dynamic arts education experiences, and nurtures new ideas and conversations that advances the future of the arts.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$26.3m
Employees
171
EIN
52-1233092
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

To present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants.
Revenue
$57.0m
Assets
$95.6m
Employees
716
EIN
23-7011544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund preserves and commemorates American law enforcement while promoting officer safety and wellness.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$144.1m
Employees
56
EIN
52-1382926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)

The International Women's Media Foundation is a vibrant global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
18
EIN
52-1648942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is made up of more than 350 local public noncommercial TV stations serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa.
Revenue
$543.0m
Assets
$589.2m
Employees
617
EIN
52-0899215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arena Stage

Arena Stage is a DC-based theater with a 72 year history of presenting innovative stories from American artists.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$143.5m
Employees
225
EIN
53-0246894
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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