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Ann Arbor arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 290 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Ann Arbor metro area. Combined, these Ann Arbor metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 967 people, earn more than $52 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $131 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ann Arbor

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
109
 
$30,932,286
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
64
 
$6,784,568
Historical societies and organizations
 
26
 
$1,792,890
Music festival and event organizations
 
25
 
$13,462,475
Theaters
 
24
 
$6,464,849
Media production and publishing organizations
 
21
 
$2,025,504
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
20
 
$592,000
Nonprofit presses and publishers
 
12
 
$1,359,662
Museums
 
11
 
$5,264,050
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
10
 
$4,018,591
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Job trends for Ann Arbor arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
35
1-10
 
14
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ann Arbor

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
76
$250k to $1M
 
20
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ann Arbor

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Marquee Arts (MTF)

The not-for-profit Michigan Theater Foundation (MTF) was formed in May of 1979. The theater doors opened and the programming occurred solely because of a team of dedicated community volunteers.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
172
EIN
38-2269013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ark

To provide for the preservation and presentation of American fold and ethnic music and folklore and to educate the public and musicians about the history, origins, and values of American and ethnic music.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
22
EIN
38-1802396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC)

The Purple Rose Theatre Company's mission is to create fresh, original productions that get our audiences talking among themselves and feeling something new.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
60
EIN
38-2946466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum engages visitors with interactive exhibits, hands-on programs, and outreach initiatives that inspire curiosity and exploration of STEM and nature.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
81
EIN
38-2236345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A2SO)

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is passionately committed to enriching the culture of the region. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has been a part of Ann Arbor's cultural life for many years.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
284
EIN
38-6069701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Encore Musical Theatre Company

The Encore Musical Theatre Company teaches, educates, and services the community in performing arts. Its programs entail raising funds for charitable purposes by providing entertainment.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
86
EIN
26-1663425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University Musical Society

University Musical Society connects artists and audiences in uncommon and engaging performing arts experiences, with educational programs for all ages.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$52.7m
Employees
0
EIN
38-1545881
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ann Arbor Art Association

The Ann Arbor Art Association fosters creativity and artistic expression through diverse programming, education, and community engagement, enriching the local cultural landscape.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
37
EIN
23-7205537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Guild of Artists and

Michigan Guild of Artists and promotes visual arts appreciation by supporting artists with education, mentoring, and marketing through juried art fairs and community events.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$285.1k
Employees
8
EIN
38-2300196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF)

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival's mission is to present a world-class celebration of arts and entertainment that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$744.7k
Employees
121
EIN
38-2307397
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Kerr Leadership and Historic Preservation Society Corporation

William Kerr Leadership and Historic Preservation Society Corporation champions historical real estate preservation and maintenance through its dedicated efforts in Ann Arbor, MI.
Revenue
$913.4k
Assets
$885.3k
Employees
0
EIN
83-2842264
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Every Child A Cure

Every Child A Cure is an arts, culture, or humanities alliances or advocate in Ypsilanti, MI that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1652122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Arts

One Arts is a film or video production organization in Ann Arbor, MI that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3492960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Depot Town Association

Depot Town Association is a historical societies or organization in Ypsilanti, MI that was founded in 1997.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3262368
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Watchdog Quarterly

The Watchdog Quarterly is an organization supporting multiple arts, culture, or humanities nonprofit in Chelsea, MI that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3383751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Sundance

Great Lakes Sundance is a cultural or ethnic awareness organization in Ypsilanti, MI that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-5254308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waabel Start-Up Studio

Waabel Start-Up Studio is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Ann Arbor, MI that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-0926050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Latitude 49 New Music Ensemble

Latitude 49 New Music Ensemble is a performing arts organization in Ann Arbor, MI that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3957964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Proscenia Film Society

Proscenia Film Society is an arts education organization in Ypsilanti, MI that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-2888294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chelsea Theater Boosters

Chelsea Theater Boosters is a theater in Chelsea, MI that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-1810547
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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