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Arkansas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 904 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Arkansas. Combined, these Arkansan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 3,153 people, earn more than $320 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Arkansas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
230
 
$106,275,381
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
197
 
$17,702,792
Historical societies and organizations
 
147
 
$6,926,213
Museums
 
122
 
$162,977,902
History museums
 
66
 
$7,341,775
Music festival and event organizations
 
54
 
$3,519,025
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
54
 
$2,452,163
Media production and publishing organizations
 
51
 
$11,007,803
Theaters
 
46
 
$13,940,180
Arts education organizations
 
37
 
$4,958,871
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Arkansas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Little Rock
 
276
 
$45,542,473
Fayetteville, AR
 
195
 
$233,495,181
Fort Smith
 
62
 
$15,165,716
Hot Springs
 
50
 
$5,284,093
Jonesboro
 
30
 
$1,996,090
Pine Bluff
 
25
 
$950,664
Texarkana, TX
 
12
 
$2,045,560
Memphis, TN
 
3
 
$2,223,260
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Job trends for Arkansas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
82
1-10
 
62
11-25
 
18
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
7
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Arkansas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
193
$250k to $1M
 
45
$1M to $5M
 
32
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Arkansas

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1-20 of 904

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation was created by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in 1972 to manage and administer an endowment fund for the benefit of the Museum and to hold legal title to the collection of art objects.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$68.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7337495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walton Arts Center Council

To bring great performing artists and entertainers from around the world to northwest Arkansas, connecting and engaging people through inspiring Arts experiences. To present and promote the Arts in northwest Arkansas.
Revenue
$52.3m
Assets
$107.0m
Employees
842
EIN
71-0647212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature.
Revenue
$131.2m
Assets
$2.1b
Employees
547
EIN
20-1359710
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society (ASO)

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra offers music education for all ages with "American Airlines Concert Conversations" for adults, "ALLTEL Crayon Concerts" for families, and the ASYO Youth Orchestras and ASO Arts Partners.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
178
EIN
71-6059542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theatre Squared

Theatre Squared creates transformative performances, fosters community engagement, and expands arts access through immersive productions and collaborations with schools in Northwest Arkansas.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
211
EIN
20-1016258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera in the Ozarks

Opera training & lifelong learning center in Eureka Springs, AR, providing extensive performance stage training, music education & enhancing musical skills.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
3
EIN
71-0327137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texarkana Symphony Orchestra

Texarkana Symphony Orchestra pursues the transformative power of symphonic music through high-quality concert performances and educational programs for local schools. It orchestrates symphonies for the public and conducts programs to educate young minds.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$136.4k
Employees
11
EIN
20-4350824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creative Arkansas Community Hub and Exchange

Creative Arkansas empowers Northwest Arkansas creatives and communities through research, cultural dialogue, and municipal arts alliance with major foundation support.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
10
EIN
87-1565322
IRS type
501(c)(3)

El Dorado Festivals and Events

El Dorado Festivals & Events has been working for the past 4 years to create a new Arts & Entertainment District in downtown El Dorado - the Murphy Arts District.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$45.5m
Employees
71
EIN
45-0831620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Us Marshals Museum

US Marshals Museum preserves and showcases the 220+ years of history, legacy, and accomplishments of the US Marshals Service.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
27
EIN
33-1173248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scott Family Amazeum

To engage the imagination of children and their families through interactive exhibitions, programs, and resource while creating an excitement for lifelong learning and the enrichment of lives.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$34.9m
Employees
150
EIN
20-4718511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Company

To create a diverse body of theatrical work of the highest artistic standards. With a focus on dramatic storytelling that illuminates the human journey, The Rep entertains, engages and enriches local and regional audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
135
EIN
71-0480336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Discovery

Museum of Discovery in Little Rock inspires passion for STEAM through interactive experiences and hands-on learning, enriching educational opportunities for students and adults.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
73
EIN
71-0391707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas PBS Foundation (AETN)

The Arkansas Educational Television Network provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans' lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
14
EIN
71-0592505
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid America Science Museum (MASM)

The Mid-America Science Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliated institution that seeks to stimulate a lifelong interest in science, spark curiosity, reshape attitudes, and stir the imagination.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
40
EIN
20-2129318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hendrix-Murphy Foundation

The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation provides a variety of programming to enhance and enrich literature and language throughout the college.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$46.5m
Employees
0
EIN
71-0534984
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Us Marshals Museum Foundation

Raises funds for the US Marshals Museum's construction and operations, creating a national center of heritage and knowledge in Fort Smith, AR.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
80-0619722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Cane Hill

Historic Cane Hill acquires, preserves, and maintains historic buildings and property in Washington for historic preservation and educational purposes.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
6
EIN
71-0653475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eureka Springs School of the Arts

Eureka Springs' School of the Arts provides art education to students and the public, believing that art is essential to the human spirit.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
9
EIN
71-0817430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Kids

Fort Kids empowers children in Fort Smith, AR through hands-on exhibits and education, sparking curiosity, joy, and confidence.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
0
EIN
88-2225836
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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