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Austin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,173 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Austin metro area, including the cities of Austin, Georgetown, Round Rock, and San Marcos. Combined, these Austin metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 3,624 people, earn more than $331 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $667 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Austin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
365
 
$130,082,916
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
324
 
$34,176,347
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
106
 
$11,122,550
Music festival and event organizations
 
105
 
$18,627,756
Media production and publishing organizations
 
103
 
$92,378,150
Historical societies and organizations
 
99
 
$13,029,485
Museums
 
72
 
$29,582,388
Theaters
 
68
 
$19,046,463
Arts education organizations
 
52
 
$9,931,094
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
47
 
$10,747,982
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Job trends for Austin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
116
1-10
 
112
11-25
 
17
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Austin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
306
$250k to $1M
 
102
$1M to $5M
 
42
$5M to $25M
 
15
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Austin Theatre Alliance, Austin PBS, Texas Tribune, The 19th News, and The Long Center earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Austin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 22.1% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Austin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits with more than $100 million account for 0.0% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Austin

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Austin Theatre Alliance

Austin Theatre Alliance engages and entertains Central Texans through live performances, films, and historic venue preservation.
Revenue
$32.5m
Assets
$39.5m
Employees
253
EIN
74-2975922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society

The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society promotes and advances orchestra music through regular concerts for citizens of Austin and Central Texas.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
246
EIN
74-6000068
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ubongo International

Ubongo International creates fun, localized kids' edutainment to empower African families, enhancing learning and life skills through accessible media.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
1
EIN
81-2679300
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Contemporary Austin

The Contemporary Austin is Austin, Texas's primary community art museum, consisting of two primary locations and an art school. The museum reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$40.0m
Employees
105
EIN
74-1233816
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zachary Scott Theatre Center

Zachary Scott Theatre Center inspires creativity and connection through engaging theater experiences, educational programs for youth, and vibrant productions that reflect the community.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
264
EIN
74-1369410
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Lyric Opera

Austin Lyric Opera provides free performances and education programs in Austin, leveraging the power of opera to enrich diverse communities.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
244
EIN
74-2390496
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Public

Greater Public empowers public media with leadership, sustainability, and DEI through programs like Major Giving Pilot and Membership Roundtables.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
8
EIN
52-1274494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Music Educators Association

Texas Music Educators Association is a music festival or event organization in Austin, TX whose mission is: Advancement of Music education in Texas.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
12
EIN
75-1039291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Children's Museum

Austin Children's Museum creates innovative learning experiences for children and families through educational programs and participatory exhibits.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
142
EIN
74-2288789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin PBS

To educate, entertain and engage children and adults in the Greater Austin area and beyond by providing distinctive media experiences that matter, whether on the air, online or on the ground, and reflecting Austin's uniqueness and creativity to the world.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$43.8m
Employees
131
EIN
75-7126012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The 19th News

Nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy intersection; founded in 2019.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
63
EIN
84-2627202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Film Society and Austin Studios

Austin Film Society & Studios operate a media production facility in Austin, TX, and showcase contemporary global cinema, indie works & experimental films.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
75
EIN
74-2433823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Tribune

The Texas Tribune is a non-profit, nonpartisan public media organization whose mission is to promote civic engagement and discourse on the public policy, politics, government, and other matters of statewide interest.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
152
EIN
26-4527097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ballet Austin Incorporated

To involve and enrich Austin and central Texas by bringing the performance of Ballet to the stage and through dance education and lifelong fitness for students of all ages at the butler dance education center.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
332
EIN
74-6060386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Long Center

The Long Center is the community gathering place that offers the most diverse programming and stunning views of the city, so that together, everyone can experience remarkable live arts and entertainment.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$70.1m
Employees
130
EIN
74-2867681
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Mill

Science Mill is a science museum in Johnson City, Texas that ignites curiosity, problem-solving potential, and innovation in the next generation.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
116
EIN
46-0600789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Georgetown Palace Theatre

Georgetown Palace Theatre offers quality entertainment, education programs and theatrical productions for Williamson County and surrounding areas.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
81
EIN
74-2589396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Organizing Institute South and West IAF

Organizers Institute South and West IAF strengthens organizing and develops organizers in the region through recruitment, supervision, and professional development.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
5
EIN
81-1555941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Imagine Art

Imagine Art empowers disabled artists, with in-home assistance and community-based services, teaching job readiness skills and providing equal access to art opportunities.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$224.6k
Employees
76
EIN
74-3010913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sonic Guild

Sonic Guild is a music festival or event organization in Austin, TX whose mission is: Empowers musicians through grants and mentorship; $298,450 awarded in 2019. Based in Austin, TX.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$797.0k
Employees
7
EIN
46-0576111
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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