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Austin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,230 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 3,967 people, earn more than $394 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $719 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Austin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
378
 
$142,256,021
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
351
 
$38,311,467
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
111
 
$9,023,055
Media production and publishing organizations
 
110
 
$123,501,834
Music festival and event organizations
 
108
 
$17,495,859
Historical societies and organizations
 
102
 
$13,572,545
Museums
 
76
 
$34,245,124
Theaters
 
71
 
$19,364,565
Arts education organizations
 
68
 
$9,898,442
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
50
 
$11,893,041
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Job trends for Austin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
124
1-10
 
114
11-25
 
19
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
 
327
$250k to $1M
 
103
$1M to $5M
 
41
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Austin Theatre Alliance, Ubongo International, The Long Center, Austin PBS, and The 19th News earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Austin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 19.8% 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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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)

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)

Cicero Institute

Cicero Institute is a state-level policy research organization that operates as a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) in Austin, TX.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$27.0m
Employees
0
EIN
86-1325445
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 produces meaningful opera and music theatre, unites artists, partners with schools and community groups, and delivers educational programs that enrich community life.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
244
EIN
74-2390496
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
$29.2m
Assets
$32.3m
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
$8.6m
Assets
$39.1m
Employees
102
EIN
74-1233816
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)

Greater Public

Greater Public empowers public media with leadership, sustainability, and DEI through programs like Major Giving Pilot and Membership Roundtables.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
8
EIN
52-1274494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Children's Museum

Austin Children's Museum (Thinkery) sparks kids' curiosity with interactive, play-based STEAM exhibits and programs, building confident, creative thinkers and lifelong learners.
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 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
$24.5m
Assets
$59.2m
Employees
142
EIN
74-2867681
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
$11.3m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
342
EIN
74-6060386
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
$15.3m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
78
EIN
26-4527097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The 19th News

Nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy intersection; founded in 2019.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
62
EIN
84-2627202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Folklife Resources

Texas Folklife Resources preserves and presents the diverse cultures of Texas through public programs, exhibitions, and education initiatives.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
6
EIN
74-2360058
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Book Festival

Texas Book Festival supports literacy in Texas through an annual festival and related events, funding libraries throughout the state.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
9
EIN
74-2776425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Mill

Science Mill ignites youth STEM curiosity through interactive tech exhibits, events, and outreach programs, building confidence, skills, and pathways to future careers.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
112
EIN
46-0600789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Georgetown Palace Theatre

Georgetown Palace Theatre offers quality entertainment, education programs and theatrical productions for Williamson County and surrounding areas.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
97
EIN
74-2589396
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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