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Birmingham arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 396 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Birmingham metro area, including the cities of Birmingham and Hoover. Combined, these Birmingham metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 948 people, earn more than $87 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $234 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Birmingham

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
112
 
$7,641,024
Performing arts organizations
 
98
 
$30,864,718
Historical societies and organizations
 
58
 
$8,718,376
Museums
 
32
 
$20,897,822
Music festival and event organizations
 
27
 
$435,434
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
25
 
$1,981,798
Theaters
 
22
 
$9,444,833
Media production and publishing organizations
 
21
 
$14,987,686
Arts education organizations
 
18
 
$2,215,134
History museums
 
15
 
$4,793,859
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Job trends for Birmingham arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
47
1-10
 
28
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Birmingham

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
78
$250k to $1M
 
29
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Birmingham

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Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority

Alabama Education Television Foundation funds Alabama Public Television, offering workshops for teachers and content from PBS.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
72
EIN
63-6050895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama (United States).
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
153
EIN
58-1933712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama Symphonic Association

ASA provides classical and pops music performances and education programs in Alabama, focusing on diverse musical programming for the general public.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
80
EIN
63-1103036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC)

Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) is a non-profit professional theatre organization with an emphasis on musical theatre.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
64
EIN
58-1994417
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Invisible Histories

Invisible Histories Project preserves and researches LGBTQ history in the US South, focusing on community engagement and accessible collections in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
3
EIN
82-0777440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama Humanities Alliance

Alabama Humanities Alliance fosters learning and appreciation of people, culture and communities through programs such as Alabama History Day and Regrants.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
8
EIN
63-0787109
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama Historic Irownworks Commission

To preserve and promote the history of the ironworks industry in Alabama and to operate two parks, which includes a historical museum.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
56
EIN
63-0587127
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vulcan Park Foundation

The Vulcan Park Foundation maintains the Vulcan statue and operates Vulcan Park & Museum, educating through exhibits, tours, and community programs.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
37
EIN
63-1233997
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama Media Foundation

The Alabama Media Foundation informs Alabamians on public-interest issues through 1819 News via articles, updates, radio, podcasts, social media, and events.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$556.6k
Employees
20
EIN
92-1307257
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The State of Alabama Ballet

To promote and foster the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality performances, dance education and community outreach.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
85
EIN
63-0813626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama Theatre

The Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts hosts many live events, as well as films. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million Birmingham area citizens.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
12
EIN
63-0958984
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

BCRI is a museum and education institute in Birmingham, AL that focuses on civil and human rights through exhibits and outreach programs.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
21
EIN
58-1892067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama Broadcasters Association

Alabama's official voice for broadcasters, promoting members' professional status, providing support, and creating growth opportunities for the industry.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
3
EIN
63-0568022
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Dance Foundation

The Dance Foundation brings joyful, accessible dance education to all ages through studio classes and community partnerships, inspiring creativity, confidence, and community connection.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
41
EIN
63-0744601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium

Alabama group promotes civil rights legacy, preserving historic sites and authentic stories, and empowering communities with professional development and technology grants.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$512.5k
Employees
8
EIN
85-1105113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Birmingham Childrens Theatre (BCT)

One of the nation's oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, BCT produces high-quality, professional theatrical entertainment and curriculum-relevant arts education experiences for children and families.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$353.5k
Employees
8
EIN
63-6050838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metropolitan Arts Center

Metropolitan Arts Center produces and promotes the arts in Birmingham, including providing education and leasing theaters to performing arts groups.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
7
EIN
23-7008513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sloss Furnaces Foundation

Preserves and interprets Sloss Furnaces, a 20th century iron furnace turned museum of Birmingham's industrial history through education and community events.
Revenue
$949.5k
Assets
$716.2k
Employees
27
EIN
95-4895476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alabama Symphony Endowment

Alabama Symphony Endowment funds and supports the Alabama Symphonic Association, Inc. by distributing income to help fund concert operations.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
0
EIN
63-0965459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Create Birmingham

Create Birmingham supports workforce development, entrepreneurs and job growth in non-profit and commercial creative industries, with CO.STARTERS and FILM BIRMINGHAM initiatives.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$771.5k
Employees
7
EIN
84-1631034
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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