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Boston arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,303 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Boston metro area, including the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Framingham, Newton, and Waltham. Combined, these Boston metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 21,633 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Boston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,011
 
$541,152,931
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
823
 
$163,276,966
Historical societies and organizations
 
398
 
$221,908,078
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
342
 
$85,642,510
Media production and publishing organizations
 
306
 
$781,369,546
Music festival and event organizations
 
277
 
$74,743,544
Museums
 
197
 
$503,616,953
Theaters
 
197
 
$95,827,209
Arts education organizations
 
147
 
$30,909,569
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
137
 
$25,196,867
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Job trends for Boston arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
377
1-10
 
342
11-25
 
117
26-100
 
102
101 to 1,000
 
43
1,000+
 
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Boston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,126
$250k to $1M
 
370
$1M to $5M
 
167
$5M to $25M
 
44
$25M to $100M
 
12
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Boston

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WGBH Educational Foundation

The WGBH Educational Foundation creates inspiring media content, engages audiences through diverse programs, and supports equitable learning for children and youth.
Revenue
$215.6m
Assets
$951.1m
Employees
1,316
EIN
04-2104397
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Science

We believe that everyone has a role to play in the world of science and technology - as learners, as future scientists or engineers, as citizens of our nation, as community leaders and members of the workforce, as consumers, and as stewards of our planet.
Revenue
$56.5m
Assets
$519.9m
Employees
476
EIN
04-2103916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Repertory Theatre (ART)

A.R.T. actively engages more than 10,000 community members and local students annually in project-based partnerships and workshops.
Revenue
$25.9m
Assets
$40.4m
Employees
270
EIN
04-2665867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Handel and Haydn Society (H+H)

Handel and Haydn Society is dedicated to performing Baroque and Classical music at the highest level of artistic excellence.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$42.1m
Employees
252
EIN
04-2126598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeast Document Conservation Center

Northeast Document Conservation Center conserves paper-based collections and offers digital imaging, preservation training, and consultation services for libraries and museums.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7349330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum houses an art collection of world importance, including significant examples of European, Asian, and American art, from paintings and sculpture to tapestries and decorative arts.
Revenue
$39.0m
Assets
$382.3m
Employees
287
EIN
04-2104334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Hampshire Public Broadcasting (NHPBS)

New Hampshire Public Television, New Hampshire's only statewide locally owned and operated television network, engages minds, connects communities, and celebrates New Hampshire with programs that entertain, educate and enrich.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
43
EIN
94-3443883
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning

Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning partners with clients to create world-class leadership development solutions for managers at all levels in global organizations and governments.
Revenue
$313.5m
Assets
$195.2m
Employees
560
EIN
04-3177990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeological Institute of America promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding, supports ethical research and publication, and advocates preservation of global archaeological sites and heritage.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
27
EIN
13-5669180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$75.7m
Employees
124
EIN
04-2103993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Holocaust Legacy Foundation

Holocaust Legacy Foundation supports organizations to preserve the memory and lessons of the Holocaust, while building its own museum.
Revenue
$30.2m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
4
EIN
83-4670212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Filmmakers Collaborative (FC)

To sponsor and support independent media projects, to offer educational and networking opportunities to a wide range of media makers, and to use media to educate the public about relevant issues and the Filmmaking process.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
3
EIN
22-2778829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MIT Technology Review

The mission of MIT Technology Review is to bring about better-informed and more conscious decisions about technology through authoritative, influential, and trustworthy journalism.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
64
EIN
95-4893200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Lyric Opera (BLO)

The mission of Boston Lyric Opera is to produce artistically excellent productions of a diverse repertoire that entertain and inspire audiences; to feature emerging operatic talent; and to engage and educate the community of all ages about opera.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
355
EIN
04-2469627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Embrace Boston

Embrace Boston cultivates belonging through arts, culture, and storytelling, empowering communities and amplifying untold narratives for enduring change.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
20
EIN
88-1392629
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum presents diverse art and cultural exhibitions, fostering creativity and community engagement while exploring the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world.
Revenue
$26.4m
Assets
$844.7m
Employees
255
EIN
04-3157815
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wang Theatre

Wang Theatre preserves an iconic venue and presents inclusive performing arts and cultural education, including Folk, Americana, and Roots celebrations through exhibits and concerts.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$25.6m
Employees
421
EIN
04-3317597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Public Television (APT)

APT has been a leading distributor of groundbreaking, high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation's public television stations. They develop and deliver valued program choices and services in partnership with America's public television community.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$23.2m
Employees
44
EIN
04-6114548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adams Presidential Center and Foundation

Inspiring civic education, promoting public service, and sharing Adams family history from Quincy, MA.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
3
EIN
88-4306187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Esplanade Association

Revitalizes and enhances The Charles River Esplanade by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone; collaborates with community organizations for restoration projects.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
20
EIN
04-3550635
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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