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California arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 17,110 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in California. Combined, these Californian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 160,258 people, earn more than $8 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $25 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
5,141
 
$889,395,404
Performing arts organizations
 
5,111
 
$2,634,450,622
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
2,230
 
$401,154,646
Media production and publishing organizations
 
1,598
 
$1,395,271,512
Music festival and event organizations
 
1,227
 
$355,989,910
Historical societies and organizations
 
1,132
 
$122,984,720
Museums
 
990
 
$1,759,096,077
Theaters
 
986
 
$514,245,399
Arts education organizations
 
795
 
$235,454,282
Film and video production organizations
 
653
 
$524,755,072
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
6,129
 
$3,607,698,830
San Francisco
 
3,146
 
$1,991,474,582
San Diego
 
1,348
 
$565,235,966
Sacramento
 
1,014
 
$197,004,635
Riverside
 
1,009
 
$212,282,800
San Jose
 
1,007
 
$279,336,479
Oxnard
 
333
 
$66,385,353
Santa Maria
 
307
 
$114,706,060
Santa Rosa
 
306
 
$147,843,096
Fresno
 
246
 
$48,240,636
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Job trends for California arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,030
1-10
 
1,145
11-25
 
503
26-100
 
484
101 to 1,000
 
191
1,000+
 
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4,663
$250k to $1M
 
1,479
$1M to $5M
 
693
$5M to $25M
 
188
$25M to $100M
 
39
$100M+
 
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in California

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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media (CSM) is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children.
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$44.3m
Employees
176
EIN
41-2024986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a natural history or sciences museum in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Revenue
$71.5m
Assets
$761.1m
Employees
658
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural sciences under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$80.9m
Employees
130
EIN
45-3138892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Opera is committed to being the most exciting force in the opera world. To present opera performances of the highest international quality available to the widest possible audiences.
Revenue
$103.9m
Assets
$362.3m
Employees
971
EIN
94-0836240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles Opera Company

LA Opera produces world-class opera, promotes diversity, and offers equitable access to programming through unique programs for students, children, and families.
Revenue
$46.6m
Assets
$105.6m
Employees
930
EIN
95-2096402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

SFMoMA inspires diverse audiences through art collections, education, and exhibitions by leading modern and contemporary artists.
Revenue
$61.2m
Assets
$805.5m
Employees
468
EIN
94-1156300
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Exploratorium

The Exploratorium invites exploration of science and art, fostering inquiry, creativity, and confidence through interactive exhibits and innovative educational programs.
Revenue
$66.6m
Assets
$293.0m
Employees
708
EIN
94-1696494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum enriches communities by showcasing diverse Jewish culture through innovative exhibitions and programs that educate, inspire, and challenge.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$67.7m
Employees
80
EIN
47-0920831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Film Independent

Film Independent help filmmakers make their movies, build an audience for their projects and work to diversify the film industry. They provide access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
89
EIN
95-3943485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) promotes conservation, engages communities through diverse exhibitions, and offers educational programs across multiple artistic disciplines.
Revenue
$156.1m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
581
EIN
95-2264067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Music Center (TMC)

The Music Center, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, serves more than 1.3 million people annually through performances by its four resident companies - LA Opera, the LA Phil, Center Theatre Group, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Revenue
$65.3m
Assets
$137.0m
Employees
1,226
EIN
95-2217011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate their lives and build a more just world.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$299.3m
Employees
576
EIN
95-4217197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stern Grove Festival Association

The Stern Grove Festival Association provides free live music and educational programs in San Francisco, uniting the community through accessible musical experiences.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
279
EIN
94-6064356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uss Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests.
Revenue
$39.8m
Assets
$112.5m
Employees
279
EIN
33-0556416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Ballet

San Francisco Ballet's mission is to share their joy of dance with the widest possible audience in their community and around the globe and to provide the highest caliber of dance training in their School.
Revenue
$59.8m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
780
EIN
94-1415298
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution serving scholars and the general public.
Revenue
$168.0m
Assets
$960.2m
Employees
620
EIN
95-1644589
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Symphony (SFS)

SFS's mission is to maintain financial stability and gains public recognition as a means of ensuring its ability to fulfill its mission.
Revenue
$67.8m
Assets
$425.9m
Employees
955
EIN
94-1156284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KCRW Foundation

The KCRW Foundation engages audiences with eclectic music, NPR news, and cultural programming, connecting diverse perspectives and fostering community in Los Angeles.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
178
EIN
95-3750631
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW)

Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) is a labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the content for television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, and Internet and mobile.
Revenue
$38.2m
Assets
$137.9m
Employees
224
EIN
95-1809455
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA)

The Broadcast Film Critics Association is the largest film critics organization in the United States and Canada, representing 199 television, radio and online critics.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
95-4560659
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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