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Chicago arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,498arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Chicagometro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 20,894 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
1,103
$448,789,406
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
880
$100,210,414
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
365
$49,706,500
Theaters
340
$115,485,497
Historical societies and organizations
336
$26,707,228
Media production and publishing organizations
241
$126,647,942
Music festival and event organizations
226
$33,583,889
Arts education organizations
175
$41,709,608
Museums
160
$427,133,450
Dance organizations
132
$23,873,121
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Job trends for Chicago arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
316
1-10
259
11-25
87
26-100
67
101 to 1,000
41
1,000+
3
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
963
$250k to $1M
254
$1M to $5M
93
$5M to $25M
23
$25M to $100M
10
$100M+
1
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Chicago

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Window To the World Communications (WTTW)

Window To the World Communications (WTTW) is Chicago's premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique content for television and digital media.
Revenue
$43.6m
Assets
$71.8m
Employees
278
EIN
36-2246703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The central mission of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is to present classical music through the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Chicago, national and international audiences.The mission is supported by four mutually reinforcing elements:Artist...
Revenue
$73.8m
Assets
$475.4m
Employees
1,159
EIN
36-2167823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Public Media

Chicago Public Media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. Through a broad range of media platforms, they connect diverse audiences in their service area & beyond.
Revenue
$37.2m
Assets
$93.8m
Employees
180
EIN
36-3687394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium ('Adler') is a not-for-profit cultural institution whose mission is to connect people to The universe and each other under The sky we all share. It aspires to be The world's premier center for engaging in astronomy and space science.....
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$59.9m
Employees
227
EIN
36-6210902
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC)

The mission of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is to bring artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of dance.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
72
EIN
36-2950283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Strong Museum Trust XXXXX3007

Strong Museum Trust XXXXX3007 is an organization supporting a single arts, culture, or humanities nonprofit in Chicago, IL whose mission is: As required by its instrument, this Trust supports the Strong Museum.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$71.1m
Employees
0
EIN
16-6169480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northlight Theatre

Northlight aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences. Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by e...
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
151
EIN
23-7390464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Town School of Folk Music

Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
383
EIN
36-2373635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Artists

United States Artists (USA) is a grant-making, artist-advocacy organization dedicated to supporting America's finest artists working across diverse disciplines. To invest in America's finest artists and illuminate the value of artists to society.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$50.4m
Employees
15
EIN
22-3903993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Historical Society (CHM)

Chicago History Museum continues to share the stories of the city and its people through exhibitions, programs, publications, and digital media. Thousands of school groups from Chicago and the surrounding area visit annually.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$120.5m
Employees
145
EIN
36-2167004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Contemporary Art

The MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, and understand the historical, social and cultural context of the art of our time. The Museum boldly interwea...
Revenue
$26.8m
Assets
$231.7m
Employees
258
EIN
36-6154098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Writers Theatre

For more than 20 years, Writers Theatre has captivated Chicagoland audiences with inventive interpretations of classic work, a bold approach to contemporary theatre and a dedication to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$34.2m
Employees
241
EIN
36-3847280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is where great acting meets big ideas. Our passion is to tell stories about how we live now. Our mission is to engage and educate audiences using an exchange of ideas that makes us think harder, laugh longer, feel more.the Comp...
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$120.9m
Employees
479
EIN
51-0149370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Genesee Theatre

Friends of the Historic Genesee Theatre serves the cultural, educational and economic needs of the community by supporting quality diverse entertainment that brings smiles, laughter, warmth and lasting memories to every patron at excellent values.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
207
EIN
36-3069113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TimeLine Theatre Company

TimeLine Theatre Company presents stories inspired by history that connect with today's social and political issues. Our collaborative artistic team produces provocative theatre and educational programs that engage, entertain and enlighten.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
102
EIN
36-4197407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

After School Matters

After School Matters is a non-profit organization that offers Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through Science, Sports, Tech, Words and the nationally recognized Gallery programs.
Revenue
$28.6m
Assets
$56.9m
Employees
2,576
EIN
36-4409182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a nature museum located in Chicago, Illinois. The museum focuses on the natural history of the Chicago region, child and adult education, and is known for its live butterfly house.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
115
EIN
36-0895575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chicago Academy for the Arts

The Chicago Academy for the Arts transforms emerging artists through a curriculum and culture which connect intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity to impart the skills to lead and collaborate across diverse communities. The Chicago Acad...
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
92
EIN
36-3084905
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form of opera.
Revenue
$60.3m
Assets
$270.2m
Employees
1,168
EIN
36-6008929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Architecture Center (CAC)

The Chicago Architecture Foundation's (caf) mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters. Caf advances public interest and education in Architecture and related design. The organization pursues this mission through a comprehensive program o...
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
92
EIN
36-6144362
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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