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Cleveland, OH arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,097 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Cleveland Ohio metro area, including the cities of Cleveland and Elyria. Combined, these Cleveland metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 5,473 people, earn more than $610 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Cleveland

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
304
 
$243,402,063
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
298
 
$38,067,468
Historical societies and organizations
 
140
 
$11,117,514
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
134
 
$12,637,858
Museums
 
97
 
$244,493,180
Music festival and event organizations
 
94
 
$14,034,451
Media production and publishing organizations
 
60
 
$38,969,341
Theaters
 
58
 
$35,043,589
Arts education organizations
 
52
 
$14,665,545
History museums
 
44
 
$15,837,130
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Job trends for Cleveland, OH arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
119
1-10
 
87
11-25
 
30
26-100
 
12
101 to 1,000
 
13
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Cleveland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
296
$250k to $1M
 
98
$1M to $5M
 
38
$5M to $25M
 
9
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Cleveland

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizes and archives the history of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have had some major influence on the development of rock and roll.
Revenue
$65.3m
Assets
$279.3m
Employees
277
EIN
34-1520995
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Music Settlement

The mission of The Music Settlement is to create an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
165
EIN
34-0714339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland Museum of Natural History inspires discovery through hands-on science learning, research and collections, conservation programs, and exhibits that promote nature, health, and sustainability.
Revenue
$31.6m
Assets
$437.3m
Employees
224
EIN
34-0714338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Reserve Historical Society

Western Reserve Historical Society preserves Northeast Ohios tangible history, operating museums and historic sites, advancing genealogy research, and educating audiences through programs and exhibits.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$50.9m
Employees
158
EIN
34-0714724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA)

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) creates transformative experiences through art, for the benefit of all the people forever.
Revenue
$84.4m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
634
EIN
34-0714336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cleveland Orchestra

The Cleveland Orchestra delivers breathtaking performances, enriches lives through education, and engages diverse audiences at the beautiful Severance Music Center in Cleveland.
Revenue
$78.8m
Assets
$412.8m
Employees
688
EIN
34-0714468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ideastream Public Media

The mission of ideastream is to strengthen their communities. ideastream pursues this mission as a multiple media public service organization by providing distinctive, thought-provoking programs and services that enlighten, inspire, educate and entertain.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$93.5m
Employees
189
EIN
34-1943865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square is the nation's largest performing arts center outside of New York and home to over 1,000 annual performances consisting of Broadway, concerts, comedy, dance, plays, opera, family shows and more.
Revenue
$89.1m
Assets
$343.0m
Employees
848
EIN
23-7304942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Public Theatre

Cleveland Public Theatre sparks consciousness and compassion through bold new performances and transformative education, empowering youth, uplifting local artists, and expanding access.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
87
EIN
34-1359225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Assembly for the Arts

Assembly for the Arts strengthens and supports Cleveland's diverse arts and culture sector through collaboration, education, funding, and promotion.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
10
EIN
34-1936190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LAND Studio

To create places and connect people through public art, sustainable building and design, collaborative planning, and dynamic programming. To make Cleveland a city filled with vibrant, textured places that unite, inspire, and enrich its people.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
19
EIN
34-1212421
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cleveland Play House

The Cleveland Play House produces high-quality plays and acclaimed theatre education, inspiring diverse audiences, nurturing creativity, and strengthening community through bold, welcoming storytelling.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
426
EIN
34-6515260
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Museum of Science Environment and Technology

Great Lakes Museum of Science: STEM programming, hands-on exhibits, NASA Glenn Visitor Center, Steamship William G. Mather, and Cleveland Clinic Dome Theater in Cleveland.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$35.1m
Employees
160
EIN
31-1258416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eleanor B Rainey Memorial Institute

Rainey Institute empowers Cleveland's youth and families through performing and visual arts education, fostering self-esteem, work ethic, and life skills.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
49
EIN
34-6555952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Museum of Cleveland (CMC)

The Children's Museum of Cleveland is to be "the" Northeast Ohio destination and resource for all young children, parents and caregivers to engage in fun, innovative, interactive play that accelerates the child's creativity, development and education.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
45
EIN
34-1360267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Theater

Great Lakes Theater stages high-quality classics, musicals, and new works, and strengthens schools through residencies, matinees, and camps connecting students to live theater.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
191
EIN
34-0901212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fine Arts Association (FAA)

The Fine Arts Association is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) community arts education and performance organization. Fine Arts offers classes and private lessons in the disciplines of visual arts, theatre, dance, music and music therapy.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
111
EIN
34-0834212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The City Club of Cleveland

Cleveland's free speech forum that promotes civic dialogue and democracy by converging diverse opinions to find solutions to complex problems.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
14
EIN
34-0144897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Restoration Society

Cleveland Restoration Society, Inc. (crs), uses the powerful tool of historic preservation to revitalize our diverse communities, strenghten the regional economy, and enhance the quality of life in northeastern Ohio.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
35
EIN
23-7218767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Piano Cleveland

Piano Cleveland engages the community through innovative programming, competitions, and festivals while promoting Cleveland as a global hub for piano music.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
7
EIN
34-1774615
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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