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Colorado arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,948 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 13,068 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
941
 
$406,136,626
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
663
 
$103,496,101
Historical societies and organizations
 
276
 
$118,111,772
Music festival and event organizations
 
243
 
$91,434,098
Museums
 
226
 
$232,695,850
Media production and publishing organizations
 
220
 
$205,344,354
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
187
 
$16,108,632
Theaters
 
155
 
$37,008,789
Arts education organizations
 
125
 
$28,698,994
Dance organizations
 
103
 
$17,010,129
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
1,281
 
$726,616,660
Boulder
 
301
 
$108,033,285
Colorado Springs
 
287
 
$41,433,874
Fort Collins
 
211
 
$20,022,755
Greeley
 
98
 
$10,158,573
Grand Junction
 
73
 
$9,583,343
Pueblo
 
61
 
$7,867,398
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Job trends for Colorado arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
314
1-10
 
239
11-25
 
93
26-100
 
75
101 to 1,000
 
28
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
712
$250k to $1M
 
287
$1M to $5M
 
121
$5M to $25M
 
32
$25M to $100M
 
9
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Colorado

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1-20 of 2,948

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum ignites passion for nature and science, through research contributing to scientific knowledge, and presenting dynamic exhibits, programs and partnerships.
Revenue
$57.2m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
503
EIN
84-0518447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Ballet

Colorado Ballet produces quality classic ballet and innovative dance performances, with education and community engagement programs integral to the cultural life of Colorado.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
357
EIN
84-6038137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Railroad Museum

Preserving and exhibiting artifacts that represent the railroading history of Colorado, including immersive experiences like "The Polar Express" during winter.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
28
EIN
84-6037753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Childrens Museum of Denver

We work to open doors for our future leaders, innovators, and adventurers to explore, create and learn on their own terms. To create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
159
EIN
84-0658142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Public Media

Public media service in Denver providing cultural, educational, and entertainment programming through radio and telecommunications to strengthen Colorado's civic fabric.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$72.2m
Employees
135
EIN
84-0510785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Art Museum

The primary mission of the Denver Art Museum is to enrich the lives of present and future generations through the acquisition, presentation, and preservation of works of art, supported by exemplary scholarship and public programs related both to its perma....
Revenue
$42.0m
Assets
$179.4m
Employees
596
EIN
84-6038240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Public Radio

Colorado Public Radio exists to enrich the Colorado Community with news, information, and music for people who want to be informed, enlightened and entertained.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$58.5m
Employees
214
EIN
74-2324052
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Center for the Performing Arts

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that engages and inspires individuals of all ages through live theatre, Broadway tours, locally produced theatre, intimate cabaret, immersive experiences, and theatre education.
Revenue
$66.8m
Assets
$99.5m
Employees
859
EIN
84-0407760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vilar Performing Arts Center

Vilar Performing Arts Center promotes and develops appreciation of the arts by owning and operating a theater, located in Avon, CO.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$23.7m
Employees
110
EIN
84-1316133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a visual arts learning community in Snowmass Village, CO providing instruction and fostering creativity through artists' residencies.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
68
EIN
23-7267983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival

Bravo Vail presents the finest performances by great artists and fosters music education to enrich people's lives in Vail, CO.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
52
EIN
84-1074065
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

To advance and share knowledge of the human experience through archaeological research, education programs, and partnerships with American Indians.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$32.2m
Employees
54
EIN
84-0631786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illuminative

Illuminative amplifies Native voices, challenges misconceptions, and builds power for Native peoples through advocacy, research, storytelling, and cultural change strategies.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
35
EIN
92-1975377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS)

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) is a classical music festival held annually in Aspen, Colorado. It is noted both for its concert programming and its musical training of mostly young-adult music students.
Revenue
$38.6m
Assets
$137.7m
Employees
157
EIN
84-0445087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jazz at Aspen-Snowmass (JAS)

Jazz Aspen Snowmass develops sponsorships to meet clients needs. JAS has been consistently recognized for its unique marriage of world-class music in an unparalleled natural setting, and its impeccable hospitality for artists and audiences alike.
Revenue
$30.4m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
134
EIN
84-1220222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Trust for Local News

National Trust for Local News helps communities keep local news in local hands. It provides capacity-building, shared services, and infrastructure support.
Revenue
$46.1m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
521
EIN
86-2022385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Symphony Association

Colorado Symphony performs symphonic concerts in Denver and provides a platform to world-class musicians as a not-for-profit organization.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$16.2m
Employees
437
EIN
84-0511458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western States Arts Federation

Western States Arts Federation strengthens the financial, organizational and policy infrastructure of the arts. It functions as an arts council/agency and is run by Teniqua Broughton in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
51
EIN
23-7255426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Public Television

Denver-based Colorado Public Television shares personal stories, tackles issues, and broadcasts educational programs to the local community.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
26
EIN
84-0723918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum inspires through immersive exhibits, educational programs, and engaging tours focused on aviation and space exploration.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
105
EIN
84-0931491
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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