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Colorado arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,861arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradanarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 13,139 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
915
$406,385,154
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
626
$107,668,066
Historical societies and organizations
269
$107,482,669
Music festival and event organizations
236
$90,762,480
Museums
224
$226,910,007
Media production and publishing organizations
215
$199,102,473
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
178
$15,606,163
Theaters
149
$35,200,134
Arts education organizations
118
$26,061,028
Dance organizations
102
$16,733,167
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
1,247
$704,332,367
Boulder
292
$88,416,037
Colorado Springs
279
$40,035,371
Fort Collins
199
$21,007,926
Greeley
95
$10,087,319
Grand Junction
69
$9,140,503
Pueblo
61
$10,563,595
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Job trends for Colorado arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
310
1-10
241
11-25
91
26-100
73
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
714
$250k to $1M
280
$1M to $5M
122
$5M to $25M
30
$25M to $100M
9
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Colorado

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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
$55.7m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
681
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)

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)

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 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)

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
$7.8m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
65
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)

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)

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
$7.0m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
49
EIN
23-7255426
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)

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)

Opera Colorado

See Page 2, Part III, Line 1.To create a stronger, differentiated artistic vision for Opera Colorado, addressing target audiences and defining our "community" with regards to education and community engagement programs.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
287
EIN
84-0850527
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Chautauqua Association

To preserve, perpetuate and improve the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua by enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
166
EIN
84-0447931
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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