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Columbia, MO arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 125 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Columbia Missouri metro area. Combined, these Columbia metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 159 people, earn more than $19 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $43 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
28
 
$3,200,851
Historical societies and organizations
 
28
 
$1,589,005
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
24
 
$281,749
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
10
 
$6,381,401
Media production and publishing organizations
 
9
 
$2,384,796
Museums
 
9
 
$4,234,314
Arts education organizations
 
8
 
$1,537
Music festival and event organizations
 
7
 
$1,033,558
Theaters
 
6
 
$509,534
History museums
 
5
 
$3,938,519
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Job trends for Columbia, MO arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
11
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
22
$250k to $1M
 
14
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbia

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Investigative Reporters and Editors

IRE educates and supports investigative journalists with training, resources, and community to foster excellence in watchdog reporting.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
5
EIN
51-0166741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The State Historical Society of Missouri

The State Historical Society of Missouri preserves, exhibits, and promotes the rich history and cultural heritage of Missouri through educational programs and extensive collections.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
0
EIN
43-6035196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ragtag Film Society

Ragtag Cinema is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization operating an arthouse theater, Ragtag Cinema, 365 days a year and an annual four-day documentary film festival, the True/False Film Fest.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$489.6k
Employees
33
EIN
04-3770411
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missourian Publishing Assoc

Missourian Publishing Assoc operates as a learning laboratory for The University Of Missouri's School Of Journalism, with a pressroom, circulation and advertising facilities also serving as part of the school's learning curriculum.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$159.9k
Employees
0
EIN
43-0669091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

True Miracles Foundation

True Miracles Foundation is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Columbia, MO that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-2355148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smith-Cotton Choral Society

Supports Smith-Cotton High School Vocal Music Department by collecting fees and sponsoring scholarships. Located in Sedalia, MO.
Revenue
$37.5k
Assets
$26.6k
Employees
0
EIN
20-4514241
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maplewood Barn Association

Community - Children's theatre - Summer programs - presenting comedy, drama, and musicals through open auditions for amateur performance. Paid attendance - approximately 1,011 persons. Community Theatre.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1128170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sedalia Heritage Foundation

Preserves and promotes historic preservation in Sedalia, MO by operating the Katy Depot historic site and engaging local community support.
Revenue
$387.9k
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
7
EIN
43-1560375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Guild of Organists - 629 Central Missouri Chapter

American Guild of Organists - 629 Central Missouri Chapter is a music festival or event organization in Rocheport, MO that was founded in 1955.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-6050194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum Associates

Museum Associates supports the University Museum, enhancing learning through exhibitions, educational programs, community events, and art acquisitions while promoting diverse cultural heritages.
Revenue
$123.3k
Assets
$763.8k
Employees
0
EIN
43-1092471
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia Civic Orchestra

Columbia Civic Orchestra dedicates itself to presenting symphonic music and preserving this tradition in order to provide enjoyment for its members and audiences.
Revenue
$56.1k
Assets
$94.3k
Employees
6
EIN
43-1675502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missouri Press Foundation

Missouri Press Foundation supports journalism education, hosts seminars and contests, preserves printing equipment, and recognizes pioneers in photojournalism.
Revenue
$230.3k
Assets
$772.4k
Employees
1
EIN
43-1342904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boonslick Historical Society

Boonslick Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Boonville, MO that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1518893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Historic Boonville Endow

The trust provides a permanent endowment for the use and benefit of the Historic properties owned and maintained by the Friends of Historic Boonville.
Revenue
$267.0k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
45-4093868
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Talking Horse Productions

Talking Horse Productions enriches Mid-Missouri by presenting intimate, character-driven theater that engages audiences and supports local arts and community initiatives.
Revenue
$91.7k
Assets
$34.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-4251164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Centralia Historical Society

Centralia Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Centralia, MO whose mission is: Maintain and preservation of local area History.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7360198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia Chinese Performing Arts GR Oup

Columbia Chinese Performing Arts GR Oup is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Columbia, MO that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3864164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Sedalia Trust

Friends of the Sedalia Trust is a historical societies or organization in Sedalia, MO that was founded in 2015.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2180971
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Liberty Center Association for the Arts

Liberty Center promotes community arts with physical resources, producing performing and visual events, including junior theatre.
Revenue
$490.8k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
3
EIN
43-1857062
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Audio Theatre Festivals

Audio theatre festival in Harrisburg, MO offering training and opportunities to emerging and established audio artists. Weeklong workshops, live performances, educational outreach.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1852359
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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