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Columbus, OH arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 948 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Columbus Ohio metro area. Combined, these Columbus metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 3,779 people, earn more than $315 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $770 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbus

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
300
 
$119,066,706
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
237
 
$40,715,051
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
100
 
$5,895,229
Historical societies and organizations
 
89
 
$48,638,865
Museums
 
79
 
$44,598,195
Music festival and event organizations
 
62
 
$8,611,623
Theaters
 
60
 
$13,923,141
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
51
 
$37,681,828
Media production and publishing organizations
 
45
 
$11,883,452
Dance organizations
 
37
 
$2,886,034
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Job trends for Columbus, OH arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
98
1-10
 
70
11-25
 
21
26-100
 
15
101 to 1,000
 
10
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbus

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
231
$250k to $1M
 
59
$1M to $5M
 
38
$5M to $25M
 
10
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbus

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1-20 of 948

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Supports & advances arts in Columbus, OH. Provides community programs. Sponsored $250K for artists in national conference promoting business & hotel bookings.
Revenue
$22.4m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
18
EIN
31-0833384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Museum of Art (CMA)

Columbus Museum of Art sparks creativity and community connection through its collection, exhibitions, and innovative programs, offering accessible, transformative experiences with art for all.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$91.5m
Employees
291
EIN
31-4379447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Ceramic Society

Promotes the study, development, and application of ceramics, glasses, and related materials. Publishes journals, books, and produces media content.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$19.9m
Employees
39
EIN
31-4379422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Columbus Symphony Orchestra provides high-quality symphonic music and educational programs, with a focus on removing barriers to music education.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$81.1m
Employees
240
EIN
31-6402408
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Association for the Performing Performing Arts (CAPA)

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) enhances community life by making performing arts accessible through education, collaboration, and engaging programming.
Revenue
$33.4m
Assets
$84.9m
Employees
706
EIN
31-0749884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Works - Ohio Center for History Art and Technology

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology is an interactive learning center where people of all ages can have fun and be inspired by the history, technology and artistic accomplishments of the communities they serve.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
26
EIN
31-1395941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating Corporation

Honors veterans and families, educates all ages on history of service, and delivers multi-medium museum exhibitions located in Columbus, OH.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$49.7m
Employees
44
EIN
84-3880595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet engages, educates, and inspires communities through diverse dance classes, performances, and outreach programs for all ages and skill levels.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
200
EIN
31-0858562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Signal Ohio

Signal Ohio unites independent nonprofit newsrooms, delivering high-quality accountability journalism and community reporting throughout Ohio in partnership with local organizations and leaders.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
32
EIN
87-3337208
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohio History Connection

Ohio History Connection is a nonprofit organization that serves as the state's partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio's history, archaeology, natural history and historic places.
Revenue
$37.6m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
318
EIN
31-4389673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cosi Columbus

Cosi Columbus is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing public understanding of science, technology, energy, environment, health, industry, and history. They offer 279,966 guests quality educational experiences, including exhibits and workshops.
Revenue
$25.4m
Assets
$26.8m
Employees
194
EIN
31-4383802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shubert Theatre

Shubert Theatre preserves a historic theatre legacy, presents top-quality diverse performances, and expands arts access through education and affordable outreach for New Haven communities.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
262
EIN
06-1625278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Short North Stage

Short North Stage is a professional not-for-profit theater company located in the historic garden theater in columbus, Ohio.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
107
EIN
27-4007335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jazz Arts Group (JAG)

Jazz Arts Group promotes jazz through a professional repertory orchestra, Jazz academy, and Columbus Jazz Orchestra performances.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$966.4k
Employees
43
EIN
31-0852944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newark Midland Theatre Association

Midland Theatre Association operates a historic theatre for artistic and educational performances, enriching audiences through engaging experiences and cultural events.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
6
EIN
31-1734034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harmony Project Productions

The Harmony Project enriches the community through its message that diverse people can work together for the purpose of serving others.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$750.8k
Employees
11
EIN
27-1819074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gateway Film Foundation

Nonprofit cinema in Columbus, OH. Screens films from around the world to strengthen, unite, challenge and inspire the community.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
43
EIN
47-3178799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MBA Research (MBA Research)

MBA Research is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports educators in the preparation of students for careers in business.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
18
EIN
31-0870337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus

Chamber orchestra in Columbus, OH providing world-class classical music experience through innovative programming, education and artistic excellence.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
134
EIN
31-0952873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stuarts Opera House

Stuarts Opera House aims to preserve history and educate the community through a performance venue and artistic expression programs. Its focus is on supporting the preservation of the opera house in Nelsonville, OH.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
16
EIN
31-0913307
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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