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Denver arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,263 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Denver metro area, including the cities of Denver, Aurora, Broomfield, Centennial, Commerce City, and Lakewood. Combined, these Denver metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 7,648 people, earn more than $709 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Denver

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
397
 
$220,005,565
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
303
 
$49,943,741
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
112
 
$12,440,991
Historical societies and organizations
 
110
 
$86,836,223
Music festival and event organizations
 
97
 
$26,447,718
Media production and publishing organizations
 
84
 
$137,774,436
Museums
 
81
 
$162,380,200
Theaters
 
63
 
$12,041,664
Arts education organizations
 
54
 
$7,606,422
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
53
 
$7,990,490
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Job trends for Denver arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
155
1-10
 
80
11-25
 
47
26-100
 
25
101 to 1,000
 
16
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Denver

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
323
$250k to $1M
 
119
$1M to $5M
 
53
$5M to $25M
 
19
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Denver

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1-20 of 1,263

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

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 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)

JRF Ortho (JRF)

JRF is the nation's largest provider of fresh osteochondral allografts and one of the largest suppliers of sports medicine and soft tissue allografts. To provide surgeons with access to high-quality allografts for biologic joint repair.
Revenue
$69.4m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
33
EIN
20-5839402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) explores the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions and public educational programs.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
94
EIN
84-1366092
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Dedicated to cross-cultural Dance arts experiences rooted in the african-american tradition for audiences and students worldwide.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
42
EIN
84-0632111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central City Opera House Association

The Central City Opera House Association presents world-class opera, engages communities through education, and preserves its historic venue amidst Colorado's scenic mountains.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
249
EIN
84-6002285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

The mission of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is to provide Arts and Humanities to patrons and visitors near and far so they can be engaged, challenged, and inspired to experience their worlds in new ways.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
354
EIN
84-0849472
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clyfford Still Museum

Clyfford Still Museum exhibits 3,125 artworks by Clyfford Still, fostering understanding and appreciation of his legacy through innovative programs and unique experiences.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
55
EIN
86-1147083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rockley Family Foundation

Rockley Family Foundation promotes music education through scholarships and instrument donations to underprivileged students and institutions nationwide.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$921.4k
Employees
9
EIN
20-8233098
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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