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Denver arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,309 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 7,531 people, earn more than $878 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
 
399
 
$248,843,310
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
328
 
$54,822,056
Historical societies and organizations
 
118
 
$95,660,653
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
112
 
$16,887,899
Music festival and event organizations
 
111
 
$27,637,651
Media production and publishing organizations
 
91
 
$173,223,061
Museums
 
90
 
$233,453,641
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
79
 
$15,641,423
Theaters
 
76
 
$106,063,672
Arts education organizations
 
69
 
$12,827,641
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Job trends for Denver arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
159
1-10
 
83
11-25
 
43
26-100
 
28
101 to 1,000
 
15
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Denver

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
305
$250k to $1M
 
131
$1M to $5M
 
55
$5M to $25M
 
19
$25M to $100M
 
8
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Denver

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum of Nature and Science ignites curiosity through exhibitions, theater, and planetarium shows, advancing research and inspiring learners with camps, school programs, and community partnerships.
Revenue
$57.2m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
503
EIN
84-0518447
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)

Creative West

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
$23.2m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
49
EIN
23-7255426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Symphony Association

The Colorado Symphony Association funds and operates the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, presenting 100+ concerts yearly and serving over 250,000 patrons with world-class musicians.
Revenue
$20.6m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
568
EIN
84-0511458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Ballet

Colorado Ballet presents exceptional classical and contemporary dance through world-class performances, professional training, and inclusive education programs that enrich community cultural life.
Revenue
$17.6m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
343
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
$12.5m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
155
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
$26.2m
Assets
$69.9m
Employees
146
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
$33.3m
Assets
$63.6m
Employees
210
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
$87.0m
Assets
$185.7m
Employees
551
EIN
84-6038240
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
$9.7m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
48
EIN
84-0632111
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
$89.3m
Assets
$99.7m
Employees
846
EIN
84-0407760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Martins Chamber Choir

Professional choral group performing classical music, educating audiences and communities. Hosts 6 concert series and 6 school workshops. Based in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
3
EIN
84-1450958
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Film Society

Denver Film Society delivers year-round cinema programs and the Denver Film Festival, championing diverse voices, sparking dialogue, and supporting filmmakers through grants.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
82
EIN
84-0771070
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
$53.0m
Assets
$34.1m
Employees
606
EIN
86-2022385
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
$6.1m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
29
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
$5.6m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
115
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
$5.0m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
288
EIN
84-0850527
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Swallow Hill Music Association

Swallow Hill brings music to life with community outreach, concerts, and classes. They host 250 shows per year and partner with nonprofits.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
116
EIN
84-0781725
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
$77.1m
Assets
$20.6m
Employees
35
EIN
20-5839402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mizel Center for Arts and Culture

Mizel Center offers cultural and educational programs, including classes, lectures, performances, and exhibits for all ages in Denver.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1494423
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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