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Detroit arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,469 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Detroit metro area, including the cities of Detroit, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, Pontiac, Southfield, Taylor, Troy, and Warren. Combined, these Detroit metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 6,313 people, earn more than $527 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Detroit

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
445
 
$133,156,714
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
434
 
$41,751,923
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
183
 
$26,396,895
Historical societies and organizations
 
156
 
$17,183,838
Music festival and event organizations
 
118
 
$28,737,607
Theaters
 
91
 
$25,306,654
Museums
 
80
 
$247,321,016
Media production and publishing organizations
 
75
 
$60,644,736
Arts education organizations
 
70
 
$4,785,271
Dance organizations
 
58
 
$5,409,233
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Job trends for Detroit arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
162
1-10
 
81
11-25
 
26
26-100
 
23
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Detroit

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
336
$250k to $1M
 
117
$1M to $5M
 
32
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Detroit

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1-20 of 1,469

Henry Ford

The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation.
Revenue
$98.2m
Assets
$556.4m
Employees
1,818
EIN
38-1359513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association

Honors veterans by offering educational and cultural programs, and provides facilities for community events. Located in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
135
EIN
38-1393849
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sphinx Organization

Sphinx Organization transforms lives through arts, expanding Black and Latino representation in classical music via education, artist development, performance opportunities, and leadership programs.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
12
EIN
38-3283759
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Detroit Institute of Arts

The Detroit Institute of Arts connects communities through a diverse collection, educational programs, and outreach, fostering personal meaning and inclusivity in art experiences.
Revenue
$86.0m
Assets
$742.5m
Employees
499
EIN
38-1359510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO)

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is an American orchestra based in Detroit, Michigan. Its main performance center is Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood.
Revenue
$40.7m
Assets
$117.0m
Employees
707
EIN
38-1385132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Zekelman Holocaust Center

The Zekelman Holocaust Center educates and empowers individuals through exhibits, events, and programs, highlighting Holocaust stories and promoting the fight against injustice.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$57.1m
Employees
61
EIN
38-2402635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Educational Television Foundation (DPTV)

DPTV's vision is for a community in which people trust public media to help them discover new ideas, make informed decisions, and enjoy enriched lives.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$38.1m
Employees
130
EIN
38-1440200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allied Media Projects

Allied Media Projects cultivates media strategies and supports community-based media organizations for a more just, creative, and collaborative world.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$28.9m
Employees
86
EIN
01-0559608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Motown Historical Musuem

The Motown Museum in Detroit preserves and displays artifacts from the iconic Motown era while engaging visitors in educational programs.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$55.7m
Employees
47
EIN
38-2614561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fair Lane Home of Clara and Henry Ford

The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane experience is an authentic witness to the past that inspires, educates and engages visitors through exploration of its unique connections to innovation, philanthropy and civic responsibility while celebrating family tradi....
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
40
EIN
27-4877171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Opera Company

Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) is the State of Michigan's premiere opera company, committed to presenting the very best professional opera and dance productions, and serving as a cultural resource for the State of Michigan.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$46.8m
Employees
627
EIN
38-2052726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Detroit's Music Hall promotes cultural development through events and education for southeast Michigan.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$20.5m
Employees
134
EIN
38-2019397
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles H Wright

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History provides learning opportunities, exhibitions, programs and events based on collections and research that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans and their African origins.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$32.3m
Employees
91
EIN
38-1882096
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Science Center

Michigan Science Center inspires exploration of STEM through interactive exhibits, theater shows, and programs in a creative learning environment for all ages.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
105
EIN
45-5190355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Historical Society

Detroit Historical Society preserves and shares Detroit's history through engaging exhibits, programs, and a vast collection of artifacts at its two museums.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
92
EIN
38-1381144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CultureSource

CultureSource convenes and supports the creative and cultural sector in Southeast Michigan through research, learning, and collaboration.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
41
EIN
26-1476029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Italian American Cultural Society

Italian American Cultural Society promotes cultural and ethnic awareness. It generated $1,171,605 in total revenue last year, situated in Clinton Township, MI.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
106
EIN
38-6089634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riverbank Youth Theatre

Riverbank Youth Theatre promotes youth and family appreciation and participation in the performing arts. It encourages the expression of performing arts and promotes education of youth in the fine arts. This theatre is located in Marine City, MI.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
4
EIN
47-4694944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meadow Brook Theatre

To provide a season of innovative, Broadway quality theatre productions that make audiences smile, laugh and cry, enriching the cultural experience of the community in southeast Michigan.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
90
EIN
30-0184626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum

Preserves Tuskegee Airmen history with hands-on aviation and aerospace engineering programs, plus educational exhibits and outreach services in Detroit.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
20
EIN
38-2784675
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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