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Erie arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 122 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Erie metro area. Combined, these Erie metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 530 people, earn more than $33 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $80 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Erie

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
31
 
$8,735,965
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
28
 
$1,940,437
Historical societies and organizations
 
20
 
$4,790,021
Museums
 
12
 
$8,364,434
Media production and publishing organizations
 
11
 
$7,708,677
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
8
 
$1,195,751
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
8
 
$208,077
Music festival and event organizations
 
6
 
$1,863,235
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
5
 
$155,257
Dance organizations
 
4
 
$662,080
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Job trends for Erie arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
17
1-10
 
9
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Erie

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
33
$250k to $1M
 
10
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Erie

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ExpERIEnce Children's Museum

To enrich the lives of children by providing an educational, creative, interactive and safe environment where learning and fun go hand in hand.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
59
EIN
25-1693861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Free To Choose Network (FTCN)

Free To Choose Network is using accessible and entertaining media to build popular support for personal, economic and political freedom thus advancing human well-being.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
22
EIN
52-1455677
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Philharmonic

Founded in 1913, the Erie Philharmonic is a professional orchestra located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Philharmonic has held their performances at the 2,500 seat Warner Theatre on State Street in downtown Erie since 1974.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
247
EIN
25-6065898
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Broadcasting of Northwest Pennsylvania

To provide Non-Commercial, Educational and Entertaining programs through Television & Radio Broadcast with supplimental content delivered using the internet and community educational/outreach activities.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
47
EIN
25-1154116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie County Historical Society

Preserving over 200 years of Erie County history, the Hagen History Center engages and educates through exhibits, archives, and outreach.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
8
EIN
25-1213025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Arts and Culture

Erie Arts and Culture connects artists, engages communities, and elevates diverse cultural experiences through grants, programs, and lifelong learning opportunities in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Revenue
$897.9k
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
10
EIN
25-6085617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cadets Arts and Entertainment

Cadets Arts and Entertainment unites 165 young musicians and performers, cultivating excellence, leadership, and community through competitive marching arts and unforgettable experiences.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$611.3k
Employees
4
EIN
85-0545477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Civic Theatre Association

The Erie Civic Theatre Association enriches the region through quality theatrical productions, volunteer-powered performances, and year-round arts education, youth programs, and community outreach.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1069562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum encourages lifelong learning and community-building by showcasing international, national, and regional artists in changing exhibits.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
22
EIN
25-1196748
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeast Modern Language Association

Non-profit promoting modern language and literature study. Offers membership and annual conference. Located in Buffalo, NY.
Revenue
$279.4k
Assets
$265.1k
Employees
0
EIN
04-2743389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phase 2 Academy of the Arts and Human Ities

Phase 2 Academy of the Arts and Human Ities is an arts education organization in Erie, PA that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-4270735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brown Girl Penning

Brown Girl Penning is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Erie, PA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4228799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Footlights Youth Theatre

Footlights Youth Theatre is a visual arts nonprofit organization in Erie, PA that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-4754044
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society of Arts and Letters / Greater New York Area Chapter

National Society of Arts and Letters / Greater New York Area Chapter is a visual arts nonprofit organization in North East, PA whose mission is: Art scholarships.
Revenue
$1,785
Assets
$107
Employees
0
EIN
27-3156856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sweet Adelines International - 1769 Flagship City Chapter

Sweet Adelines International - 1769 Flagship City Chapter is a performing arts organization in Erie, PA that was founded in 1968.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
25-6094906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Turkish Cultural Center

Erie Turkish Cultural Center promotes Turkish culture and education through various programs to all residents in the Erie area. The organization actively promotes Turkish culture and provides educational opportunities to those who are interested.
Revenue
$11.6k
Assets
$138.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1963825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City of Erie Cable TV Access Corp

Erie's community access media provides tools for media production, training, and a channel to address the needs of its citizens.
Revenue
$188.4k
Assets
$263.9k
Employees
7
EIN
25-1800261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Center for Design and Preservation

Erie Center for Design and Preservation is a historical societies or organization in Erie, PA that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-2782049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Corry Area Historical Society

Corry Area Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Corry, PA that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
25-1412376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Erie Fanfare

Lake Erie Fanfare is a music festival or event organization in Erie, PA whose mission is: Musical education and performance.
Revenue
$36.1k
Assets
$88.7k
Employees
0
EIN
25-1611070
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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