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Illinois arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 5,305 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 25,685 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,683
 
$794,890,563
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
1,407
 
$230,182,827
Historical societies and organizations
 
596
 
$54,424,477
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
554
 
$72,628,492
Theaters
 
435
 
$173,499,964
Museums
 
429
 
$1,100,518,596
Music festival and event organizations
 
379
 
$111,294,796
Media production and publishing organizations
 
294
 
$215,222,212
Arts education organizations
 
283
 
$84,170,165
History museums
 
221
 
$71,218,398
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
3,868
 
$2,387,210,848
St. Louis, MO
 
209
 
$9,118,546
Peoria
 
139
 
$24,015,322
Springfield, IL
 
115
 
$13,590,121
Davenport, IA
 
109
 
$12,887,978
Champaign
 
99
 
$6,952,792
Rockford
 
90
 
$18,383,695
Bloomington, IL
 
85
 
$6,523,969
Carbondale
 
54
 
$2,719,431
Decatur, IL
 
36
 
$7,312,264
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Job trends for Illinois arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
579
1-10
 
420
11-25
 
130
26-100
 
97
101 to 1,000
 
48
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,456
$250k to $1M
 
462
$1M to $5M
 
189
$5M to $25M
 
44
$25M to $100M
 
10
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Illinois

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1-20 of 5,305

Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)

The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is an encyclopedic art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.
Revenue
$464.4m
Assets
$2.2b
Employees
3,643
EIN
36-2167725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation is a museum in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Obama Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.
Revenue
$209.8m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
337
EIN
46-4950751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Window To the World Communications (WTTW)

Window To the World Communications (WTTW) is Chicago's premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique content for television and digital media.
Revenue
$50.4m
Assets
$99.7m
Employees
225
EIN
36-2246703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Public Media

Chicago Public Media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. Through a broad range of media platforms, they connect diverse audiences in their service area & beyond.
Revenue
$35.6m
Assets
$123.1m
Employees
180
EIN
36-3687394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra engages audiences through diverse concerts, educational programs, and community initiatives, showcasing artistic excellence and transforming lives through music.
Revenue
$125.9m
Assets
$647.0m
Employees
1,141
EIN
36-2167823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Theological Library Association

Atla fosters study of theology & religion by developing libraries and librarianship, creating databases, providing professional development & collaborative projects.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$22.2m
Employees
47
EIN
74-1473899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Artists

United States Artists (USA) is a grant-making, artist-advocacy organization dedicated to supporting America's finest artists working across diverse disciplines. To invest in America's finest artists and illuminate the value of artists to society.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$64.3m
Employees
19
EIN
22-3903993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northlight Theatre

Northlight Theatre produces bold theatrical experiences to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion. Located in Skokie, IL.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
176
EIN
23-7390464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

To promote The understanding and inspire appreciation of The achievements, contributions, and experiences of african Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities that illustrate african and african American History, culture and art.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
42
EIN
36-2524811
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium ('Adler') is a not-for-profit cultural institution whose mission is to connect people to The universe and each other under The sky we all share. It aspires to be The world's premier center for engaging in astronomy and space science.....
Revenue
$22.0m
Assets
$72.6m
Employees
174
EIN
36-6210902
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

The Harris Theater is also dedicated to presenting internationally acclaimed music and dance organizations to enhance its reputation as well as to help build audiences for the Theater's resident companies.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$57.3m
Employees
217
EIN
36-3930153
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lithuanian Foundation

The Lithuanian Foundation funds and preserves Lithuanian culture and traditions worldwide. It supports research into Lithuanian American heritage, especially the language and culture, by providing grants to university students.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$59.0m
Employees
4
EIN
36-6118312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Town School of Folk Music

Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
391
EIN
36-2373635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The HistoryMakers

The HistoryMakers is committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. Here is how we do it.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
21
EIN
36-4328170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Genesee Theatre

Friends of the Historic Genesee Theatre serves the cultural, educational and economic needs of the community by supporting quality diverse entertainment that brings smiles, laughter, warmth and lasting memories to every patron at excellent values.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
277
EIN
36-3069113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Writers Theatre

For more than 20 years, Writers Theatre has captivated Chicagoland audiences with inventive interpretations of classic work, a bold approach to contemporary theatre and a dedication to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
217
EIN
36-3847280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merit School of Music

Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
224
EIN
36-3028768
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art spotlights living artists through bold exhibitions and performances, pairing experimental work with free family programs and community partnerships.
Revenue
$25.0m
Assets
$213.3m
Employees
203
EIN
36-6154098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago History Museum (CHM)

Chicago History Museum continues to share the stories of the city and its people through exhibitions, programs, publications, and digital media. Thousands of school groups from Chicago and the surrounding area visit annually.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$126.6m
Employees
258
EIN
36-2167004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company creates provocative theatre, nurtures new artists, and enhances community engagement through various programs and training while fostering curiosity and empathy.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$119.1m
Employees
351
EIN
51-0149370
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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