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Indianapolis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 852 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Indianapolis metro area, including the cities of Indianapolis, Anderson, and Carmel. Combined, these Indianapolis metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 4,827 people, earn more than $490 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Indianapolis

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
274
 
$143,378,425
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
177
 
$35,946,641
Historical societies and organizations
 
99
 
$41,068,011
Music festival and event organizations
 
66
 
$26,630,095
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
65
 
$4,670,777
Theaters
 
59
 
$29,256,445
Media production and publishing organizations
 
53
 
$40,469,030
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
47
 
$23,647,355
Museums
 
43
 
$198,759,017
Organizations supporting multiple arts, culture, or humanities nonprofits
 
32
 
$96,780
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Job trends for Indianapolis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
94
1-10
 
68
11-25
 
22
26-100
 
22
101 to 1,000
 
10
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Indianapolis

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
191
$250k to $1M
 
72
$1M to $5M
 
40
$5M to $25M
 
19
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Indianapolis

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1-20 of 852

Indiana Historical Society

IHS collects, preserves, and shares Indiana's history through its premier research library and local history services. It also publishes books.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$144.0m
Employees
197
EIN
35-0876384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Eiteljorg Museum showcases Native and Western art, fostering connections through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and amplifying Indigenous voices in a welcoming environment.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$90.2m
Employees
74
EIN
31-1139447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation manages a museum celebrating racing history, offering tours and exhibitions while preserving over 55,000 significant artifacts.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$80.3m
Employees
77
EIN
35-6013771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Music For All

Music for All's mission is to create, provide and expand positively life-changing(cont'd on sch o) experiences through Music for all.the vision of Music for All is to be a catalyst to ensure that every child across America has access and opportunity to pa....
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
46
EIN
36-3413042
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indianapolis Art Center

Indianapolis Art Center inspires creative expression through hands-on art classes and the annual Broad Ripple Art Fair.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$20.1m
Employees
192
EIN
35-1088735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Repertory Theatre

Indiana Repertory Theatre produces top-quality professional theater and related activities to engage, entertain and challenge people in Indianapolis and beyond.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$42.1m
Employees
203
EIN
35-1186290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Landmarks (ILM)

Indiana Landmarks saves the places that matter to Hoosiers houses, barns, bridges, churches, schools, downtown districts, vintage neighborhoods. By restoring and repurposing historic buildings, we reconnect people to heritage and revitalize communities.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$120.7m
Employees
58
EIN
35-1162873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saturday Evening Post Society

We are committed to improving the health and well-being of children. To encourage children of all races and cultures to strive for excellence in the areas of academics, personal fitness, medicine, and science.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$42.8m
Employees
42
EIN
31-0896583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newfields

Newfields: 152-acre cultural campus in Indianapolis fostering exploration of natural environment, offering art galleries and lush gardens for exceptional experiences.
Revenue
$50.7m
Assets
$535.8m
Employees
534
EIN
35-0867955
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis' mission is to create extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.
Revenue
$84.4m
Assets
$502.9m
Employees
471
EIN
35-0867985
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Center for the Performing Arts

The mission of The Center for The Performing Arts is to engage and inspire The central Indiana community through enriching Arts experiences.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
104
EIN
20-3901164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Drum Corps International (DCI)

Drum Corps International (DCI), formed in 1972, is the non-profit governing body for junior drum and bugle corps in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
187
EIN
36-2754480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edison School of the Arts

Edison School of the Arts emphasizes professional development and has achieved significant growth in math proficiency.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
90
EIN
81-4684220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madame Walker Legacy Center

To preserve and perpetuate the legacies of its namesake, Madam C.J. Walker. These legacies include arts & culture, entrepreneurship, economic development and philanthropy.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$23.1m
Employees
5
EIN
31-0970108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Symphony Society

Indiana Symphony Society: Inspiring, educating and entertaining audiences through innovative symphonic music at the highest artistic level.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
506
EIN
35-0998627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conner Prairie Museum

Conner Prairie Museum fosters learning through engaging experiences, offering classes and educational programs that include science, history and more.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
517
EIN
20-3402627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wfyi Public Media

Wfyi Public Media broadcasts trusted journalism, inspiring stories, and lifelong learning content in Indianapolis and provides educational outreach programs.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
138
EIN
35-1147600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Humanities Council

Indiana Humanities connects people, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
21
EIN
35-1344382
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dance Kaleidoscope

Contemporary dance ensemble inspiring, educating, and entertaining with performances and arts education in Indianapolis.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
33
EIN
31-0896177
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Film

Heartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization founded in 1991 with the mission to inspire filmmakers and audiences through the transformative power of film.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
12
EIN
35-1832797
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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