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Indianapolis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 868 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 4,919 people, earn more than $481 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
 
281
 
$135,781,568
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
182
 
$33,190,729
Historical societies and organizations
 
105
 
$41,085,822
Music festival and event organizations
 
67
 
$29,046,694
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
64
 
$5,027,996
Theaters
 
64
 
$29,006,717
Media production and publishing organizations
 
54
 
$40,107,265
Museums
 
45
 
$199,197,836
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
45
 
$19,933,025
Arts education organizations
 
35
 
$18,623,877
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Job trends for Indianapolis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
100
1-10
 
66
11-25
 
21
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
 
70
$1M to $5M
 
43
$5M to $25M
 
18
$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 868

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)

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)

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)

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 delivers inclusive art experiences through hands-on classes and workshops, and showcases contemporary exhibitions that inspire creativity and enrich the community.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
298
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Newfields

Newfields enriches lives by uniting art and nature across a 152-acre campus of galleries, gardens, historic homes, performances, and outdoor spaces.
Revenue
$50.7m
Assets
$535.8m
Employees
534
EIN
35-0867955
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
$6.1m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
94
EIN
81-4684220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Symphony Society

Indiana Symphony Society inspires and unites the community through world-class orchestral concerts and education programs, offering diverse repertoire and family experiences year-round.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
506
EIN
35-0998627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conner Prairie Museum

Conner Prairie Museum sparks curiosity through immersive, individualized outdoor experiences, blending history, science, nature, and hands-on programs like tours, workshops, and camps.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
517
EIN
20-3402627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wfyi Public Media

Wfyi Public Media delivers trusted journalism, inspiring stories, and lifelong learning, producing and broadcasting educational local content and community services across multiple platforms.
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)

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

AECT is an arts, culture, or humanities professional society in Indianapolis, IN whose mission is: To bring together people in the field of Educational Communications and Technology.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$743.7k
Employees
5
EIN
52-0885990
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA)

Indiana State School Music Association provides evaluated performance events, develops assessment standards, and supports school music ensembles as core curriculum for Indiana students and educators.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
7
EIN
35-2078670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phoenix Theatre

The leadership of Phoenix Theatre believes that our city deserves to be emotionally and intellectually engaged in works that contribute to or comment on the national dialogue, that a diversity of voices and viewpoints is vital to the well-being of this ci....
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
48
EIN
31-1069575
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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