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Indianapolis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 879 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 4,986 people, earn more than $523 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Indianapolis

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
279
 
$133,530,843
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
186
 
$36,002,560
Historical societies and organizations
 
106
 
$40,106,127
Music festival and event organizations
 
69
 
$25,850,067
Theaters
 
66
 
$27,798,186
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
62
 
$4,711,112
Media production and publishing organizations
 
54
 
$40,043,980
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
52
 
$21,582,974
Museums
 
46
 
$181,817,974
Arts education organizations
 
39
 
$18,085,474
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Job trends for Indianapolis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
99
1-10
 
64
11-25
 
21
26-100
 
25
101 to 1,000
 
9
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
 
69
$1M to $5M
 
40
$5M to $25M
 
19
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Indianapolis

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1-20 of 879

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
$7.0m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
24
EIN
35-1344382
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)

Liberty Fund Incorporated

Liberty Fund is a private, educational foundation established to encourage the study of the ideal of a society of free and responsible individuals.
Revenue
$56.9m
Assets
$396.6m
Employees
44
EIN
35-1320021
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
$13.6m
Assets
$87.8m
Employees
87
EIN
31-1139447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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 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)

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)

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
$7.9m
Assets
$43.4m
Employees
216
EIN
35-1186290
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
$14.4m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
95
EIN
20-3901164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saturday Evening Post Society

To promote, advocate and disseminate (through publications, forums, displays, research, museums and other means) to subscribers, researchers and The general public information with respect to current and historical development and The support of research ....
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$42.8m
Employees
42
EIN
31-0896583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

World's largest children's museum transforming lives through extraordinary learning experiences across arts, sciences and humanities. Located in Indianapolis, IN.
Revenue
$84.4m
Assets
$502.9m
Employees
471
EIN
35-0867985
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Landmarks

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
$30.6m
Assets
$542.3m
Employees
534
EIN
35-0867955
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)

Drum Corps International (DCI)

Drum Corps International elevates marching music arts by organizing elite competitions, fostering education, and promoting individual growth for performers and volunteers worldwide.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
187
EIN
36-2754480
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)

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)

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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