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Kansas City arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,294 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Kansas City metro area, including the cities of Kansas City, Lenexa, and Overland Park within the states of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, these Kansas City metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 3,786 people, earn more than $419 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kansas City

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
356
 
$9,753,433
Performing arts organizations
 
292
 
$167,390,950
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
203
 
$16,992,129
Historical societies and organizations
 
135
 
$7,696,748
Museums
 
94
 
$134,653,800
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
82
 
$5,973,124
Music festival and event organizations
 
67
 
$6,348,951
Media production and publishing organizations
 
52
 
$42,880,728
Theaters
 
51
 
$50,957,744
History museums
 
41
 
$53,811,835
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Job trends for Kansas City arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
93
1-10
 
65
11-25
 
18
26-100
 
18
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kansas City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
190
$250k to $1M
 
68
$1M to $5M
 
35
$5M to $25M
 
16
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kansas City

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Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Symphony delivers powerful live symphonic experiences, performs diverse repertoire, supports ballet and opera, and expands community access through education and engagement.
Revenue
$22.7m
Assets
$89.2m
Employees
389
EIN
43-1297475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nelson Gallery Foundation

The Nelson Gallery Foundation is an art museum in Kansas City, MO whose mission is: Encouragement of public interest in art.
Revenue
$55.6m
Assets
$611.5m
Employees
508
EIN
44-6012977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre in residence at UMKC, continues its five-decades long tradition of producing works which are compelling, passionate and imaginative.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
207
EIN
43-1168979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-America Arts Alliance

Mid-America Arts Alliance strengthens artists and cultural organizations, provides training and grants, and tours exhibitions nationally to enhance community arts engagement.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
38
EIN
23-7303693
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Harry S Truman Library Institute National and International Affairs

The Harry S. Truman Library Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to The preservation, advancement, and outreach activities of The Harry S. Truman Library and museum, one of our nation's 13 presidential libraries overseen by The Nati....
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
13
EIN
43-6042632
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KCPT

KCPT educates and inspires Kansas City through quality programming, independent journalism, community engagement, and diverse multimedia content across multiple platforms.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
73
EIN
23-7114952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Theatre Guild

The American Theatre Guild (atg) is dedicated to providing The experience of live Theatre to foster passion, inspire creativity and empower youth within our communities.
Revenue
$32.3m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
163
EIN
47-1552222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City presents Broadway and concerts, connects community through accessible live arts, expands education programs, and supports nonprofits via venue access.
Revenue
$23.2m
Assets
$50.1m
Employees
239
EIN
44-0552079
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Performing arts center in Kansas City with resident dance, symphony, and opera companies, hosting a variety of community arts organizations.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$369.8m
Employees
80
EIN
43-1866550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National World War I Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
Revenue
$24.4m
Assets
$58.4m
Employees
61
EIN
43-6052673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Ballet Association

To establish Kansas City Ballet as an indispensable asset of the Kansas City community through exceptional performances, excellence in dance training and community education for all ages.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$56.0m
Employees
240
EIN
43-6052680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Union Station Kansas City

Historic monument dedicated to education and culture with inspiring lifelong learning programs and memorable experiences. Run by George M Guastello II.
Revenue
$20.5m
Assets
$89.5m
Employees
140
EIN
43-1890025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

The museum in Kansas City operates as a repository for African American baseball history and hosts educational events related to Negro Leagues.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1570612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lyric Opera of Kansas City

To make Lyric Opera of Kansas City indispensable to the public through transformational Opera experiences and broad service which captures the hearts and minds of our diverse communities.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
192
EIN
44-0626124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whimsadoodle

Whimsadoodle is a private foundation nonprofit located in Kansas City, MO, supported by BJM Grantor Trust.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
1
EIN
99-4769714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Museum Foundation

The mission of the Kansas City Museum is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate Kansas City through collections, exhibitions, and bold programs that reflect the City's evolution and spirit, and engage visitors in unfolding stories about Kansas City's vibra....
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
11
EIN
46-1878591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missouri Humanities Council (MHC)

The Missouri Humanities Council enables families and communities to broaden their appreciation of history, literature, and the ideas that shape our democracy.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
13
EIN
43-1103937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wonderscope

Wonderscope sparks a love of learning through interactive exhibits for children and families, centered around STEM and the arts.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
78
EIN
48-1068613
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures educates, inspires, and delights adults and children through the museum's collection and preservation of toys and miniatures.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$44.4m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1187852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Musical Theater Heritage

Musical Theater Heritage raises awareness and appreciation for the American musical through production and education programs. As an arts, culture, and humanities professional society, they provide a platform for their mission in Kansas City, MO.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
53
EIN
43-1828531
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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