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Kentucky arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,315 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 5,864 people, earn more than $425 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
359
 
$115,365,407
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
276
 
$20,804,289
Historical societies and organizations
 
268
 
$22,986,837
Museums
 
127
 
$196,174,170
Theaters
 
87
 
$32,103,163
Music festival and event organizations
 
78
 
$4,892,322
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
75
 
$2,283,265
Media production and publishing organizations
 
71
 
$41,184,248
History museums
 
67
 
$55,150,784
Arts education organizations
 
56
 
$4,017,859
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Louisville
 
368
 
$145,175,255
Lexington
 
280
 
$62,810,909
Cincinnati, OH
 
116
 
$83,778,107
Bowling Green
 
60
 
$39,077,927
Elizabethtown
 
38
 
$2,087,734
Huntington, WV
 
36
 
$2,392,878
Clarksville, TN
 
31
 
$23,187,953
Owensboro
 
28
 
$11,114,105
Evansville, IN
 
8
 
$786,483
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Job trends for Kentucky arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
137
1-10
 
95
11-25
 
39
26-100
 
22
101 to 1,000
 
13
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
277
$250k to $1M
 
116
$1M to $5M
 
39
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kentucky

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1-20 of 1,315

National Corvette Museum (NCM)

The mission of the National Corvette Museum is to educate worldwide audiences on the evolution of the Corvette -- America's Sports Car -- through collection, preservation, and celebration of its legacy.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$83.4m
Employees
259
EIN
74-2519972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Speed Art Museum

The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J. B. Speed Memorial Museum, is Kentucky's oldest and largest art museum. It was founded in 1925 by Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Breckinridge Speed.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$143.5m
Employees
111
EIN
61-0444823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Derby Museum Corporation

Kentucky Derby Museum Corporation engages and educates visitors by preserving the history and culture of the Kentucky Derby through interactive exhibits and outreach programs.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$41.1m
Employees
138
EIN
31-1023459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

To preserve and maintain the site of the shaker community which once existed here, to protect its buildings, its countryside and the records and articles pertaining to its builders.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
245
EIN
61-0592561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crosswater Canyon

Crosswater Canyon is a museum in Hebron, KY whose mission is: To operate for the benefit of and to support the mission and purposes of Answers in Gensis.
Revenue
$74.3m
Assets
$151.4m
Employees
1,553
EIN
27-4026852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts of Southern Kentucky

Arts of Southern Kentucky aspires to be the leader in creating transformative artistic experiences for all citizens in the region.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
157
EIN
85-3668279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Educational Television Foundation

Nonprofit corporation operating in the state of Kentucky to support and further the Educational, charitable and public purposes and activities of the Kentucky authority for Educational Television.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
112
EIN
61-0722558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muhammad Ali Center

To preserve and share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali, to promote respect, hope, and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
82
EIN
61-1323046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Ballet

Louisville Ballet, the State Ballet of Kentucky, offers dance to an audience of more than 43,000 people each year with over 70 world premiere ballets and 150 works to its credit.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
94
EIN
61-6033779
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Kentucky Science Center

We exude a do Science philosophy. Our message is simple: play, tinker, collaboratee, test, experiment, goof up, and try again. We don't care if you get The right answers - The first time or ever.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
192
EIN
31-1005850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation supports troops, preserves their legacy, promotes museum fundraising and construction; programs support soldiers and families.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
7
EIN
62-1516963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fund for the Arts

At the Fund for the Arts, we believe that art is a right, not a privilege because art is a fundamental expression of the human condition.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
19
EIN
61-0479626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams

Music education for youth with a mission to cultivate kindness, guidance, and support that encourages community-focused citizenship in Louisville, KY.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
17
EIN
47-1113120
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Louisville Orchestra

The Louisville Orchestra innovates classical music, enriching the community through engaging performances, education, and accessible programs that bring joy to all.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
243
EIN
61-6000384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Public Media

LPM provides independent news, music, and culture. Three public radio stations, an investigative unit, podcasts and community events serve the Louisville, KY area.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
63
EIN
61-1259787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McCreary County Heritage Foundation

The McCreary County Heritage Foundation celebrates Kentucky's culture, operates the Big South Fork Scenic Railway, and supports local artisans through various heritage experiences.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
33
EIN
61-1136227
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Center for Rural Strategies

A nonprofit that improves rural communities worldwide by creatively using media, offering services for strategic communication and public education.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
23
EIN
61-1379952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stage One

Stage One engages children and their communities through theatre productions and educational programs, fostering empathy, imagination and appreciation for the arts.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
95
EIN
61-0466715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appalshop

Appalshop is a non-profit center producing multi-media products in Whitesburg, KY. It educates the public about Appalachia and collaborates nationally on theater projects.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
32
EIN
61-0890210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Filson Historical Society

To collect, preserve, and tell the significant stories of Kentucky and Ohio Valley history and culture.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$48.1m
Employees
42
EIN
61-0444690
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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