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Louisville arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 463 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Louisville metro area. Combined, these Louisville metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,699 people, earn more than $150 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $524 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Louisville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
123
 
$60,576,349
Historical societies and organizations
 
102
 
$7,542,640
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
85
 
$3,795,668
Museums
 
37
 
$54,471,430
Theaters
 
36
 
$21,368,909
Media production and publishing organizations
 
31
 
$8,369,929
Music festival and event organizations
 
30
 
$1,424,129
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
27
 
$1,057,990
History museums
 
18
 
$14,032,657
Arts education organizations
 
16
 
$1,014,399
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Job trends for Louisville arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
58
1-10
 
29
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Louisville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
114
$250k to $1M
 
34
$1M to $5M
 
14
$5M to $25M
 
9
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Louisville

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JB Speed Art Museum

Speed Art Museum sparks curiosity and community through immersive storytelling, inclusive programs, and a global collection, inviting all ages to connect with art.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$151.8m
Employees
155
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
$8.6m
Assets
$43.0m
Employees
149
EIN
31-1023459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Ballet

Louisville Ballet creates moving art that honors tradition and innovation, telling bold stories while expanding access through performances, education, and community programs.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
94
EIN
61-6033779
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Frazier History Museum

The Frazier History Museum is a museum in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown. It provides an unforgettable journey through more than 1,000 years of history with live performances every day.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$37.2m
Employees
81
EIN
61-1378343
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Opera

To give performance of operas and operettas of all types and to perform all acts and functions necessary or desirable in connection with the training and development of competent young performers in the field of opera.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
84
EIN
61-6013111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Actors Theatre of Louisville

Actors Theatre of Louisville engages people in theatre that unlocks human potential, builds community, uplifts regional stories, and connects audiences to vital support resources.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
129
EIN
61-0645030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Museum

Portland Museum is an educational resource that collects, preserves, exhibits, interprets, and enhances the culture and heritage of Portland, a neighborhood in louisville, Kentucky that was once a thriving independent town.at Portland Museum, we interpret....
Revenue
$828.3k
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
3
EIN
23-7422794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Visual Art

Engaging artists in Louisville, KY through education, outreach and support with programming like mural art, artebella, open studio weekend and calls for artists.
Revenue
$805.1k
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
0
EIN
61-0492348
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Performing Arts Foundation

KPAF solicits and receives gifts to finance Kentucky Center for the Arts Corporation. It also supports education program and manages Brown Theatre.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$32.3m
Employees
0
EIN
31-0999046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Embroiderers' Guild of America

The Embroiderers' Guild of America promotes and preserves needle arts through education, cooperation, and opportunities for members to showcase their work globally.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
4
EIN
13-1914577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Theatrical Association

Louisville Theatrical Association produces and presents performances, expanding arts education for future artists with its Broadway Series Education Program.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
0
EIN
61-6000383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Homes Foundation

The Historic Homes Foundation preserves Kentucky's historical properties, offering public access and educational programming that promotes culture, history, and the arts.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
13
EIN
61-0549274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kmac Museum (KMAC)

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to continue the art and craft heritage of Kentucky through the support and education of craft artists and education of the public.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
23
EIN
61-0985312
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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