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Massachusetts arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 4,553 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Massachusetts. Combined, these Massachusettsan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 29,613 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Massachusetts

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,375
 
$681,408,225
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
1,095
 
$204,115,292
Historical societies and organizations
 
593
 
$280,245,049
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
455
 
$98,369,336
Media production and publishing organizations
 
413
 
$841,616,920
Music festival and event organizations
 
358
 
$84,079,011
Museums
 
303
 
$832,015,209
Theaters
 
277
 
$124,155,826
Arts education organizations
 
182
 
$38,446,328
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
157
 
$36,401,669
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Massachusetts cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston
 
3,049
 
$2,373,154,853
Springfield, MA
 
452
 
$155,188,613
Worcester
 
365
 
$125,890,972
Providence, RI
 
242
 
$69,634,784
Barnstable Town
 
228
 
$88,291,972
Pittsfield
 
157
 
$185,118,564
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Job trends for Massachusetts arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
531
1-10
 
488
11-25
 
175
26-100
 
146
101 to 1,000
 
64
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Massachusetts

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,633
$250k to $1M
 
509
$1M to $5M
 
238
$5M to $25M
 
72
$25M to $100M
 
10
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Massachusetts

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1-20 of 4,553

Museum of Science

We believe that everyone has a role to play in the world of science and technology - as learners, as future scientists or engineers, as citizens of our nation, as community leaders and members of the workforce, as consumers, and as stewards of our planet.
Revenue
$211.9m
Assets
$512.8m
Employees
525
EIN
04-2103916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WGBH Educational Foundation

The WGBH Educational Foundation creates inspiring media content, engages audiences through diverse programs, and supports equitable learning for children and youth.
Revenue
$225.0m
Assets
$928.3m
Employees
1,379
EIN
04-2104397
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Repertory Theatre (ART)

A.R.T. actively engages more than 10,000 community members and local students annually in project-based partnerships and workshops.
Revenue
$25.9m
Assets
$32.3m
Employees
221
EIN
04-2665867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Handel and Haydn Society (H+H)

Handel and Haydn Society is dedicated to performing Baroque and Classical music at the highest level of artistic excellence.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$42.1m
Employees
252
EIN
04-2126598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clark Art Institute

The Clark is one of only a handful of institutions globally with a dual mission as an art museum and a distinguished center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art.
Revenue
$59.4m
Assets
$760.7m
Employees
185
EIN
04-2163004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Holocaust Legacy Foundation

Holocaust Legacy Foundation supports organizations to preserve the memory and lessons of the Holocaust, while building its own museum.
Revenue
$30.2m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
4
EIN
83-4670212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning

Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning partners with clients to create world-class leadership development solutions for managers at all levels in global organizations and governments.
Revenue
$317.0m
Assets
$191.3m
Employees
568
EIN
04-3177990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeast Document Conservation Center

Northeast Document Conservation Center conserves paper-based collections and offers digital imaging, preservation training, and consultation services for libraries and museums.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7349330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeological Institute of America promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding, supports ethical research and publication, and advocates preservation of global archaeological sites and heritage.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
27
EIN
13-5669180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$64.9m
Employees
153
EIN
04-2103993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum houses an art collection of world importance, including significant examples of European, Asian, and American art, from paintings and sculpture to tapestries and decorative arts.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$331.6m
Employees
286
EIN
04-2104334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Esplanade Association

Revitalizes and enhances The Charles River Esplanade by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone; collaborates with community organizations for restoration projects.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
20
EIN
04-3550635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Arts Academy Foundation

The Boston Arts Academy Foundation raises funds to support Boston's only public high school for the arts, providing innovative curricula and daily art classes.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
15
EIN
04-3454898
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum presents diverse art and cultural exhibitions, fostering creativity and community engagement while exploring the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world.
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$826.0m
Employees
259
EIN
04-3157815
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GrubStreet

GrubStreet is a non-profit creative writing center located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Through various workshops, seminars, events and programs, GrubStreet supports writers at all stages of development.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
114
EIN
80-0005516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Groton Hill Music (IHM)

Since 1985, Indian Hill Music has filled a growing need for high-quality music education and professional performances in the 40-town region of the Nashoba and Merrimack Valleys.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$248.6m
Employees
178
EIN
04-2867945
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Public Television (APT)

APT has been a leading distributor of groundbreaking, high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation's public television stations. They develop and deliver valued program choices and services in partnership with America's public television community.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
47
EIN
04-6114548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wang Theatre

Wang Theatre preserves an iconic venue and presents inclusive performing arts and cultural education, including Folk, Americana, and Roots celebrations through exhibits and concerts.
Revenue
$32.8m
Assets
$19.9m
Employees
388
EIN
04-3317597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Lyric Opera (BLO)

The mission of Boston Lyric Opera is to produce artistically excellent productions of a diverse repertoire that entertain and inspire audiences; to feature emerging operatic talent; and to engage and educate the community of all ages about opera.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
355
EIN
04-2469627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Embrace Boston

Embrace Boston cultivates belonging through arts, culture, and storytelling, empowering communities and amplifying untold narratives for enduring change.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
0
EIN
88-1392629
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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