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Memphis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 380arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Memphismetro area. Combined, these Memphis metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 1,532 people, earn more than $183 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $516 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Memphis

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
126
$54,802,432
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
78
$30,857,285
Music festival and event organizations
44
$7,517,611
Historical societies and organizations
43
$2,971,439
Museums
34
$75,801,563
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
30
$925,474
Media production and publishing organizations
26
$14,940,603
Theaters
22
$11,372,802
Arts education organizations
14
$1,706,766
Dance organizations
12
$2,970,179
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Job trends for Memphis arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
28
1-10
36
11-25
12
26-100
14
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Memphis

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
89
$250k to $1M
26
$1M to $5M
22
$5M to $25M
8
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Memphis

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National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee. Its exhibits trace the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$35.8m
Employees
56
EIN
58-1484027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orpheum THEATRE GROUP

Orpheum Theatre is a historical theatre that works to provide quality, diverse entertainment and education programming to the region while continuing its role in contributing to the local economy.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
420
EIN
62-0983983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Brooks Museum enriches diverse community with expanding collections, exhibitions, and outreach programs. Public art and education services reach thousands.
Revenue
$22.0m
Assets
$56.0m
Employees
53
EIN
62-6063304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis in May International Festival

Memphis in May: Events celebrating Memphis, supporting recreational and cultural activities. Includes Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest, and Sunset Symphony.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
12
EIN
23-7308001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dixon Gallery and Gardens

Operate and maintain an art gallery for the exhibition and display of paintings, other art, and gardens for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the public.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
43
EIN
62-0943809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Daily Memphian

The Daily Memphian is an independent, nonpartisan news organization providing informative journalism on Memphis public-policy issues and matters.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
74
EIN
82-5339555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WKNO Public Broadcasting for the Mid-South

WKNO is the Mid-South's premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting both unique local and national content for television, radio and digital media.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
43
EIN
62-0525567
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Ornamental Metal Museum

To collect, exhibit, and care for fine metalwork, including both precious and non-precious metals, and encompassing the broad spectrum of decorative metalwork in all of its traditional and contemporary aspects.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
26
EIN
62-1066198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ballet Memphis Corporation

Ballet Memphis's mission is to understand and release the inspiring power found in Ballet, dance and movement for the good of all whom we touch.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
55
EIN
62-1018942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Circuit Playhouse

Playhouse on the Square is a regional theatre company located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is owned by Circuit Playhouse Inc, which operates two other Memphis theaters.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
39
EIN
23-7185772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Museum of Memphis

Memphis museum offers hands-on exhibits and programs to create memorable learning experiences for Mid-South school children, families, and tourists.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
43
EIN
62-1326890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theatre Memphis

The Theatre produces plays, encourages the arts, writing of plays and uplifting dramas, it also offers and conducts educational programs and courses of instruction in the drama and allied arts field.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
33
EIN
62-0418732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pink Palace Family of Museums

The Pink Palace Family of Museums is a group of museums maintained by the City of Memphis and Memphis Museums. The Pink Palace Family of Museums display collections of historic, educational and technological significance.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
50
EIN
62-0801926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsMemphis

Sustaining memphis' world-renowned cultural vitality and strengthening local communities through the arts. Raising funds to ensure excellence in the arts and build a vibrant cultural community for everyone.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$27.1m
Employees
8
EIN
62-0693547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crosstown Arts

Crosstown Arts supports Memphis creatives with exhibition, performance, and production spaces including a residency program for artists and musicians.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$38.5m
Employees
49
EIN
27-1876711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO)

Memphis Symphony Orchestra's mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse community through exceptional music and dynamic programs and its vision to transform our community through the power of music.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
137
EIN
62-6015885
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soulsville Foundation

To provide leadership and financial support that promotes and utilizes the music and heritage of Soulsville USA to develop young people for lifelong success.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
64
EIN
62-1719414
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis Music Intiative

MMI invests in Memphis youth through transformative music engagement and creates equitable opportunities for black and brown students.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
18
EIN
81-4079426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Collage Dance Collective

Collage Dance Collective works to inspire the growth of ballet by showcasing a repertoire of relevant choreography and world-class dancers representative of our community.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
20
EIN
20-5888512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hattiloo Theatre

Hattiloo Theatre is dedicated to cultivation and appreciation of the black drama arts and is established to develop a black Theatre that is accessble, reflective and relevant of the multicultural community for memphis.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
6
EIN
20-4225394
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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