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Michigan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,963 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Michigan. Combined, these Michiganian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 16,058 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Michigan

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,176
 
$313,064,456
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
936
 
$199,183,543
Historical societies and organizations
 
552
 
$41,514,449
Museums
 
333
 
$459,989,685
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
311
 
$28,610,437
Music festival and event organizations
 
293
 
$56,404,318
Theaters
 
245
 
$63,434,723
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
212
 
$45,154,631
Media production and publishing organizations
 
206
 
$81,118,064
History museums
 
181
 
$198,096,518
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Michigan cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Detroit
 
1,486
 
$548,688,557
Grand Rapids
 
418
 
$163,361,306
Ann Arbor
 
298
 
$52,625,295
Hartford
 
261
 
$27,150,169
Flint
 
160
 
$69,949,126
Kalamazoo
 
130
 
$49,104,647
Niles
 
75
 
$11,426,412
Muskegon
 
67
 
$25,215,890
Saginaw
 
56
 
$8,628,510
Jackson, MI
 
50
 
$9,131,611
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Job trends for Michigan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
384
1-10
 
285
11-25
 
89
26-100
 
60
101 to 1,000
 
28
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Michigan

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
907
$250k to $1M
 
305
$1M to $5M
 
112
$5M to $25M
 
36
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Michigan

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1-20 of 3,963

The Henry Ford (THF)

Henry Ford inspires innovation through educational programs and experiences that celebrate America's ingenuity, resourcefulness, and technological advancement, shaping a better future for all.
Revenue
$98.2m
Assets
$556.4m
Employees
1,818
EIN
38-1359513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ford House

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House tells the story of the home life of a prominent American family. The Fords were cultural, social and economic leaders in an era of great optimism, as well as a turbulent time of economic depression and world war.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$318.0m
Employees
22
EIN
38-2218274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association

Honors veterans by offering educational and cultural programs, and provides facilities for community events. Located in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
135
EIN
38-1393849
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sphinx Organization

Sphinx Organization transforms lives through arts, expanding Black and Latino representation in classical music via education, artist development, performance opportunities, and leadership programs.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
12
EIN
38-3283759
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO)

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is an American orchestra based in Detroit, Michigan. Its main performance center is Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood.
Revenue
$38.6m
Assets
$121.6m
Employees
724
EIN
38-1385132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

The Detroit Institute of Arts connects communities through a diverse collection, educational programs, and outreach, fostering personal meaning and inclusivity in art experiences.
Revenue
$86.0m
Assets
$742.5m
Employees
499
EIN
38-1359510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit PBS (DPTV)

Detroit Educational Television Foundation operates Detroit PBS, producing diverse public media that educates, entertains, and inspires while supporting student learning and community engagement.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$38.1m
Employees
130
EIN
38-1440200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fair Lane Home of Clara and Henry Ford

The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane experience is an authentic witness to the past that inspires, educates and engages visitors through exploration of its unique connections to innovation, philanthropy and civic responsibility while celebrating family tradi....
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
40
EIN
27-4877171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Zekelman Holocaust Center

The Zekelman Holocaust Center educates and empowers individuals through exhibits, events, and programs, highlighting Holocaust stories and promoting the fight against injustice.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$57.1m
Employees
61
EIN
38-2402635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allied Media Projects

Allied Media Projects cultivates media strategies and supports community-based media organizations for a more just, creative, and collaborative world.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$28.9m
Employees
86
EIN
01-0559608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Interlochen Arts Camp

Interlochen Arts Camp fosters arts appreciation, uniting aspiring artists grades 3-12 from across the globe for intensive training and diverse performances.
Revenue
$23.8m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
1,086
EIN
93-2006917
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA)

To provide the residents of Southwest Michigan with the opportunity to both appreciate and create visual art. To cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$34.2m
Employees
146
EIN
38-1617060
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)

The FIA was founded by community leaders who felt the city needed a place where students could pursue studio courses and the public could enjoy art exhibitions.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$68.5m
Employees
126
EIN
38-1539984
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Genevieve and Donald S Gilmore Foundation

The Genevieve and Donald S Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation that promotes public interest and understanding of the history of various means of transportation through the operation of a museum. It is located in Hickory Corners, MI.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6154163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midland Center for the Arts (MCFTA)

To entertain, educate and inspire a diverse and expanding regional audiences in the Arts, sciences and humanities.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$130.0m
Employees
156
EIN
38-6114020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flint Institute of Music (FIM)

FIM is a hub for world-class music, theatre, and dance that transforms lives with FSPA and the Flint Symphony.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$39.0m
Employees
646
EIN
38-6159482
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation

The Foundation is a private, corporation which supports the exhibits and programs of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$56.6m
Employees
12
EIN
38-2368003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flint Cultural Center Corporation

Flint Cultural Center Corporation enhances community vitality by managing a vibrant cultural campus and coordinating programs, events, and services for various institutions.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
178
EIN
38-6089075
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Promotes gardens, sculpture, natural environment and arts. Offers exhibitions and educational opportunities. Located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Revenue
$38.1m
Assets
$424.5m
Employees
446
EIN
38-2394044
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Opera Company

Detroit Opera Company is a premier cultural resource in Michigan providing main stage opera, ballet, musical theater, and local outreach programs.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$46.8m
Employees
627
EIN
38-2052726
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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