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Minnesota arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,943 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 164,642 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
962
 
$332,447,968
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
770
 
$201,053,485
Historical societies and organizations
 
388
 
$143,410,782
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
327
 
$58,764,340
Museums
 
215
 
$171,994,400
Theaters
 
215
 
$67,924,111
Media production and publishing organizations
 
185
 
$251,126,291
Music festival and event organizations
 
173
 
$20,934,786
Dance organizations
 
126
 
$12,315,080
History museums
 
121
 
$19,579,428
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
 
1,819
 
$1,103,824,338
Duluth
 
159
 
$32,389,434
Rochester, MN
 
131
 
$12,973,392
St. Cloud
 
82
 
$58,589,412
Mankato
 
63
 
$9,397,821
Fargo, ND
 
30
 
$2,596,827
Grand Forks, ND
 
23
 
$1,417,941
La Crosse, WI
 
19
 
$643,351
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Job trends for Minnesota arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
238
1-10
 
305
11-25
 
112
26-100
 
84
101 to 1,000
 
24
1,000+
 
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
748
$250k to $1M
 
291
$1M to $5M
 
120
$5M to $25M
 
22
$25M to $100M
 
10
$100M+
 
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Minnesota

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1-20 of 2,943

American Craft Council (ACC)

A culture in which craftsmanship is embraced for its contributions to community, economy, and human fulfillment.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
27
EIN
13-1566058
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Minnesota Opera

The Minnesota Opera advances musical storytelling through innovative productions, community engagement, and diverse programs, fostering empathy and equity in the art of opera.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$41.7m
Employees
288
EIN
41-0946789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Orchestral Association

Internationally recognized orchestra in Minneapolis, MN committed to enriching and inspiring the community through outstanding performances and recordings.
Revenue
$38.7m
Assets
$195.8m
Employees
865
EIN
41-0693875
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra shares distinctive and engaging chamber orchestra performances to enrich the Twin Cities community.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$65.2m
Employees
245
EIN
41-0829498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)

Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is one of the preeminent PBS affiliate stations in the country, producing and broadcasting public media programming in the Twin Cities and its surrounding areas.
Revenue
$50.8m
Assets
$108.1m
Employees
266
EIN
41-0769851
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Mia collects, preserves, and exhibits diverse cultural art. It serves the community through education programs and student pass program.
Revenue
$49.8m
Assets
$412.2m
Employees
348
EIN
41-0693915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Public Radio American Public Media

Minnesota Public Radio American Public Media delivers noncommercial news and classical programming across radio, digital, and live platforms, amplifying voices and providing critical statewide alerts.
Revenue
$108.7m
Assets
$227.9m
Employees
585
EIN
41-0953924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children's Museum sparks learning through kid-led play, offering interactive, open-ended exhibits and programs that build confidence, creativity, and life skills for families.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
191
EIN
41-1354181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Museum of Minnesota

Interactive science museum on the Mississippi River in St. Paul, committed to inspiring learning and improving lives through STEM education.
Revenue
$36.1m
Assets
$117.2m
Employees
463
EIN
41-0706172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Public Media Group

American Public Media Group strengthens MPR and SCPR with shared administrative and financial support, grants, and programming distribution through American Public Media.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$181.0m
Employees
61
EIN
36-3503764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Macphail Center for Music

Macphail Center for Music transforms lives through music, serving 15,000+ learners annually with diverse instruction, innovative partnerships, and board-certified music therapy.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$40.5m
Employees
377
EIN
41-1729340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walker Art Center

The Walker Art Center is a catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement of audiences.
Revenue
$53.5m
Assets
$449.0m
Employees
243
EIN
41-0693929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Theatre Company (CTC)

Children's Theatre Company creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
437
EIN
41-1254553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Land Tenure Foundation

The Indian Land Tenure Foundation ensures Native American ownership of reservation lands through grant-making and supports conservation innovation and the National Indian Carbon Coalition.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$81.3m
Employees
15
EIN
41-2014273
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' mission is to be a community magnet that attracts artists and audiences, creating unforgettable shared experiences.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$86.6m
Employees
528
EIN
41-1428998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. state of Minnesota.
Revenue
$96.8m
Assets
$338.5m
Employees
685
EIN
41-0713907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guthrie Theater Foundation

The Guthrie is an American theater center for performance, production, education and training. Located in Minneapolis, MN.
Revenue
$36.1m
Assets
$160.7m
Employees
671
EIN
41-0854160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hennepin Theatre Trust

Hennepin Theatre Trust drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the Hennepin Theatre District and educational programming.
Revenue
$38.9m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
49
EIN
41-2017278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hill Museum and Manuscript Library

Hill Museum and Manuscript Library digitally preserves endangered manuscripts, making them accessible online while partnering with global libraries to safeguard cultural heritage.
Revenue
$43.5m
Assets
$41.4m
Employees
0
EIN
87-4063122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Masterpiece Hall

Minnesota Masterpiece Hall presents accessible art and education programs to build communities through quality experiences, currently designing a facility in Winona, MN.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$94.2m
Employees
2
EIN
88-1081197
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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