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Missouri arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,903 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Missouri. Combined, these Missourian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 9,885 people, earn more than $895 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Missouri

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
710
 
$356,077,352
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
553
 
$81,211,058
Historical societies and organizations
 
422
 
$25,462,754
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
418
 
$21,309,916
Museums
 
262
 
$256,859,479
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
172
 
$16,857,161
Music festival and event organizations
 
162
 
$15,048,743
Theaters
 
157
 
$120,310,729
Media production and publishing organizations
 
132
 
$99,408,646
History museums
 
125
 
$108,917,540
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Missouri cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
St. Louis
 
1,006
 
$410,229,399
Kansas City
 
1,002
 
$394,024,381
Springfield, MO
 
160
 
$30,472,930
Columbia, MO
 
126
 
$18,832,857
Jefferson City
 
76
 
$2,974,574
Joplin
 
64
 
$7,733,685
St. Joseph
 
39
 
$5,880,945
Cape Girardeau
 
38
 
$1,648,477
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Job trends for Missouri arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
260
1-10
 
178
11-25
 
46
26-100
 
35
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Missouri

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
571
$250k to $1M
 
179
$1M to $5M
 
69
$5M to $25M
 
29
$25M to $100M
 
8
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Missouri

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Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Symphony delivers powerful live symphonic experiences, performs diverse repertoire, supports ballet and opera, and expands community access through education and engagement.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$90.6m
Employees
396
EIN
43-1297475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation

The St. Louis Art Museum Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit corporation, was established in 1985 for the sole benefit of, and to carry out the purposes of, the mission and activities of the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Revenue
$29.7m
Assets
$319.2m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1374479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nelson Gallery Foundation

The Nelson Gallery Foundation is an art museum in Kansas City, MO whose mission is: Encouragement of public interest in art.
Revenue
$55.6m
Assets
$611.5m
Employees
508
EIN
44-6012977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nine PBS

Nine PBS: Ignites possibility, serves as STL storyteller by broadcasting, producing & sharing national PBS programming. Community engagement and education on multiple platforms.
Revenue
$48.1m
Assets
$67.5m
Employees
158
EIN
43-0685345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Muny's Second Century Campaign

The Muny's Second Century Campaign enriches lives through exceptional musical theatre, education programs, and community access while honoring its Forest Park tradition.
Revenue
$39.4m
Assets
$138.9m
Employees
1,117
EIN
43-0662485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

SL Symphony Orchestra enriches lives with music. Providing concerts, programs, and education resources for St. Louis community and beyond.
Revenue
$45.2m
Assets
$212.4m
Employees
525
EIN
43-0666769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jefferson National Parks Association

Association providing educational materials and grants to enhance appreciation of national parks and historic sites. Located in St Louis, MO.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
54
EIN
43-6062751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Counterpublic

Counterpublic is an arts or humanities council in Saint Louis, MO whose mission is: Counterpublic is a civic exhibition that weaves contemporary art into the daily life of St. Louis.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
9
EIN
61-2018440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis advances opera's future through inclusive, innovative storytelling, empowers diverse artists, and reaches communities nationwide with productions and education.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$114.0m
Employees
335
EIN
43-0821958
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Magic House

The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum will engage all children with hands-on learning experiences that spark imagination, pique curiosity, enhance creativity and develop problem-solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$37.2m
Employees
251
EIN
51-0138441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missouri Historical Society (MHM)

The Missouri History Museum is a nationally accredited institution focusing on local and regional history. Located in Forest Park, the building is home to a variety of exhibits, programs, and events for visitors of all ages and interests.
Revenue
$35.1m
Assets
$156.3m
Employees
253
EIN
43-0654866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre in residence at UMKC, continues its five-decades long tradition of producing works which are compelling, passionate and imaginative.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
207
EIN
43-1168979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

The museum in Kansas City operates as a repository for African American baseball history and hosts educational events related to Negro Leagues.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
5
EIN
43-1570612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Harry S Truman Library Institute National and International Affairs

The Harry S. Truman Library Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to The preservation, advancement, and outreach activities of The Harry S. Truman Library and museum, one of our nation's 13 presidential libraries overseen by The Nati....
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
13
EIN
43-6042632
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KCPT

KCPT educates and inspires Kansas City through quality programming, independent journalism, community engagement, and diverse multimedia content across multiple platforms.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
73
EIN
23-7114952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Theatre Guild

The American Theatre Guild (atg) is dedicated to providing The experience of live Theatre to foster passion, inspire creativity and empower youth within our communities.
Revenue
$32.3m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
163
EIN
47-1552222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Performing arts center in Kansas City with resident dance, symphony, and opera companies, hosting a variety of community arts organizations.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$369.8m
Employees
80
EIN
43-1866550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Ballet Association

To establish Kansas City Ballet as an indispensable asset of the Kansas City community through exceptional performances, excellence in dance training and community education for all ages.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$56.0m
Employees
240
EIN
43-6052680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Union Station Kansas City

Historic monument dedicated to education and culture with inspiring lifelong learning programs and memorable experiences. Run by George M Guastello II.
Revenue
$20.5m
Assets
$89.5m
Employees
140
EIN
43-1890025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National World War I Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
Revenue
$24.4m
Assets
$58.4m
Employees
61
EIN
43-6052673
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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