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Nashville arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 864 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Nashville metro area, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Combined, these Nashville metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 4,192 people, earn more than $526 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Nashville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
256
 
$254,956,087
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
210
 
$29,484,481
Historical societies and organizations
 
125
 
$38,123,835
Music festival and event organizations
 
87
 
$114,946,534
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
61
 
$7,080,144
Museums
 
60
 
$123,554,446
Media production and publishing organizations
 
54
 
$29,679,431
Arts education organizations
 
44
 
$3,958,431
Theaters
 
44
 
$11,191,851
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
32
 
$5,946,448
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Job trends for Nashville arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
81
1-10
 
65
11-25
 
19
26-100
 
24
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Nashville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
194
$250k to $1M
 
72
$1M to $5M
 
39
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Nashville

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1-20 of 864

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum preserves country music's history and educates audiences through exhibits, programs, and diverse educational initiatives.
Revenue
$73.3m
Assets
$175.8m
Employees
506
EIN
62-0753887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frist Art Museum

Frist Art Museum presents high-quality exhibitions, educational programs & outreach activities. Enriching member experience through gallery guidance and gift shop.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$35.4m
Employees
85
EIN
62-1731492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nashville Symphony

Nashville Symphony inspires, educates, and entertains the community through innovative musical performances and community engagement programs.
Revenue
$32.0m
Assets
$89.6m
Employees
519
EIN
62-0550979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Public Television

Nashville Public Television produces TV programs, educates the community and provides engineering support for production equipment and online outreach.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
41
EIN
62-1740928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Public Radio

Nashville Public Radio delivers essential content, with non-partisan journalism, civil conversation, and music discovery as a non-profit public media service.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
62
EIN
62-1631652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adventure Science Center - Nashville

To enhance science teaching and to further science awareness, engagement & understanding with the diverse audiences we serve by revealing the wonders & relevance of science through exhibits & science programming that adhere to state/national educational s....
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
95
EIN
62-0479192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

Cheekwood: historical landmark and leading cultural attraction offering art, horticulture, event rentals, and gift shop in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$60.8m
Employees
288
EIN
62-0627921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is a private corporation dedicated to providing and supporting the presentation of the performing arts to the citizens of Tennessee.
Revenue
$54.2m
Assets
$148.3m
Employees
413
EIN
58-1320590
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Country Music Association

CMA fosters national interest in Country Music through events, awards, and leadership while promoting development, growth, and popularity of the genre.
Revenue
$78.2m
Assets
$132.7m
Employees
73
EIN
62-0606066
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Heritage Foundation of Williamson County

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County TN preserves and promotes local history, culture, and landmarks through advocacy, events, research, and community engagement.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$32.0m
Employees
74
EIN
23-7042596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Ballet

Our mission is to create, perform, teach, and promote dance as an essential and inspiring element of our community.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
191
EIN
58-1440788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barbershop Harmony Society

Barbershop Harmony Society unites individuals in harmony, enriches lives through singing, and supports artistic growth within communities for enhanced fellowship and creative expression.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
32
EIN
39-0926339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Museum of African American Music

The National Museum of African American Music celebrates Black music's legacy, educates visitors, and showcases interactive exhibits highlighting African Americans' impact on the American soundtrack.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
71
EIN
62-1867910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Andrew Jackson Foundation

The Andrew Jackson Foundation, previously known as the Ladies' Hermitage Association, was organized in 1889 to honor President Andrew Jackson by preserving his home, the Hermitage.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
124
EIN
62-0478087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Radio Music License Committee (RMLC)

To promote the common business interests of commercial radio stations and the commercial radio industry, excluding satellite radio, and in particular, to represent the interest of the commercial radio industry on music licensing matters.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
2
EIN
26-2208561
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Academy of Country Music (ACM)

The Academy has grown from a regional Southern California trade organization to a national powerhouse dedicated to a higher purpose.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
36
EIN
95-2547035
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Tennessee Holocaust Commission

The Tennessee Holocaust Commission promotes Holocaust remembrance, manages exhibits, and provides education outreach programs to encourage tolerance and fight prejudice.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
4
EIN
62-1649210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Studio Tenn Theatre Company

To use a rich combination of talent from nashville and broadway to bring classic and vibrant works of drama and musical Theatre to life in middle Tennessee; and to provide innovative educational programs designed to entertain, educate and inspire the risi....
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
97
EIN
27-0903097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CreatiVets

CreatiVets helps veterans heal through the arts and music. Their programs aim to empower veterans with tools they can use to combat stress, depression, and other side effects of war.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
14
EIN
46-3617663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Opera Association

Nashville Opera: creates artistic experiences through mainstage productions and outreach programs, believing opera is for everyone.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
14
EIN
62-1119830
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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