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New Hampshire arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 847 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in New Hampshire. Combined, these New Hampshirite arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 3,438 people, earn more than $217 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $683 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in New Hampshire

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
236
 
$82,044,990
Historical societies and organizations
 
206
 
$22,850,526
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
117
 
$13,091,366
Museums
 
84
 
$45,295,813
Theaters
 
57
 
$17,441,190
Music festival and event organizations
 
55
 
$8,240,845
History museums
 
53
 
$25,278,509
Media production and publishing organizations
 
50
 
$28,604,009
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
39
 
$8,841,164
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
27
 
$2,492,657
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major New Hampshire cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston, MA
 
228
 
$57,748,800
Manchester
 
204
 
$47,382,717
Portland, ME
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for New Hampshire arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
102
1-10
 
82
11-25
 
26
26-100
 
37
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in New Hampshire

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
282
$250k to $1M
 
77
$1M to $5M
 
37
$5M to $25M
 
10
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in New Hampshire

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1-20 of 847

New Hampshire Public Broadcasting (NHPBS)

New Hampshire Public Broadcasting engages minds and connects communities with trusted statewide PBS programming, free educational services, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
43
EIN
94-3443883
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Music Hall

The Music Hall enriches community life through acclaimed film, music, theater, literary, and dance performances in two nonprofit venues in downtown Portsmouth.
Revenue
$12.7m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
145
EIN
02-0403452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Strawbery Banke Museum

Strawbery Banke Museum interprets four centuries of living history in Portsmouth through restored furnished houses, exhibits, landscapes and gardens and role players.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
108
EIN
02-0260158
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center

Community-centered arts center providing high-quality music and visual art education programs through individual instruction for all ages and economic status.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
61
EIN
22-3883953
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Seacoast Repertory Theater inspires community through live performances, education, and high-quality theatrical productions, showcasing top talent and enriching cultural experiences.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
30
EIN
02-0419993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Currier Museum of Art

Currier Museum of Art inspires community through innovative art experiences, preserving and sharing 14,000 works and delivering inclusive educational programs for diverse audiences.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$103.7m
Employees
101
EIN
32-0745696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rochester Opera House

Rochester Opera House presents high-quality performing arts and educational programs for all ages, preserves a historic theatre, and offers diverse events with a movable orchestra floor.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
21
EIN
02-0326588
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palace Theatre Trust

Palace Theatre Trust enriches the region through high-quality live performances and educational opportunities. It is located in Manchester, NH.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
96
EIN
23-7356019
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marian and Edward Macdowell

Macdowell provides inspiring residential environment for artists to produce enduring works of imagination, welcoming those engaging in broadest artistic practice.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$51.0m
Employees
76
EIN
13-1592242
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Hampshire Historical Society

To educate a diverse public about the significance of new Hampshire's past and its relationship to our lives today to this end, the society collects, preserves, and interprets material pertaining to new Hampshire.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
35
EIN
02-0233250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seacoast Science Center

We educate to motivate. We want everyone to recognize and understand that what we do every day has an impact on the health of the ocean and that ocean health impacts our daily lives.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
94
EIN
02-0526488
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canterbury Shaker Village

Historic museum and educational institution, preserving the Shaker legacy and promoting learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
33
EIN
23-7035275
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR)

To help create a more informed public, one challenged and enriched by a deeper understanding and appreciation of state, national and worldwide events, ideas and culture.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
82
EIN
02-0338667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capitol Center for the Arts

Capitol Center for the Arts curates performing arts and community events, engages diverse audiences, maintains historic venues, and supports culinary entrepreneurs through low-risk kitchens.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
96
EIN
22-3151625
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New London Barn Playhouse

The Playhouse produces vibrant theater created by emerging artists in collaboration with accomplished professionals within and in order to preserve one of the most cherished & historic summer stock theaters in the country.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
151
EIN
34-1996138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Academy of New Hampshire

Arts Academy of New Hampshire fosters creativity and independence through an integrated arts and academics curriculum, offering diverse programs in dance and music.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
24
EIN
46-3676798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manchester Community Music School

Manchester music school provides instruction and performance opportunities for all musicians. It offers music therapy to address emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
78
EIN
02-0376586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center educates visitors through interactive exhibits, live animal programs, and nature-based learning, fostering connections with New Hampshire's ecology.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
66
EIN
02-0271824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Annie E Woodman Institute

Annie E Woodman Institute: museum preserving and exhibiting history, art, and science to educate future generations. Located in Dover, NH.
Revenue
$834.5k
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
6
EIN
32-0586434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Castle Preservation Society

Castle Preservation Society preserves and interprets Castle in the Clouds, protecting and managing its use for the public benefit.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
100
EIN
27-0085747
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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