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Ohio arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 4,942 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 22,047 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,415
 
$852,846,855
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
1,117
 
$158,699,215
Historical societies and organizations
 
812
 
$117,168,884
Museums
 
510
 
$563,232,544
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
423
 
$33,803,474
Music festival and event organizations
 
337
 
$131,235,915
Theaters
 
298
 
$95,932,786
History museums
 
251
 
$148,132,955
Media production and publishing organizations
 
248
 
$130,712,466
Arts education organizations
 
194
 
$39,795,200
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
 
1,097
 
$610,009,229
Columbus, OH
 
935
 
$338,813,745
Cincinnati
 
787
 
$519,784,919
Dayton
 
354
 
$144,108,132
Akron
 
294
 
$65,748,896
Toledo
 
269
 
$66,059,826
Youngstown
 
157
 
$18,498,141
Canton
 
153
 
$111,854,092
Mansfield
 
57
 
$15,165,531
Lima
 
55
 
$5,578,479
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Job trends for Ohio arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
529
1-10
 
351
11-25
 
117
26-100
 
74
101 to 1,000
 
55
1,000+
 
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,267
$250k to $1M
 
350
$1M to $5M
 
168
$5M to $25M
 
54
$25M to $100M
 
16
$100M+
 
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ohio

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1-20 of 4,942

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizes and archives the history of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have had some major influence on the development of rock and roll.
Revenue
$65.3m
Assets
$279.3m
Employees
277
EIN
34-1520995
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Music Settlement

The mission of The Music Settlement is to create an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
165
EIN
34-0714339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland Museum of Natural History inspires discovery through hands-on science learning, research and collections, conservation programs, and exhibits that promote nature, health, and sustainability.
Revenue
$31.6m
Assets
$437.3m
Employees
224
EIN
34-0714338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Reserve Historical Society

Western Reserve Historical Society preserves Northeast Ohios tangible history, operating museums and historic sites, advancing genealogy research, and educating audiences through programs and exhibits.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$50.9m
Employees
158
EIN
34-0714724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA)

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) creates transformative experiences through art, for the benefit of all the people forever.
Revenue
$84.4m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
634
EIN
34-0714336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cleveland Orchestra

The Cleveland Orchestra delivers breathtaking performances, enriches lives through education, and engages diverse audiences at the beautiful Severance Music Center in Cleveland.
Revenue
$78.8m
Assets
$412.8m
Employees
688
EIN
34-0714468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ideastream Public Media

The mission of ideastream is to strengthen their communities. ideastream pursues this mission as a multiple media public service organization by providing distinctive, thought-provoking programs and services that enlighten, inspire, educate and entertain.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$93.5m
Employees
189
EIN
34-1943865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square is the nation's largest performing arts center outside of New York and home to over 1,000 annual performances consisting of Broadway, concerts, comedy, dance, plays, opera, family shows and more.
Revenue
$89.1m
Assets
$343.0m
Employees
848
EIN
23-7304942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Toledo Museum of Art

Since the founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of their collection, their innovative and extensive education programs, and their architecturally significant campus.
Revenue
$38.0m
Assets
$451.8m
Employees
336
EIN
34-4434678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a professional regional theatre committed to producing and presenting for diverse audiences the broadest range of theatre in an inviting theatrical environment.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$70.6m
Employees
380
EIN
31-0624790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

The mission of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$57.7m
Employees
33
EIN
31-6026285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dayton Art Institute (DAI)

The Dayton Art Institute is committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region's premier fine arts museums.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
147
EIN
31-0537480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Supports & advances arts in Columbus, OH. Provides community programs. Sponsored $250K for artists in national conference promoting business & hotel bookings.
Revenue
$22.4m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
18
EIN
31-0833384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wgte

WGTE works daily to enlighten, enrich and educate our community in an entertaining and engaging manner. WGTE proudly serves the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
33
EIN
34-6554586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sauder Village

To depict the lifestyle and customs of the rural inhabitants of northwest Ohio, as they took place more than a century ago, through demonstrations, activities and exhibits.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$36.9m
Employees
443
EIN
23-7042835
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Butler Institute of American Art

The Butler Institute is the first museum of American Art. It houses a world-renowned art collection that spans over three centuries of their country's history.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$75.3m
Employees
44
EIN
34-0748495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Museum of Art (CMA)

Columbus Museum of Art sparks creativity and community connection through its collection, exhibitions, and innovative programs, offering accessible, transformative experiences with art for all.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$91.5m
Employees
291
EIN
31-4379447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

CSO is a symphony orchestra in Cincinnati, OH whose mission is: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's mission is to seek and share inspiration.
Revenue
$115.8m
Assets
$479.7m
Employees
539
EIN
31-0537080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Think TV

To strengthen the communities we serve through programs and services that inspire and inform, educate and engage, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning and the power of diverse perspectives.
Revenue
$21.7m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
37
EIN
31-0858459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Ceramic Society

Promotes the study, development, and application of ceramics, glasses, and related materials. Publishes journals, books, and produces media content.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
36
EIN
31-4379422
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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