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Ohio arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 4,842 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 21,768 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
 
$775,862,174
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
1,076
 
$156,375,282
Historical societies and organizations
 
811
 
$126,059,343
Museums
 
486
 
$556,033,190
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
405
 
$29,418,335
Music festival and event organizations
 
335
 
$123,781,510
Theaters
 
288
 
$97,534,625
Media production and publishing organizations
 
242
 
$164,298,361
History museums
 
231
 
$94,580,770
Arts education organizations
 
173
 
$38,482,034
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
 
1,070
 
$686,420,128
Columbus, OH
 
924
 
$358,003,660
Cincinnati
 
764
 
$428,938,763
Dayton
 
351
 
$135,891,836
Akron
 
287
 
$66,165,281
Toledo
 
261
 
$66,764,304
Youngstown
 
151
 
$17,290,654
Canton
 
150
 
$115,513,862
Mansfield
 
54
 
$13,659,627
Lima
 
53
 
$5,700,674
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Job trends for Ohio arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
520
1-10
 
358
11-25
 
109
26-100
 
80
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
 
1,255
$250k to $1M
 
357
$1M to $5M
 
159
$5M to $25M
 
58
$25M to $100M
 
15
$100M+
 
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ohio

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1-20 of 4,842

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)

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
$23.5m
Assets
$405.0m
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)

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
$5.3m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
162
EIN
34-0714339
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
$129.1m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
576
EIN
34-0714336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John L Severance

John L Severance Foundation grants funds to Cleveland Museum of Art as per founder's last will and testament.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$64.1m
Employees
0
EIN
34-6506884
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
$59.9m
Assets
$86.3m
Employees
199
EIN
34-1943865
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
$79.4m
Assets
$390.7m
Employees
630
EIN
34-0714468
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
$83.1m
Assets
$346.4m
Employees
775
EIN
23-7304942
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)

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
$28.6m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
15
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
$5.0m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
34
EIN
34-6554586
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)

Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

Today, the Children's Theatre brings art to life for children and the young at heart through three key programs: MainStage at the Taft, ArtReach (including WorkShops), and Learning the Craft.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$57.7m
Employees
33
EIN
31-6026285
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)

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)

Columbus Museum of Art (CMA)

Means we champion new and different ways of thinking and doing. We celebrate the process and results of creativity. And we provide opportunities for people to cultivate and discover the value of creativity in their own lives.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$91.5m
Employees
291
EIN
31-4379447
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)

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
$53.3m
Assets
$377.8m
Employees
622
EIN
31-0537080
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
$26.8m
Assets
$403.8m
Employees
343
EIN
34-4434678
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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