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Oregon arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,557 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Oregon. Combined, these Oregonian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 9,766 people, earn more than $671 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Oregon

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
850
 
$216,399,776
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
649
 
$94,806,826
Historical societies and organizations
 
255
 
$24,942,572
Music festival and event organizations
 
225
 
$48,227,982
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
214
 
$46,085,762
Museums
 
204
 
$149,846,421
Theaters
 
192
 
$86,549,080
Media production and publishing organizations
 
186
 
$136,991,942
Arts education organizations
 
123
 
$19,686,310
Dance organizations
 
101
 
$10,675,165
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Oregon cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, OR
 
1,241
 
$423,491,181
Eugene
 
268
 
$42,120,301
Salem
 
178
 
$19,139,449
Medford
 
136
 
$75,705,003
Bend
 
126
 
$33,075,584
Corvallis
 
56
 
$4,801,363
Albany, OR
 
46
 
$1,864,854
Grants Pass
 
38
 
$1,212,317
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Job trends for Oregon arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
205
1-10
 
220
11-25
 
83
26-100
 
66
101 to 1,000
 
19
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Oregon

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
646
$250k to $1M
 
241
$1M to $5M
 
86
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Oregon

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1-20 of 2,557

Portland Art Museum

The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage diverse communities through art and film of enduring quality, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations.
Revenue
$31.3m
Assets
$258.5m
Employees
227
EIN
93-0391604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon Public Broadcasting delivers independent, member-supported journalism and programs, connecting Pacific Northwest communities through shared stories across radio, TV, and digital platforms.
Revenue
$58.1m
Assets
$170.6m
Employees
280
EIN
93-0814638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry engages the community with interactive exhibits, educational programs, and outreach initiatives that inspire curiosity and foster scientific learning.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$68.2m
Employees
359
EIN
93-0402877
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beaverton Arts Foundation

Beaverton Arts Foundation supports local visual and performing arts, highlighted by the Patricia Reser Center's 13 performances and free art gallery.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
49
EIN
93-1271238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Historical Society

Oregon Historical Society preserves Oregon's diverse history through extensive collections, educational programs, and engaging exhibits, serving as the state's collective memory.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$47.2m
Employees
81
EIN
93-0391599
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM)

The Columbia River Maritime Museum is one of the finest maritime museums on the West Coast. Six Galleries, the Great Hall, and the Lightship Columbia interpret the Pacific Northwest's rich maritime history.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$51.7m
Employees
37
EIN
93-0509906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

High Desert Museum

The High Desert Museum is an indoor/outdoor exploration of the High Desert, including live wildlife, living history characters and changing cultural exhibits. Talk to pioneers. Meet owls, hawks, porcupines, badgers and more close up in daily shows.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$50.0m
Employees
112
EIN
51-0179336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Symphony Association

Inspiring musical experiences that move music forward and prioritize community health and wellbeing in Portland, Oregon.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$27.6m
Employees
345
EIN
93-0446527
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Center Stage (PCS)

PCS is a theater in Portland, OR whose mission is: Portland Center Stage inspires our community by bringing stories to life in unexpected ways.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
282
EIN
93-1134865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

JPR Foundation (JPRF)

The JPR Foundation fosters the human intellectual and creative spirit of southern Oregon and Northern California communities by supporting southern Oregon University's Regional Public Radio Network, Jefferson Public Radio.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
0
EIN
93-1233656
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All Classical Public Media

All Classical Public Media broadcasts and streams classical music, curates local programs, and nurtures arts communities through high-quality performances and storytelling.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$32.7m
Employees
36
EIN
93-1042868
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association creates world-class theatre, engages communities through learning, advances inclusive access, and inspires transformative connections to classic and new plays.
Revenue
$32.7m
Assets
$47.7m
Employees
406
EIN
93-0407022
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iron Tribe Network

Iron Tribe Network provides peer support, housing, and family reunification services to individuals and families in transition to leading a life of recovery.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
59
EIN
32-0288058
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Britt Music and Arts Festival

Southern Oregon association that sponsors performing arts events, workshops, and outreach with a mission of education and enrichment.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$12.1m
Employees
83
EIN
93-6034910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Resource Media

Resource Media drives social change through strategic communications that promote healthy, just, sustainable and prosperous communities.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
34
EIN
82-0564961
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)

Support the growth and trust of the global Organic community through expert, independent and transparent verification of input Materials, and through education and technical assistance.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
89
EIN
93-1228509
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Literary Arts

We are a comprehensive, nationally recognized center for writers, publishers, readers, and lovers of the literary arts. We engage Oregonians of all ages and from all corners of the state with words. We seek collaboration and inspire investment.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$25.0m
Employees
26
EIN
93-0909494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hollywood Theatre

Historic Portland cinema offering diverse film programming to entertain, inspire and educate the community while preserving local landmarks.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
58
EIN
93-1074861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kid Time

Medford's Oregon Center for Creative Learning fosters growth and learning through creative play, with a preschool and facilities for children.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
94
EIN
93-1258855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Centro Cultural of Washington County

Centro Cultural promotes personal growth, education, and community health while celebrating diverse cultures in Cornelius, OR.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
118
EIN
93-0606729
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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