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Philadelphia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,916 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Philadelphia metro area, including the cities of Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Camden within the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Combined, these Philadelphia metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 16,688 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $7 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Philadelphia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
814
 
$134,758,465
Performing arts organizations
 
808
 
$537,955,891
Historical societies and organizations
 
419
 
$83,368,906
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
339
 
$29,736,749
Museums
 
193
 
$563,705,242
Music festival and event organizations
 
192
 
$37,759,719
Media production and publishing organizations
 
171
 
$131,272,203
Theaters
 
163
 
$112,852,793
Arts education organizations
 
151
 
$51,956,981
History museums
 
97
 
$125,847,855
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Job trends for Philadelphia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
345
1-10
 
213
11-25
 
77
26-100
 
85
101 to 1,000
 
41
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Philadelphia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
738
$250k to $1M
 
248
$1M to $5M
 
147
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
15
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Philadelphia

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1-20 of 2,916

Whyy

WHYY is the Philadelphia region's leading public media provider, serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and all of Delaware.
Revenue
$52.8m
Assets
$105.0m
Employees
326
EIN
23-1438083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia is an American opera company in Philadelphia and is the city's only company producing grand opera. The organization produces five fully staged opera productions annually, encompassing works from the 17th through the 21st century.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
287
EIN
23-1504706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winterthur Museum Garden and Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860.
Revenue
$63.5m
Assets
$469.7m
Employees
368
EIN
51-0066038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is America's first and only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution, its ideals and its legacy of active citizenship.
Revenue
$40.5m
Assets
$198.7m
Employees
142
EIN
23-2434447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Local Independent Online News Publishers

Local Independent Online News Publishers supports independent news entrepreneurs, promotes sustainable businesses, and fosters community among over 575 member organizations across the U.S. and Canada.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
17
EIN
46-0781654
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF)

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) provides general operating grants to Non-Profit arts and cultural organizations based in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
7
EIN
23-2683335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture. Their diverse educational programs are based on his teachings and one-of-a-kind collections.
Revenue
$33.7m
Assets
$247.7m
Employees
267
EIN
23-6000149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

People's Light

Founded in 1974, People's Light serves as one of Pennsylvania's largest professional non-profit theatres, known for their resident company of artists, eclectic mix of productions, and innovative work with young people.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
199
EIN
23-7313407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History celebrates Jewish American heritage through educational programs, exhibitions, and initiatives countering antisemitism and promoting diversity.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
40
EIN
23-7379280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ensemble Arts Philly

Kimmel Center: World-class performing arts center serving and engaging a diverse audience in Philadelphia, with vital community programming and arts education.
Revenue
$95.7m
Assets
$258.5m
Employees
1,082
EIN
23-2865855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Settlement Music School

Settlement Music School is the leading provider of arts therapy in the Philadelphia area through the Kardon Center for Arts Therapy. The Kardon Center provides a welcoming environment for clients and their families.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
298
EIN
23-1352676
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Battleship New Jersey (BNJMM)

The mission of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is to restore, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history of the USS New Jersey and her veterans.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$32.9m
Employees
103
EIN
22-3604324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Citizens Acting Together Can Help (CATCH)

CATCH believes that all individuals deserve a caring community, a place to call home although temporary at times - and most important, a level of personal dignity that comes from functioning as independently as possible.
Revenue
$34.2m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
391
EIN
23-2097990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science History Institute

Science History Institute is a free museum and library in philadelphia, dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing histories of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences for a global audience.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
88
EIN
22-2817365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute inspires science and technology learning through a leading museum and year-round programs, empowering informed decisions and expanding access for underserved communities.
Revenue
$51.2m
Assets
$226.4m
Employees
222
EIN
23-1370501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pennsylvania Ballet Association

Philadelphia Ballet nurtures young artists, presents captivating performances, and engages the community through exceptional education and inclusive programming.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
337
EIN
23-1629970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Intercollegiate Studies Institute

ISI inspires college students to discover and advance the principles of liberty through its collegiate network, publications, and fellowships.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
37
EIN
23-6050131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walnut Street Theatre Corporation

Walnut Street Theatre Corporation produces and presents professional theater, offers training and outreach programs in Philadelphia, PA.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
322
EIN
23-1715152
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum fosters creativity and community connection through inclusive exhibitions, collections, and programs that educate, inspire, and empower individuals.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$54.1m
Employees
74
EIN
51-0065746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mural Arts Philadelphia

For over 30 years, Mural Arts Philadelphia has united artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
252
EIN
23-2876470
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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