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San Diego arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,352 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater San Diego metro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 7,980 people, earn more than $626 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
439
 
$300,361,353
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
402
 
$86,631,427
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
176
 
$14,048,839
Music festival and event organizations
 
115
 
$34,892,506
Media production and publishing organizations
 
93
 
$28,978,566
Historical societies and organizations
 
82
 
$13,491,434
Museums
 
81
 
$170,804,755
Theaters
 
76
 
$92,517,281
Arts education organizations
 
74
 
$12,905,753
Dance organizations
 
64
 
$4,503,823
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Job trends for San Diego arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
157
1-10
 
82
11-25
 
39
26-100
 
58
101 to 1,000
 
16
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
353
$250k to $1M
 
121
$1M to $5M
 
62
$5M to $25M
 
16
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in San Diego

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Uss Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests.
Revenue
$39.4m
Assets
$120.5m
Employees
307
EIN
33-0556416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Comic Convention

San Diego Comic Convention promotes comics and popular art through conventions, the Comic-Con Museum, and various public outreach activities celebrating their cultural contributions.
Revenue
$35.4m
Assets
$48.2m
Employees
109
EIN
95-3072188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Theatres

San Diego Theatres is a non-profit, public benefit corporation that operates the Civic Theatre and the Historic Balboa Theatre.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$29.3m
Employees
193
EIN
14-1886373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Old Globe

The Old Globe engages the community through exceptional theatre, producing diverse works, nurturing future artists, and making the arts accessible to all.
Revenue
$33.2m
Assets
$69.6m
Employees
795
EIN
95-1543396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

With two locations, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is the region's foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time, presenting works across all media created since 1950.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$156.2m
Employees
116
EIN
95-1855640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouses mission is to advance theatre as an art form and as a vital social, moral and political platform by providing unfettered creative opportunities for the leading artists of today and tomorrow.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$104.5m
Employees
595
EIN
95-1941117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association enriches cultural life, fosters musical education, promotes artistic excellence, and transforms lives through music in the community.
Revenue
$96.5m
Assets
$317.7m
Employees
710
EIN
95-2040874
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Opera Association

To deliver exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community engagement and the transformative power of live performance.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
309
EIN
95-6044429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Conrad

La Jolla Music Society presents multidisciplinary programming of the highest artistic quality and is based at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$85.3m
Employees
64
EIN
23-7148171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Museum of Art

To collect, preserve, interpret and display the finest works of Art that men and women have created throughout time for the benefit of the broadest conceivable audience. To inspire, educate, and cultivate curiosity through great works of Art.
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$85.3m
Employees
98
EIN
95-1696715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mingei International

Mingei Museum showcases 'art of the people' from around the world, featuring handcrafted objects with timeless beauty and simplicity.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$60.5m
Employees
71
EIN
23-7433357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Society of Natural History

San Diego Society of Natural History promotes biodiversity through research, education, and community engagement while offering public programs and exhibitions on natural history.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$75.0m
Employees
237
EIN
95-1643375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NTC Foundation

NTC Foundation was established in 2000 to enrich the lives of San Diegans by renovating this signature community asset and creating, facilitating, and operating ARTS DISTRICT as a 80-acre creative district.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$48.7m
Employees
10
EIN
90-0126641
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation

The foundation promotes visual and performing arts in Escondido, providing space for shows and education while fostering creativity.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
148
EIN
33-0646517
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Air and Space Museum

Preserve..inspire..educate..celebrate!preserve significant artifacts of Air and Space history and technology. Inspire excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
114
EIN
95-2253027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The New Childrens Museum

An arts-based children's museum in San Diego stimulating imagination, creativity, and critical thinking through inventive experiences with contemporary art.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$20.1m
Employees
82
EIN
95-3619583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Coast Repertory Theatre

The North Coast Repertory Theatre is a non-profit professional theatre in North San Diego County. The Theatre is an intimate, immersive 194 seat venue, the perfect size for audiences to feel a part of their productions.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
151
EIN
95-3819307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Balboa Park Cultural Partnership

Balboa Park Cultural Partnership collaborates with 30 cultural organizations to advance efficiency, innovation, advocacy, and access in San Diego's Balboa Park.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
13
EIN
20-0857447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reuben H Fleet Science Center

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center connects the San Diego community to science through interactive exhibits, immersive experiences, and educational programs for all ages.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
182
EIN
95-6066250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)

Everything NAMM does is intended to serve its Members and realize its mission of unifying, leading and strengthening the global music products industry and increasing active participation in music making.To achieve these goals, the association has broaden....
Revenue
$21.2m
Assets
$42.9m
Employees
90
EIN
36-2026009
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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