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San Francisco arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,107 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater San Francisco metro area, including the cities of San Francisco, Berkeley, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Mateo, San Rafael, San Ramon, South San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Combined, these San Francisco metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 25,724 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 San Francisco

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
984
 
$665,674,280
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
950
 
$239,574,360
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
412
 
$95,556,510
Media production and publishing organizations
 
355
 
$423,977,082
Music festival and event organizations
 
243
 
$77,025,673
Theaters
 
178
 
$118,531,173
Film and video production organizations
 
156
 
$76,348,283
Dance organizations
 
151
 
$42,231,892
Historical societies and organizations
 
149
 
$39,593,950
Museums
 
148
 
$429,602,636
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Job trends for San Francisco arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
433
1-10
 
310
11-25
 
126
26-100
 
136
101 to 1,000
 
62
1,000+
 
1
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in San Francisco

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
886
$250k to $1M
 
385
$1M to $5M
 
190
$5M to $25M
 
57
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
2
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Kqed, San Francisco Opera, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Symphony (SFS), and The Exploratorium earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in San Francisco arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 13.8% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in San Francisco arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits with more than $100 million account for 10.7% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in San Francisco

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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media (CSM) is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children.
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$44.3m
Employees
176
EIN
41-2024986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a natural history or sciences museum in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Revenue
$71.5m
Assets
$761.1m
Employees
658
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural sciences under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$80.9m
Employees
130
EIN
45-3138892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Opera is committed to being the most exciting force in the opera world. To present opera performances of the highest international quality available to the widest possible audiences.
Revenue
$103.9m
Assets
$362.3m
Employees
971
EIN
94-0836240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

SFMoMA inspires diverse audiences through art collections, education, and exhibitions by leading modern and contemporary artists.
Revenue
$61.2m
Assets
$805.5m
Employees
468
EIN
94-1156300
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Exploratorium

The Exploratorium invites exploration of science and art, fostering inquiry, creativity, and confidence through interactive exhibits and innovative educational programs.
Revenue
$66.6m
Assets
$293.0m
Employees
708
EIN
94-1696494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum enriches communities by showcasing diverse Jewish culture through innovative exhibitions and programs that educate, inspire, and challenge.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$67.7m
Employees
80
EIN
47-0920831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stern Grove Festival Association

The Stern Grove Festival Association provides free live music and educational programs in San Francisco, uniting the community through accessible musical experiences.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
279
EIN
94-6064356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Ballet

San Francisco Ballet's mission is to share their joy of dance with the widest possible audience in their community and around the globe and to provide the highest caliber of dance training in their School.
Revenue
$59.8m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
780
EIN
94-1415298
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Symphony (SFS)

SFS's mission is to maintain financial stability and gains public recognition as a means of ensuring its ability to fulfill its mission.
Revenue
$67.8m
Assets
$425.9m
Employees
955
EIN
94-1156284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakland School for the Arts (OSA)

Oakland School for the Arts is a visual and performing arts charter school in Oakland, California. OSA opened in 2002 with a curriculum that integrated college preparatory academics with conservatory-style arts training.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
147
EIN
68-0463892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Art Stabilization Trust (CAST)

The mission of CAST is to create stable physical spaces for arts and cultural organizations to facilitate equitable urban transformation.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$30.4m
Employees
19
EIN
46-1897606
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Filoli

Filoli preserves a historic estate and garden, enriching the community through education, diverse programs, and youth initiatives that connect history with nature.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
138
EIN
95-2996648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Intersection for the Arts

Intersection for the Arts supports Bay Area artists through fiscal sponsorship, professional de- velopment, presenting opportunities, and direct artist support.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
161
EIN
94-1593216
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC)

Japanese Community Youth Council's mission is to cultivate and enrich the lives of children and youth from diverse, multi-cultural communities throughout San Francisco and beyond.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
1,361
EIN
23-7092514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco

Celebrates, preserves, and promotes Asian and Asian American art and cultures. Offers diverse programs for all levels of education.
Revenue
$35.3m
Assets
$243.0m
Employees
177
EIN
94-1704765
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Redford Center

Redford Center promotes environmental solutions through impactful films, supporting grassroots efforts and filmmakers to inspire action and foster lasting change.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
13
EIN
46-4549706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for the Collaborative Classroom

Center for the Collaborative Classroom fosters academic, social, and emotional development through innovative literacy programs and supportive school environments that empower students and teachers.
Revenue
$26.9m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
140
EIN
94-2311291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco have rendered over a century of public service in the arts, and it is their mission to extend and enhance that service well into this century.
Revenue
$54.3m
Assets
$25.2m
Employees
396
EIN
94-3045948
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Asian American Media

Center for Asian American Media showcases diverse Asian American stories through film, television, and live performances while supporting filmmaker growth and producing impactful projects.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
34
EIN
94-2801493
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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