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South Dakota arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 461 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in South Dakota. Combined, these South Dakotan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,671 people, earn more than $109 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $382 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in South Dakota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
111
 
$18,755,836
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
103
 
$14,374,656
Museums
 
80
 
$38,863,540
Historical societies and organizations
 
76
 
$21,032,169
History museums
 
45
 
$11,621,983
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
34
 
$11,041,379
Music festival and event organizations
 
33
 
$1,315,119
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
22
 
$4,193,513
Theaters
 
22
 
$5,337,652
Arts and humanities councils
 
17
 
$2,462,514
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major South Dakota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Sioux Falls
 
122
 
$34,800,541
Rapid City
 
104
 
$47,446,000
Sioux City, IA
 
6
 
$107,368
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Job trends for South Dakota arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
30
1-10
 
31
11-25
 
24
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in South Dakota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
117
$250k to $1M
 
31
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in South Dakota

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Washington Pavilion Management

Washington Pavilion Management enriches the community through arts, entertainment, and science, offering engaging programs and educational experiences for all ages.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
464
EIN
46-0435791
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crazy Horse Memorial

The Mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$141.5m
Employees
163
EIN
46-0220678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

First Peoples Fund

Founded in 1995, First Peoples Fund's mission is to honor and support the Collective Spirit(r) of First Peoples artists and culture bearers.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
30
EIN
82-0583682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB)

Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting will unite South Dakota thorough relevant information and education by financially supporting public broadcasting, including radio, tv and the internet.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
16
EIN
23-7310698
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO)

The SDSO's mission is to celebrate the tradition of live orchestral music and enrich the lives of people throughout our region.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
172
EIN
46-6017026
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Dakota Historical Society Foundation

To encourage and foster the preservation, study, research and dissemination of information of the prehistoric and historic heritage and assist the purpose of the South Dakota Historical Society.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
10
EIN
46-0370475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Music Museum

Part iii line 1: serves the people of south dakota and the nation as an international center for collecting and conserving musical instruments of all cultures and bringing people together To study, enjoy, and understand our diverse musical heritage.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
16
EIN
23-7266823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Journey Museum

Preserving and educating on Black Hills' heritage, culture, and environment. Features five prehistoric and historic collections telling the story of the western Great Plains.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
16
EIN
36-3727899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society

Official fundraising partner of Mount Rushmore, providing funding for preservation and educational programs while promoting the sculpture.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
56
EIN
46-0258947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Levitt Shell Sioux Falls

Friends of Levitt Shell Sioux Falls strengthens community through 50 FREE summer concerts, promoting social connections and supporting local businesses.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
18
EIN
61-1699910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sioux Falls State Theatre Company

Sioux Falls State Theatre Co. preserves and renovates a historic landmark to serve as an entertainment and education venue. Fundraising ongoing.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
27
EIN
20-3473359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mammoth Site of Hot Springs

The mission of the organization is the preservation, research, and interpretation of the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, south dakota, and development of a broad understanding of the late ice age record across a global framework.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
54
EIN
46-0337824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Deadwood History (DHI)

DHI preserves and presents Deadwood's history through interactive exhibits, events, and programs for non-profit museums.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
40
EIN
32-0373094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Native Biodata Consortium

Native Biodata Consortium empowers tribes by promoting Indigenous data sovereignty, supporting health equity, and fostering knowledge-sharing among the Oceti Sakowin community.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
8
EIN
83-2424364
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Dakota Discovery Center

South Dakota Discovery Center promotes science education through public exhibits and hands-on experiences, with about 14,102 visitors in 2019.
Revenue
$851.5k
Assets
$460.0k
Employees
22
EIN
36-3599183
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oceti Wakan

Oceti Wakan preserves Lakota culture and language through publishing books, CDs, and a prevention/wellness curriculum while providing general assistance.
Revenue
$833.0k
Assets
$764.9k
Employees
20
EIN
36-3900385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Dakota Humanities Council

SDHC funds public programming, regrants to organizations for discussions and research, and hosts the Festival of Books.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
11
EIN
46-0316222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Black Hills Educational Institute

Black Hills Educational Institute offers cultural and educational experiences on the history, culture, and geology of South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$19.5k
Employees
0
EIN
46-0430030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Black Hills Playhouse

Black Hills Playhouse provides practical experience for students in the arts through professional theatre productions and learning experiences in South Dakota.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
67
EIN
46-0215866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Redlin Art Center

Redlin Art Center operates an art museum for the benefit of the general public. It presents programs such as selling prints and collectibles that contain Redlin Art images in the museum gift shop.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$25.2m
Employees
15
EIN
46-0445310
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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