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Texas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 8,639 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Texas. Combined, these Texan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 26,847 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Texas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
2,518
 
$1,105,311,390
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
2,242
 
$236,497,235
Historical societies and organizations
 
1,014
 
$198,405,556
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
889
 
$84,407,893
Museums
 
764
 
$1,078,004,774
Music festival and event organizations
 
600
 
$69,963,868
Theaters
 
479
 
$216,587,310
Media production and publishing organizations
 
457
 
$248,272,780
History museums
 
353
 
$141,142,989
Arts education organizations
 
322
 
$35,614,791
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Texas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Dallas
 
2,452
 
$998,312,603
Houston
 
2,032
 
$1,020,049,649
Austin
 
1,209
 
$381,357,118
San Antonio
 
675
 
$343,986,059
Lubbock
 
120
 
$38,005,000
El Paso
 
118
 
$31,397,791
Longview, TX
 
100
 
$7,310,596
Corpus Christi
 
98
 
$22,399,742
Waco
 
94
 
$19,255,827
College Station
 
92
 
$8,703,041
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Job trends for Texas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
897
1-10
 
605
11-25
 
165
26-100
 
101
101 to 1,000
 
64
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Texas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,014
$250k to $1M
 
654
$1M to $5M
 
255
$5M to $25M
 
77
$25M to $100M
 
27
$100M+
 
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Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Alamo Trust, Tessitura Network, Space Center Houston, and SIL Global earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Texas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 15.7% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Texas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits with more than $100 million account for 7.3% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Texas

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1-20 of 8,639

Houston Ballet Foundation

Houston Ballet Foundation inspires dance through excellent performances, education programs and academy. Professional dancers perform locally and internationally.
Revenue
$46.4m
Assets
$181.5m
Employees
597
EIN
74-1394920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DSM Management Group

To operate, manage and maintain the music hall at Fair Park on behalf of the city of Dallas. DSM management group supports various for profit and non-profit arts organizations by providing facility services and access to the music hall.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
30
EIN
75-2770363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Amon Carter Museum of American Art displays exceptional American art, fosters community connections, and offers dynamic exhibitions and educational programs for all visitors.
Revenue
$23.5m
Assets
$95.1m
Employees
175
EIN
75-1077979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Antonio Museum of Art

SAMA collects and exhibits significant works of art from world cultures to strengthen our shared understanding of humanity.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$87.7m
Employees
108
EIN
74-2689943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre inspires through diverse theatrical experiences, engages the community, and cultivates future artists, fostering empathy and discourse in Houston.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$101.8m
Employees
419
EIN
74-1143076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asia Society Texas Center

Asia Society Texas Center is an organization that promotes education and understanding of cultural diversity between Asia and the United States.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$70.6m
Employees
40
EIN
03-0433949
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston's natural science museum offers extensive collections, interactive exhibits, films, and educational opportunities for all ages.
Revenue
$48.4m
Assets
$299.4m
Employees
944
EIN
74-1036131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cicero Institute

Cicero Institute is a state-level policy research organization that operates as a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) in Austin, TX.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$27.0m
Employees
0
EIN
86-1325445
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wallbuilder Presentations

We are dedicated to presenting America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built - a foundation which, in recent years, has been seriously attacked and undermined.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
22
EIN
75-1627779
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society

The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society promotes and advances orchestra music through regular concerts for citizens of Austin and Central Texas.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
246
EIN
74-6000068
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Theatre Alliance

Austin Theatre Alliance engages and entertains Central Texans through live performances, films, and historic venue preservation.
Revenue
$32.5m
Assets
$39.5m
Employees
253
EIN
74-2975922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dallas Theater Center

Dallas Theater Center engages the community with diverse theatrical experiences, producing high-quality plays that inspire dialogue and reflect diverse cultural narratives.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
220
EIN
75-0959992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH)

Dedicated to lifelong learning and anchored by our rich collections, the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History engages our diverse community through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the stories of Texas and the Southwest.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$71.5m
Employees
201
EIN
75-0755335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Honoring Medal of Honor recipients, the foundation designs state-of-the-art facilities for education and visitor comfort. Located in Arlington, TX.
Revenue
$43.2m
Assets
$235.8m
Employees
33
EIN
90-0900556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Arts Alliance

Houston Arts Alliance fosters arts and culture development, supports artists, and enhances resilience in the Houston community through grantmaking and disaster preparedness initiatives.
Revenue
$25.5m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
31
EIN
74-1946756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

The Hobby Center Foundation coordinates events and manages premier venues for resident companies at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts.
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$85.5m
Employees
102
EIN
76-0428914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Juneteenth Museum

National Juneteenth Museum connects the stories of freedom of the enslaved to modern-day liberation in daily pursuit of equity and justice. It is located in Fort Worth, TX.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$0
Employees
3
EIN
87-1872816
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tessitura Network

Tessitura Network operates for the benefit of and to support the members of its network. All members of the network are organizations or entities organized to operate as visual, cultural, and performing arts organizations.
Revenue
$67.9m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
280
EIN
06-1666165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Lyric Opera

Austin Lyric Opera provides free performances and education programs in Austin, leveraging the power of opera to enrich diverse communities.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
244
EIN
74-2390496
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zachary Scott Theatre Center

Zachary Scott Theatre Center inspires creativity and connection through engaging theater experiences, educational programs for youth, and vibrant productions that reflect the community.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
264
EIN
74-1369410
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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