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Virginia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,960 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 15,163 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Virginia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,046
 
$274,102,017
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
901
 
$118,013,064
Historical societies and organizations
 
695
 
$188,570,891
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
383
 
$28,298,687
Museums
 
334
 
$592,628,692
Music festival and event organizations
 
262
 
$44,301,920
Media production and publishing organizations
 
223
 
$1,130,069,115
History museums
 
192
 
$286,401,780
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
178
 
$37,666,335
Theaters
 
173
 
$67,244,081
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
1,545
 
$1,500,138,941
Richmond
 
645
 
$267,540,896
Virginia Beach
 
637
 
$432,676,077
Charlottesville
 
188
 
$91,231,702
Roanoke
 
173
 
$35,882,427
Lynchburg
 
114
 
$30,381,795
Blacksburg
 
76
 
$13,693,303
Staunton
 
66
 
$12,989,450
Harrisonburg
 
60
 
$12,901,111
Kingsport, TN
 
48
 
$20,200,051
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Job trends for Virginia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
399
1-10
 
280
11-25
 
85
26-100
 
75
101 to 1,000
 
33
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
925
$250k to $1M
 
271
$1M to $5M
 
134
$5M to $25M
 
39
$25M to $100M
 
8
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Virginia

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1-20 of 3,960

Association of Public Television Stations (APTS)

APTS is a nonprofit membership organization ensuring a strong and financially sound public television system and helping member stations provide essential public services in education, public safety, and civic leadership to the American people.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
16
EIN
52-1170071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iste Ascd Isteascd Edsurge

ASCD: Empowering educators, promoting child success through innovative training, publications, conferences. Passionate community of life-changing educators. Located in Arlington, VA.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$68.0m
Employees
211
EIN
52-6078980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Army Historical Foundation

National Museum of the United States Army educates about Soldiers' sacrifices, preserves Army heritage, and engages the public through historical programs and resources.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
38
EIN
52-1367225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

To present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants.
Revenue
$62.5m
Assets
$103.9m
Employees
837
EIN
23-7011544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association (WETA)

Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association (WETA) produces and distributes trusted public media, delivering free educational, cultural, news, and civic engagement programming across TV, radio, streaming, and events.
Revenue
$148.4m
Assets
$229.4m
Employees
491
EIN
53-0242992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) partners with member stations to educate and inspire with trusted news, children's learning, arts, nature, and diverse perspectives.
Revenue
$696.6m
Assets
$752.8m
Employees
662
EIN
52-0899215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Virginia Museum of History and Culture connects people to Virginia's past through exhibitions, education, and programs, inspiring future generations with engaging state history.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$176.8m
Employees
129
EIN
54-0419452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation preserves and promulgates the history, traditions and culture of the Marine Corps and educates all Americans in its virtues.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$109.4m
Employees
50
EIN
26-0803466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montpelier Foundation

The Montpelier Foundation preserves James Madison's legacy, educates on American history, and engages the public in constitutional education through archaeology and historic restoration.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
103
EIN
31-1620682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tax Analysts

Tax Analysts is a leading provider of tax news and analysis for the global community. They have the industry's largest tax-dedicated correspondent staff, with more than 250 domestic and international correspondents.
Revenue
$48.1m
Assets
$89.0m
Employees
194
EIN
23-7073182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Press Institute

API is N. America's trusted source for newsmedia career & leadership development and technological innovation with a focus on transparency.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$50.6m
Employees
0
EIN
13-2690182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation Virginia

Preservation Virginia preserves, promotes, and advocates for Virginia's historic places. Its focus is on cultural, economic, and educational benefits.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$31.3m
Employees
146
EIN
54-0568800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Captioning Institute (NCI)

The National Captioning Institute (NCI) is dedicated to the advancement of media access for the deaf, hard of hearing and blind.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
143
EIN
52-1144663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Valentine

The mission of The Valentine is to engage, educate and challenge a diverse audience by collecting, preserving and interpreting richmond's history.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$40.9m
Employees
82
EIN
54-0505967
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Middle East Broadcasting Networks expands and diversifies media perspectives in the Middle East and North Africa through Alhurra and Radio Sawa.
Revenue
$73.7m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
398
EIN
42-1591205
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maymont Foundation

Maymont Foundation is a history museum in Richmond, VA whose mission is: The Maymont Foundation preserves and celebrates Maymont for the pleasure and education of everyone.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$40.3m
Employees
157
EIN
54-6039788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Federation of State Humanities Councils

To provide support for the state humanities councils in developing and establishing policies and programs designed to foster and enhance public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of humanities throughout the US and its territories.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
7
EIN
35-1409894
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon preserves his legacy, educating visitors through restoration efforts and historical programs managed by the dedicated Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Revenue
$82.2m
Assets
$400.7m
Employees
740
EIN
54-0564701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre produces bold musicals and plays, develops new works through SigWorks, and delivers education and outreach programs that nurture artists and audiences.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
597
EIN
62-1417785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

VPM Media Corporation

VPM Media Corp educates, entertains and inspires the community in Central Virginia and operates public television/radio stations. Based in Richmond, VA.
Revenue
$19.8m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
118
EIN
54-0735782
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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