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Washington DC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 4,365 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Washington DC metro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 30,880 people, earn more than $7 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $20 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
1,193
 
$203,515,305
Performing arts organizations
 
1,033
 
$761,851,642
Historical societies and organizations
 
638
 
$429,825,790
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
585
 
$68,087,632
Media production and publishing organizations
 
359
 
$2,040,671,561
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
254
 
$80,421,928
Music festival and event organizations
 
248
 
$56,060,152
Museums
 
215
 
$2,679,139,358
Theaters
 
190
 
$157,462,154
Arts education organizations
 
168
 
$56,518,221
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Job trends for Washington DC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
468
1-10
 
314
11-25
 
104
26-100
 
72
101 to 1,000
 
45
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
913
$250k to $1M
 
321
$1M to $5M
 
214
$5M to $25M
 
62
$25M to $100M
 
17
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington DC

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1-20 of 4,365

SoundExchange

SoundExchange powers the music industry through innovative financial-tech and data management solutions for artists, labels, producers, and publishers.
Revenue
$95.2m
Assets
$778.1m
Employees
250
EIN
76-0742496
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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)

Americans for the Arts

To ensure that the ARTS always play an important part at the decision table. The transformative power of the Arts will always be a catalyst to set innovation into motion.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$114.2m
Employees
66
EIN
52-1996467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

National Gallery of Art (NGA)

The National Gallery of Art preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.
Revenue
$315.5m
Assets
$1.9b
Employees
944
EIN
53-6001666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ford's Theatre

A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford's Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, DC, to explore and celebrate Abraham Lincoln's ideals and leadership principles.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$95.9m
Employees
263
EIN
52-6073157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

USHMM is a history museum in Washington, DC whose mission is: USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Revenue
$172.5m
Assets
$957.3m
Employees
506
EIN
52-1309391
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)

National Building Museum

National Building Museum promotes education and engagement in architecture, engineering, and construction through innovative exhibitions and programs, inspiring a sustainable and equitable future.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
79
EIN
52-1050999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association preserves and shares White House history through education, programs, and publishing, funding furnishings acquisitions and preservation of public rooms.
Revenue
$72.9m
Assets
$148.4m
Employees
110
EIN
52-0749685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection engages community through education, fosters diversity, showcases over 5,000 works, and serves as the oldest modern art museum in the U.S.
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$131.8m
Employees
242
EIN
53-0204620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Strathmore Hall Foundation

Strathmore presents and produces exemplary visual and performing arts programs for diverse audiences, creates dynamic arts education experiences, and nurtures new ideas and conversations that advances The future of The arts.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
213
EIN
52-1233092
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)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund honors fallen officers, preserves law enforcement history through its Memorial and Museum, and advances officer safety and wellness.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$134.1m
Employees
42
EIN
52-1382926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arena Stage

Arena Stage champions American theater, fostering innovative productions and diverse voices while inspiring community engagement and advancing artistic development.
Revenue
$28.2m
Assets
$123.2m
Employees
605
EIN
53-0246894
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smithsonian Institution (SI)

Smithsonian Institution shares knowledge and heritage with the world through preservation, discovery, and resource sharing. Run by Bunch in DC.
Revenue
$2.0b
Assets
$7.6b
Employees
7,367
EIN
53-0206027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Museum of Women in the Arts

The National Museum of Women in the Arts champions women artists by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting their work while inspiring dialogue, education, and change.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$191.6m
Employees
138
EIN
52-1238810
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)

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)

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

National performing arts center serving as living memorial to President Kennedy, presenting over 2,000 annual performances and events.
Revenue
$306.9m
Assets
$691.4m
Employees
2,494
EIN
53-0245017
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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