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West Virginia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 708 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in West Virginia. Combined, these West Virginian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,398 people, earn more than $89 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $347 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in West Virginia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
179
 
$28,218,030
Historical societies and organizations
 
164
 
$9,549,613
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
153
 
$11,765,855
Museums
 
90
 
$24,974,683
History museums
 
51
 
$2,085,550
Music festival and event organizations
 
40
 
$437,387
Media production and publishing organizations
 
32
 
$7,428,287
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
27
 
$930,431
Theaters
 
26
 
$6,788,187
Dance organizations
 
22
 
$602,773
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major West Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charleston, WV
 
107
 
$28,637,667
Morgantown
 
89
 
$4,205,702
Huntington
 
71
 
$19,464,767
Hagerstown, MD
 
45
 
$2,206,900
Beckley
 
40
 
$1,014,951
Parkersburg
 
39
 
$4,438,076
Washington DC
 
38
 
$6,402,147
Wheeling
 
24
 
$7,346,597
Weirton
 
14
 
$83,721
Cumberland, MD
 
13
 
$15,930
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Job trends for West Virginia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
67
1-10
 
41
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in West Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
163
$250k to $1M
 
38
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in West Virginia

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Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia

The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia opened on July 12, 2003. The Center, a 240,000 square foot structure, houses performing arts, visual arts and sciences under one roof - one of the few of its kind in the country.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$111.2m
Employees
87
EIN
55-0702401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Contemporary American Theatre Festival (CATF)

CATF is a theater in Shepherdstown, WV whose mission is: The Contemporary American Theater Festival's mission is to produce and develop new American Theater.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
116
EIN
55-0711349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Keith Albee Performing Arts Center

The general purposes of the organization are for literary, cultural, and educational purposes and further to operate the Keith Albee theater as a community Arts facility.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
3
EIN
20-5132843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles Town Library Jefferson County Museum

Charles Town Library Jefferson County Museum serves as a learning hub, offering library services and showcasing significant historical artifacts from Jefferson County.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
10
EIN
55-0465896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Huntington Museum of Art (HMA)

For more than six decades, the Huntington Museum of Art has been defined by a vision, a vision of bringing the world of art to the people of West Virginia and the Tri-State region.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$28.7m
Employees
34
EIN
55-0372921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO)

To enrich the region through live orchestral music experiences of the highest artistic quality, with a strong commitment to education and life-long learning.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
236
EIN
55-0339426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mission West Virginia (MWV)

Mission West Virginia is a private and faith communities, equipping them to utilize existing resources to form new partnerships, encouraging innovative social change, and building stronger communities in West Virginia.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
57
EIN
31-1553133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Opera House Theatre Company

Old Opera House Theatre Company excites and involves the community in all aspects of the performing and visual arts through operating a dance and acting studio primarily for young people, producing mainstage shows, and various performances.
Revenue
$768.8k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
10
EIN
23-7321992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oglebay Institute

Oglebay Institute engages people through exceptional programming in performing arts, dance, history, nature, and environmental education in Wheeling, WV.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
122
EIN
55-0359760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of West Virginia Public Broadcasting

The Friends of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization, is chartered to support West Virginia Public Broadcasting radio & television networks.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
0
EIN
31-0974074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Museum of the Mov

A hands-on museum in Parkersburg, WV, encouraging curiosity and imagination through imaginative play, STEAM activities, and community events.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
50
EIN
84-4022113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation

Wheeling promotes the heritage area and downtown development through an artisan center, community engagement programs, and educational exhibits.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
0
EIN
55-0735567
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wheeling Symphony Society

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Since its founding in 1929, the orchestra has performed at the historic Capitol Music Hall.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
228
EIN
55-6000958
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain State Spotlight

To serve the general public as an independent, civic news organization that tells stories of importance to West Virginians about issues and challenges facing their communities.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$695.6k
Employees
0
EIN
85-1154363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Communications

Central Communications provides 911 emergency services and protects lives and property in Ritchie and Doddridge Counties, WV.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
14
EIN
31-1778481
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The West Virginia Humanities Council

The West Virginia Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization governed by its Board of Directors. Their mission is to promote a vigorous program in the humanities statewide in West Virginia.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
9
EIN
55-0553594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles T Chuck Mathena Ii Co Richard L Davis

Arts organization providing outreach, scholarships, and cultural events with a center in Princeton, WV.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
3
EIN
55-0718341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall presents performances, exhibits, and community events, offers arts education for all ages, partners with schools, and inspires broad participation.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
11
EIN
55-0639668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT)

To create live, professional quality theatre in West Virginia and through theatre to enlighten, enrich and enliven the life of our Region. We create work that speaks to the human spirit and work that entertains.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
58
EIN
55-0484580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cottrill's Opera House

Alpine Heritage Preservation restores historic Opera House in Thomas, WV for arts and events. Preliminary renovations completed; fundraising for next phase ongoing.
Revenue
$887.9k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
55-0596730
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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