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Wisconsin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,373 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 13,622 people, earn more than $881 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
801
 
$380,360,557
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
475
 
$69,283,271
Historical societies and organizations
 
416
 
$61,697,838
Museums
 
235
 
$206,719,185
Music festival and event organizations
 
172
 
$87,597,208
Theaters
 
169
 
$82,876,092
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
152
 
$14,723,350
Media production and publishing organizations
 
110
 
$135,592,545
History museums
 
97
 
$36,349,226
Arts education organizations
 
76
 
$10,470,424
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
614
 
$374,436,168
Madison
 
491
 
$217,474,566
Green Bay
 
116
 
$24,082,250
Appleton
 
86
 
$27,858,388
Wausau
 
84
 
$14,232,074
Eau Claire
 
67
 
$31,524,742
La Crosse
 
65
 
$8,965,098
Janesville
 
64
 
$8,708,971
Racine
 
58
 
$6,205,237
Oshkosh
 
56
 
$67,608,307
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Job trends for Wisconsin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
247
1-10
 
198
11-25
 
66
26-100
 
64
101 to 1,000
 
23
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
587
$250k to $1M
 
207
$1M to $5M
 
87
$5M to $25M
 
29
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

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Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum collects, presents and educates through art. A gathering place for all ages to experience the arts.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$156.9m
Employees
330
EIN
39-0806316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pabst Theater

Pabst Theater promotes the arts in Milwaukee through diverse performances and rentals of its community space.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
100
EIN
45-0482647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Historical Foundation

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society: to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$66.0m
Employees
0
EIN
39-0921093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Repertory Theater creates world-class theater experiences, educates, and engages with the community to ignite positive change.
Revenue
$34.8m
Assets
$107.2m
Employees
497
EIN
39-0946025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Overture Center Foundation

Overture Center for the Arts enriches lives with high-quality programming, develops audiences, and advances artistic excellence in Madison.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$45.5m
Employees
484
EIN
01-0645482
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of PBS Wisconsin

To ascertain the needs of the communities served and support Wisconsin Public Television through the securing financial support, positive community relations, a strong and effective volunteer system and related administrative services.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7300462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee World Festival

A 501(c)(3) organization, Milwaukee World Festival hosts a variety of festivals and other events, and manages Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival, an annual 11-day music celebration which averages 900,000 attendees and began in 1968.
Revenue
$75.4m
Assets
$110.2m
Employees
2,003
EIN
39-1049688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra

Myso inspires young minds through music with 40+ ensembles, nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Its diverse programs grant needs-based financial aid.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
81
EIN
39-0973594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Public Radio Association

The Wisconsin Public Radio Association funds and supports WPR, delivering essential news, culture, and music to engage and inspire listeners across Wisconsin.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7363536
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Experimental Aircraft Association

EAA is an aviation organization offering educational materials to members and hosting Airventure, the world's largest aviation event in Wisconsin.
Revenue
$50.8m
Assets
$97.8m
Employees
1,048
EIN
39-0917537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is a multicultural gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities and enhance understanding and enjoyment of life through the creation and presentation of the Arts by providing a premier venu....
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$85.6m
Employees
145
EIN
39-1977839
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC)

JMKAC serves as laboratory for the creation of new works, nurturer of interdisciplinary initiatives, originator of exhibitions, presenter and producer of performing arts, educator, publisher of critical writings, community builder, and advocates.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$53.5m
Employees
150
EIN
39-1085180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EAA Aviation Foundation

EAA Aviation Foundation grants support EAA, Inc.'s operations, scholarships, internships, youth education; and leases office space in Oshkosh.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$71.3m
Employees
9
EIN
39-1033301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Milwaukee's Marcus Center offers facilities and services for a range of performing arts, while also presenting Broadway and other shows.
Revenue
$16.4m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
418
EIN
51-0532407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ballotpedia

Lucy Burns Institute empowers democracy by delivering high-quality information. It maintains Ballotpedia, an online encyclopedia of American politics and elections.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
117
EIN
20-8036372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra

Transformative musical experiences for up to 400 students from 15 counties, with nearly 80% from Dane County. Rehearsals held on 33 Saturdays annually in Madison.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
32
EIN
39-6101087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

First Stage Milwaukee

First Stage Milwaukee creates exceptional theater experiences for children and families, teaching life skills through professional productions and theater education.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
250
EIN
39-1634828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Ballet Company

Milwaukee Ballet inspires performance, community engagement, education & training. Includes a school & academy offering classical dance education.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
163
EIN
39-1134735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

MSO presents excellent performances, promotes music appreciation, and provides education programs for k-12 students in Milwaukee.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$128.5m
Employees
363
EIN
39-6023436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Players Theatre (APT)

American Players Theatre is a professional, classic theater located just outside Spring Green, Wisconsin. APT boasts two theater spaces, an 1148-seat outdoor amphitheater and the 200-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
326
EIN
39-1583361
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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