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Wisconsin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,415 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 14,602 people, earn more than $966 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
 
803
 
$391,195,923
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
495
 
$72,700,572
Historical societies and organizations
 
414
 
$56,486,699
Museums
 
247
 
$277,509,244
Music festival and event organizations
 
185
 
$83,131,017
Theaters
 
166
 
$96,168,896
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
162
 
$18,775,024
Media production and publishing organizations
 
111
 
$140,298,979
History museums
 
106
 
$84,119,737
Arts education organizations
 
83
 
$11,865,160
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
631
 
$392,528,198
Madison
 
494
 
$234,293,061
Green Bay
 
120
 
$27,256,473
Appleton
 
88
 
$23,794,038
Wausau
 
87
 
$13,976,017
Eau Claire
 
68
 
$36,539,545
Janesville
 
65
 
$11,616,928
La Crosse
 
64
 
$9,413,913
Racine
 
61
 
$5,421,833
Oshkosh
 
61
 
$73,493,985
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Job trends for Wisconsin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
254
1-10
 
204
11-25
 
69
26-100
 
61
101 to 1,000
 
26
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
589
$250k to $1M
 
217
$1M to $5M
 
90
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

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1-20 of 2,415

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)

Pabst Theater

Pabst Theater promotes the arts in Milwaukee through diverse performances and rentals of its community space.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
157
EIN
45-0482647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

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)

PMML North

PMML North collects, preserves, and shares information about military history and the citizen soldier in America from its location in Chicago.
Revenue
$33.4m
Assets
$218.9m
Employees
9
EIN
83-3097307
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)

Overture Center Foundation

The Overture Center Foundation enriches the community through diverse artistic programming, educational outreach, and affordable access to the arts in Madison.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$45.5m
Employees
484
EIN
01-0645482
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
$70.0m
Assets
$94.1m
Employees
2,441
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
$53.9m
Assets
$91.8m
Employees
1,170
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
$11.2m
Assets
$88.0m
Employees
329
EIN
39-1977839
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
$13.5m
Assets
$76.7m
Employees
9
EIN
39-1033301
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
$5.0m
Assets
$54.2m
Employees
131
EIN
39-1085180
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
$9.1m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
184
EIN
39-1134735
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
$8.9m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
117
EIN
20-8036372
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
$16.6m
Assets
$19.0m
Employees
359
EIN
51-0532407
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)

Creation and Preservation Partners

Capp acquires and preserves visual art for the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Inc. in Sheboygan, WI.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$48.9m
Employees
45
EIN
46-1273322
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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