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California arts, culture, and humanities societies

There are 489 arts, culture, and humanities professional societies in California. Combined, these Californian arts, culture, and humanities societies employ 1,066 people, earn more than $207 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $417 million.
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Arts, culture, and humanities societies by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
207
 
$110,260,986
San Francisco
 
83
 
$19,998,649
San Diego
 
38
 
$32,404,486
San Jose
 
33
 
$3,497,477
Sacramento
 
30
 
$4,394,366
Riverside
 
27
 
$28,830,393
Santa Maria
 
11
 
$2,397,710
Oxnard
 
9
 
$486,013
Stockton
 
7
 
$433,525
San Luis Obispo
 
6
 
$281,246
Showing 10 of 22 metros

Job trends for California arts, culture, and humanities societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
116
1-10
 
42
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities societies in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
280
$250k to $1M
 
54
$1M to $5M
 
23
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities societies in California

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1-20 of 489

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW)

Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) is a labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the content for television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, and Internet and mobile.
Revenue
$48.3m
Assets
$136.6m
Employees
195
EIN
95-1809455
IRS type
501(c)(5)

International Documentary Association

IDA empowers documentary creators worldwide through resources, funding opportunities, and events while protecting their rights and advocating for the form.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
32
EIN
95-3911227
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Society of Natural History

San Diego museum interpreting natural world through research, education and exhibits with a focus on Southern California's biodiversity.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$75.0m
Employees
237
EIN
95-1643375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

Promotes Japanese animation and culture worldwide. Funds from event registration, exhibitor fees, sponsors, and artists' alley exhibitions. Located in Corona, CA.
Revenue
$26.8m
Assets
$31.1m
Employees
42
EIN
84-3635425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

SCBWI is a non-profit membership organization for children's book creators that provides awards, grants, educational resources, and networking opportunities.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
14
EIN
30-0456551
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society of Cinematographers

ASC unites cinematography leaders, exchanges ideas, develops tech and promotes the role of cinematographers worldwide.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
30
EIN
95-6000109
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators

Caaasa is a professional development organization that improves educational outcomes for African-American and underserved students in California.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$726.4k
Employees
0
EIN
26-3944470
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Visual Effects Society

Visual Effects Society is a film and video organization located in Sherman Oaks, CA, run by Eric Roth. It had total revenues of $2,729,484 last year.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
10
EIN
95-4610023
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Film Society

The organization was formed to be an educational, moral, beneficial and literary association, with its general objectives being the promotion of intellectual intercourse between said organization and members of the general public.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
114
EIN
94-2663216
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS)

AIAS' mission is to promote and advance common interests in the worldwide interactive entertainment community, recognize outstanding achievements in the interactive arts and sciences & conduct an annual awards show.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
8
EIN
95-4606381
IRS type
501(c)(6)

California Broadcasters Association

The California Broadcasters Association promotes customs and practices in the best interests of broadcasters and the publics they serve. The impetus of this mission rests in the belief that broadcasters play an essential role in their communities.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
3
EIN
95-1561138
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Chinese Chamber of Commerce is an arts, culture, or humanities professional society in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: To promote Chinese cultural and commercial activities within Chinese community in San Francisco.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
3
EIN
94-0382730
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Modern Quilt Guild

Modern Quilt Guild supports and promotes modern quilting through art, education, and community with a global community of over 17,000 members.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$491.7k
Employees
9
EIN
45-4151809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Producers Associates

Producers Associates offers affordable family entertainment We present both familiar and much loved Broadway musicals that are a delight for loyal theatre goers and more innovative and unusual works that bring a new audience to live theatre.
Revenue
$795.9k
Assets
$363.2k
Employees
47
EIN
94-1688232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert C Maynard Institute for Journalism Education

Journalism education institute in Oakland, CA. Mission: Accurate and fair portrayal of all segments of society through training and resources.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
9
EIN
94-2427279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Latino (NALIP)

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) is a national membership organization that addresses the professional needs of Latino/Latina independent producers.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$979.7k
Employees
10
EIN
13-4198479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Neighborhood Music School Association

The Neighborhood Music School provides one-on-one Music instruction to change the lives of its students. Inspiring minds and enriching our community through Music education. To provide Music instruction for underprivileged youth.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
34
EIN
95-6002180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Craft in America

To document and advance original handcrafted work through programs in all media, accessible to all. We are dedicated to the exploration, preservation and celebration of craft, the work of the hand, and their impact on our nation's cultural heritage.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$993.3k
Employees
25
EIN
95-4812727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chinese Historical Society of America

CHSA documents and presents Chinese American history through exhibits, publications, and education programs. Commenced planning for We are Bruce Lee exhibit.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
11
EIN
94-6122446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Moving Image Archivists

AMIA informs, promotes standards, and provides scholarships for moving image preservation and archiving.
Revenue
$867.9k
Assets
$410.2k
Employees
3
EIN
95-4386715
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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