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Chicago performing arts organizations

There are 1,101performing arts organizations in the greater Chicagometro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro performing arts organizationsemploy 12,550 people, earn more than $455 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of performing arts organizations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
1,101
$454,834,015
Theaters
339
$118,130,147
Music festival and event organizations
226
$32,729,273
Dance organizations
130
$24,517,745
Symphony orchestras
39
$112,292,854
Performing arts centers
34
$33,878,528
Ballet companies
20
$29,428,635
Performing arts schools
14
$30,178,442
Operas
7
$64,008,942
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Job trends for Chicago performing arts organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
69
1-10
92
11-25
39
26-100
31
101 to 1,000
29
1,000+
2
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Sizes of performing arts organizations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
308
$250k to $1M
100
$1M to $5M
39
$5M to $25M
13
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
0
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Directory of performing arts organizations in Chicago

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The central mission of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is to present classical music through the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Chicago, national and international audiences.The mission is supported by four mutually reinforcing elements:Artist...
Revenue
$73.8m
Assets
$475.4m
Employees
1,159
EIN
36-2167823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northlight Theatre

Northlight aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences. Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by e...
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
151
EIN
23-7390464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Town School of Folk Music

Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$21.2m
Employees
453
EIN
36-2373635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC)

The mission of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is to bring artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of dance.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
72
EIN
36-2950283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TimeLine Theatre Company

TimeLine Theatre Company presents stories inspired by history that connect with today's social and political issues. Our collaborative artistic team produces provocative theatre and educational programs that engage, entertain and enlighten.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
102
EIN
36-4197407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Writers Theatre

For more than 20 years, Writers Theatre has captivated Chicagoland audiences with inventive interpretations of classic work, a bold approach to contemporary theatre and a dedication to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$34.2m
Employees
241
EIN
36-3847280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is where great acting meets big ideas. Our passion is to tell stories about how we live now. Our mission is to engage and educate audiences using an exchange of ideas that makes us think harder, laugh longer, feel more.the Comp...
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$120.9m
Employees
479
EIN
51-0149370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Genesee Theatre

Friends of the Historic Genesee Theatre serves the cultural, educational and economic needs of the community by supporting quality diverse entertainment that brings smiles, laughter, warmth and lasting memories to every patron at excellent values.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
207
EIN
36-3069113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form of opera.
Revenue
$60.3m
Assets
$270.2m
Employees
1,168
EIN
36-6008929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodman Theatre

The Chicago Theatre Group is committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles - quality, diversity, and community - the Theatre seeks to ...
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$62.1m
Employees
572
EIN
36-2896025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University

Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, an Illinois not-for-profit organization, is committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community and educational programming to Chicago.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
436
EIN
36-3145476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The mission of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater is to bring to life the plays of william Shakespeare and to present other great performances for audiences from all walks of life and from around the globe. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater brings to life the ...
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$54.1m
Employees
513
EIN
36-3467607
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grant Park Music Festival

The Grant Park Music Festival was founded by the Chicago Park District in 1935, and remains the nation's only free, outdoor, municipally-supported classical music festival.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
379
EIN
32-0005884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joffrey Ballet

The Joffrey is a world-class, Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$37.7m
Employees
348
EIN
36-4009741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Music Institute of Chicago (MIC)

The Music Institute of Chicago is dedicated to transforming lives through music education. Founded in 1931, the Music Institute has grown to become one of the largest and most respected community music schools in the nation.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
237
EIN
36-2374224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ravinia Festival Association

Ravinia is an internationally renowned, not-for-profit music Festival that presents outstanding performances by the world's greatest artists.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$204.9m
Employees
929
EIN
36-6002273
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lookingglass Theatre Company

We are nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of new, cutting-edge theatrical works and in sharing its ensemble-based theatrical techniques with Chicago-area students and teachers through Education and Community Programs.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
296
EIN
36-3653114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Association

To serve and engage a broad audience through the performance of power symphonic music and dynamic educational programs while developing strong community relationships.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$423.1k
Employees
190
EIN
36-3145577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Opera Theater

Chicago Opera Theater engages curious audiences through adventurous Opera experiences of new and rarely performed works. Chicago Opera Theater engages curious audiences through adventurous Opera experiences of new and rarely performed works.the organiza...
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
121
EIN
23-7354963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Lights

Chicago Lights provides hope and opportunity to their city's children, youth, and adults who face the challenges of poverty. They empower people to thrive academically, secure economic stability, lead healthy lives, and build community.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$997.9k
Employees
0
EIN
36-3786331
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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