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Illinois performing arts organizations

There are 1,582 performing arts organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan performing arts organizations employ 13,477 people, earn more than $627 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of performing arts organizations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,582
 
$627,290,938
Theaters
 
407
 
$140,849,339
Music festival and event organizations
 
333
 
$103,806,041
Dance organizations
 
183
 
$30,920,937
Symphony orchestras
 
74
 
$104,619,193
Performing arts centers
 
67
 
$67,827,052
Ballet companies
 
44
 
$36,483,758
Operas
 
27
 
$65,421,897
Performing arts schools
 
21
 
$36,326,691
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Performing arts organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
1,236
 
$594,925,765
St. Louis, MO
 
49
 
$1,668,053
Bloomington, IL
 
34
 
$1,004,416
Peoria
 
32
 
$3,967,916
Springfield, IL
 
29
 
$5,070,400
Champaign
 
29
 
$1,406,855
Davenport, IA
 
28
 
$1,549,215
Rockford
 
26
 
$5,348,030
Decatur, IL
 
10
 
$430,298
Danville
 
9
 
$908,964
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Job trends for Illinois performing arts organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
136
1-10
 
142
11-25
 
51
26-100
 
36
101 to 1,000
 
35
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of performing arts organizations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
521
$250k to $1M
 
160
$1M to $5M
 
51
$5M to $25M
 
16
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of performing arts organizations in Illinois

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1-20 of 1,582

GiGi's Playhouse

To change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
51
EIN
20-0058563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra enriches lives through music and education. Presented 38 weeks of concerts during the 2021/22 season. Prestigious training program: Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Revenue
$80.8m
Assets
$515.2m
Employees
1,140
EIN
36-2167823
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
$6.0m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
234
EIN
36-3653114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northlight Theatre

Northlight Theatre produces bold theatrical experiences to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion. Located in Skokie, IL.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
178
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
$14.0m
Assets
$27.0m
Employees
371
EIN
36-2373635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

The Harris Theater is also dedicated to presenting internationally acclaimed music and dance organizations to enhance its reputation as well as to help build audiences for the Theater's resident companies.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$59.4m
Employees
198
EIN
36-3930153
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merit School of Music

Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$36.0m
Employees
207
EIN
36-3028768
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
$7.3m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
245
EIN
36-3069113
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
$6.6m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
113
EIN
36-4197407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre creates courageous and inclusive art that sparks curiosity, empathy, and joy through theatrical learning opportunities.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$112.9m
Employees
385
EIN
51-0149370
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
$59.7m
Assets
$269.8m
Employees
1,048
EIN
36-6008929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater creates artistic and educational programs to reveal the diversity, power, and mystery of the human experience, engaging audiences, artists, students and communities in a dynamic, lifelong relationship that bridges cultures, cou....
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$54.8m
Employees
396
EIN
36-3467607
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
$11.6m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
463
EIN
36-3145476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre: Chicago's oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, committed to producing quality, diverse works and fostering community engagement.
Revenue
$26.8m
Assets
$58.0m
Employees
649
EIN
36-2896025
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
$12.3m
Assets
$23.1m
Employees
370
EIN
32-0005884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ravinia Festival Association

Ravinia presents world-class music, theatre, and cultural events; educates through outreach programs; and offers a professional studies program.
Revenue
$53.5m
Assets
$234.1m
Employees
805
EIN
36-6002273
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
$6.7m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
218
EIN
36-2374224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uniting Voices

The choir's mission is to inspire and change lives through music by providing choral education and performance opportunities to chicago youth from diverse backgrounds.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
56
EIN
51-0140419
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
$26.5m
Assets
$47.8m
Employees
188
EIN
36-4009741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

People's Music School

The People's Music School is the only completely tuition-free music school, and they have delivered access to the benefits of music to thousands of children for almost 40 years.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
111
EIN
51-0192597
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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