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Virginia performing arts organizations

There are 977 performing arts organizations in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian performing arts organizations employ 4,608 people, earn more than $240 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $555 million.
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Types of performing arts organizations in Virginia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
977
 
$239,906,234
Music festival and event organizations
 
231
 
$36,487,825
Theaters
 
150
 
$59,307,071
Dance organizations
 
102
 
$2,905,144
Symphony orchestras
 
70
 
$27,634,050
Performing arts centers
 
41
 
$70,518,894
Ballet companies
 
39
 
$17,544,875
Performing arts schools
 
10
 
$3,319,248
Operas
 
9
 
$7,423,619
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Performing arts organizations by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
383
 
$103,319,322
Virginia Beach
 
163
 
$46,721,132
Richmond
 
140
 
$35,583,962
Charlottesville
 
48
 
$13,731,040
Roanoke
 
46
 
$8,909,719
Lynchburg
 
36
 
$2,360,724
Blacksburg
 
28
 
$1,141,123
Staunton
 
20
 
$6,597,852
Harrisonburg
 
16
 
$736,956
Kingsport, TN
 
13
 
$7,654,083
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Job trends for Virginia performing arts organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
94
1-10
 
82
11-25
 
17
26-100
 
23
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of performing arts organizations in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
296
$250k to $1M
 
80
$1M to $5M
 
30
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of performing arts organizations in Virginia

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1-20 of 977

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

To present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants.
Revenue
$57.0m
Assets
$95.6m
Employees
716
EIN
23-7011544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre is a professional theater company that produces musicals, plays, and cabaret performances. It also has eight education programs designed to nurture emerging talent and expanding audiences. The company is located in Arlington, VA.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
497
EIN
62-1417785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra offers professional concerts and music education programs to the public and youth audiences in Northern Virginia.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
5
EIN
54-0805937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Virginia Arts Festival

The mission of The Virginia Arts Festival is to bring world-class performing Arts to our citizens and visitors, impact The lives of students through outstanding educational programs, commission new works of national and international significance, and mak....
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$46.3m
Employees
76
EIN
54-1786140
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

The Virginia Symphony inspires, educates and connects audiences of all ages by presenting classical and pops musical concerts and educational and outreach programs to students.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
300
EIN
54-6000598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barter Theatre

As Barter Theatre grows in both size and success, so does its involvement in community services and educational programs. We are a theatre that gives.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
144
EIN
54-6000120
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Theatre of VA

Professional theater in Richmond, VA offering national caliber productions for adults and children with a mission to educate and uplift communities.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
148
EIN
51-0159357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richmond Symphony

The Richmond Symphony performs, teaches and champions music, to enrich and entertain communities throughout Virginia.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
388
EIN
54-6024033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Opera Association

Virginia Opera Association produces quality opera performances and offers cultural education programs for students and groups in Virginia.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
107
EIN
54-0985006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Richmond Ballet

Richmond Ballet uplifts human spirit through ballet performances by professional and student dancers. mim program teaches movement-based curriculum to fourth-graders.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
141
EIN
54-6049848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paramount Theater of Charlottesville

The mission of The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville is to operate the newly-restored and adapted historic Paramount Theater, located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of its community.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
38
EIN
20-1562018
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Little Theatre of Alexandria

Little Theatre of Alexandria seeks to create and foster a vibrant artistic community by offering live theatre performances in the northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland area. The organization also provides theatre arts education classes for youth and adults.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
3
EIN
54-6045072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Garth Newel Music Center Foundation

Chamber music performances are given to encourage public appreciation of the arts as well as to allow students the opportunity to perform and learn from other artists.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
47
EIN
54-1569169
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American String Teachers Association

ASTA creates and leads a community of diverse members to advance string teaching, performing, and scholarship. ASTA members are empowered to provide universal access to string teaching, playing, and learning.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
9
EIN
22-6080964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Armed Services Arts Partnership

ASAP builds creative communities where veterans and their families thrive through classes in stand-up comedy, storytelling, improv, writing, art, and acting.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$526.0k
Employees
9
EIN
47-4007504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

Provide diverse local and world-class performing arts, transformative arts education experiences for students of all ages, and inspirational venues. All to strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of greater Richmond.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$131.2m
Employees
9
EIN
54-2028439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Traveling Players Ensemble

Traveling Players Ensemble provides year-round classical theatre education programs and summer camps that enhance self-expression and problem-solving skills.
Revenue
$799.4k
Assets
$378.9k
Employees
39
EIN
56-2362426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras provide a prestigious and transformational set of growth opportunities in classical music performance for young musicians from all backgrounds in the Washington, d.c., metropolitan area.
Revenue
$872.1k
Assets
$653.2k
Employees
5
EIN
54-1064716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlottesville Ballet

Charlottesville Ballet: Professional Ballet company and dance academy with a unique mission for dancer wellness, performance, education, and community outreach.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
45
EIN
90-0545068
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BalletNova Center for Dance

To provide a center of dance excellence in Northern Virginia, nurturing and training dancers of all ages, and offering superb community performances.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
7
EIN
54-1293256
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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