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Chicago art museums

There are 28art museums 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 art museumsemploy 3,607 people, earn more than $465 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Job trends for Chicago art museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3
1-10
7
11-25
4
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
1
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Sizes of art museums in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
9
$250k to $1M
3
$1M to $5M
5
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
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Directory of art museums in Chicago

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Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)

The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is an encyclopedic art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.
Revenue
$414.9m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
3,261
EIN
36-2167725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art: Innovative center of art, emphasizing learning and public practice with exhibitions introducing important contemporary artists. Located in Chicago.
Revenue
$28.4m
Assets
$213.5m
Employees
205
EIN
36-6154098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of Mexican Art

Promotes, conserves and develops Mexican art through exhibits, events and a permanent collection in Chicago.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$21.2m
Employees
60
EIN
36-3225519
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jayne Larkin Wrightsman Irr Trust XXXXX7008

Jayne Larkin Wrightsman Irr Trust XXXXX7008 is a trust that provides for support to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-7746339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy

Founded in 1989, Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy facilitates the preservation and maintenance of the remaining structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright through education, advocacy, preservation easements and technical services.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
4
EIN
36-3703598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmhurst Art Museum

Elmhurst Art Museum cultivates community and sparks creativity with diverse exhibits and programming split into three distinct seasons.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
14
EIN
36-4096612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago (RSUC)

The Renaissance Society is an independent, non-collecting museum of contemporary art located on the campus of the University of Chicago.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
15
EIN
36-6109822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

IntuitCenter for IntuitiveOutsider Art

A premier museum championing outsider art and diverse artistic voices. Programs center around exhibitions; maintains 1,300 artwork permanent collection.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
17
EIN
36-3772452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David Kidd Art Museum

David Kidd Art Museum is an art museum in Tower Lakes, IL that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2346260
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Universal Self-Expression

Museum of Universal Self-Expression is an art museum in Chicago, IL that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2167776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lithuanian Museum of Art

Art museum in Lemont, IL with exhibits, instruction, and artist retreats. Features a Piano and Virtual Reality Room for visitors.
Revenue
$62.4k
Assets
$67.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-3646975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts

Lizzadro Museum operates a gem art museum with on-site and virtual programs, gift shop, and low-priced Lapidary specimens in Oak Brook.
Revenue
$698.5k
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
10
EIN
36-2487600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heaven Gallery

Heaven Gallery serves as an art gallery with a mission to showcase new and emerging artists and musicians through exhibitions and performances. The organization operates as an art museum in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$110.2k
Assets
$10.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4248117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Veterans Art Museum

Chicago museum showcasing art inspired by combat and created by veterans, fostering greater understanding of the real impact of war.
Revenue
$159.0k
Assets
$72.6k
Employees
3
EIN
36-3195879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John H Vanderpoel Art Association

Chicago art museum with public collection, workshops, and classes for children. Preserving 600 works by 400 American artists.
Revenue
$11.4k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
36-2423826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Vivian G Harsh Society

Promotes and supports the Vivian G Harsh Collection through exhibitions and programs for an inclusive audience. Based in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4383063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smith Museum of Art and Information

Smith Museum of Art and Information is an art museum in Hinsdale, IL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-3637479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MC Cord Gallery and Cultural Center

MC Cord House is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and literary purpose within the meaning of irc sec 501(c)(3),including,for such purposes, the preservation and maintenance of the 1834 MC Cord House as a historic structure and to have it ....
Revenue
$231.8k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
6
EIN
91-2193489
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage Museum of Asian Art

Chicago-based museum exhibiting and researching Asian art, with focus on neglected aspects, for public education and benefit.
Revenue
$-165,895
Assets
$524.3k
Employees
2
EIN
46-5327571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Floating Museum NFP

Floating Museum NFP creates temporary museum spaces in Chicago neighborhoods, engaging local artists and organizations to challenge cultural potential.
Revenue
$467.8k
Assets
$529.1k
Employees
0
EIN
81-3014324
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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