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Arts and humanities councils

There are 2,065arts councils in the United States. Combined, these arts councilsemploy 7,344 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Job trends for Arts councils

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
229
1-10
482
11-25
132
26-100
68
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts councils

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
803
$250k to $1M
372
$1M to $5M
169
$5M to $25M
28
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
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Directory of arts councils

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1-20 of 2,065

Americans for the Arts

To ensure that the ARTS always play an important part at the decision table. The transformative power of the Arts will always be a catalyst to set innovation into motion.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$123.3m
Employees
63
EIN
52-1996467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF)

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) provides general operating grants to Non-Profit arts and cultural organizations based in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
3
EIN
23-2683335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Arts Alliance

Houston Arts Alliance empowers and advances the arts and culture of Greater Houston through research, communication and representation.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$34.5m
Employees
31
EIN
74-1946756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsFund

ArtsFund supports nonprofit arts organizations in Seattle through grant making, advocacy, and programs for leadership and fundraising.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
17
EIN
91-0839644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council offers grants and services to artists and cultural organizations in Manhattan, with the mission of creating a thriving environment for the arts and providing leadership in the cultural community.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
24
EIN
23-7348782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Arts

South Arts strengthens the South through advancing excellence in the arts, connecting the arts to key state and national policies and nurturing a vibrant quality of life.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
28
EIN
56-1129587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County

AHCMC nurtures art and artists in Montgomery County, with public art programs and grants for the arts and humanities.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
18
EIN
52-1086825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts and Science Council (ASC)

The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is organization that serves and supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg's cultural community through grant-making, planning, programs and services to ensure a vibrant community enriched with arts, science and history.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$40.1m
Employees
15
EIN
56-0693436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

NEFA invests in artists and communities, fosters cultural enrichment and equitable access to the arts, and supports public art programs.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$33.0m
Employees
32
EIN
04-2593591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC)

PHC builds and leads a vibrant network of individuals, organizations, and communities that champions the humanities and empowers Pennsylvanians to think critically, grow, and engage in their communities.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
14
EIN
23-2007911
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Midwest Incorporated

Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people's lives.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
27
EIN
41-1000424
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regional Arts & Culture Council

Regional Arts and Culture Council distributes over $6 million dollars in grants each year and oversees a community art program and public art placements.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
30
EIN
93-1059037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsWestchester

To provide leadership, vision, and support to ensure the availability, accessibility, and diversity of the arts in Westchester County.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
43
EIN
13-2604827
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Port Chester Council for the Arts

Port Chester Council for the Arts offers creative after-school support and artist instruction to elementary students in Port Chester.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$77.2k
Employees
176
EIN
13-3229024
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Council for Canadian American Relations

The Council for Canadian American Relations is an arts or humanities council in New York, NY whose mission is: Art-focused organization fostering cultural exchange between Canada and the United States.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
3
EIN
23-7193312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Prince Georges Arts and Humanities

Prince Georges Arts and Humanities Council coordinates financial support and advocacy for the arts and humanities through grants, artistic programs, and creative services. Its programs include other program services as well as film office programs.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
15
EIN
52-1295007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Supports & advances arts in Columbus, OH. Provides community programs. Sponsored $250K for artists in national conference promoting business & hotel bookings.
Revenue
$26.0m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
18
EIN
31-0833384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Alliance Illinois

Advocacy organization fighting for arts policies, building community through statewide service and civic engagement in Chicago, Illinois.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
16
EIN
36-3177592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fulcrum Arts

Fulcrum Arts provides tools, resources, and programs to support independent artists and organizations in Pasadena through Axs programming and the emerge program.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
8
EIN
95-2540759
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Humanities

To connect Californians to ideas and one another in order to understand our shared heritage and diverse cultures, inspire civic participation, and shape our future.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
10
EIN
94-2952469
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A26: Arts Council/Agency" 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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