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Arkansas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 899 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Arkansas. Combined, these Arkansan arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 3,180 people, earn more than $346 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Arkansas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
230
 
$108,434,667
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
196
 
$25,153,313
Historical societies and organizations
 
148
 
$8,167,492
Museums
 
118
 
$177,693,629
History museums
 
62
 
$7,121,895
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
55
 
$2,522,111
Music festival and event organizations
 
53
 
$3,812,561
Media production and publishing organizations
 
50
 
$11,697,447
Theaters
 
46
 
$13,820,547
Arts education organizations
 
36
 
$7,711,197
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Arkansas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Little Rock
 
272
 
$49,439,141
Fayetteville, AR
 
196
 
$251,463,162
Fort Smith
 
61
 
$16,556,109
Hot Springs
 
50
 
$4,649,945
Jonesboro
 
31
 
$1,673,606
Pine Bluff
 
25
 
$583,385
Texarkana, TX
 
12
 
$2,045,560
Memphis, TN
 
3
 
$3,636,972
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Job trends for Arkansas arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
79
1-10
 
60
11-25
 
19
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
7
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Arkansas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
186
$250k to $1M
 
49
$1M to $5M
 
27
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Arkansas

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1-20 of 899

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation was created by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in 1972 to manage and administer an endowment fund for the benefit of the Museum and to hold legal title to the collection of art objects.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$68.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7337495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walton Arts Center Council

To bring great performing artists and entertainers from around the world to northwest Arkansas, connecting and engaging people through inspiring Arts experiences. To present and promote the Arts in northwest Arkansas.
Revenue
$52.3m
Assets
$107.0m
Employees
842
EIN
71-0647212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scott Family Amazeum

To engage the imagination of children and their families through interactive exhibitions, programs, and resource while creating an excitement for lifelong learning and the enrichment of lives.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$37.4m
Employees
136
EIN
20-4718511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature.
Revenue
$131.2m
Assets
$2.1b
Employees
547
EIN
20-1359710
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society (ASO)

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra offers music education for all ages with "American Airlines Concert Conversations" for adults, "ALLTEL Crayon Concerts" for families, and the ASYO Youth Orchestras and ASO Arts Partners.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
166
EIN
71-6059542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theatre Squared

Theatre Squared creates transformative theatre that broadens access and fosters empathy, equity, and cohesion in Fayetteville, AR.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$35.8m
Employees
216
EIN
20-1016258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

El Dorado Festivals and Events

El Dorado Festivals & Events has been working for the past 4 years to create a new Arts & Entertainment District in downtown El Dorado - the Murphy Arts District.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$47.7m
Employees
71
EIN
45-0831620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera in the Ozarks

Opera training & lifelong learning center in Eureka Springs, AR, providing extensive performance stage training, music education & enhancing musical skills.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
3
EIN
71-0327137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creative Arkansas Community Hub and Exchange

Creative Arkansas empowers Northwest Arkansas creatives and communities through research, cultural dialogue, and municipal arts alliance with major foundation support.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$638.8k
Employees
0
EIN
87-1565322
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texarkana Symphony Orchestra

Texarkana Symphony Orchestra pursues the transformative power of symphonic music through high-quality concert performances and educational programs for local schools. It orchestrates symphonies for the public and conducts programs to educate young minds.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$136.4k
Employees
11
EIN
20-4350824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community School of the Arts

To provide after-school Arts activities for children and youth of all ages and levels in music, theatre, dance and art. To broaden and enrich the lives of the younger people in our Community through the Arts.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
17
EIN
81-3612091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Us Marshals Museum

US Marshals Museum preserves and showcases the 220+ years of history, legacy, and accomplishments of the US Marshals Service.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
29
EIN
33-1173248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Discovery

Museum of Discovery in Little Rock inspires passion for STEAM through interactive experiences and hands-on learning, enriching educational opportunities for students and adults.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
73
EIN
71-0391707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Company

To create a diverse body of theatrical work of the highest artistic standards. With a focus on dramatic storytelling that illuminates the human journey, The Rep entertains, engages and enriches local and regional audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
135
EIN
71-0480336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas PBS Foundation (AETN)

The Arkansas Educational Television Network provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans' lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
12
EIN
71-0592505
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid America Science Museum (MASM)

The Mid-America Science Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliated institution that seeks to stimulate a lifelong interest in science, spark curiosity, reshape attitudes, and stir the imagination.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
40
EIN
20-2129318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Kids

Fort Kids empowers children in Fort Smith, AR through hands-on exhibits and education, sparking curiosity, joy, and confidence.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
0
EIN
88-2225836
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Cane Hill

Historic Cane Hill acquires, preserves, and maintains historic buildings and property in Washington for historic preservation and educational purposes.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
7
EIN
71-0653475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bffoundation

Bffoundation champions diversity in media by influencing mainstream content creators to increase representation. Hosts the Bentonville Film Festival.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$341.5k
Employees
5
EIN
85-1096143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ovations

Tricycle Theatre for Youth transforms lives through exceptional theatre, with creative drama and acting classes, and tours around Arkansas.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$594.1k
Employees
62
EIN
26-2947487
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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