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Boulder arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 301 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Boulder metro area. Combined, these Boulder metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,355 people, earn more than $108 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $204 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Boulder

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
98
 
$23,211,628
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
80
 
$8,644,051
Media production and publishing organizations
 
34
 
$26,198,855
Music festival and event organizations
 
24
 
$9,107,773
Theaters
 
19
 
$3,347,342
Arts education organizations
 
18
 
$4,661,423
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
17
 
$448,739
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
16
 
$4,642,389
Historical societies and organizations
 
15
 
$11,375,429
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
15
 
$4,432,369
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Job trends for Boulder arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
19
1-10
 
43
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Boulder

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
66
$250k to $1M
 
39
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Boulder

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Illuminative

Illuminative amplifies Native voices, challenges misconceptions, and builds power for Native peoples through advocacy, research, storytelling, and cultural change strategies.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
35
EIN
92-1975377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Chautauqua Association

To preserve, perpetuate and improve the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua by enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
166
EIN
84-0447931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Instructional Telecommunications Foundation

The corporation is organized and will be operated exclusively for "charitable, scientific and educational and "social welfare" purposes within the meaning of sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4), respectively, of the internal revenue code.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$36.6m
Employees
11
EIN
84-0943035
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA)

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is a catalyst for creative experiences through the exploration of significant art of our time.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
22
EIN
84-0764634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dairy Center for The Arts

The Dairy Center for the Arts is Boulder's largest multi-disciplinary arts center with theaters, galleries, a cinema, and dance and music studios.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
41
EIN
84-1149609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tara Institute of the Performing Arts

Tara provides each of its students with a highly personal educational experience that incorporates rigorous academics, artistic performance, and culturally enriching travel within a Waldorf curriculum.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
0
EIN
84-1274823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Groundworks Arts Lab

Studio Arts Boulder connects individuals through diverse, accessible art programs, fostering creativity, collaboration, and environmental responsibility for all ages and abilities.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
66
EIN
27-0947724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

eTown

ETown is a nonprofit, nationally syndicated radio broadcast, multimedia and events production company. For nearly 25 years, eTown has produced musical, social and environmental programming to uplift and inspire listeners around the world.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
14
EIN
84-1186181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Art

Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts is a one-of-a-kind organization that provides a broad spectrum of music education opportunities and world-class performances to citizens throughout Boulder County and beyond.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
189
EIN
84-0735716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA)

The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts is a dynamic organization that fosters global education and appreciation for the ceramic arts. NCECA's programs, exhibitions, publications, opportunities & resources inspire advancement of the field.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
6
EIN
31-0932682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Media Venture Group

Public Media Venture Group helps public television stations enhance and grow their services by leveraging new technologies. In 2022, the group provided insights on ATSC 3.0 and market transitions to 35 public broadcasting groups.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
1
EIN
27-1962968
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Can'd Aid

Can'd Aid spreads dogoodery through music, arts, disaster response and environmental initiatives. Located in Longmont, CO.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$759.2k
Employees
20
EIN
46-3692906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Parlando

To be Colorado's premier arts school where people of all ages and abilities come together to share the language of music and the arts.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$582.3k
Employees
69
EIN
81-0578549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra connects people through orchestral excellence, diversity, and music education via symphony concerts, school performances, and online programming.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$707.3k
Employees
202
EIN
84-6037740
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boulder Ballet

To create, explore and extend the artistry, passion and joy of dance in community with its artists, students and audiences through the opportunities of performance, the excellence of training, and the enrichment of education and outreach for all.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$512.6k
Employees
38
EIN
20-3447830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wow Children's Museum

Wow Children's Museum offers hands-on exhibits and programs, bringing play-based learning to community sites while prioritizing low-income students.
Revenue
$848.9k
Assets
$425.8k
Employees
14
EIN
84-1421537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kgnu

Boulder Community Broadcast Assoc stimulates, educates and entertains its audience by providing diverse programming via KGNU public radio station.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
19
EIN
84-0690097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roots Music Project

Roots Music Project empowers musicians, audiences, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene in Colorado through artist events.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$170.1k
Employees
17
EIN
86-3645639
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Suzuki Association of the Americas

Promotes music education through the Suzuki method to improve the quality of life for children, families, and communities in the Americas.
Revenue
$825.5k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
6
EIN
22-2192686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Film Society

Colorado Film Society stages the Boulder International Film Festival and operates within the film and video organization type.
Revenue
$806.1k
Assets
$454.6k
Employees
8
EIN
20-1518600
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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