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Cincinnati arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 857arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Cincinnatimetro area. Combined, these Cincinnati metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 6,618 people, earn more than $474 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Cincinnati

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
284
$252,564,291
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
200
$36,623,479
Historical societies and organizations
115
$5,358,117
Theaters
69
$58,280,695
Museums
68
$107,724,924
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
68
$4,743,280
Music festival and event organizations
61
$7,411,479
Media production and publishing organizations
50
$27,324,930
Arts education organizations
42
$8,733,409
Dance organizations
28
$2,141,819
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Job trends for Cincinnati arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
108
1-10
58
11-25
15
26-100
16
101 to 1,000
13
1,000+
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Cincinnati

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
218
$250k to $1M
68
$1M to $5M
22
$5M to $25M
13
$25M to $100M
6
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Cincinnati

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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

CSO is a symphony orchestra in Cincinnati, OH whose mission is: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's mission is to seek and share inspiration.
Revenue
$51.1m
Assets
$324.3m
Employees
562
EIN
31-0537080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a professional regional theatre committed to producing and presenting for diverse audiences the broadest range of theatre in an inviting theatrical environment.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$74.3m
Employees
328
EIN
31-0624790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

Today, the Children's Theatre brings art to life for children and the young at heart through three key programs: MainStage at the Taft, ArtReach (including WorkShops), and Learning the Craft.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
37
EIN
31-6026285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
40
EIN
31-1436217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

The fifth oldest symphony orchestra in the U.S. and the oldest orchestra in Ohio, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has played a leading role in the cultural life of Greater Cincinnati and the Midwest since its founding in 1895.
Revenue
$66.9m
Assets
$35.4m
Employees
1,339
EIN
31-1378179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Museum Center

Inspiring learning through science and history, the Cincinnati Museum Center houses three accredited museums with public exhibits and manages collections.
Revenue
$26.9m
Assets
$322.0m
Employees
271
EIN
31-1212634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Public Radio

Cincinnati Public Radio's mission is to bring the finest classical music and news and information programming to the people of the Tri-State.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$51.1m
Employees
64
EIN
31-1410636
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Taft Museum of Art

Taft Museum of Art connects people with great art in a historic setting and community, offering a variety of educational programs.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$70.0m
Employees
106
EIN
20-5148617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsWave

ArtsWave is the Greater Cincinnati region's leading local arts agency and nation's largest and oldest united arts fund. ArtsWave supports over 100 arts organizations that make Greater Cincinnati an amazing place to live.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$126.9m
Employees
30
EIN
31-0537138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Arts Association

The Cincinnati Arts Association is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the arts in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. They run the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall, and also offer a variety of arts programming.
Revenue
$19.1m
Assets
$59.6m
Employees
695
EIN
31-1310256
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Art Museum

Through the power of art, we contribute to a more vibrant Cincinnati by inspiring its people and connecting our communities.
Revenue
$26.9m
Assets
$263.5m
Employees
337
EIN
31-0536653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Opera Association

Cincinnati Opera enriches the community by presenting dynamic productions, inspiring audiences, and educating through diverse opera experiences.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
156
EIN
31-0549044
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Educational Television (CET)

Cincinnati Educational Television (CET) is a leading provider of education and enrichment in classrooms and living rooms throughout Greater Cincinnati.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
39
EIN
31-0560051
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum's core purpose is to record, preserve and promote the rich history and traditions of the Cincinnati Reds, honor on-field accomplishments and achievements, and create an everlasting memorial to baseball.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
36
EIN
20-0855857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtWorks / Art Opportunities Inc

ArtWorks is a non-profit that invests in community-driven public art, empowers youth, and hires professional artists in Cincinnati.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
216
EIN
31-1665900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cincinnati Ballet Company

The Cincinnati Ballet Company is dedicated to inspiring hope and joy in their community through the power and passion of dance. They offer classes to ages 2 and up throughout two regular semesters and five summer programs. 1,120 students participated...
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$29.6m
Employees
203
EIN
31-6050354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a national nonprofit organization with approximately 90,000 student and professional members.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
32
EIN
31-0743605
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crosswater Canyon

Crosswater Canyon is a museum in Petersburg, KY whose mission is: To operate for the benefit of and to support the mission and purposes of Answers in Gensis.
Revenue
$37.3m
Assets
$132.2m
Employees
883
EIN
27-4026852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Scenic Railway

Cincinnati Scenic Railway offers nostalgic train rides on vintage equipment in SW Ohio, with revenues supporting historic preservation and education.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$891.3k
Employees
76
EIN
46-4062032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
105
EIN
31-1220252
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General" 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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