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Colorado arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,797arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradanarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 12,864 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
890
$366,897,329
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
591
$99,487,935
Historical societies and organizations
270
$111,346,311
Music festival and event organizations
230
$74,413,184
Museums
223
$209,001,382
Media production and publishing organizations
208
$215,632,875
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
167
$11,853,428
Theaters
143
$31,159,204
Arts education organizations
111
$25,142,320
Dance organizations
102
$16,994,751
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
1,214
$692,386,643
Boulder
289
$94,164,419
Colorado Springs
265
$37,774,419
Fort Collins
193
$19,235,774
Greeley
90
$8,745,799
Grand Junction
69
$6,970,314
Pueblo
57
$11,699,135
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Job trends for Colorado arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
293
1-10
233
11-25
90
26-100
67
101 to 1,000
28
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
714
$250k to $1M
261
$1M to $5M
118
$5M to $25M
29
$25M to $100M
8
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Colorado

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum ignites passion for nature and science, through research contributing to scientific knowledge, and presenting dynamic exhibits, programs and partnerships.
Revenue
$55.7m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
681
EIN
84-0518447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Ballet

Colorado Ballet produces quality classic ballet and innovative dance performances, with education and community engagement programs integral to the cultural life of Colorado.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
327
EIN
84-6038137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Public Media

Public media service in Denver providing cultural, educational, and entertainment programming through radio and telecommunications to strengthen Colorado's civic fabric.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$72.2m
Employees
135
EIN
84-0510785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Museum of Denver

We work to open doors for our future leaders, innovators, and adventurers to explore, create and learn on their own terms. To create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
124
EIN
84-0658142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Art Museum

The primary mission of the Denver Art Museum is to enrich the lives of present and future generations through the acquisition, presentation, and preservation of works of art, supported by exemplary scholarship and public programs related both to its perma....
Revenue
$44.7m
Assets
$194.6m
Employees
618
EIN
84-6038240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Public Radio

Colorado Public Radio exists to enrich the Colorado Community with news, information, and music for people who want to be informed, enlightened and entertained.
Revenue
$36.9m
Assets
$61.9m
Employees
217
EIN
74-2324052
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Center for the Performing Arts

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that engages and inspires individuals of all ages through live theatre, Broadway tours, locally produced theatre, intimate cabaret, immersive experiences, and theatre education.
Revenue
$66.8m
Assets
$99.5m
Employees
859
EIN
84-0407760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a visual arts learning community in Snowmass Village, CO providing instruction and fostering creativity through artists' residencies.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
74
EIN
23-7267983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vilar Performing Arts Center

Vilar Performing Arts Center promotes and develops appreciation of the arts by owning and operating a theater, located in Avon, CO.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
96
EIN
84-1316133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival

Bravo Vail presents the finest performances by great artists and fosters music education to enrich people's lives in Vail, CO.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
50
EIN
84-1074065
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

To advance and share knowledge of the human experience through archaeological research, education programs, and partnerships with American Indians.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$32.2m
Employees
54
EIN
84-0631786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS)

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) is a classical music festival held annually in Aspen, Colorado. It is noted both for its concert programming and its musical training of mostly young-adult music students.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$116.9m
Employees
158
EIN
84-0445087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

Inspiring museum in Denver educating all ages on aviation and space, offering free teacher flights and funding for youth education.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
105
EIN
84-0931491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western States Arts Federation

Western States Arts Federation strengthens the financial, organizational and policy infrastructure of the arts. It functions as an arts council/agency and is run by Teniqua Broughton in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
49
EIN
23-7255426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera Colorado

See Page 2, Part III, Line 1.To create a stronger, differentiated artistic vision for Opera Colorado, addressing target audiences and defining our "community" with regards to education and community engagement programs.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
348
EIN
84-0850527
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
$10.5m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
150
EIN
84-0447931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Public Television

Denver-based Colorado Public Television shares personal stories, tackles issues, and broadcasts educational programs to the local community.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
31
EIN
84-0723918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Symphony

Creating extraordinary musical experiences that transport today's listener, from the best of the past to the edge of the future.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
501
EIN
84-0511458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Trust for Local News

National Trust for Local News helps communities keep local news in local hands. It provides capacity-building, shared services, and infrastructure support.
Revenue
$46.1m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
521
EIN
86-2022385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspen Art Museum

Aspen Art Museum presents contemporary art through innovative exhibitions, education programs, and community-based projects as a non-collecting institution.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$42.0m
Employees
114
EIN
84-0746671
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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