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Columbus, OH arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 858arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater ColumbusOhio metro area. Combined, these Columbus metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 3,613 people, earn more than $301 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $812 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbus

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
277
$105,732,233
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
199
$43,699,992
Historical societies and organizations
99
$38,057,416
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
85
$6,172,339
Museums
65
$43,860,907
Music festival and event organizations
58
$7,053,066
Theaters
52
$11,401,271
Media production and publishing organizations
40
$5,967,574
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
37
$41,090,161
Dance organizations
36
$2,273,590
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Job trends for Columbus, OH arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
92
1-10
67
11-25
25
26-100
12
101 to 1,000
9
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbus

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
217
$250k to $1M
64
$1M to $5M
35
$5M to $25M
7
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Columbus

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Columbus Museum of Art (CMA)

Means we champion new and different ways of thinking and doing. We celebrate the process and results of creativity. And we provide opportunities for people to cultivate and discover the value of creativity in their own lives.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$198.6m
Employees
303
EIN
31-4379447
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)

The American Ceramic Society

Promotes the study, development, and application of ceramics, glasses, and related materials. Publishes journals, books, and produces media content.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
38
EIN
31-4379422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Columbus Symphony Orchestra provides high-quality symphonic music and educational programs, with a focus on removing barriers to music education.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$49.0m
Employees
242
EIN
31-6402408
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Association for the Performing Performing Arts (CAPA)

CAPA enriches communities through arts leadership, diverse programming, historic theatre restoration, and education/outreach programs.
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$67.7m
Employees
669
EIN
31-0749884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cosi Columbus

Cosi Columbus is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing public understanding of science, technology, energy, environment, health, industry, and history. They offer 279,966 guests quality educational experiences, including exhibits and workshops.
Revenue
$27.4m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
187
EIN
31-4383802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating Corporation

Honors veterans and families, educates all ages on history of service, and delivers multi-medium museum exhibitions located in Columbus, OH.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$53.2m
Employees
48
EIN
84-3880595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

Balletmet Columbus engages the community through quality performances, dance academy instruction, and educational programs in Columbus, OH.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
191
EIN
31-0858562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohio History Connection

Ohio History Connection is a nonprofit organization that serves as the state's partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio's history, archaeology, natural history and historic places.
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
325
EIN
31-4389673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Edward Orton Jr Ceramic Foundation

To provide high quality products, equipment and testing services for evaluating and validating thermal processing of materials to be a sustaining resource for the advancement of the materials community through education and research.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
36
EIN
31-4273500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connecticut Association for the Performing Arts

CAPA enriches lives by preserving the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, offering access to arts and education for families.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
283
EIN
06-1625278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zoras House

Zoras House is a space in Columbus, OH where women of color come to work, play and socialize. It offers memberships and events that create an inclusive environment for female empowerment.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
6
EIN
84-2107847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newark Midland Theatre Association

Midland Theatre Association operates a historic theatre for artistic and educational performances, enriching audiences through engaging experiences and cultural events.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
8
EIN
31-1734034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG)

The Jazz Arts Group is dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of jazz through performance and education.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
33
EIN
31-0852944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus

Chamber orchestra in Columbus, OH providing world-class classical music experience through innovative programming, education and artistic excellence.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
129
EIN
31-0952873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MBA Research (MBA Research)

MBA Research is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports educators in the preparation of students for careers in business.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
21
EIN
31-0870337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gateway Film Foundation

Nonprofit cinema in Columbus, OH. Screens films from around the world to strengthen, unite, challenge and inspire the community.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
43
EIN
47-3178799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harmony Project Productions

The Harmony Project enriches the community through its message that diverse people can work together for the purpose of serving others.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$644.8k
Employees
10
EIN
27-1819074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shadowbox Live

Shadowbox Live: Largest resident theatre ensemble in Columbus, engaging, enriching, and entertaining with new shows every season.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
61
EIN
31-1340461
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohio Humanities Council (OHC)

To support humanities programs, which increase the public's awareness of the important contribution of the humanities to understanding public policy issues, or improve the public's knowledge and appreciation of the humanities.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
9
EIN
31-0901572
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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