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Connecticut arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,939 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Connecticut. Combined, these Connecticuter arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 9,887 people, earn more than $613 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Connecticut

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
629
 
$208,003,053
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
449
 
$66,851,981
Historical societies and organizations
 
315
 
$47,323,017
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
185
 
$10,315,863
Museums
 
147
 
$183,574,614
Music festival and event organizations
 
139
 
$10,180,876
Theaters
 
137
 
$68,072,280
Media production and publishing organizations
 
99
 
$54,230,372
Arts education organizations
 
73
 
$19,428,149
History museums
 
67
 
$71,334,262
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Connecticut cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Lansing
 
634
 
$251,077,986
Bridgeport
 
552
 
$170,646,337
New Haven
 
420
 
$91,338,510
Norwich
 
157
 
$73,210,031
Worcester, MA
 
46
 
$1,206,408
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Job trends for Connecticut arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
224
1-10
 
174
11-25
 
51
26-100
 
58
101 to 1,000
 
29
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Connecticut

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
524
$250k to $1M
 
173
$1M to $5M
 
84
$5M to $25M
 
23
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Connecticut

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1-20 of 1,939

Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO)

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is the second largest orchestra in New England and is widely recognized as one of America's leading regional orchestras.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
314
EIN
06-0637319
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center inspires science exploration and life-long learning through interactive experiences, teacher professional development, and public audience service.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$116.7m
Employees
112
EIN
06-1538101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY CONNECTICUT Museum of Culture & History

CHS cultivates understanding of CT's history and culture through collections development and exhibits, located in Hartford.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$68.4m
Employees
61
EIN
06-6026012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodspeed Musicals

Goodspeed Musicals is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theater and the creation of new works, located in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$31.9m
Employees
465
EIN
13-1969314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

For over 80 years, The Bushnell has been central to life in Greater Hartford serving as its unique gathering place for arts, education, and community activities.
Revenue
$26.1m
Assets
$76.0m
Employees
336
EIN
06-0662112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim, American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US. Today, with more than 161,000 members, ARRL is the largest organization of radio amateurs in the world.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$43.7m
Employees
94
EIN
06-6000004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connecticut Public Broadcasting

CT's only locally-owned media organization produces TV, radio, print and internet content to inform, educate and inspire, headquartered in Hartford.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$71.0m
Employees
177
EIN
06-0758938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art advances and inspires the appreciation of excellence in art and culture with extensive curated collections.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$135.0m
Employees
131
EIN
06-0653111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hartford Stage Company

The mission of Hartford Stage is to enlighten, entertain, and educate by creating theatrical programming of the highest caliber that have a transformative impact on the organization's audiences, their community and their field.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
239
EIN
06-0790484
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ridgefield Playhouse

To present a variety of performing arts to the community and the surrounding area that they can enjoy and experience at a varied price point. The Playhouse presents national and local acts and is the cultural hub for the town of Ridgefield.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
148
EIN
06-1463501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Museum connects contemporary artists with individuals and communities through exhibitions and education programs in Ridgefield, CT.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$47.4m
Employees
50
EIN
06-6069965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation's leading maritime museum. The Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$114.4m
Employees
382
EIN
06-0653120
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bruce Museum

Bruce Museum advances the understanding of art and science through its exhibitions and educational programs, enriching the lives of all people. Robert P Wolterstorff leads the museum in Greenwich, CT.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$95.8m
Employees
55
EIN
23-7105904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

College Street Music Hall

College Street Music Hall owns and operates indoor/outdoor facilities, fostering appreciation for performing arts and serving local community.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$22.2m
Employees
274
EIN
06-1537819
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stamford Center for the Arts

To encourage, promote and foster the presentation of a broad variety of cultural, educational and entertainment events and to create and operate a cultural civic Center to serve all citizens of the regional community.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
143
EIN
06-1048684
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Westport Country Playhouse

The Westport Country Playhouse is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, professional theater under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos and management leadership of Michael Ross.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
114
EIN
23-7357943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation Connecticut

Preserving, protecting and promoting the historic buildings, sites, structures and landscapes that contribute to the heritage, economy and vitality of Connecticut communities.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
9
EIN
06-0979808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Neighborhood Music School (NMS)

Neighborhood Music School strives to provide the highest quality instruction in music and dance and to make it accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, economic means and levels of ability.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
158
EIN
06-0662152
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Avon Theatre Film Center

Avon Theatre Film Center exhibits educational and artistically/socially meaningful films, preserving and operating the historic Avon Theatre in Stamford, CT.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
16
EIN
90-0069073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Coast Guard Museum Association

Educates public on Coast Guard's maritime and military history. Constructs Museum and pedestrian bridge in New London, CT since 2014.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$51.8m
Employees
15
EIN
06-1621858
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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