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District of Columbia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,186arts, culture, and humanities organizations in District of Columbia. Combined, these Washingtonianarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 19,664 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $14 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in District of Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
286
$90,302,959
Performing arts organizations
228
$499,711,122
Media production and publishing organizations
163
$1,345,511,968
Historical societies and organizations
133
$219,210,876
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
126
$34,161,931
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
122
$68,572,284
Nonprofit presses and publishers
75
$81,432,901
Museums
61
$2,273,538,554
Theaters
54
$75,012,716
Music festival and event organizations
48
$24,956,999
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major District of Columbia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
1,186
$4,634,853,257
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Job trends for District of Columbia arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
198
1-10
154
11-25
61
26-100
40
101 to 1,000
19
1,000+
3
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in District of Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
268
$250k to $1M
148
$1M to $5M
130
$5M to $25M
35
$25M to $100M
10
$100M+
6
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in District of Columbia

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Americans for the Arts

To ensure that the ARTS always play an important part at the decision table. The transformative power of the Arts will always be a catalyst to set innovation into motion.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$123.3m
Employees
63
EIN
52-1996467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ford's Theatre

A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford's Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, DC, to explore and celebrate Abraham Lincoln's ideals and leadership principles.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$72.3m
Employees
314
EIN
52-6073157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

USHMM is a history museum in Washington, DC whose mission is: USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Revenue
$193.1m
Assets
$889.8m
Employees
513
EIN
52-1309391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO)

The National Association of Theatre Owners is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing over 32,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 82 countries worldwide.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
18
EIN
13-1580907
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Building Museum

National Building Museum promotes education and engagement in architecture, engineering, and construction through innovative exhibitions and programs, inspiring a sustainable and equitable future.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
63
EIN
52-1050999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

White House Historical Association

The WHHA educates about the White House's history through books, journals, and a digital library with thousands of images.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$101.7m
Employees
106
EIN
52-0749685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Phillips Collection

Oldest US modern art museum, with permanent and special exhibitions, educational programs, and digital engagement. Located in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$21.3m
Assets
$127.8m
Employees
269
EIN
53-0204620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund preserves and commemorates American law enforcement while promoting officer safety and wellness.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$137.1m
Employees
54
EIN
52-1382926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smithsonian Institution (SI)

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.
Revenue
$1.9b
Assets
$7.2b
Employees
7,170
EIN
53-0206027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)

The International Women's Media Foundation is a vibrant global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
18
EIN
52-1648942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Museum of Women in the Arts

NMWA collects and elevates the achievements of women artists from all nationalities and educates the public on their outstanding accomplishments.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$172.1m
Employees
58
EIN
52-1238810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arena Stage

Arena Stage is a DC-based theater with a 72 year history of presenting innovative stories from American artists.
Revenue
$29.8m
Assets
$145.6m
Employees
372
EIN
53-0246894
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

National performing arts center serving as living memorial to President Kennedy, presenting over 2,000 annual performances and events.
Revenue
$286.4m
Assets
$632.6m
Employees
2,550
EIN
53-0245017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Trust for Historic Preservation

To protect significant places representing our diverse cultural experience by taking direct action and inspiring broad public support. And how do we do it? By fostering a deep sense of community, commitment, and passion for saving places.
Revenue
$83.6m
Assets
$482.9m
Employees
317
EIN
53-0210807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Public Radio (NPR)

National Public Radio (NPR) is a mission-driven, multimedia news organization and radio program producer. It is a network with a strong base of Member Stations and supporters nationwide.
Revenue
$302.5m
Assets
$388.5m
Employees
1,508
EIN
52-0907625
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Washington Ballet

The Washington Ballet is a ballet company and school of ballet in Washington, DC, providing community enrichment and outreach performances.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
165
EIN
52-0846173
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Better Angels Society

The Better Angels Society supports documentary films by Ken Burns and is dedicated to continuing his legacy. Their mission is to ensure these historically significant films are completed, broadcast, promoted, and shared.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$27.6m
Employees
7
EIN
45-4587107
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Historical Association

The American Historical Association is the largest professional organization serving historians in all fields and all professions.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
31
EIN
53-0217487
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Global Press Institute

Global Press Institute invests in reporters and editors for ethical journalism, offering a duty of care program for journalists' security.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
16
EIN
20-4421980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BioOne

BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting authors, publishers, professional societies, academic institution, libraries and research funders in the common goal to maximize access to critical research.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
8
EIN
52-2187678
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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