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Kansas City arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 1,233arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Kansas Citymetro area, including the cities of Kansas City, Lenexa, and Overland Park within the states of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, these Kansas City metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 3,609 people, earn more than $335 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kansas City

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
355
$10,090,524
Performing arts organizations
267
$170,057,756
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
196
$24,337,005
Historical societies and organizations
130
$6,269,667
Museums
89
$72,096,048
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
79
$6,630,435
Music festival and event organizations
57
$4,757,845
Theaters
51
$91,248,746
Media production and publishing organizations
43
$41,735,500
History museums
35
$43,866,528
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Job trends for Kansas City arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
92
1-10
61
11-25
14
26-100
22
101 to 1,000
8
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kansas City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
192
$250k to $1M
64
$1M to $5M
29
$5M to $25M
14
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Kansas City

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Kansas City Symphony

The Kansas City Symphony is a renowned orchestra that is well-known for performing a variety of classical and pop music. It is located in Kansas City, MO and has a mission to perform great performances for greater audiences.
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$84.2m
Employees
369
EIN
43-1297475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its neoclassical architecture and extensive collection of Asian art.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$591.7m
Employees
488
EIN
44-6012977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre in residence at UMKC, continues its five-decades long tradition of producing works which are compelling, passionate and imaginative.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
195
EIN
43-1168979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-America Arts Alliance

Mid-America Arts Alliance strengthens artists, organizations, and communities through national exhibitions, leadership development, and strategic grantmaking.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
38
EIN
23-7303693
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Harry S Truman Library Institute National and International Affairs

The Harry S. Truman Library Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to The preservation, advancement, and outreach activities of The Harry S. Truman Library and museum, one of our nation's 13 presidential libraries overseen by The Nati....
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
13
EIN
43-6042632
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City

Kansas City's Starlight Theatre produces, presents, and promotes musical theatre and performing arts for diverse audiences with community outreach programs.
Revenue
$25.4m
Assets
$48.9m
Employees
220
EIN
44-0552079
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Performing arts center in Kansas City with resident dance, symphony, and opera companies, hosting a variety of community arts organizations.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$416.1m
Employees
67
EIN
43-1866550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Theatre Guild

The American Theatre Guild (atg) is dedicated to providing The experience of live Theatre to foster passion, inspire creativity and empower youth within our communities.
Revenue
$45.4m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
170
EIN
47-1552222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National World War I Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$45.7m
Employees
62
EIN
43-6052673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Ballet Association

To establish Kansas City Ballet as an indispensable asset of the Kansas City community through exceptional performances, excellence in dance training and community education for all ages. To inspire and engage through the beauty, power and passion of danc....
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$48.4m
Employees
219
EIN
43-6052680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Union Station Kansas City

Historic monument dedicated to education and culture with inspiring lifelong learning programs and memorable experiences. Run by George M Guastello II.
Revenue
$18.3m
Assets
$81.2m
Employees
123
EIN
43-1890025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

The museum in Kansas City operates as a repository for African American baseball history and hosts educational events related to Negro Leagues.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
19
EIN
43-1570612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lyric Opera of Kansas City

To make Lyric Opera of Kansas City indispensable to the public through transformational Opera experiences and broad service which captures the hearts and minds of our diverse communities.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
251
EIN
44-0626124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KCPT

KCPT connects the community through independent journalism, educational programming, and music discovery, enriching lives and fostering engagement across diverse platforms.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
74
EIN
23-7114952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wonderscope

Wonderscope sparks a love of learning through interactive exhibits for children and families, centered around STEM and the arts.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
76
EIN
48-1068613
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Musical Theater Heritage

Musical Theater Heritage raises awareness and appreciation for the American musical through production and education programs. As an arts, culture, and humanities professional society, they provide a platform for their mission in Kansas City, MO.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
49
EIN
43-1828531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsKC

ArtsKC serves as the voice for the arts community. They connect and support the arts in the community as a means to create transformation. They believe that the arts are a public good and critical to their region's success.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
17
EIN
43-1840674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Women in DSO

Women in DSO empowers women leaders in Dental Support Organizations (DSO) by highlighting and supporting their contributions through programs that focus on education and awareness.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
3
EIN
86-3646075
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Museum Foundation

The mission of the Kansas City Museum is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate Kansas City through collections, exhibitions, and bold programs that reflect the City's evolution and spirit, and engage visitors in unfolding stories about Kansas City's vibra....
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
13
EIN
46-1878591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Jazz Museum

Our mission is to celebrate and exhibit the experience of jazz as an original American art form through four pillars of research, exhibition, education, and performance at one of the world's greatest jazz crossroads - 18th & Vine in Kansas City, MO.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
36
EIN
73-1650922
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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