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Minnesota arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,789arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotanarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 14,496 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
927
$378,184,666
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
687
$189,272,378
Historical societies and organizations
393
$128,762,870
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
284
$43,785,567
Theaters
203
$67,453,153
Museums
201
$169,982,195
Media production and publishing organizations
174
$256,285,722
Music festival and event organizations
167
$21,216,295
Dance organizations
119
$10,110,882
History museums
106
$17,124,867
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
1,722
$1,097,391,316
Duluth
142
$34,779,131
Rochester, MN
128
$13,769,327
St. Cloud
77
$10,446,291
Mankato
55
$7,754,598
Fargo, ND
24
$2,360,125
Grand Forks, ND
23
$1,750,128
La Crosse, WI
19
$685,065
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Job trends for Minnesota arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
225
1-10
293
11-25
111
26-100
82
101 to 1,000
24
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
738
$250k to $1M
264
$1M to $5M
114
$5M to $25M
22
$25M to $100M
10
$100M+
1
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Minnesota

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1-20 of 2,789

The Minnesota Opera

Minnesota Opera advances opera, artists, and communities through bold visioning, education programs, new works development, and reinvigorating the American canon.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$38.1m
Employees
310
EIN
41-0946789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Craft Council (ACC)

A culture in which craftsmanship is embraced for its contributions to community, economy, and human fulfillment.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
27
EIN
13-1566058
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Orchestral Association

Internationally recognized orchestra in Minneapolis, MN committed to enriching and inspiring the community through outstanding performances and recordings.
Revenue
$45.0m
Assets
$201.1m
Employees
829
EIN
41-0693875
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra shares distinctive and engaging chamber orchestra performances to enrich the Twin Cities community.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$60.9m
Employees
279
EIN
41-0829498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)

Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is one of the preeminent PBS affiliate stations in the country, producing and broadcasting public media programming in the Twin Cities and its surrounding areas.
Revenue
$51.8m
Assets
$99.4m
Employees
267
EIN
41-0769851
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Public Radio American Public Media

Noncommercial educational public radio broadcasting that enriches minds, nourishes spirits, expands perspectives, and strengthens communities in St. Paul.
Revenue
$114.0m
Assets
$226.8m
Employees
605
EIN
41-0953924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children's Museum nurtures children's love of learning through hands-on play and traveling exhibit production, located in St. Paul.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$41.4m
Employees
169
EIN
41-1354181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Mia collects, preserves, and exhibits diverse cultural art. It serves the community through education programs and student pass program.
Revenue
$63.9m
Assets
$386.1m
Employees
348
EIN
41-0693915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Public Media (APM)

American Public Media (APM) is the largest station-based public radio organization in the U.S., combining multi-regional station operations, national content creation and distribution in one organization.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$170.2m
Employees
55
EIN
36-3503764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Macphail Center for Music

Macphail Center for Music provides exceptional music education to transform lives and enrich the community.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$42.2m
Employees
393
EIN
41-1729340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Museum of Minnesota

Interactive science museum on the Mississippi River in St. Paul, committed to inspiring learning and improving lives through STEM education.
Revenue
$35.1m
Assets
$119.4m
Employees
514
EIN
41-0706172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walker Art Center

The Walker Art Center is a catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement of audiences.
Revenue
$60.7m
Assets
$409.7m
Employees
317
EIN
41-0693929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Theatre Company (CTC)

Children's Theatre Company creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$32.6m
Employees
429
EIN
41-1254553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' mission is to be a community magnet that attracts artists and audiences, creating unforgettable shared experiences.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$78.2m
Employees
605
EIN
41-1428998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Land Tenure Foundation

The Indian Land Tenure Foundation ensures Native American ownership of reservation lands through grant-making and supports conservation innovation and the National Indian Carbon Coalition.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$75.7m
Employees
14
EIN
41-2014273
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Midwest Incorporated

Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people's lives.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
27
EIN
41-1000424
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. state of Minnesota.
Revenue
$91.5m
Assets
$312.6m
Employees
645
EIN
41-0713907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guthrie Theater Foundation

The Guthrie is an American theater center for performance, production, education and training. Located in Minneapolis, MN.
Revenue
$37.4m
Assets
$152.9m
Employees
724
EIN
41-0854160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hennepin Theatre Trust

Hennepin Theatre Trust drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the Hennepin Theatre District and educational programming.
Revenue
$45.1m
Assets
$31.9m
Employees
48
EIN
41-2017278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

River Place

River Place promotes creativity, personal growth, and community development through inspired living in Warroad, Minnesota.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
1
EIN
84-3533780
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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