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Missouri arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,704arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Missouri. Combined, these Missourianarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 9,669 people, earn more than $717 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Missouri

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
660
$373,797,759
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
486
$61,129,375
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
409
$17,728,963
Historical societies and organizations
408
$25,282,282
Museums
240
$165,989,091
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
154
$12,284,853
Theaters
139
$146,660,078
Music festival and event organizations
138
$12,744,227
Media production and publishing organizations
117
$44,273,725
History museums
106
$80,565,928
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Missouri cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Kansas City
946
$295,366,853
St. Louis
923
$338,739,079
Springfield, MO
151
$26,438,467
Columbia, MO
117
$15,232,147
Jefferson City
68
$2,336,085
Joplin
61
$12,591,890
Cape Girardeau
38
$611,957
St. Joseph
33
$5,783,257
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Job trends for Missouri arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
227
1-10
169
11-25
45
26-100
41
101 to 1,000
25
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Missouri

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
550
$250k to $1M
161
$1M to $5M
66
$5M to $25M
29
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Missouri

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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)

Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation

The St. Louis Art Museum Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit corporation, was established in 1985 for the sole benefit of, and to carry out the purposes of, the mission and activities of the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$292.9m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1374479
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)

The Muny's Second Century Campaign

Enriching lives through accessible musical theatre in St. Louis, with free seating options and concessions for patrons.
Revenue
$27.8m
Assets
$117.0m
Employees
995
EIN
43-0662485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nine PBS

Nine PBS: Ignites possibility, serves as STL storyteller by broadcasting, producing & sharing national PBS programming. Community engagement and education on multiple platforms.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$30.1m
Employees
141
EIN
43-0685345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

SL Symphony Orchestra enriches lives with music. Providing concerts, programs, and education resources for St. Louis community and beyond.
Revenue
$52.2m
Assets
$186.7m
Employees
556
EIN
43-0666769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is an organization dedicated to shaping the future of opera, connecting diverse audiences with its power and beauty. It produces world-class opera festivals, champions new works, builds new audiences, educates and engages...
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$99.9m
Employees
302
EIN
43-0821958
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missouri Historical Society (MHM)

The Missouri History Museum is a nationally accredited institution focusing on local and regional history. Located in Forest Park, the building is home to a variety of exhibits, programs, and events for visitors of all ages and interests.
Revenue
$22.4m
Assets
$145.2m
Employees
232
EIN
43-0654866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Magic House

The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum will engage all children with hands-on learning experiences that spark imagination, pique curiosity, enhance creativity and develop problem-solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$35.1m
Employees
274
EIN
51-0138441
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Springfield Little Theatre (SLT)

The Springfield Little Theatre is the oldest and largest civic theatre operation in Missouri, and one of the largest in mid-America. SLT produces a mainstage season of plays and musicals that are attended by 50,000 southwest Missourians annually.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
114
EIN
43-0893064
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stages St. Louis

Stages St. Louis is the region's foremost not-for-profit company committed to preserving and advancing the art form of Musical Theatre through excellence in performance and education.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
271
EIN
43-1434156
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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