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Ohio arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 4,558arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioanarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 21,647 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
1,358
$714,311,448
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
966
$143,610,237
Historical societies and organizations
809
$124,592,201
Museums
428
$505,494,363
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
372
$20,838,403
Music festival and event organizations
326
$41,832,694
Theaters
266
$109,925,371
Media production and publishing organizations
219
$105,544,140
History museums
185
$63,879,611
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
140
$158,908,636
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
1,000
$573,158,943
Columbus, OH
862
$313,115,912
Cincinnati
719
$424,936,734
Dayton
333
$107,224,570
Akron
262
$60,824,136
Toledo
244
$66,128,159
Canton
145
$104,297,990
Youngstown
140
$16,515,528
Lima
50
$18,256,175
Mansfield
49
$13,109,896
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Job trends for Ohio arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
490
1-10
344
11-25
113
26-100
71
101 to 1,000
51
1,000+
1
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,204
$250k to $1M
338
$1M to $5M
149
$5M to $25M
47
$25M to $100M
16
$100M+
1
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Ohio

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizes and archives the history of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have had some major influence on the development of rock and roll.
Revenue
$54.8m
Assets
$198.8m
Employees
266
EIN
34-1520995
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Reserve Historical Society

Western Reserve Historical Society preserves and presents Northeast Ohio's history through collections, historic sites, and museums.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
139
EIN
34-0714724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Inspiring a passion for nature, Cleveland Museum of Natural History explores, engages, and empowers for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$384.5m
Employees
171
EIN
34-0714338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Music Settlement

The mission of The Music Settlement is to create an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$23.8m
Employees
161
EIN
34-0714339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA)

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) creates transformative experiences through art, for the benefit of all the people forever.
Revenue
$102.9m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
577
EIN
34-0714336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cleveland Orchestra

The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed performing ensembles in the world. The Cleveland Orchestra sets standards of artistic excellence, concert programming, and community engagement.
Revenue
$76.8m
Assets
$362.3m
Employees
633
EIN
34-0714468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square is the nation's largest performing arts center outside of New York and home to over 1,000 annual performances consisting of Broadway, concerts, comedy, dance, plays, opera, family shows and more.
Revenue
$97.2m
Assets
$341.3m
Employees
793
EIN
23-7304942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ideastream Public Media

The mission of ideastream is to strengthen their communities. ideastream pursues this mission as a multiple media public service organization by providing distinctive, thought-provoking programs and services that enlighten, inspire, educate and entertain.
Revenue
$25.0m
Assets
$47.1m
Employees
203
EIN
34-1943865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wgte

WGTE works daily to enlighten, enrich and educate our community in an entertaining and engaging manner. WGTE proudly serves the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
35
EIN
34-6554586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

CSO is a symphony orchestra in Cincinnati, OH whose mission is: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's mission is to seek and share inspiration.
Revenue
$51.1m
Assets
$324.3m
Employees
562
EIN
31-0537080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Museum of Art (CMA)

Means we champion new and different ways of thinking and doing. We celebrate the process and results of creativity. And we provide opportunities for people to cultivate and discover the value of creativity in their own lives.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$198.6m
Employees
303
EIN
31-4379447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Supports & advances arts in Columbus, OH. Provides community programs. Sponsored $250K for artists in national conference promoting business & hotel bookings.
Revenue
$26.0m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
18
EIN
31-0833384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a professional regional theatre committed to producing and presenting for diverse audiences the broadest range of theatre in an inviting theatrical environment.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$74.3m
Employees
328
EIN
31-0624790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dayton Art Institute (DAI)

The Dayton Art Institute is committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region's premier fine arts museums.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$34.9m
Employees
156
EIN
31-0537480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sauder Village

To depict the lifestyle and customs of the rural inhabitants of northwest Ohio, as they took place more than a century ago, through demonstrations, activities and exhibits.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
445
EIN
23-7042835
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Toledo Museum of Art

Since the founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of their collection, their innovative and extensive education programs, and their architecturally significant campus.
Revenue
$72.0m
Assets
$376.2m
Employees
355
EIN
34-4434678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

Today, the Children's Theatre brings art to life for children and the young at heart through three key programs: MainStage at the Taft, ArtReach (including WorkShops), and Learning the Craft.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
37
EIN
31-6026285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Ceramic Society

Promotes the study, development, and application of ceramics, glasses, and related materials. Publishes journals, books, and produces media content.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
38
EIN
31-4379422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
40
EIN
31-1436217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

The fifth oldest symphony orchestra in the U.S. and the oldest orchestra in Ohio, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has played a leading role in the cultural life of Greater Cincinnati and the Midwest since its founding in 1895.
Revenue
$66.9m
Assets
$35.4m
Employees
1,339
EIN
31-1378179
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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