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Portland, ME arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 427 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Portland Maine metro area, including the cities of Portland and South Portland. Combined, these Portland metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 2,302 people, earn more than $187 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $446 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Portland

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
129
 
$55,045,077
Historical societies and organizations
 
92
 
$60,437,831
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
76
 
$11,770,124
Museums
 
42
 
$37,179,160
Theaters
 
32
 
$12,562,535
Music festival and event organizations
 
31
 
$14,423,899
Media production and publishing organizations
 
22
 
$11,589,501
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
20
 
$838,755
History museums
 
19
 
$8,136,411
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
16
 
$2,358,255
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Job trends for Portland, ME arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
40
1-10
 
50
11-25
 
16
26-100
 
13
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Portland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
111
$250k to $1M
 
54
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Portland

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Bowdoin International Music Festival

Intensive summer study program and concert series for gifted young musicians to study with world-class artists.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
23
EIN
04-3384601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Museum of Art (PMA)

The Portland Museum of Art strives to enrich the lives of people through acquisition, preservation, and interpretation of the visual arts and the Museum's architecturally significant buildings.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$96.1m
Employees
133
EIN
01-0378420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO)

The Portland Symphony Orchestra's mission is to serves our community by enriching lives through music.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
290
EIN
01-6006058
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation

Preserving an iconic playhouse, producing world-class performances, and cultivating new works in Ogunquit, ME. Includes youth programming.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$13.9m
Employees
384
EIN
01-0490316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Victoria Mansion

Victoria Mansion preserves and maintains the mansion while documenting and interpreting the history and significance of the buildings and furnishings as important expressions of nineteenth century American culture.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
41
EIN
01-0207716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT)

We are dedicated to the total production of musical theatre. That is, our set designs, costumes and musical arrangements are original, and are designed and constructed here in Brunswick.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
203
EIN
01-0355212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

317 Main St

317 Main St creates an inclusive community for music-making, offering lessons, ensembles, and workshops in Yarmouth, ME.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
56
EIN
20-1424631
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Maritime Museum (MMM)

Maine Maritime Museum celebrates Maine's maritime heritage and culture in order to educate the community and a worldwide audience about the important role of Maine in regional and global maritime activities.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
54
EIN
01-0271477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Stage Company

The leading professional theater in Northern New England, Portland Stage is committed to creating great art, passionate about using the theater to educate, and dedicated to enriching our community.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
84
EIN
51-0143171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agawam Council (ACC)

The Agawam Cultural Council is an all-volunteer local partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and is funded, in part, by the MCC. The ACC is charged with advancing the Arts in our community by dispersing state-provided monies via a.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
77
EIN
22-2577250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Humanities Counci (MHC)

The Maine Humanities Council, a statewide non-profit organization, uses the humanities-- literature, history, philosophy, and culture -- as a tool for positive change in Maine communities.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
12
EIN
01-0339295
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indigo Arts Alliance

Indigo Arts Alliance empowers underrepresented artists by providing studio spaces, workshops, and community-centered programs to build global connections.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
4
EIN
83-1809512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine

Interactive museum and theatre promoting children's development through exploration, play, and performance. Located in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
159
EIN
01-0352258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Historical Society (MHS)

MHS is a historical societies or organization in Portland, ME whose mission is: The Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
38
EIN
01-0211530
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Ovations

Portland Ovations contributes to the cultural, social, and economic wellbeing of our community by presenting an array of high quality performing artists from around the world and creating diverse educational experiences that bring the enjoyment, energy, a....
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
10
EIN
01-0350707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gorham Arts Alliance

Gorham Arts Alliance enriches and strengthens the community with cultural experiences through visual and performing arts while encouraging creativity and learning.
Revenue
$765.9k
Assets
$443.8k
Employees
31
EIN
35-2399693
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sailing Ships Portland

Sailing Ships Portland provides scholarships and educational voyages for students 14-18, teaching teamwork, leadership, and sailing aboard the HARVEY GAMAGE.
Revenue
$803.9k
Assets
$252.7k
Employees
47
EIN
47-3101784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palaver Strings

Palaver Strings: musician-led nonprofit string ensemble inspiring community through music, fostering creativity and dialogue with diverse backgrounds. Based in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$777.8k
Assets
$110.2k
Employees
18
EIN
47-4914834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SPACE Gallery

SPACE is a nonprofit organization that supports contemporary arts projects, champions artists, and encourages an open exchange of ideas.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
24
EIN
51-0432635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Academy of Modern Music

Maine music school emphasizing rock, contemporary genres. Offers individual/group lessons, workshops, performances and camps in 4 locations including Portland.
Revenue
$896.4k
Assets
$1,550
Employees
39
EIN
26-0835852
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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