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Washington arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,486arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Washington. Combined, these Washingtonianarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 16,084 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 Washington

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
1,137
$431,527,538
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
899
$143,742,936
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
367
$45,757,350
Historical societies and organizations
292
$34,349,153
Music festival and event organizations
288
$27,349,970
Museums
266
$270,643,267
Media production and publishing organizations
229
$153,943,517
Theaters
219
$118,785,070
Arts education organizations
125
$33,408,750
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
119
$23,115,436
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Washington cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Seattle
1,967
$904,394,021
Spokane
215
$49,436,773
Bremerton
153
$30,522,025
Portland, OR
134
$16,827,726
Bellingham
126
$16,918,388
Olympia
124
$24,969,019
Kennewick
84
$5,736,143
Mount Vernon
65
$8,061,589
Wenatchee
62
$11,352,609
Yakima
52
$10,327,242
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Job trends for Washington arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
319
1-10
288
11-25
127
26-100
91
101 to 1,000
33
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
835
$250k to $1M
331
$1M to $5M
133
$5M to $25M
35
$25M to $100M
8
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Washington

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1-20 of 3,486

Seattle Opera

Seattle Opera strives to produce musically extraordinary, theatrically compelling operas, employing uniformly high quality casts, dramatically aware conductors, and innovative yet textually concerned directors and designers.
Revenue
$23.2m
Assets
$80.6m
Employees
529
EIN
91-0760426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle Theatre Group

Seattle Theatre Group presents performances, preserves historic theatres, and seeks to engage diverse communities through enriching arts experiences.
Revenue
$75.6m
Assets
$75.0m
Employees
693
EIN
94-3130227
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsFund

ArtsFund supports nonprofit arts organizations in Seattle through grant making, advocacy, and programs for leadership and fundraising.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
17
EIN
91-0839644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KNKX

KNKX: Excellence in jazz, blues and news. Storytellers who reflect the community. Provides program info and promotions. Seattle-based ambassador for jazz and blues.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
73
EIN
81-1095651
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle Symphony Foundation

Seattle Symphony Foundation supports the orchestra and music center endowments, distributing up to 7.5% annually to aid operations.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$43.4m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1351925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MoPOP

MoPOP inspires creative expression through immersive experiences that connect communities, with educational programs and engaging exhibitions in Seattle.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$146.2m
Employees
156
EIN
91-1626784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle Repertory Theatre

Seattle Repertory Theatre collaborates with artists to create productions that reflect and elevate the diverse culture, with related educational programs.
Revenue
$17.3m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
529
EIN
91-0756535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center inspires curiosity and fuels passion for informal science learning through digital programs and in-person camps.
Revenue
$17.6m
Assets
$42.7m
Employees
288
EIN
91-0750867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Henry Gallery Association

The Henry Gallery Association engages audiences with bold exhibitions, 28,000+ art objects, and education programs in contemporary art. Located in Seattle.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$27.4m
Employees
67
EIN
23-7052537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of History and Industry

Mohai collects and shares diverse stories of Seattle and the Puget Sound region, inspiring individuals and communities through innovative education.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$67.7m
Employees
70
EIN
91-0513034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Centro Cultural Mexicano

Centro Cultural Mexicano fosters inclusive community participation through housing assistance, youth engagement, and policy advocacy in Redmond, WA.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
10
EIN
83-3001688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Act Theatre

ACT is a Seattle landmark promoting civic engagement and artistic ambition by expanding our understanding of humanity through theater.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
226
EIN
91-0787792
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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Cascade Public Media is committed to engaging and informing the Public through broadcast programs, online services and community outreach, with a focus on supporting lifelong learning and the highest quality entertainment.
Revenue
$38.6m
Assets
$108.3m
Employees
182
EIN
91-1221895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

B H Music Center

Preserves Benaroya Hall in Seattle for the Symphony and other arts groups, maintaining a three-auditorium concert hall and gallery space.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$54.1m
Employees
8
EIN
91-1704263
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Siff

To create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
66
EIN
91-1489660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Art Museum connects art to life with global collections, exhibitions, installations, and programs promoting and cultivating the fine arts.
Revenue
$30.0m
Assets
$418.4m
Employees
380
EIN
91-0640788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kexp-Fm

KEXP enriches people's lives by championing music and discovery. KEXP is more than a radio station. KEXP is a dynamic arts organization that provides rich music experiences on the air, online, and on the streets.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
151
EIN
91-2061474
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Glass

Museum of Glass ignites creativity and discovery through hands-on workshops, artist residencies, and educational programs while promoting accessibility and honoring local Indigenous histories.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
84
EIN
91-1669422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Classical KING FM 98.1

Listener-Supported Classical Music in the Pacific Northwest, at 98.1 FM in Seattle and streaming 24/7 worldwide at king.org.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
27
EIN
27-3067797
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shunpike

Shunpike provides independent artists in Washington State with the services, resources and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
13
EIN
91-2138554
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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