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Wisconsin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,320arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinitearts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 13,916 people, earn more than $823 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
782
$387,235,882
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
455
$55,592,389
Historical societies and organizations
417
$47,044,402
Museums
232
$182,479,871
Theaters
168
$90,175,781
Music festival and event organizations
160
$86,648,234
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
149
$14,121,004
Media production and publishing organizations
106
$125,294,345
History museums
95
$29,905,085
Arts education organizations
76
$10,443,431
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
597
$382,258,427
Madison
478
$199,230,630
Green Bay
116
$13,838,778
Appleton
84
$27,908,032
Wausau
78
$10,201,761
Eau Claire
65
$13,744,192
La Crosse
64
$9,012,831
Janesville
64
$7,566,109
Racine
60
$5,847,086
Oshkosh
56
$59,013,450
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Job trends for Wisconsin arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
242
1-10
200
11-25
63
26-100
61
101 to 1,000
27
1,000+
2
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
591
$250k to $1M
203
$1M to $5M
85
$5M to $25M
23
$25M to $100M
5
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wisconsin

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Pabst Theater

Pabst Theater promotes the arts in Milwaukee through diverse performances and rentals of its community space.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
100
EIN
45-0482647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum collects, presents and educates through art. A gathering place for all ages to experience the arts.
Revenue
$22.8m
Assets
$157.9m
Employees
323
EIN
39-0806316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Historical Foundation

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society: to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$58.7m
Employees
0
EIN
39-0921093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Repertory Theater creates world-class theater experiences, educates, and engages with the community to ignite positive change.
Revenue
$39.6m
Assets
$83.8m
Employees
592
EIN
39-0946025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Overture Center Foundation

Overture Center for the Arts enriches lives with high-quality programming, develops audiences, and advances artistic excellence in Madison.
Revenue
$28.9m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
453
EIN
01-0645482
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee World Festival

A 501(c)(3) organization, Milwaukee World Festival hosts a variety of festivals and other events, and manages Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival, an annual 11-day music celebration which averages 900,000 attendees and began in 1968.
Revenue
$75.4m
Assets
$110.2m
Employees
2,003
EIN
39-1049688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of PBS Wisconsin

To ascertain the needs of the communities served and support Wisconsin Public Television through the securing financial support, positive community relations, a strong and effective volunteer system and related administrative services.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$29.1m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7300462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Public Radio Association

The Wisconsin Public Radio Association funds and supports WPR, delivering essential news, culture, and music to engage and inspire listeners across Wisconsin.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7363536
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Experimental Aircraft Association

EAA is an aviation organization offering educational materials to members and hosting Airventure, the world's largest aviation event in Wisconsin.
Revenue
$44.6m
Assets
$63.7m
Employees
1,016
EIN
39-0917537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is a multicultural gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities and enhance understanding and enjoyment of life through the creation and presentation of the Arts by providing a premier venu....
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$83.8m
Employees
187
EIN
39-1977839
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC)

JMKAC serves as laboratory for the creation of new works, nurturer of interdisciplinary initiatives, originator of exhibitions, presenter and producer of performing arts, educator, publisher of critical writings, community builder, and advocates.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$53.5m
Employees
150
EIN
39-1085180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EAA Aviation Foundation

EAA Aviation Foundation grants support EAA, Inc.'s operations, scholarships, internships, youth education; and leases office space in Oshkosh.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
5
EIN
39-1033301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Ballet Company

Milwaukee Ballet inspires performance, community engagement, education & training. Includes a school & academy offering classical dance education.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
163
EIN
39-1134735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ballotpedia

Lucy Burns Institute empowers democracy by delivering high-quality information. It maintains Ballotpedia, an online encyclopedia of American politics and elections.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
117
EIN
20-8036372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra

Transformative musical experiences for up to 400 students from 15 counties, with nearly 80% from Dane County. Rehearsals held on 33 Saturdays annually in Madison.
Revenue
$18.9m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
27
EIN
39-6101087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Milwaukee's Marcus Center offers facilities and services for a range of performing arts, while also presenting Broadway and other shows.
Revenue
$16.4m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
418
EIN
51-0532407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Players Theatre (APT)

American Players Theatre is a professional, classic theater located just outside Spring Green, Wisconsin. APT boasts two theater spaces, an 1148-seat outdoor amphitheater and the 200-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
326
EIN
39-1583361
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

MSO presents excellent performances, promotes music appreciation, and provides education programs for k-12 students in Milwaukee.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$124.2m
Employees
389
EIN
39-6023436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery World

Discovery World educates and inspires through interactive exhibits, educational programs, camps, and tours focused on science, technology, innovation, and the Great Lakes.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$50.4m
Employees
166
EIN
39-1691578
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trout Museum of Arts

Trout Museum of Arts promotes visual arts through exhibits, classes & access to professional artists. Located in Appleton, WI.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
14
EIN
39-6056442
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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