Nonprofit OrganizationsFolk Arts

Folk Arts organizations account for 187 organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $34m in revenue and employ 224.0 individuals.

187

Active Organizations

$34.5 Million

Annual Revenue

224

Employees in Sector

$75.1 Million

Controlled Assets

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Carolina Art Association

Charleston, SC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART IS TO ENHANCE LIVES THROUGH ART BY ENGAGING PEOPLE OF EVERY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE WITH ART AND ARTISTS OF ENDURING QUALITY; COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE ART THAT TOUCHES CHARLESTON; AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, TO DISCOVER, TO ENJOY, AND TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CREATIVE PROCESS.

Reka Darida Foundation

New York, NY

Assets: $11m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $9m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

International Folk Art Alliance Inc

Santa Fe, NM

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND WITH FOLK ARTISTS WORLDWIDE WHO CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE FOLK ART TRADITIONS. WE ENVISION A WORLD THAT VALUES THE DIGNITY AND HUMANITY OF THE HANDMADE, HONORS TIMELESS CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AND SUPPORTS THE WORK OF FOLK ARTISTS SERVING AS ENTREPRENEURS AND CATALYSTS FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. TO AUGMENT THIS PURSUIT, THE ORGANIZATION MOVED TO A LARGER HEADQUARTERS, INVESTING IN TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AS THE FIRST PHASE OF A CAMPAIGN TO OWN THE BUILDING OUTRIGHT.

Iowa Public Radio Inc

Des Moines, IA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

IOWA PUBLIC RADIO ENRICHES THE CIVIC AND CULTURAL LIFE IN IOWA THROUGH HIGH QUALITY NEWS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING

Northwest School Of Wooden Boat Building

Port Hadlock, WA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOATBUILDING (NWSWB) IS A POST-SECONDARY TRADE SCHOOL THAT TEACHES CRAFTSMANSHIP THROUGH BOATBUILDING AT ITS 7-ACRE CAMPUS IN PORT-HADLOCK, WASHINGTON. INCORPORATED AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION 40 YEARS AGO, THE SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT OVER 1,700 GRADUATES THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN BOTH TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY WOODEN BOATS, AND IN 2018 LAUNCHED ITS NEW PROGRAM TO TEACH MARINE SYSTEMS FOR MARINE TECHNICIANS. THE SCHOOL FULFILLS THREE OVERARCHING GOALS AS DEFINED IN ITS STRATEGIC PLAN: (1) PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION AND JOB READINESS (2) PRESERVING AND TEACHING CRAFTSMANSHIP (3) BRINGING VITALITY TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. NWSWB WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE BOATBUILDING INDUSTRY TO ENSURE THAT SKILLS TAUGHT ARE RELEVANT TO CURRENT NEEDS. THE SCHOOL'S POST-SECONDARY DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ARE APPROVED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION BOARD, ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, APPROVED BY

Mudflat Pottery School Inc

Somerville, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

League Of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc

Concord, NH

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN IS TO ADVANCE, CULTIVATE AND CHAMPION EXCELLENCE IN FINE CRAFT. WE ENVISION THAT THROUGH OUR WORK: PEOPLE REGARD CRAFT AS INSPIRATIONAL, MEANINGFUL, AND RELEVANT TO THEIR LIVES AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MAKERS OF FINE CRAFT ARE INSPIRED, ENRICHED, SUPPORTED, AND HONORED. THE LEAGUE IS WIDELY RESPECTED ACROSS NEW ENGLAND AND THE COUNTRY AS A LEADER IN CRAFT.

Center For Contemporary Art & Culture

Portland, OR

Assets: $2m

MISSION:

TO ENLIVEN AND EXPAND THE UNDERSTANDING OF CRAFT AND THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE FOR ALL.

Teco Theatrical Productions Inc

Dallas, TX

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

BISHOP ARTS THEATRE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO SOCIAL IMPACT, WHILE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL AND EMERGING ARTISTS TO DEVELOP NEW WORKS THAT CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY AND RESILIENCY OF OUR COMMUNITY. LOCATED IN DALLAS, TX, BATC IS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ARTS RESOURCE CENTER THAT SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR NEW ARTISTS SEEKING TO HONE THEIR CRAFT AND SHARE THEIR UNIQUE VOICES.

Rose Valley Folk Rose Valley

Rose Valley, PA

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $316k

MISSION:

ROSE VALLEY FOLK IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR MEMBERSHIP.

Stillwood Study Center

Palmyra, NY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $75k

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN AND TO STUDY IDEAS RELATING TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Show Folks Of America Inc

Oroville, CA

Assets: $897k

Revenue: $82k

MISSION:

CULTIVATE SOCIAL INTERCOURSE AND INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, AND BROTHERLY LOVE.

Harold K & Myrtle C Folk Charitable Foundation

Cleveland, OH

Assets: $604k

Revenue: $287k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Jasmine Hill Foundation

Montgomery, AL

Assets: $576k

Revenue: $79k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Folk Art International

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $377k

Revenue: $19k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Peace And Justice Action League Of Spokane

Spokane, WA

Assets: $350k

Revenue: $373k

MISSION:

THE PEACE AND JUSTICE LEAGUE OF SPOKANE ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN BUILDING A JUST AND NONVIOLENT WORLD.

Tennessee Association Of Craft Artists

Nashville, TN

Assets: $311k

Revenue: $541k

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF CRAFT ARTISTS IS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND CONNECT CRAFTS AND CRAFTS PEOPLE IN TENNESSEE, WORKING SPECIFICALLY THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND MARKETING.

Association For Recorded Sound Collections Inc

Annapolis, MD

Assets: $305k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.

Just Enterprises Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $277k

Revenue: $334k

MISSION:

JUST CREATIONS IS A VALUES-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE THAT ADVOCATES FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF ARTISANS AND FARMERS THROUGH PROMOTION OF FAIR TRADE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE