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Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Connecticut

Connecticut is home to 1,908 Arts, Culture & Humanities nonprofit organizations.

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Greenwich Historical Society Inc

Cos Cob, CT

Assets: $24m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc

Norwalk, CT

Assets: $23m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

National Coast Guard Museum Association Inc

New London, CT

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE EVOLUTION OF THE MARITIME AND MILITARY HISTORY OF THE COAST GUARD AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICA.

Stamford Center For The Arts Inc

Stamford, CT

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND ENRICH THE DIVERSE POPULATION OF STAMFORD, AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

Nxthvn Inc

New Haven, CT

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE ART COMMUNITY IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.

Ridgefield Playhouse For Movies And The Performing Arts Inc

Ridgefield, CT

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

TO HAVE A LOCAL FACILITY WHICH WILL PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT, IN THE FORM OF MOVIES, LIVE EVENTS, DRAMA, DANCE AND MUSIC AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE TO PUBLIC

The Complex Sag Harbor Inc

Riverside, CT

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $29

MISSION:

FRIENDS OF BAY STREET AND SAG HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLOSIVELY CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, RELIGIOUS AND LITERARY WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC OF 1986. THE CHARITY WILL PRIMARILY ACCOMPLISH THESE PURPOSES BY ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY ON THE EASTEN END OF LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK AND DEVELOPING THE REAL PROPERTY BY BUILDING A THEATER ON THE PROPERTY TO BE DEDICATED TO AND TO SUPPORT AND PRESERVE THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY IN THE AREA. SPECIFICALLY, ONCE THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN ACQUIRED AND THE THEATER CONSTRUCTED, THE THEATER WILL BE USED BY BAY STREET THEATER FESTIVAL, INC., A NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION. BY DOING SO, THE CHARITY WILL PROVIDE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE, EMERGING, CHALLENGING AND CLASSIC THEATER AND PERFORMING ARTS. THE CHARITY'S OTHER ACTIVITY WILL BE TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT THROUGH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.

Lyme Academy Of Fine Arts Inc

Old Lyme, CT

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

A GENEROUS GIFT OF $1,000,000 BY CHARLOTTE COLBY DANLY, HERSELF A GRADUATE OF LYME ACADEMY, ENABLED A SEARCH FOR A TEACHER TO CARRY FORWARD THE ACADEMYS DISTINGUISHED TRADITION IN THE FIELD OF SCULPTURE. A SEARCH COMMITTEE WAS FORMED TO CARRY OUT THE SEARCH, COMPRISED OF: MS. DANLY; BOARD MEMBER/ARTIST EILEEN EDER; BOARD CHAIR MICHAEL DUFFY; JORDAN SOKOL; ISRAELI SCULPTOR ERAN WEBER; AND THE FORMER HEAD OF THE SCULPTURE DEPARTMENT AT THE FLORENCE ACADEMY, ROBERT BODEM. AFTER REVIEWING A RICH POOL OF APPLICANTS, THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY CHOSE ACCLAIMED SCULPTOR CHAD FISHER TO BE THE CHARLOTTE COLBY DANLY SCULPTURE CHAIR AT LYME ACADEMY. THE FIRST COHORT OF FULL-TIME SCULPTURE STUDENTS COMMENCED THEIR STUDIES IN THE FALL OF 2023 UNDER MR. FISHERS TUTELAGE. IN MARCH OF 2023, THE ACADEMY HIRED A MANAGING DIRECTOR, WENDY BURY, TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE DAILY OPERATIONS, AS WELL AS FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AS THE ACADEM

The Mark Twain Memorial

Hartford, CT

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF THE LEGACY OF MARK TWAIN AS ONE OF OUR NATION'S DEFINING CULTURAL FIGURES.

National Society Of Colonial Dames Of America Ct State

Wethersfield, CT

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE NSCDA IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT ACTIVELY PROMOTES OUR COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY HERITAGE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION, PATRIOTIC SERVICE, AND EDUCATION.

The Antiquarian & Landmarks Society Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

CONNECTICUT LANDMARKS ("CTL") USES HISTORIC PROPERTIES TO INSPIRE AN UNDERSTANDING OF OUR COMPLEX PAST.

Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc

Norwalk, CT

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN IS TO BROADEN AND ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES TEN AND UNDER AND ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SUPPORTS PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS AS FACILITATORS OF CHILDREN'S EXPLORATIONS.

Salisbury Association Inc

Salisbury, CT

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO FURTHER THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE TOWN OF SALISBURY AND TO PROTECT AND DEVELOP ITS NATURAL ATTRACTIONS.

Fairfield Historical Society

Fairfield, CT

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM USES HISTORY AND THE ARTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY AND HELP SHAPE ITS FUTURE.

New Haven Center For Performing Arts Inc

Waterbury, CT

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE NEW HAVEN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THROUGH THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES; TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIC ASSOCIATIONS WITH OTHER SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE PERFORMING ARTS TO PROMOTE LIFE-LONG LEARNING BY DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE DIVERSE, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AGES, ETHNIC AND CULTURAL GROUPS.

Westport Country Playhouse Inc

Westport, CT

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO TRANSFORM PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF THEATER. OUR AIM IS TO ENLIGHTEN, ENRICH, AND ENGAGE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF THEATER-LOVERS, ARTISTS AND STUDENTS BY PRESENTING EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL THEATER AND OFFERING A WELCOMING EXPERIENCE THAT PERPETUATES THE LONG TRADITION OF WESTPORT COUNTY PLAYHOUSE "RED BARN".

New Haven Colony Historical Society

New Haven, CT

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

OPERATION OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY REGARDING NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

Hartford Symphony Orchestra Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

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Stamford Museum And Nature Center Incorporated

Stamford, CT

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

PRESERVATION & INTERPRETATION OF ART, POP CULTURE, THE NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, & HISTORY.

Radio Drama Network Inc

Stamford, CT

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $652k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).