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Top 25 Arts nonprofits based in San Diego, United States

Name: Arts nonprofits based in San Diego, United States
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 123 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 123 arts nonprofits headquartered in San Diego, United States as of September 2026 and tracks 1,293 professional contacts across them, including 435 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers arts nonprofits headquartered in San Diego, United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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1,293Contacts tracked

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The 25 largest arts nonprofits based in San Diego, United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 123 arts nonprofits based in San Diego, United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to arts nonprofits: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	The OLD Globe	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	213 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Tony Award–winning The Old Globe is one of the country’s leading professional nonprofit regional theatres.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	SAN Diego Opera	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	104 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “MISSION STATEMENT The mission of San Diego Opera is to deliver exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	SAN Diego Theatres	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	80 contacts →
	Partial evidence “San Diego Theatres is the nonprofit organization that proudly manages, markets, operates & maintains the Civic Theatre and the Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	The NEW Children's Museum	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	57 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The New Children's Museum is a dynamic new model of a museum that celebrates children and the arts.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	SAN Diego Youth Symphony	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	45 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For nearly 80 years, KeyNote, and its family of music education programs, have served as a catalyst for investing in the future of thousands of young San Diegans through rigorous…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	Cygnet Theatre	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	36 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Cygnet Theatre is known for producing adventurous, entertaining and thought-provoking live professional theatre year round.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	Pacific Arts Movement	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	35 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “WHO WE ARE: We are part of a movement for positive social change that is building a voice and an audience for marginalized perspectives.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Outside The Lens	Strong evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	29 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Outside The Lens (OTL) is a San Diego-based nonprofit that inspires young people to become storytellers and changemakers through media arts.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	Arts Education Connection SAN Diego	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	28 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Since 1963, Arts Education Connection San Diego has delivered a rich variety of arts education programs to San Diego students and communities through performances, workshops…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	The David's Harp Foundation, INC	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1-10	25 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “A San Diego based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization fulfilling its mission to inspire, educate and empower at-risk and homeless youth through media production.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	Mainly Mozart	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	24 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Mainly Mozart Since 1988 – Inspiring a lifelong love of classical music Mission To enrich lives-today and for generations to come-by connecting passionate music lovers with…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	SAN Diego Civic Youth Ballet	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	20 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “San Diego Civic Youth Ballet was founded in 1945 and has been the resident ballet school in Balboa Park ever since.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	Vanguard Culture	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	20 contacts →
	Partial evidence “MISSION STATEMENT: To produce and promote innovative cultural programming that advances the visual, performing, and culinary arts while bringing awareness to important cultural…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	SAN Diego Junior Theatre	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	18 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “San Diego Junior Theatre is the oldest youth theatre in the United States, offering offering high-quality and affordable camps, classes, and outreach programs for children ages…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Malashock Dance	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our Mission The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	Villa Musica-San Diego's Community Music Center	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Villa Musica is San Diego's Non-profit Community Music Center, making music accessible through education, performance, and community engagement.#YourHomeForMusic Founded as a…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	Playwrights Project	Strong evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Playwrights Project is nonprofit arts education empowering people of all ages an backgrounds to voice stories through theatre, inspiring individual growth and creating meaningful…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	Center For World Music	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1-10	16 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in 1963, the Center for World Music fosters intercultural awareness through in-depth encounters with the world’s performing arts traditions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	City Ballet Of SAN Diego	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	16 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The mission of City Ballet of San Diego is to provide excellence in professional ballet for cultural enhancement through performance, education, and outreach programs to a diverse…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	SAN Diego Dance Theater	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1-10	14 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “San Diego Dance Theater was founded in 1972 by George Willis, Professor Emeritus of Dance at San Diego State University.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	14 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At HBMPAA, we are dedicated to closing the gap in traditional education by providing at-risk and underprivileged youth with transformative opportunities in music and dance…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	Space 4 ART	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1-10	13 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Space 4 Art is a community-based arts space, focused on providing affordable housing and studios to artists.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	Transcendance Youth Arts Project	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	12 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “transcenDANCE is a nationally-recognized Creative Youth Development organization that works with youth in under resourced San Diego communities.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	The Rosin BOX Project	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	12 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Our mission is to elevate and enrich the arts in the San Diego community and beyond through uniquely curated contemporary ballet performances.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	Guitars In The Classroom	Indirect evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	11 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) supports highly-engaged student learning in public schools by training, equipping and inspiring teachers and school staff to sing, play folk…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: arts nonprofits. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names arts nonprofits.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of arts nonprofits, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name arts nonprofits. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Arts nonprofits based in San Diego, United States at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

33.6%Verified-email coverage

10.5Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

1069.9%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

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Email recency for this list is measured across the whole United States list rather than for San Diego, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for San Diego, over 123 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among arts nonprofits, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in San Diego, United States whose own description of what they do matches “arts nonprofits”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names arts nonprofits), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among arts nonprofits, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside San Diego are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 435 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Arts nonprofits by metro in the United States

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names arts nonprofits, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many arts nonprofits are there based in San Diego, United States?

RevenueBase identified 123 arts nonprofits headquartered in San Diego, United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

The OLD Globe, headquartered in San Diego, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most arts nonprofits?

New York leads with 1316 headquartered companies, followed by Los Angeles (511) and Chicago (435).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 435 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 123 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.