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The Economic Impact of Cultural Organizations in Massachusetts

Author: Coe, Linda C. and Raine, Nancy V.

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Report

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Abstract:

New England's nonprofit arts industry, as measured by the expenditures and other economic activity in 1978 of 2,830 cultural organizations, is examined in this study. It demonstrates the important economic role of these arts organizations in a six-state region. The report provides information on each state, a comparative analysis and an overview of the entire region.

Highlights of the study for Massachusetts:

  • 1978 survey projections.

  • Massachusetts's nonprofit arts industry, as measured by 669 cultural organizations:

    • Spent a total of $114.5 million which led to a total economic impact of
      $311.6 million within the state and $15.5 million in the rest of New England.
    • Provided 14,000 jobs.
    • Benefited from 1.9 million hours of volunteer work.
    • Had 11.3 million paid and unpaid admissions to events.
    • Returned $5.4 million in federal income taxes and $2.1 million in state taxes.

CONTENTS
The Nonprofit Arts Industry in Massachusetts.
Admissions.
Employment:
     Paid Personnel.
     Volunteers.
Finances:
     Spending.
     Income.
     Tax Revenue.
Economic impact of the arts.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Economic Impact

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Name: New England Foundation for the Arts

Website URL: http://www.nefa.org