This cultural economic impact study is based on a direct survey conducted throughout New England by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) in 2004 and IRS data for the year 2002. The study examines the economic status of non-profit cultural organizations in 2002 for New England as well as for individual states in the region (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont). Data shows estimates of spending, income, net assets, admissions, employment, volunteers, and taxes for the regions cultural organizations. Comparisons of financial data from 1996, 2000, and 2002 are also included. [For highlights of this report available on NEFAs website, see New England's Creative Economy: the Non-profit Sector, 2002 (Highlights).]

This cultural economic impact study examines the economic status of non-profit cultural organizations in 2002 for New England as well as for individual states in the region.