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Asheville arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 307 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Asheville metro area. Combined, these Asheville metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,204 people, earn more than $88 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $268 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Asheville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
83
 
$17,132,339
Performing arts organizations
 
78
 
$20,383,863
Historical societies and organizations
 
32
 
$6,355,211
Museums
 
27
 
$11,461,755
Arts education organizations
 
27
 
$1,479,538
Media production and publishing organizations
 
23
 
$10,394,991
Music festival and event organizations
 
21
 
$2,180,720
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
19
 
$6,487,676
Theaters
 
18
 
$9,374,136
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
14
 
$7,858,404
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Job trends for Asheville arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
32
1-10
 
33
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Asheville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
88
$250k to $1M
 
30
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Asheville

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Cherokee Preservation Foundation

Cherokee Preservation Foundation protects and preserves Native culture while enhancing the lives of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Western NC neighbors.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
8
EIN
56-2272253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flat Rock Playhouse

Professional theater in Flat Rock, NC providing meticulously crafted performances and fine arts education for the community.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
166
EIN
56-0571518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center

Art museum showcasing works by artists who attended Black Mountain College, educating the public on the college's significance to art.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
7
EIN
58-2105570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Creative Arts

Asheville Creative Arts provides high-quality theater and arts experiences for all ages, while offering fiscal sponsorship and developing the next generation of artists.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
11
EIN
46-4551364
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Art Museum Association

To engage, enlighten and inspire individuals and enrich community through dynamic experiences in American Art of the 20th and 21st centuries. To transform lives through art.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
54
EIN
56-6060776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cherokee Historical Assoiciation

Cherokee Historical Association preserves and shares Cherokee Indian history through outdoor drama and an authentic replica village for visitors.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
177
EIN
56-0623957
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canary Media

Canary Media is a journalism outlet providing expert analysis on clean energy and climatetech for concerned citizens, policymakers, investors, and industry participants.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
12
EIN
86-2478288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Artsavl

The mission of ArtsAVL (formerly Asheville Area Arts Council) is to keep the arts at the heart of our community.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
6
EIN
58-1371546
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Craft

The mission of The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design is to advance the understanding of craft by encouraging and supporting research, critical dialogue, and professional development in the United States.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
15
EIN
56-2096677
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge Public Radio

Blue Ridge Public Radio delivers trusted news and enriching music, connecting and reflecting Western North Carolina communities through diverse, deeply listened-to public media.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
34
EIN
58-1445328
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Symphony Orchestra

Asheville Symphony Orchestra promotes symphonic music through public concerts, collaborations with artists and opportunities for musicians in Western North Carolina.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
192
EIN
56-6060772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wortham Center for the Performing A

To present entertaining, enlightening, and enriching programs in the Performing Arts for the benefit of the citizens of asheville, buncombe county, and western north carolina.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
65
EIN
31-1524883
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wheels Through Time Museum

Wheels Through Time Museum is a private foundation located in Maggie Valley, NC. It is supported by Trisha Walksler and grantees include Bullseye 4H Shooting Sports National.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
21
EIN
37-1412619
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marshall High Studios

Marshall High Studios supports creative, diverse individuals, organizations, and small businesses in Madison County and western North Carolina under Rob Pulleyn's leadership.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
1
EIN
33-1441160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hands on - A Child's Gallery

Hands-On is a public gallery that educates visitors through special children's programs and resident exhibits in Hendersonville, NC.
Revenue
$915.2k
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
25
EIN
83-0397594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Community Theatre

Asheville Community Theatre provides entertainment, education, and enrichment through the practice and celebration of theatre arts; a key part of the community.
Revenue
$935.5k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
60
EIN
56-6002669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BirdNote

BirdNote inspires millions to connect with nature through sound-rich stories about birds, fostering care for the environment and promoting conservation efforts.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$934.1k
Employees
8
EIN
20-5904919
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Highland Handicraft Guild

To conserve and perpetuate the living arts and practices of individual hand craftsmanship native to the Southern mountains.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
55
EIN
56-0474967
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Highlands Performing Arts Center

Highlands Performing Arts Center is a performing arts center in Highlands, NC whose mission is: Highlands, NC center offers top quality performing arts venues and events for the local community.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
6
EIN
56-2155282
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)

LEAF creates this space for the young and the young at heart to discover and celebrate world cultures. Imagine, dance and play in the rhythm of LEAF. LEAF opens hearts and minds in magical ways.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
24
EIN
54-2123478
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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