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Durham arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 358 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Durham metro area, including the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill. Combined, these Durham metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,214 people, earn more than $120 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $398 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Durham

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
106
 
$20,914,796
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
88
 
$12,474,418
Historical societies and organizations
 
44
 
$13,750,668
Media production and publishing organizations
 
39
 
$42,883,300
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
27
 
$689,910
Music festival and event organizations
 
26
 
$3,537,907
Nonprofit presses and publishers
 
21
 
$11,509,078
Museums
 
19
 
$21,558,189
Theaters
 
19
 
$985,240
Arts education organizations
 
18
 
$2,578,584
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Job trends for Durham arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
28
1-10
 
30
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Durham

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
90
$250k to $1M
 
29
$1M to $5M
 
13
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Durham

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Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation (CAHPT)

CAHPT's mission is to preserve, protect and open to the public examples of classical American residential architecture, surrounding landscapes and scenic trails, as well as fine and decorative arts of the first half of the 19th century.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$129.5m
Employees
10
EIN
13-3747036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center advances humanities research and education through fellowships, teacher programs, and public engagement, deepening understanding of culture, art, and human experience.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$91.1m
Employees
36
EIN
59-1735367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Theatre of Durham

The non-profit Carolina Theatre of Durham is one of downtown's most loved and established arts organizations. Operating the city-owned Carolina Theatre complex for nearly two decades, they are funded by ticket sales, individual and corporate contributions.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
131
EIN
56-1759337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Museum of Life and Science

North Carolina Museum of Life and Science ignites curiosity through playful STEM learning across an 84-acre campus of exhibits, nature play, zoo, and camps.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$26.2m
Employees
209
EIN
56-0938434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona Mirror

Arizona Mirror: part of States Newsroom, produces quality reporting on crucial issues; promotes democracy; located in Chapel Hill, NC.
Revenue
$27.5m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
256
EIN
84-2113822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sun Publishing Company

The Sun Publishing Company delivers ad-free, intimate writing and photography, exploring life's complexities with personal essays, poetry, and stories that foster compassion and awareness.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
17
EIN
56-1187623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Durham Arts Council

The Durham Arts Council supports and promotes excellence in the arts for all of the community in Durham, North Carolina.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
14
EIN
56-0599829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The North Carolina Children's Museum

Kidzu Children's Museum offers hands-on learning experiences for young children through interactive exhibits, programs and classes. Planning a new downtown location.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
61
EIN
20-2058235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of North Carolina Press

The University of North Carolina Press promotes the advancement of arts and sciences and the development of literature through publishing deserving works. Their programs include publishing scholarly books in all media to further this mission.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$47.8m
Employees
60
EIN
56-6001394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Dance Festival (ADF)

Since 1934, American Dance Festival (ADF) has remained committed to serving the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers, and professionals in dance-related fields.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
39
EIN
06-0932294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foundation for PBS North Carolina

Foundation raises funds to support and promote PBS North Carolina's public service mission through programming and contributions.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
0
EIN
58-1720178
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scalawag

Scalawag envisions abolitionist futures, amplifying oppressed voices through journalism while fostering critical conversations about liberation and self-determination in the South.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$584.0k
Employees
0
EIN
47-2014247
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

Preserves Pauli Murray's childhood home, raises awareness of her work and promotes social justice through community dialogue and education.
Revenue
$883.1k
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
7
EIN
45-4926223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marian Cheek Jackson Center

Community center in Chapel Hill, NC for connecting residents, organizing housing & landbanking efforts, and preserving local history.
Revenue
$750.3k
Assets
$751.1k
Employees
18
EIN
46-1988511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Music Maker Foundation

Music Maker Foundation supports traditional American musicians with food, shelter and medical care, and presents educational opportunities to raise awareness of musical traditions.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
8
EIN
13-3782018
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle

We provide concerts of classical music performed by a professional chamber orchestra. We encourage young people to learn about and enjoy classical music by providing free admission to all students.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
9
EIN
56-1610461
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Corda Foundation

The Corda Foundation preserves and promotes the artistic and intellectual works of David Rosenmann-Taub through websites and exhibitions worldwide.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2206344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

El Sistema USA

El Sistema USA works to ensure every child has access to high-quality music education that celebrates their voice and potential, by supporting a national network of organizations & educators.
Revenue
$862.7k
Assets
$475.2k
Employees
2
EIN
46-2483315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The ArtsCenter

The ArtsCenter serves almost 90,000 per year including 27,000 school children with classes, arts in education, art summer camp, arts afterschool, concerts, theatre, ArtSchool for adults, school and family shows, and arts in education.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
26
EIN
51-0198497
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Arts in Action

North Carolina Arts In Action offers in-school dance programs for elementary students, fostering self-esteem, resilience, and collaboration through curriculum-integrated dance residencies with live music.
Revenue
$760.0k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
11
EIN
20-3029784
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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