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Hickory arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 102 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Hickory metro area, including the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton. Combined, these Hickory metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 357 people, earn more than $23 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $83 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Hickory

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
25
 
$6,106,048
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
20
 
$3,677,975
Museums
 
19
 
$6,748,830
Historical societies and organizations
 
18
 
$5,551,325
History museums
 
12
 
$2,419,096
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
7
 
$279,229
Theaters
 
7
 
$1,922,167
Media production and publishing organizations
 
6
 
$184,704
Music festival and event organizations
 
5
 
$0
Arts education organizations
 
4
 
$519,308
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Job trends for Hickory arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
9
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Hickory

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
22
$250k to $1M
 
15
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Hickory

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Salt Block Foundation

Salt Block Foundation provides cost-effective facilities for nonprofit agencies to deliver education in sciences, arts, and culture in Hickory, NC.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
16
EIN
56-1348489
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation Forward

Foundation Forward installs life-size replicas of the Charters of Freedom nationwide, educating communities on American history and civics to foster civic engagement.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
12
EIN
46-3641483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caldwell Arts Council

Caldwell Arts Council is an arts or humanities council in Lenoir, NC whose mission is: To promote the Arts in Caldwell county, nc. To promote the Arts in Caldwell co., nc.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
2
EIN
56-1192344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Green Room Community Theatre

Non-profit theatre in Newton, NC promoting and enhancing the value of dramatic arts through various productions with the help of volunteers.
Revenue
$894.4k
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
9
EIN
56-1580799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Mitford Museum

The Mitford Museum advances the common good through literacy, creativity, and community. It is located in Hudson, NC.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
2
EIN
85-3156907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM)

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum's mission is to promote visual arts, history and heritage of the mountains through educational programs, exhibitions, and significant permanent collections.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
24
EIN
30-0003315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Piedmont Symphony

Western Piedmont Symphony inspires and connects communities through high-quality symphonic music, presenting creative concerts, guest artists, and educational programs that build musical appreciation.
Revenue
$843.4k
Assets
$465.5k
Employees
73
EIN
56-1023290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hickory Museum Of Art

Hickory Museum of Art increases the public's appreciation of all forms of visual arts through educational programs and exhibits. It brings people together and inspires creativity, with facilities donated by the Salt Block Foundation valued at $354,964.
Revenue
$889.5k
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
14
EIN
56-1144769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catawba Science Center (CSC)

To change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder, to further the public's understanding of science and technology through the use of educational programs, exhibits, teaching collections.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
88
EIN
56-1073440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Evangelical Churches PO Box 28 Monrovia Ca 91016 Along Gods Wa

United Evangelical Churches PO Box 28 Monrovia Ca 91016 Along Gods Wa is a nonprofit presses or publisher in Taylorsville, NC that was founded in 1970.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
95-3673001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

House Theatre Arts Group

House Theatre Arts Group is an arts, culture, or humanities organization in Catawba, NC that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
73-1635407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The 12 Note Map

The 12 Note Map is a music festival or event organization in Moravian Falls, NC that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1448859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of North Carolina Archivists

Society of North Carolina Archivists is a historical societies or organization in Hickory, NC that was founded in 1990.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1411322
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newton-Conover Community Band

Newton-Conover Community Band is a performing arts organization in Newton, NC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2444895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Arts Council of Catawba County

United Arts Council of Catawba County enhances cultural life through funding, advocacy, and education, supporting local arts organizations and enriching community experiences.
Revenue
$704.1k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
8
EIN
56-6065114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sabre Society of North Carolina

Sabre Society of North Carolina educates and restores historic aircraft through their programs, which involve operating an aircraft museum and organizing special events.
Revenue
$106.3k
Assets
$210.8k
Employees
0
EIN
56-1802535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blowing Rock Historical Society

The society newsletter was published twice in 2016 and mailed to society members and friends. Preservation of towns historical sites.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1788344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caldwell Mens Chorus

Caldwell Mens Chorus is a performing arts organization in Hickory, NC that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1976522
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Suzuki School of the Arts

Suzuki School of the Arts teaches string instruments, with notable student auditions for Honors Orchestra. Located in Hickory, NC.
Revenue
$89.3k
Assets
$42.4k
Employees
7
EIN
58-1778994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Barnabas Beat

The Barnabas Beat is a nonprofit organization that is committed to making a change in The community and strengthening leaders that are in a position of impact.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-1323881
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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