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North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,463arts, culture, and humanities organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinianarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 9,349 people, earn more than $964 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
947
$347,664,874
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
820
$183,189,899
Historical societies and organizations
559
$40,727,340
Museums
279
$249,544,582
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
257
$80,761,716
Media production and publishing organizations
199
$73,538,597
Music festival and event organizations
193
$18,861,595
Theaters
193
$48,310,366
History museums
145
$76,741,212
Arts education organizations
135
$31,499,189
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
714
$217,954,047
Raleigh
510
$235,978,579
Durham
330
$106,539,230
Asheville
276
$60,187,835
Greensboro
251
$57,283,843
Winston-Salem
203
$46,837,373
Fayetteville, NC
133
$49,338,572
Wilmington
119
$20,453,647
Hickory
93
$15,792,622
New Bern
64
$3,318,939
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Job trends for North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
276
1-10
299
11-25
88
26-100
51
101 to 1,000
23
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
787
$250k to $1M
254
$1M to $5M
102
$5M to $25M
32
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
1
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

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1-20 of 3,463

Levine Museum of the New South

Levine Museum's mission is to connect the past to the future to realize the promises of a New South through exhibits that explore complex chapters in the region's history and programs that launch dialogue, foster empathy, and build an equitable community.....
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
24
EIN
56-1748648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts and Science Council (ASC)

The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is organization that serves and supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg's cultural community through grant-making, planning, programs and services to ensure a vibrant community enriched with arts, science and history.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
15
EIN
56-0693436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blumenthal Performing Arts

Blumenthal Performing Arts' mission is to present the best in the performing arts and in partnership with others, share and employ the arts as a major catalyst to strengthen education, build community cohesiveness and advance economic growth.
Revenue
$51.9m
Assets
$58.1m
Employees
616
EIN
58-1791724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Place

Discovery Place offers transformative science, nature, and design experiences, with four museums serving over 360k guests annually in Charlotte.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$125.5m
Employees
242
EIN
56-0529944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mint Museum of Art

The Mint Museum of Art engages and inspires through innovative exhibitions, collections, and research. Located in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$82.6m
Employees
93
EIN
56-0670666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lynnwood Foundation

The Lynnwood Foundation maintains The Duke Mansion as a historic inn and operates the Lee Institute, strengthening non-profits and building communities.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
31
EIN
56-1987315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$9.3m
Assets
$44.9m
Employees
9
EIN
56-2272253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A J Fletcher Foundation (AJF)

The A. J. Fletcher Foundation was established through the generosity of the late Alfred Johnston Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher's objective was to provide annual operating support for Grass Roots Opera, one of his numerous civic and artistic endeavors.
Revenue
$103.2m
Assets
$240.2m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7423031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation (NCMA)

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is an art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina which opened in 1956 as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by State legislation and funding.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$74.0m
Employees
45
EIN
23-7071511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Salem

Old Salem preserves and interprets the history and material culture of the early American South and offers educational programs in Winston Salem, NC.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$66.3m
Employees
117
EIN
56-0587289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brevard Music Center Incorporated (BMC)

The Brevard Music Center, a summer institute and festival, teaches gifted young musicians to prepare and perform great musical works at a high artistic level.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$62.8m
Employees
267
EIN
56-0729350
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum OF THE Marine Carolina Museum OF THE Marine

Carolina museum honoring Marine and Sailor legacy with a reflection park showcasing world's largest eagle globe and anchor sculpture.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
3
EIN
56-2186718
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
$5.7m
Assets
$44.3m
Employees
60
EIN
56-6001394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Penland School of Crafts

Penland School of Crafts provides craft education through full-immersion programming, residencies, and retreats. Maria Hall runs the NC-based center.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$77.3m
Employees
95
EIN
56-0623948
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Humanities Center

Independent institute in NC advancing humanities through fellowships, education programs & public engagement promoting understanding of humanities for democratic society.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$81.6m
Employees
38
EIN
59-1735367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John C Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School provides experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
84
EIN
56-0552780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Symphony Society

To be North Carolina's state orchestra, an orchestra achieving the highest level of artistic quality and performance standards, and embracing its dual legacies of statewide service and music education.
Revenue
$22.2m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
181
EIN
56-0556755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lumbee Land Development

Lumbee Land Development provides low-income housing, vocational rehabilitation, cultural services, career development, opioid addiction/recovery, and veteran services to tribal members.
Revenue
$47.1m
Assets
$114.3m
Employees
159
EIN
56-2259380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Ballet

Charlotte Ballet offers artistically excellent programming in classical and contemporary ballet to diverse audiences through performances, education, and community engagement.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
119
EIN
58-1314711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation

Founded in 1988, the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., is an industry-wide organization founded to preserve the Home Furnishings history, celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the u.s. Home F....
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
7
EIN
31-1764449
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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