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North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,901 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 11,159 people, earn more than $960 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
 
1,039
 
$304,474,156
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
1,014
 
$155,836,930
Historical societies and organizations
 
561
 
$57,338,120
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
340
 
$36,852,089
Museums
 
338
 
$247,962,102
Music festival and event organizations
 
241
 
$20,631,260
Media production and publishing organizations
 
221
 
$90,217,704
Theaters
 
217
 
$56,204,897
History museums
 
191
 
$67,060,322
Arts education organizations
 
189
 
$43,887,580
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
805
 
$262,126,722
Raleigh
 
619
 
$165,996,606
Durham
 
366
 
$129,685,730
Asheville
 
303
 
$90,578,815
Greensboro
 
286
 
$57,601,322
Winston-Salem
 
224
 
$52,180,371
Wilmington
 
142
 
$25,861,747
Fayetteville, NC
 
134
 
$25,396,316
Hickory
 
110
 
$23,006,599
New Bern
 
62
 
$6,069,708
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Job trends for North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
319
1-10
 
325
11-25
 
108
26-100
 
56
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
863
$250k to $1M
 
307
$1M to $5M
 
128
$5M to $25M
 
30
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

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1-20 of 3,901

North Carolina Performing Arts Center at Charlotte Foundation

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
$48.0m
Assets
$65.4m
Employees
795
EIN
58-1791724
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
$6.5m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
47
EIN
56-1987315
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
$16.4m
Assets
$129.7m
Employees
253
EIN
56-0529944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mint Museum of Art

Mint Museum of Art showcases international art and design through exhibitions, performances, and interactive learning, collecting and sharing works that inspire and welcome all.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$102.7m
Employees
109
EIN
56-0670666
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
$9.8m
Assets
$70.7m
Employees
7
EIN
56-2272253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation (NCMA)

North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation expands statewide arts access by funding exhibitions, education, conservation, and programs, while managing retail, food services, and events.
Revenue
$32.3m
Assets
$99.5m
Employees
82
EIN
23-7071511
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
$12.1m
Assets
$279.2m
Employees
5
EIN
23-7423031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Salem

Old Salem preserves and interprets the diverse cultural history of the early South, focusing on Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples through education and historic preservation.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$78.2m
Employees
129
EIN
56-0587289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greensboro Science Center

Greensboro Science Center is a family-focused attraction with a museum, an aquarium, a treetop adventure park and educational programs.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
341
EIN
56-0885727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT)

Cape Fear Regional Theatre is committed to presenting an annual series of professional, quality plays, performances and special events that, in addition to entertaining, will enlighten, inspire, and educate performers and audiences.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
30
EIN
56-0856992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Reynolda House operates as a museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of an American Country Home and a premier collection of American art.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$53.6m
Employees
89
EIN
56-0810676
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
$14.7m
Assets
$72.7m
Employees
282
EIN
56-0729350
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
$9.6m
Assets
$96.8m
Employees
37
EIN
59-1735367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Penland School Of Craft

Penland School of Crafts provides craft education through full-immersion programming, residencies, and retreats. Maria Hall runs the NC-based center.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$81.6m
Employees
143
EIN
56-0623948
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC History Center on the Civil War Emancipation and Reconstruction Foundation

NC center tells NC Civil War story. Promotes education via 100 story project, submitted by community members. Located in Fayetteville.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$82.9m
Employees
5
EIN
46-3062871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences

Friends of the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences supports conservation education by operating museum stores, movies, and events that enhance exhibits and fund programs.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
128
EIN
56-1240806
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
$7.6m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
101
EIN
56-0552780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Symphony

The North Carolina Symphony is 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
$18.6m
Assets
$37.4m
Employees
303
EIN
56-0556755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lost Colony (RIHA)

The mission of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
129
EIN
56-6002131
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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