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Wilmington arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 129 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Wilmington metro area. Combined, these Wilmington metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 215 people, earn more than $24 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $54 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wilmington

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
44
 
$6,633,907
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
23
 
$1,434,255
Historical societies and organizations
 
21
 
$2,947,984
Theaters
 
17
 
$2,917,501
Museums
 
15
 
$5,425,513
History museums
 
11
 
$1,510,745
Media production and publishing organizations
 
10
 
$5,170,972
Film and video production organizations
 
9
 
$2,960,818
Dance organizations
 
7
 
$389,376
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
6
 
$2,696,667
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Job trends for Wilmington arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
9
1-10
 
15
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wilmington

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
27
$250k to $1M
 
17
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Wilmington

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WHQR (WHQR)

To offer news, music, entertainment and interaction to expand knowledge, encourage artistic appreciation, engage our community and promote civil discourse.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
19
EIN
58-1399301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum

The Cameron Art Museum provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the col....
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
0
EIN
56-0812213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Azalea Festival at Wilmington

The mission of the North Carolina Azalea Festival is to be nationally recognized as a showcase for our community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture through recreational, education and family oriented events.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
13
EIN
56-0755213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Incorporated

The organization was established to encourage and assist in the preservation and restoration of thaliana hall, an historic theatre owned by the city of Wilmington and to promote the arts in the area.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
26
EIN
23-7209601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Wilmington Foundation

HWF preserves historic resources in Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear Region through a revolving fund, preservation easements, education, advocacy & retail salvage.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
9
EIN
56-6074528
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WorkingFilms

Recognizing the power of stories to inspire and transform. Working Films cultivates authentic partnerships between nonfiction media-makers, grassroots organizers, and educators of all kinds to advance social justice and support community-based change.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
10
EIN
56-2168107
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera House Theatre Company

Opera House Theatre Company provides theatre to the community and is run by Justin Smith. It operates as a theater organization based in Wilmington, NC.
Revenue
$865.8k
Assets
$217.4k
Employees
8
EIN
56-1490512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wilmington Children's Museum

Wilmington Children's Museum fosters hands-on learning through interactive exhibits and programs for children ages 0-10, promoting creativity, exploration, and community engagement.
Revenue
$957.9k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
36
EIN
56-2043649
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dames of America in The State of NC

NC Dames of America preserve heritage through museum upkeep, academic scholarships, and stimulating interest in colonial history in Wilmington.
Revenue
$982.2k
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
14
EIN
56-0629334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dreams of Wilmington

Dreams of Wilmington provides free arts classes to empower youth and teens with values of respect, family, community, and youth entrepreneurship.
Revenue
$952.6k
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
9
EIN
56-2001053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Thalian Associaton of Wilmington

The Thalian Association of Wilmington produces theatrical productions and offers community art classes, including children's theatrical performances and the Thalian Association Academy.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$796.8k
Employees
9
EIN
56-0939043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Itzayan Danza Folklorico

Itzayan Danza Folklorico is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Wilmington, NC that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2136198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wilmington Regional Film Commission

Attracts and facilitates film and video production in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas, improving business conditions for the industry.
Revenue
$354.5k
Assets
$482.3k
Employees
2
EIN
31-1652051
IRS type
501(c)(6)

FPTower

FPTower restores The Frying Pan Tower to enhance maritime safety, support environmental research, and protect marine wildlife off the North Carolina coast.
Revenue
$256.4k
Assets
$110.4k
Employees
1
EIN
83-2061229
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Fringe Festival

Nashville Fringe Festival is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Castle Hayne, NC that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-2439436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Impact Realty

To provide social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs for the community. To provide cultural, educational, and recreational programs for the community.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-2278373
IRS type
501(c)(4)

World Preimere Theatrical Productions

World Preimere Theatrical Productions is a theater in Wilmington, NC that was founded in 2005.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-1998098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wilmington 1898 Museum for Healing Transformation and Education

The Wilmington 1898 Museum for Healing Transformation and Education preserves history, educates on the Wilmington Massacre, and fosters community healing through interactive exhibits.
Revenue
$130.5k
Assets
$20.3k
Employees
0
EIN
99-2470016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Omnistar Foundation

Omnistar Foundation is an organization supporting multiple arts, culture, or humanities nonprofit in Wilmington, NC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3741535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Port City Playwrights Project

Port City Playwrights Project is a theater in Wilmington, NC that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4828347
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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