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Charlotte area nonprofits

There are 16,264 organizations in the greater Charlotte metro area, including the cities of Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill within the states of South Carolina and North Carolina. Combined, these Charlotte metro nonprofits employ 437,586 people, earn more than $13 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $39 billion.
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Job trends for Charlotte nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,742
1-10
 
689
11-25
 
269
26-100
 
305
101 to 1,000
 
164
1,000+
 
13
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Charlotte

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,816
$250k to $1M
 
946
$1M to $5M
 
571
$5M to $25M
 
245
$25M to $100M
 
59
$100M+
 
24
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Charlotte

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
3,376
 
$508,495,301
Educational institutions
 
2,067
 
$2,272,433,130
Human service organizations
 
1,833
 
$1,282,882,784
Foundations
 
1,223
 
$2,631,147,674
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
1,140
 
$1,128,728,018
Business and community development organizations
 
899
 
$403,046,639
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
838
 
$231,311,581
Youth development organizations
 
737
 
$77,473,892
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
411
 
$759,592,989
Health organizations
 
401
 
$1,738,208,707
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Directory of nonprofits in Charlotte

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1-20 of 16,264

24 Foundation

24 Foundation aims to inspire and engage communities to make an immediate impact on the lives of people affected by cancer, with an ultimate vision of providing cancer navigation and survivorship for all.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
3
EIN
20-3768277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

IBHS conducts research to protect homes and businesses from natural hazards and causes of loss through tests and guidance.
Revenue
$26.0m
Assets
$55.9m
Employees
100
EIN
23-2049143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alexander Youth Network

Alexander Youth Network's mission is to provide quality professional treatment to children with serious emotional and behavioral problems.
Revenue
$34.8m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
618
EIN
56-0554413
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Via Health Partners / Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR)

At Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, our goal is to provide comfort and peace of mind to our patients and their families. We have served the Charlotte region for over thirty years and our outstanding level of services speaks to this expertise.
Revenue
$101.9m
Assets
$95.5m
Employees
852
EIN
56-1219017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for the Carolinas

Foundation for the Carolinas inspires philanthropy, offers innovative solutions and serves as a catalyst for charitable activity in North and South Carolina.
Revenue
$761.4m
Assets
$3.9b
Employees
141
EIN
56-6047886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation

The Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation is a private foundation that made one grant last year. The trustees are Margaret H Kluttz, B Clay Lindsay JR, R Scott Maddox. It is located in Salisbury, NC.
Revenue
$51.5m
Assets
$59.0m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2027907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Davidson Day School

Davidson Day School is a diverse independent school that cultivates academic excellence through collaboration, creativity, and character development. Each student is offered an active, challenging learning environment through our broad array of programs.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
165
EIN
11-1976223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pines at Davidson

The Pines at Davidson's mission is to provide a retirement community for area residents who wanted to remain close to their friends and family.
Revenue
$36.8m
Assets
$167.5m
Employees
443
EIN
58-1598135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Upper Palmetto YMCA (UPYMCA)

Upper Palmetto YMCA continually strives to meet its mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Revenue
$23.2m
Assets
$55.0m
Employees
1,625
EIN
57-0335422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merancas Foundation

A Charlotte-based private foundation that funds services for adults with disabilities, scholarships, food program for seniors, housing stability and youth mentorship.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$152.4m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1677733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gambrell Foundation

The Gambrell Foundation is a private foundation located in Charlotte, NC. Last year, it made $6,365,070 in annual grants and has total assets of $126,401,755.
Revenue
$18.3m
Assets
$172.6m
Employees
9
EIN
56-2120679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Goodwill has been serving individuals and families in the Southern Piedmont region of North and South Carolina for 50 years.
Revenue
$93.5m
Assets
$130.3m
Employees
3,312
EIN
56-0844639
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CitizenAudit.org

Centralized fundraising and resource distribution to promote Jewish activities, with a Center for Jewish Education. Partnered with Charlotte Jewish News.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
31
EIN
56-1951745
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community

Aldersgate is a ministry of the Western North Carolina conference of the United Methodist church and offers exceptional quality of life opportunities for older adults across a continuum of housing and health care options.
Revenue
$47.2m
Assets
$138.8m
Employees
604
EIN
56-0547462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles A Cannon Trust No 1

The C. A. Cannon Charitable Trust #1 primarily funds general support, faith community nurse, debt reduction, hvac replacement, technology upgrades, parking lot repavement, windows and facade, window replacement, and w.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$138.4m
Employees
5
EIN
56-6132354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA)

The Charlotte Soccer Academy provides player development for approximately 5,300 boys and girls, ranging in age from 4 to 19, competing in both recreational and competitive soccer.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
39
EIN
56-1887771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Queens University of Charlotte

Queens University of Charlotte provides transformative educational experiences that nurture intellectual curiosity, promote global understanding, encourage ethical living and prepare individuals for purposeful and fulfilling lives.
Revenue
$91.8m
Assets
$171.5m
Employees
1,103
EIN
56-0530003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance Preparatory Schools

Alliance Preparatory Schools operates two charter schools in Charlotte, empowering 1,676 students through a STEM-based curriculum and diverse learning opportunities.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
139
EIN
46-4207477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cannon School

The Cannon School community instills academic excellence and personal responsibility, inspires athletic and artistic accomplishment, and promotes a respect for diversity within a challenging and safe educational environment.
Revenue
$31.8m
Assets
$58.1m
Employees
406
EIN
56-0935064
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Day School (PDS)

Providence Day School is an independent, college preparatory Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12 school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Revenue
$70.2m
Assets
$154.5m
Employees
679
EIN
56-0952382
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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