Charlotte area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Charlotte area nonprofits
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There are 17,009 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 439,830 people, earn more than $15 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $42 billion.

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Job trends for Charlotte nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	1,829
1-10	711
11-25	270
26-100	311
101 to 1,000	167
1,000+	13

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Charlotte is driven by large organizations like Friendship Community Development Corporation, Ymca of Greater Charlotte, CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, and Davidson College.
The largest employers tend to be housing development and management companies, charter schools, colleges, recreation and sports societies, and general hospitals.

Sizes of nonprofits in Charlotte

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	2,919
$250k to $1M	981
$1M to $5M	590
$5M to $25M	241
$25M to $100M	66
$100M+	25

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like The Leon Levine Foundation, Atlantic Coast Conference, CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Foundation for the Carolinas, and Duke Endowment earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Charlotte.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 4.6% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Charlotte with more than $100 million account for 49.1% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be private foundations, general hospitals, community foundations, colleges, and training camps.

Types of nonprofits in Charlotte

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	3,515	3,135	$523,404,810	$1,568,063,700
Educational institutions	2,172	24,120	$2,659,851,360	$8,199,709,856
Human service organizations	1,916	14,337	$1,144,864,940	$1,770,844,290
Foundations	1,232	475	$3,455,131,280	$15,586,946,952
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	1,195	12,995	$1,368,054,587	$1,325,393,119
Business and community development organizations	942	940	$332,166,583	$2,046,015,299
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	880	3,077	$277,311,505	$728,249,256
Youth development organizations	823	2,334	$76,608,163	$187,697,324
Health organizations	434	10,507	$1,993,264,163	$3,262,923,256
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	426	1,114	$825,953,962	$1,996,944,856

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1-20 of 17,009

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

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

$30.2m

Assets

$60.9m

Employees

114

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

$36.8m

Assets

$11.9m

Employees

580

EIN

56-0554413

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Foundation for the Carolinas

Foundation for the Carolinas amplifies philanthropy through grants, civic leadership, and innovative giving solutions, strengthening nonprofit sustainability and supporting evolving community needs.

Revenue

$761.4m

Assets

$3.9b

Employees

141

EIN

56-6047886

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

HPCCR provides compassionate end-of-life care, palliative medicine consultations, and grief support to improve patients' quality of life in Charlotte.

Revenue

$101.9m

Assets

$95.5m

Employees

852

EIN

56-1219017

IRS type

501(c)(3)

HopeWay Foundation

The HopeWay Foundation provides accredited, science-based mental health treatment and education, offering a continuum of care for adults and teens, including Veterans.

Revenue

$19.8m

Assets

$38.8m

Employees

188

EIN

46-4510365

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Bonnie Cone Classical Academy

Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is a public charter school that provides an education for children in the community. It is a private foundation located in Huntersville, NC.

Revenue

$27.9m

Assets

$152.2m

Employees

EIN

46-4248852

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

$27.1m

Assets

$51.1m

Employees

270

EIN

46-4207477

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Faith Driven Movements NC

Faith Driven Movements mobilizes entrepreneurs and investors to make a positive impact through community and content that promotes discipleship.

Revenue

$5.0m

Assets

$352.0k

Employees

EIN

45-4312671

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

EIN

56-1951745

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

EIN

56-2120679

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)

Hospice of Iredell County

The mission of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is to honor life by providing extraordinary care with compassion, comfort and dignity to our patients, families and community.

Revenue

$23.9m

Assets

$35.1m

Employees

240

EIN

56-1376577

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Community School of Davidson (CSD)

The mission of Community School of Davidson is to use the principles of The Basic School to provide an optimal environment for learning. CSD believes that every student can and will succeed in ways that reflect his or her own aptitudes and interests.

Revenue

$19.9m

Assets

$51.5m

Employees

318

EIN

56-2249691

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA)

Charlotte Soccer Academy develops players aged 4 to 19 through recreational and competitive programs, fostering skills and participation in national tournaments.

Revenue

$13.1m

Assets

$16.8m

Employees

EIN

56-1887771

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Pines at Davidson

The Pines at Davidson provides vibrant independent living and comprehensive healthcare, fostering a close-knit community that embraces diversity and enhances residents' well-being.

Revenue

$48.0m

Assets

$180.9m

Employees

542

EIN

58-1598135

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

$38.2m

Assets

$174.4m

Employees

EIN

56-1677733

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

$33.6m

Assets

$57.6m

Employees

416

EIN

56-0935064

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

EIN

56-6132354

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)

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Charlotte area nonprofits

Job trends for Charlotte nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Charlotte

Types of nonprofits in Charlotte

Directory of nonprofits in Charlotte

24 Foundation

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

Alexander Youth Network

Foundation for the Carolinas

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

HopeWay Foundation

Bonnie Cone Classical Academy

Alliance Preparatory Schools

Faith Driven Movements NC

CitizenAudit.org

The Gambrell Foundation

Queens University of Charlotte

Hospice of Iredell County

Community School of Davidson (CSD)

Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA)

The Pines at Davidson

Merancas Foundation

Cannon School

Charles A Cannon Trust No 1

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community

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