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North Carolina civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 441 civil rights and advocacy organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian civil rights and social justice organizations employ 664 people, earn more than $120 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $142 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
196
 
$47,190,233
LGBT rights organizations
 
56
 
$9,422,781
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
 
53
 
$33,197,353
Voter registration and education organizations
 
46
 
$32,277,049
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
37
 
$1,684,398
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
 
33
 
$3,076,906
Anti-abortion organizations
 
15
 
$3,505,307
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
 
11
 
$20,337
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
 
6
 
$697,585
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
 
6
 
$11,340,137
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
96
 
$12,338,461
Raleigh
 
87
 
$69,271,103
Durham
 
64
 
$24,789,617
Greensboro
 
31
 
$3,233,396
Asheville
 
25
 
$8,761,656
Winston-Salem
 
24
 
$250,773
Fayetteville, NC
 
18
 
$72,872
Hickory
 
11
 
$67,855
Burlington, NC
 
10
 
$0
Wilmington
 
9
 
$77,691
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Job trends for North Carolina civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
29
1-10
 
41
11-25
 
17
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
74
$250k to $1M
 
35
$1M to $5M
 
22
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in North Carolina

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Southern Coalition for Social Justice

SCSJ partners with communities of color in the South to advance their political, social, and economic rights through legal advocacy and research.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0688375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Disability Rights North Carolina

Disability Rights NC advances and defends the legal rights of people with disabilities in NC, ensuring community living, protection from abuse and discrimination.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
61
EIN
56-1243369
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Black Alliance

North Carolina Black Alliance advocates for systemic policy change, environmental justice, and healthcare access, empowering Black communities through collaboration and informed advocacy.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
13
EIN
56-2210571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT)

North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) empowers AAPI youth, promotes civic engagement, and advocates for immigrant rights through education and community-building initiatives.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
28
EIN
81-3125435
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Campaign For Southern Equality

Campaign For Southern Equality advocates for full LGBTQ equality across the South through diverse programming rooted in equity and empathy.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
14
EIN
27-4064401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Death Penalty Litigation

To provide direct representation to those on Death row in north carolina as well as to provide consulting, research and training services to attorneys appointed to represent persons facing the Death Penalty in north carolina.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
33
EIN
56-1939274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Inclusive Development International

Inclusive Development International advocates for community rights, holds corporations accountable, and promotes a just global economy through research, casework, and policy advocacy.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
14
EIN
82-2413310
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Abortion Fund

The Carolina Abortion Fund provides financial, logistical, and emotional support for individuals in North and South Carolina seeking abortion care.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
6
EIN
45-3810502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation

The nc aclu mission is to preserve and defend the guarantees of individual liberty found in the North Carolina constitution and the us constitution, with particular emphasis on freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of religion, equal protecti....
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
10
EIN
56-1019644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)

The North Carolina Advocates for Justice is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to protecting people's rights through community, education, and advocacy.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
13
EIN
56-1892302
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina

The aclu of North Carolina dares to create a more perfect Union - beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the united states and North Carolina constitutions for all and expand the reach of their guarantees.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
17
EIN
56-0863265
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Ncaat in Action

Ncaat in Action builds political power for Aapis and allies in North Carolina through voter education, progressive advocacy, and leadership development.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
0
EIN
84-2889172
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic

Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic fortifies its commitment to protect women's health, educate teens, and serve as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2208857
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Siembra NC

Grassroots advocacy defending NC communities from ICE, abusive employers/landlords, and bad elected officials. Provided grant in initial year. Located in Greensboro.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
17
EIN
87-2256899
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Committee on States

Committee on States creates, nurtures, and sustains a community of state-based progressive investors and institutional partners throughout the country to achieve its mission.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
6
EIN
84-2558945
IRS type
501(c)(4)

North Carolina A Philip Randolph Educational Fund

The North Carolina A Philip Randolph Educational Fund champions civic betterment, educates on government engagement, and advocates for social, economic, and environmental justice.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
23
EIN
47-3555626
IRS type
501(c)(4)

You Can Vote

You Can Vote educates, registers, and empowers voters across 60 NC counties and community partner organizations in Durham, NC.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
23
EIN
83-2882290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A A Community Pregnancy Center

A A Community Pregnancy Center educates and informs the public on alternatives to abortion through community education and awareness.
Revenue
$752.9k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
15
EIN
56-1782296
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Family Policy Council

NC Family Policy Council educates and reports on public policy issues that impact the family through research, radio, magazine, and website communications.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
9
EIN
56-1751596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville

Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville advocates for racial equity, educates the community on Reparations, and represents organizations committed to the rights of people of color.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$803.4k
Employees
3
EIN
88-2233142
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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