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Durham educational institutions

There are 796 schools and educational institutions in the greater Durham metro area, including the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill. Combined, these Durham metro educational institutions employ 39,410 people, earn more than $10 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $39 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Durham

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
228
 
$187,375,848
Student service organizations
 
215
 
$215,040,184
Parent teacher associations
 
125
 
$5,739,606
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
87
 
$389,763,754
Fraternities and sororities
 
82
 
$22,834,089
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
54
 
$119,551,324
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
52
 
$4,338,898,437
Adult education and ESL centers
 
50
 
$45,653,073
Education professional societies
 
29
 
$2,240,459
School and education alliances and advocates
 
27
 
$24,814,515
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Job trends for Durham educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
92
1-10
 
34
11-25
 
27
26-100
 
44
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
1
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of educational institutions in Durham

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
128
$250k to $1M
 
62
$1M to $5M
 
63
$5M to $25M
 
40
$25M to $100M
 
12
$100M+
 
4
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Duke University, Gothic Corporation, Gothic HSP Corporation, NCInnovation, and The Rams Club earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Durham educational institutions.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 0.4% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Durham educational institutions with more than $100 million account for 89.0% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of educational institutions in Durham

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Duke University

Home of the Blue Devils, Duke University has about 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a world-class faculty helping to expand the frontiers of knowledge. The university has a strong commitment to applying knowledge in service to society.
Revenue
$4.8b
Assets
$22.1b
Employees
32.1k
EIN
56-0532129
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Cyber Academy

North Carolina Cyber Academy empowers children by providing a personalized learning experience in a full-time virtual school. A non-profit corporation operates this public school, and it serves around 2,565 students.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
222
EIN
45-4339430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC Virtual Academy

NC Virtual Academy provides innovative and technology-rich education to 3,300 students in Durham, expanding educational choice for families.
Revenue
$38.1m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
229
EIN
47-4549510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unc Management Company

Unc Management Company's mission is to provide professional asset Management services to the university of north carolina system, the university of north carolina at chapel hill and its other constituent institutions and their affiliated endowment, founda....
Revenue
$29.5m
Assets
$61.7m
Employees
40
EIN
36-4516257
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Alumni

Serves university and alumni through events, programs, and bi-monthly magazine. Promotes fellowship, loyalty, and united support among alumni.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$138.5m
Employees
51
EIN
56-6000469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rams Club

The Rams Club financially supports UNC-Chapel Hill athletics, contributing to operating budgets, debt service, and facility renovations.
Revenue
$99.2m
Assets
$251.3m
Employees
63
EIN
56-6058412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Central University Foundation

To foster and promote the growth of higher education in North Carolina and specifically North Carolina Central University.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$63.7m
Employees
5
EIN
23-7410301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Kitty Hawk

Project Kitty Hawk provides online education services to meet the needs of adult learners and expand accessibility to higher education.
Revenue
$40.4m
Assets
$52.9m
Employees
68
EIN
87-3871908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation

The NC School of Science and Mathematics Foundation is a charitable organisation located in Durham, North Carolina, whose mission is to support the academic and educational programs of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$42.0m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1250756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hill Learning Center

The Hill Center, Inc. transforms students with Learning differences into confident, independent learners. Hill Learning Center transforms students with Learning differences into confident, independent learners.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$34.3m
Employees
143
EIN
56-2089788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dumac

Dumac operates as a supporting organization to Duke University. All of the expenses incurred are related to the investment management and related services provided on a non-for-profit, cost sharing basis to Duke University.
Revenue
$31.8m
Assets
$33.3m
Employees
0
EIN
90-0754895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill

The mission of Trinity School is to educate students in transitional kindergarten to grade twelve within the framework of Christian faith and conviction,teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried curriculum; and communicating.
Revenue
$24.9m
Assets
$35.6m
Employees
220
EIN
56-1926923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Duke School

Duke School inspires learners through project-based education, fostering curiosity and critical thinking while blending systematic instruction with real-world problem-solving.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$30.8m
Employees
204
EIN
58-1521494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Durham Charter School

Healthy Start Education is a North Carolina non-profit that operates a K-8th grade public charter school. The school serves approximately 400 students and is located in Durham, NC.
Revenue
$20.6m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
136
EIN
56-1996741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NCInnovation

NCInnovation accelerates commercialized innovation from NC's universities, creating jobs and economic opportunities through a public-private partnership.
Revenue
$272.1m
Assets
$534.3m
Employees
16
EIN
84-4902334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Durham Academy (DA)

Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,183 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Their purpose is to provide each student an education that will enable him or her to live a moral, happy and productive life.
Revenue
$47.6m
Assets
$124.2m
Employees
277
EIN
56-0538019
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Friends School (CFS)

Carolina Friends School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community empowering students to think critically, creatively, and independently. We foster active exploration and quiet reflection, individual endeavor and collaborative engagement.
Revenue
$17.6m
Assets
$46.5m
Employees
340
EIN
56-0812560
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woods Charter School

Woods Charter School runs a North Carolina public charter school that serves around 505 students in grades K-12 for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2022, operating in Chapel Hill, NC.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
178
EIN
86-1100613
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maureen Joy Charter School

Maureen Joy Charter School fosters holistic development in a supportive, inclusive environment, promoting academic excellence and community leadership for all students.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
142
EIN
56-1994950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chatham Charter School

Chatham Charter School will establish and maintain a challenging learning environment that respects the individual learners and prepares students to succeed in a globally competitive society.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
108
EIN
56-1995360
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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