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North Carolina historical societies

There are 548 historical societies and organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian historical societies employ 508 people, earn more than $36 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $290 million.
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Historical societies by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
76
 
$8,926,891
Raleigh
 
67
 
$5,343,641
Winston-Salem
 
47
 
$2,147,083
Greensboro
 
39
 
$1,547,353
Durham
 
39
 
$4,177,043
Asheville
 
34
 
$2,965,469
Wilmington
 
23
 
$1,928,111
Fayetteville, NC
 
20
 
$558,915
Hickory
 
16
 
$2,229,765
Myrtle Beach, SC
 
14
 
$103,349
Showing 10 of 17 metros

Job trends for North Carolina historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
60
1-10
 
29
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
100
$250k to $1M
 
30
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of historical societies in North Carolina

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The Lynnwood Foundation

The Lynnwood Foundation maintains The Duke Mansion as a historic inn and operates the Lee Institute, strengthening non-profits and building communities.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
31
EIN
56-1987315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Classical American Homes Preservation Trust (CAHPT)

CAHPT's mission is to preserve, protect and open to the public examples of classical American residential architecture, surrounding landscapes and scenic trails, as well as fine and decorative arts of the first half of the 19th century.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$127.0m
Employees
8
EIN
13-3747036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Korner's Folly Foundation

Preserves and shares the historic relevance of Kernersville, NC's Korners Folly house with restoration efforts and educational programs.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
10
EIN
56-1984048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital Area Preservation

Capital Area Preservation manages Wake County's historic preservation program and accepts historic preservation easements with a mission to preserve historical sites.
Revenue
$931.8k
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7288999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marian Cheek Jackson Center

Community center in Chapel Hill, NC for connecting residents, organizing housing & landbanking efforts, and preserving local history.
Revenue
$750.3k
Assets
$751.1k
Employees
18
EIN
46-1988511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pauli Murray Ctr for History & Social Justice

Preserves Pauli Murray's childhood home, raises awareness of her work and promotes social justice through community dialogue and education.
Revenue
$896.2k
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
7
EIN
45-4926223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catawba County Historical Association

Catawba County Historical Association was founded in 1949 as a non-profit organization for the purpose of collecting, perserving,researching, exhibiting and interpreting the everyday life and accomplishments of the residents of Catawba County and their re....
Revenue
$758.8k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
19
EIN
56-6054135
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
$775.5k
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
15
EIN
56-0629334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation North Carolina

Founded in 1939, Preservation North Carolina is North Carolina's only private nonprofit statewide historic preservation organization.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
25
EIN
56-1145386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation Forward

Foundation Forward installs life-size replicas of the Charters of Freedom nationwide, educating communities on American history and civics to foster civic engagement.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$602.7k
Employees
11
EIN
46-3641483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (a 501(c)3 non profit) works to protect, preserve, interpret and develop the unique cultural and natural resources of the 25 Westernmost counties in North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$617.3k
Employees
10
EIN
20-4714123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tryon Palace Foundation

The Tryon Palace Foundation supports and preserves the historic legacy of Tryon Palace in New Bern through education and special events.
Revenue
$781.7k
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1795949
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Richmond Hill Law School Commission

Historic Richmond Hill Law School Commission is a historical societies or organization in Yadkinville, NC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-2752870
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Randolph County Honor Guard

Randolph County Honor Guard is a historical societies or organization in Asheboro, NC that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1635645
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Piedmont Antique Farm Park

Piedmont Antique Farm Park is a historical societies or organization in Mocksville, NC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-5418580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Bryson City Cemetery

Friends of the Bryson City Cemetery is a historical societies or organization in Bryson City, NC that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-5543752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mecklenburg N C Genealogical Society

Mecklenburg N C Genealogical Society is a historical societies or organization in Charlotte, NC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1319879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Our Childrens Memorial Walkway

Our Childrens Memorial Walkway is a historical societies or organization in Charlotte, NC that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2190748
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Castalia Community Development

Castalia Community Development is a historical societies or organization in Castalia, NC that was founded in 2015.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1735003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John Chavis Historical Society

John Chavis Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Oxford, NC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2000545
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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