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Asheville public foundations

There are 38 grantmaking public charity foundations in the greater Asheville metro area. Combined, these Asheville metro public foundations employ 173 people, earn more than $141 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $733 million.
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Types of public foundations in Asheville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
38
 
$141,196,975
Community foundations
 
16
 
$132,714,526
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Job trends for Asheville public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
7
1-10
 
4
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in Asheville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
11
$250k to $1M
 
4
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of public foundations in Asheville

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Community Foundation of Henderson County

Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter, Community Foundation of Henderson County is a highly visible, philanthropic leader directed by an engaged and committed board, staffed by qualified employees, empowering donors at a....
Revenue
$20.5m
Assets
$168.2m
Employees
10
EIN
56-1330792
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County unites resources to enhance Youth Opportunity and Community Resiliency, empowering all individuals to thrive in a supportive environment.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
47
EIN
56-0576157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1978 to build a permanent pool of charitable capital for the 18 counties of Western North Carolina.
Revenue
$87.7m
Assets
$481.0m
Employees
24
EIN
56-1223384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Teleios Collaborative Network

Teleios Collaborative Network supports non-profit hospices by providing an organizational model for best practices, economies of scale, and collaboration.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
40
EIN
82-4999138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Haywood County

United Way of Haywood County mobilizes volunteers and resources to enhance education, health, and financial stability, improving the community's quality of life.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7112548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buncombe County Schools Foundation

To establish partnerships with local individuals, businesses, corporations and other foundations for the purpose of providing additional resources to Buncombe County Schools' educators, staff, and students.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
0
EIN
58-1685536
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Four Seasons Foundation / Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation

Four Seasons Foundation supports Four Seasons Hospice by soliciting contributions and operating a resale store in Hendersonville, NC.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
37
EIN
47-5508988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Deerfield Charitable Foundation

Deerfield Charitable Foundation nurtures generosity, enriches the lives of residents, and shares resources with those in western NC.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
0
EIN
83-3913679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

HERE in Jackson County

HERE's mission is to end homelessness throughout Jackson County by providing temporary emergency shelter, housing focused case management services and short term assistance.
Revenue
$815.9k
Assets
$69.4k
Employees
8
EIN
83-1549623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Haywood Healthcare Foundation

Improving healthcare for Haywood County residents through addressing unmet needs, education, grants, and leadership opportunities.
Revenue
$896.4k
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
1
EIN
58-1317668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Growth Share Foundation

Growth Share Foundation is a community foundation in Hendersonvlle, NC that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-1323786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montreat Cottagers

Montreat Cottagers is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Montreat, NC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
58-1854379
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hitex

Hitex is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Hendersonvlle, NC that was founded in 1992.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1761892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Junior Theater Foundation

The Asheville Junior Theater Foundation raises and distributes funds to support performing arts organizations, specifically allocating $10,000 in 2023 to the Asheville Junior Theater organization.
Revenue
$124.0k
Assets
$152.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3928611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pensacola Men Group

Pensacola Men Group is a community foundation in Burnsville, NC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3575197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rotary Club of Asheville- Biltmore Foundation

Fundraising for Asheville-Biltmore Rotary Club and disbursement of proceeds to qualified 501(c)3 organizations. Receipt of and disbursement of grants for specified charities and disaster releif.
Revenue
$261.7k
Assets
$59.7k
Employees
0
EIN
84-3160142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alicia Strong Foundation

Alicia Strong Foundation is a community foundation in Hendersonville, NC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0809370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hands Enriching Lives Positively

Hands Enriching Lives Positively is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Asheville, NC that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0130893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Original Thomas Chapel A M E Zion Church Restoration Corporatio

The Original Thomas Chapel A M E Zion Church Restoration Corporatio is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Black MTN, NC that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
11-3820871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Weaverville Economic Development Foundation

Weaverville Economic Development Foundation is a community foundation in Weaverville, NC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-3953002
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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