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North Carolina recreation, sports, and social clubs

There are 4,188 recreation centers, sports teams, and social clubs in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian recreation, sports, and social clubs employ 20,463 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of recreation, sports, and social clubs in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Amateur sports clubs and leagues
 
2,008
 
$316,433,157
Social and country clubs
 
957
 
$481,931,801
Baseball and softball leagues
 
380
 
$22,016,556
Community parks and recreation centers
 
256
 
$74,335,366
Recreational and summer camps
 
189
 
$58,273,208
Swimming leagues and clubs
 
188
 
$29,329,453
Sports training camps and centers
 
171
 
$754,458,984
Football clubs and leagues
 
160
 
$6,079,059
Sports competitions
 
150
 
$53,982,101
Organizations supporting multiple recreation centers, sports teams, and social clubs
 
143
 
$2,656,838
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Recreation, sports, and social clubs by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
974
 
$1,013,687,232
Raleigh
 
573
 
$160,330,973
Durham
 
353
 
$89,564,833
Winston-Salem
 
309
 
$64,180,094
Greensboro
 
284
 
$78,752,284
Asheville
 
197
 
$37,719,703
Wilmington
 
177
 
$78,725,438
Fayetteville, NC
 
141
 
$14,812,949
Hickory
 
125
 
$28,374,577
New Bern
 
86
 
$8,751,031
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Job trends for North Carolina recreation, sports, and social clubs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
399
1-10
 
143
11-25
 
70
26-100
 
84
101 to 1,000
 
65
1,000+
 
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Sizes of recreation, sports, and social clubs in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
832
$250k to $1M
 
283
$1M to $5M
 
112
$5M to $25M
 
58
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
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Directory of recreation, sports, and social clubs in North Carolina

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1-20 of 4,188

Atlantic Coast Conference

A non-profit educational institution located in Greensboro, NC that promotes and regulates inter-collegiate athletic programs for fifteen member institutions.
Revenue
$706.6m
Assets
$275.5m
Employees
53
EIN
56-0599082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Us National Whitewater Center

Outdoor recreation center offering whitewater rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding, climbing, zip lines, adventure courses, mountain biking and ice skating.
Revenue
$28.3m
Assets
$67.9m
Employees
1,101
EIN
56-2247955
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy

Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy supports Raleigh in creating and sustaining a large urban park for community enrichment.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$26.8m
Employees
8
EIN
20-8421281
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina High School Athletic Association

The promotion of High School sports continues at a strong pace. This year there were more participating athletes than ever before.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$21.2m
Employees
24
EIN
56-0655425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Victory Junction

Victory Junction offers safe, life-changing camping experiences to children with medical conditions or serious illnesses in Randleman, NC.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$38.3m
Employees
113
EIN
56-2215292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics North Carolina

SONC provides sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting physical fitness and social inclusion through year-round programs.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
43
EIN
56-1149607
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the oldest African-American athletic conference and one of the largest Division II conferences in the country.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
13
EIN
54-0698623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA)

The Charlotte Soccer Academy provides player development for approximately 5,300 boys and girls, ranging in age from 4 to 19, competing in both recreational and competitive soccer.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
39
EIN
56-1887771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina FC Youth (CASL)

The mission of Capital Area Soccer League is to provide positive and high-quality instructional and competitive youth soccer opportunities at all levels of play.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
434
EIN
23-7441292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Independence Soccer Club

Charlotte Independence Soccer Club promotes soccer for all ages, emphasizing development, community engagement, and inclusivity through various competitive and recreational programs.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
221
EIN
83-4522850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crystal Coast Tournament

The organization's mission statement and primary exempt purposs is raising funds for charitable organziations and worthy community projects; to promote sportfishing throughout carteret county and the state of north carolina; promote conservation amoung sp....
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
31
EIN
56-1330701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries

NC-based organization offering Christian camping and outdoor ministries for all ages through three centers.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
473
EIN
56-2138935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big South Conference

The Big South Conference is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I. Originally a non-football conference, the Big South began sponsoring football in 2002.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
17
EIN
57-0759570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girls on the Run International

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
59
EIN
56-2201835
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC Triad Fusion

NC Triad Fusion provides intentional sports experiences to positively impact individuals through organized programs, coaching, and personal development opportunities.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
195
EIN
83-0687947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Sports Foundation

The Charlotte Sports Foundation provides leadership for sports-based initiatives that create a positive economic impact and enhance quality of life in the Charlotte region.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
8
EIN
46-2059715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Triangle Aquatic Center

Triangle Aquatic Center builds, operates public aquatics facilities for health, safety, recreation, and competition needs of Triangle citizens and aquatic organizations in Cary, NC.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
212
EIN
14-1839387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center

Jewish center in Charlotte, NC with social, educational, athletic and recreational facilities for intercommunity interaction and Jewish heritage awareness.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
409
EIN
56-1100696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolinas Golf Association

The Carolinas Golf Association enhances amateur golf through tournaments, education, and support for clubs, promoting player development and access to opportunities.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
30
EIN
56-0509290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

USA Baseball

US Baseball Federation develops national teams and promotes the game through sport development initiatives, identifying top American players through various events.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
203
EIN
38-6111530
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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