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Hickory religious organizations

There are 475 religious organizations and churches in the greater Hickory metro area, including the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton. Combined, these Hickory metro religious organizations employ 123 people, earn more than $14 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $27 million.
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Types of religious organizations in Hickory

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Christian nonprofit organizations
 
232
 
$9,521,185
Religious media production and publishing organizations
 
8
 
$257,297
Religious professional societies
 
5
 
$68,426
Organizations supporting a single religious organization
 
5
 
$498,962
Organizations supporting multiple religious organizations
 
3
 
$122,506
Catholic nonprofit organizations
 
2
 
$0
Jewish nonprofit organizations
 
2
 
$-73,468
Religious organization technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$0
Religious alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$2,955,936
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Job trends for Hickory religious organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
13
1-10
 
13
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of religious organizations in Hickory

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
36
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of religious organizations in Hickory

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1-20 of 475

Lantern Foundation

Lantern Foundation rescues victims of human trafficking worldwide and educates the public through national awareness campaigns. Based in Asheboro, NC.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$313.7k
Employees
13
EIN
85-0713747
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Lazarus / Coastlands Ministries

Project Lazarus believes that communities are ultimately responsible for their own health and that every drug overdose is preventable.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$268.9k
Employees
15
EIN
56-2087110
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Destiny Encounters International

Destiny Encounters International preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ globally, conducts evangelism and missions outreaches, equips the church, and provides relief to the poor, distressed, and underprivileged from their base in Moravian Falls, NC.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
2
EIN
45-2389005
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blowing Rock Conference Center

Blowing Rock Conference Center hosts diverse groups for community development, education, and spiritual growth, offering adaptable spaces and engaging activities year-round.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
27
EIN
56-6009652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Church of Jesus Christ

Church of Jesus Christ is a religious organization or church in Newland, NC that was founded in 1960.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1534134
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spirit and Life Ministeries International

Spirit and Life Ministeries International is a religious organization or church in Lenoir, NC that was founded in 1977.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
59-1713343
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hickory Church of Christ

Hickory Church of Christ is a religious organization or church in Hickory, NC that was founded in 1974.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7366642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cornerstone Christian Church / Wnccef

Cornerstone Christian Church / Wnccef is a Christian nonprofit organization in Hickory, NC that was founded in 1998.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2087770
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christs Church of the Foothills

Christs Church of the Foothills is a Christian nonprofit organization in Hickory, NC that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
48-1303633
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rock Chapel Church of God

Rock Chapel Church of God is a religious organization or church in Granite Falls, NC that was founded in 1960.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1092366
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Casa de Dios - 13268

Casa de Dios - 13268 is a religious organization or church in Hudson, NC that was founded in 1972.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-2415647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

First Church of God

First Church of God is a religious organization or church in Lenoir, NC that was founded in 1960.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1929078
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Set Free Christian Fellowship of Morganton NC

Set Free Christian Fellowship of Morganton NC is a Christian nonprofit organization in Morganton, NC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-2303393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iglesia Ebenezer Ad

Iglesia Ebenezer Ad is a religious organization or church in Morganton, NC that was founded in 1964.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-3515740
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waterlife Church

Waterlife Church is a religious organization or church in Lenoir, NC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3470815
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iglesia de Juda Monte de Sion Lenoi R

Iglesia de Juda Monte de Sion Lenoi R is a Christian nonprofit organization in Lenoir, NC that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-4828720
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Howard G Zerden Foundation

The Howard G Zerden Foundation is a private foundation located in Hickory, NC with Sanford Guttler as the trustee.
Revenue
$-73,468
Assets
$493.1k
Employees
0
EIN
87-0788947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lymphatic Somatic Massage By Leah

I am a charitable organization serving the community and private clients religious education personal empowerment and health. Utilizing gifts I posses to serve locally and abroad.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-2838158
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Life Center

The Life Center is a religious organization or church in Lenoir, NC that was founded in 1974.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
65-1309848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wesleyan Church Corporation / Iglesia Wesleyana Jesus El Buen Pa

Wesleyan Church Corporation / Iglesia Wesleyana Jesus El Buen Pa is a Christian nonprofit organization in Morganton, NC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-3780110
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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