EIN 56-0623957

Cherokee Historical Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
183
Year formed
1948
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Cherokee Historical Association's mission revolves around the Cherokee Indian in North America. It offers an open-to-the-public outdoor drama, "Unto These Hills," which showcases the tribe's history. The association also features "Oconaluftee Indian Village," a full-sized replica of an 18th-century Cherokee Indian village that is available for visitors. Additionally, "Qualla Creations" is offered as well.
Total revenues
$2,328,487
2022
Total expenses
$2,907,768
2022
Total assets
$538,448
2022
Num. employees
183
2022

Program areas at Cherokee Historical Association

"unto these hills' is an outdoor drama depicting the history of the Cherokee indian tribe. Open to the general public. "oconaluftee indian village" is a full size replica of an 18th centry Cherokee indian village. Open to the public. "qualla creations" is a retail store specializing int he sale fo hand crafted item by local members of the Cherokee indian tribe. Open to the public.

Who funds Cherokee Historical Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$240

Personnel at Cherokee Historical Association

NameTitleCompensation
John TissueDirector$93,705
Eliza ReedFinance Manager$54,037
Marina Hunley-GrahamArtistic Director$50,456
Cory BlankenshipTreasurer$0
Paxton MyersVice Chair$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Cherokee Historical Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$639,140
Program services$1,729,639
Investment income and dividends$109
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-33,620
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-6,781
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,328,487

Form 990s for Cherokee Historical Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-10990View PDF
2020-122022-06-06990View PDF
2019-122021-04-15990View PDF
2018-122020-10-24990View PDF
2017-122019-03-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 1, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 1, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $392,107 from Cherokee Preservation Foundation
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 388
Cherokee, NC 28719
Metro area
Asheville, NC
County
Jackson County, NC
Website URL
cherokeeadventure.com/ 
Phone
(828) 497-2111
Facebook page
CherokeeAdventure 
IRS details
EIN
56-0623957
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1948
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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