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Charlotte arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 789arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Charlottemetro area, including the cities of Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill within the states of South Carolina and North Carolina. Combined, these Charlotte metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 2,240 people, earn more than $230 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $645 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charlotte

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
223
$100,132,669
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
220
$34,375,426
Historical societies and organizations
95
$15,237,770
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
71
$4,016,702
Museums
44
$59,868,158
Arts education organizations
44
$3,852,941
Media production and publishing organizations
42
$12,254,650
Music festival and event organizations
41
$2,423,911
Dance organizations
35
$2,557,914
Theaters
33
$7,726,362
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Job trends for Charlotte arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
63
1-10
50
11-25
13
26-100
9
101 to 1,000
5
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charlotte

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
148
$250k to $1M
43
$1M to $5M
18
$5M to $25M
11
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charlotte

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Levine Museum of the New South

Levine Museum's mission is to connect the past to the future to realize the promises of a New South through exhibits that explore complex chapters in the region's history and programs that launch dialogue, foster empathy, and build an equitable community.....
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
24
EIN
56-1748648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts and Science Council (ASC)

The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is organization that serves and supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg's cultural community through grant-making, planning, programs and services to ensure a vibrant community enriched with arts, science and history.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
15
EIN
56-0693436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blumenthal Performing Arts

Blumenthal Performing Arts' mission is to present the best in the performing arts and in partnership with others, share and employ the arts as a major catalyst to strengthen education, build community cohesiveness and advance economic growth.
Revenue
$51.9m
Assets
$58.1m
Employees
616
EIN
58-1791724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Place

Discovery Place offers transformative science, nature, and design experiences, with four museums serving over 360k guests annually in Charlotte.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$125.5m
Employees
242
EIN
56-0529944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mint Museum of Art

The Mint Museum of Art engages and inspires through innovative exhibitions, collections, and research. Located in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$82.6m
Employees
93
EIN
56-0670666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Charlotte Ballet

Charlotte Ballet offers artistically excellent programming in classical and contemporary ballet to diverse audiences through performances, education, and community engagement.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
119
EIN
58-1314711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society

The Charlotte Symphony uplifts, entertains, and educates the diverse communities of charlotte-mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
227
EIN
56-6011568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wfae 907

WFAE 90.7 is a major source of news and information for the Charlotte region and one of the country's leading public radio stations. Be the station of record for community leaders and our target listeners.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
69
EIN
56-1803808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC Transportation Museum Foundation

Preserve and interpret the history of Transportation in north carolina and present this history in a manner that allows visitors to enjoy their experience as well as learn from it. Provides development and support for the NC Transportation Museum.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
55
EIN
58-1315178
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cain Center for the Arts

The Cornelius Arts Center has engaged the Community ininput and guidance in the creation of a new Community Arts Center. Our programs have included public workshops with our leadership team and architects.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
6
EIN
81-4628087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolinas Aviation Museum

Inspiring aerospace STEM innovators. Educating on aviation's impact. Developing a facility celebrating innovation and American ingenuity in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
5
EIN
56-1769105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cultural and Heritage Commission

CHM preserves and communicates natural and cultural histories of Carolina Piedmont, inspiring lifetime learning through educational programs and special events.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
76
EIN
23-7257020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Theatre of Charlotte

CTC inspires wonder through professional theatrical productions and theatre education programs for children aged 2 to grade 12 in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
124
EIN
56-1028031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown offers a drum and bugle corps experience designed for youth participation, instruction, and competition. Youths aged 14-21 participate in marching band, tours, and compete nationally against other similar corps across the country.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
16
EIN
56-1598929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Artsfest

Charlotte Artsfest promotes community-building initiatives through inclusive arts experiences and festival events, with a focus on education, wellness, and sustainability.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
5
EIN
01-0554275
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera Carolina

Opera Carolina inspires and entertains the community through excellent productions of opera, music theatre, education programs, and outreach activities.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$515.8k
Employees
62
EIN
56-6019660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsPlus

Artsplus provides accessible music and art education to all socioeconomic backgrounds and offers free outreach programs to at-risk communities.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
16
EIN
59-1356847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art celebrates and explores the Bechtler Collection of 20th-century modern art, located in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$39.0m
Employees
41
EIN
56-2225722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Harvey B Gantt Center for African-Ammerican Arts Culture

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for african-american Arts + Culture exists to present, preserve and promote african American art, Culture and history for The education and enlightenment for all.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
24
EIN
56-1152286
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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