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North Carolina historical societies

There are 559historical societies and organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinianhistorical societiesemploy 498 people, earn more than $41 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $166 million.
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Historical societies by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
77
$9,759,407
Raleigh
68
$5,474,675
Winston-Salem
49
$819,289
Durham
39
$4,399,117
Greensboro
37
$2,433,747
Asheville
33
$4,867,230
Wilmington
22
$1,949,568
Fayetteville, NC
22
$1,214,626
Hickory
17
$1,906,571
Myrtle Beach, SC
15
$81,730
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Job trends for North Carolina historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
60
1-10
37
11-25
7
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of historical societies in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
107
$250k to $1M
30
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of historical societies in North Carolina

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1-20 of 559

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)

Cherokee Historical Association

Cherokee Historical Association preserves and shares Cherokee Indian history through outdoor drama and an authentic replica village for visitors.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$538.4k
Employees
183
EIN
56-0623957
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edenton Historical Commission

Edenton Historical Commission is a historical societies or organization in Edenton, NC whose mission is: Preserves, restores & presents historic Edenton & Chowan County to benefit citizens and visitors.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
10
EIN
58-1385509
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catawba County Historical Association

Catawba County Historical Association was founded in 1949 as a non-profit organization for the purpose of collecting, perserving,researching, exhibiting and interpreting the everyday life and accomplishments of the residents of Catawba County and their re....
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
14
EIN
56-6054135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marian Cheek Jackson Center

Community center in Chapel Hill, NC for connecting residents, organizing housing & landbanking efforts, and preserving local history.
Revenue
$795.5k
Assets
$837.7k
Employees
15
EIN
46-1988511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pauli Murray Ctr for History & Social Justice

Preserves Pauli Murray's childhood home, raises awareness of her work and promotes social justice through community dialogue and education.
Revenue
$896.2k
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
7
EIN
45-4926223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital Area Preservation

Capital Area Preservation manages Wake County's historic preservation program and accepts historic preservation easements with a mission to preserve historical sites.
Revenue
$761.5k
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7288999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation North Carolina

Founded in 1939, Preservation North Carolina is North Carolina's only private nonprofit statewide historic preservation organization.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
25
EIN
56-1145386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Josephs Historic Foundation

Preserving and advancing the heritage and culture of historic Hayti and the African Americanexperience through programs that benefit the broader community locally, nationally andglobally.
Revenue
$869.4k
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
9
EIN
56-1152267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (a 501(c)3 non profit) works to protect, preserve, interpret and develop the unique cultural and natural resources of the 25 Westernmost counties in North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$276.7k
Employees
8
EIN
20-4714123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Randolph Heritage Or (RHC)

RHC preserves Deep River area's industrial, cultural, and natural heritage with historic buildings, open spaces, Southern Textile Industry history and machinery.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1908091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tryon Palace Foundation

The Tryon Palace Foundation supports and preserves the historic legacy of Tryon Palace in New Bern through education and special events.
Revenue
$781.7k
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1795949
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Moorefields

Preserves, maintains and celebrates the Moorefields 1785 historic house and grounds in Hillsborough, NC including protecting wildlife habitats and natural areas.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$958.3k
Employees
0
EIN
26-2570121
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Light House Group

Non-profit organization in Cary, NC providing youth activities, office/meeting/event space. Triangle Muslim Aid program engages volunteers in community services.
Revenue
$539.3k
Assets
$349.4k
Employees
0
EIN
30-0875802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

82d Airborne Division Association / Group Return

Develop bond between current & past Airborne forces of us military; record history & accomplishments of Airborne troopers; maintain liason with active Division; support 82d Airborne Division memorial museum & educational fund; educate the general public.
Revenue
$134.5k
Assets
$723.0k
Employees
0
EIN
23-7202521
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Southern Appalachian Historical Association

Preserves and shares the cultural heritage of the region through theatrical, educational, and museum programming. Home of Horn in the West.
Revenue
$234.1k
Assets
$105.7k
Employees
51
EIN
56-6003584
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County

Preserving and interpreting Hillsborough and Orange County's history through a refreshed permanent gallery and free special exhibits.
Revenue
$101.6k
Assets
$128.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-0797289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

State Capitol Foundation North Carolina State Capitol

To assist the State of North Carolina to maintain, preserve, furnish, equip, exhibit and interpret to the public the North Carolina State Capitol and union square on which it stands.
Revenue
$158.1k
Assets
$722.6k
Employees
0
EIN
59-1724571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shadow Warrior Association

Shadow Warrior Association honors and supports 112th Signal Battalion veterans through events and acts of charity, while preserving the history of the unit.
Revenue
$84.6k
Assets
$173.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1365197
IRS type
501(c)(19)

North Carolina Genealogical Society

NC-based society conducting genealogical research, preservation, and education through workshops, webinars, and publishing newsletters for over 3,000 members and non-members.
Revenue
$93.0k
Assets
$310.9k
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0137934
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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