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North Carolina performing arts organizations

There are 947performing arts organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinianperforming arts organizationsemploy 3,696 people, earn more than $348 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $702 million.
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Types of performing arts organizations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
947
$347,573,849
Music festival and event organizations
197
$18,861,595
Theaters
190
$48,276,228
Dance organizations
111
$9,428,550
Symphony orchestras
50
$54,953,171
Performing arts centers
26
$65,634,625
Ballet companies
24
$19,248,872
Performing arts schools
9
$12,487,926
Operas
6
$6,599,420
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Performing arts organizations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
197
$96,585,149
Raleigh
148
$152,467,938
Durham
97
$16,131,676
Greensboro
81
$16,752,711
Asheville
68
$13,844,583
Winston-Salem
60
$10,198,387
Wilmington
38
$5,111,552
Fayetteville, NC
28
$6,793,865
Hickory
22
$4,302,209
New Bern
19
$701,729
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Job trends for North Carolina performing arts organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
58
1-10
77
11-25
25
26-100
16
101 to 1,000
12
1,000+
0
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Sizes of performing arts organizations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
255
$250k to $1M
63
$1M to $5M
32
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
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Directory of performing arts organizations in North Carolina

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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)

A J Fletcher Foundation (AJF)

The A. J. Fletcher Foundation was established through the generosity of the late Alfred Johnston Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher's objective was to provide annual operating support for Grass Roots Opera, one of his numerous civic and artistic endeavors.
Revenue
$103.2m
Assets
$240.2m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7423031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brevard Music Center Incorporated (BMC)

The Brevard Music Center, a summer institute and festival, teaches gifted young musicians to prepare and perform great musical works at a high artistic level.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$62.8m
Employees
267
EIN
56-0729350
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Symphony Society

To be North Carolina's state orchestra, an orchestra achieving the highest level of artistic quality and performance standards, and embracing its dual legacies of statewide service and music education.
Revenue
$22.2m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
181
EIN
56-0556755
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)

Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT)

Cape Fear Regional Theatre is committed to presenting an annual series of professional, quality plays, performances and special events that, in addition to entertaining, will enlighten, inspire, and educate performers and audiences.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
17
EIN
56-0856992
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)

Carolina Ballet

Carolina Ballet performs world-class ballet in Raleigh and beyond, offering classical works, traditional story ballets, innovative new choreography and an annual Nutcracker program.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
106
EIN
56-1445383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lost Colony (RIHA)

The mission of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
113
EIN
56-6002131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Theatre of Durham

The non-profit Carolina Theatre of Durham is one of downtown's most loved and established arts organizations. Operating the city-owned Carolina Theatre complex for nearly two decades, they are funded by ticket sales, individual and corporate contributions.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
78
EIN
56-1759337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Theatre (NCT)

North Carolina Theatre is a nonprofit, professional regional theatre producing Broadway revivals in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
82
EIN
56-1072874
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winston Salem Symphony (WSS)

Winston-Salem Symphony serves our community with exceptional musical performance and educational opportunities.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
107
EIN
56-0692826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Symphony Orchestra

Asheville Symphony Orchestra promotes symphonic music through public concerts, collaborations with artists and opportunities for musicians in Western North Carolina.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
100
EIN
56-6060772
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)

Eastern Music Festival (EMF)

Eastern Music Festival and School is recognized for its prodigious contributions to the field of American music and its commitment to nurturing talented American and international youth through a collaborative learning process.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
100
EIN
56-0771005
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra

The mission of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, Inc. is to enrich the cultural life of Greensboro, nc and surrounding areas through the development, production, and promotion of the highest quality music and music education programs.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
93
EIN
56-6063111
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)

North Carolina Opera

North Carolina Opera enhances cultural life with high-quality operatic performances and outreach programs for both schoolchildren and adults.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$892.7k
Employees
8
EIN
31-1486222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flat Rock Playhouse

Professional theater in Flat Rock, NC providing meticulously crafted performances and fine arts education for the community.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
152
EIN
56-0571518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Dance Festival (ADF)

Since 1934, American Dance Festival (ADF) has remained committed to serving the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers, and professionals in dance-related fields.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
18
EIN
06-0932294
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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