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North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,701 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 10,878 people, earn more than $916 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
1,023
 
$288,521,434
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
932
 
$193,985,352
Historical societies and organizations
 
556
 
$46,315,146
Museums
 
310
 
$248,465,619
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
303
 
$84,248,526
Theaters
 
214
 
$55,672,288
Media production and publishing organizations
 
212
 
$75,196,748
Music festival and event organizations
 
207
 
$26,152,493
History museums
 
163
 
$77,889,046
Arts education organizations
 
148
 
$33,169,629
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
756
 
$213,233,763
Raleigh
 
574
 
$153,681,625
Durham
 
350
 
$98,081,876
Asheville
 
304
 
$71,917,803
Greensboro
 
280
 
$66,521,367
Winston-Salem
 
214
 
$51,449,927
Fayetteville, NC
 
130
 
$52,895,346
Wilmington
 
128
 
$23,016,778
Hickory
 
94
 
$20,553,488
New Bern
 
66
 
$6,125,687
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Job trends for North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
306
1-10
 
315
11-25
 
102
26-100
 
55
101 to 1,000
 
27
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
856
$250k to $1M
 
285
$1M to $5M
 
119
$5M to $25M
 
30
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

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1-20 of 3,701

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
$8.0m
Assets
$42.2m
Employees
14
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
$49.0m
Assets
$66.4m
Employees
712
EIN
58-1791724
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
$5.3m
Assets
$25.4m
Employees
38
EIN
56-1987315
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
$14.1m
Assets
$122.9m
Employees
231
EIN
56-0529944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mint Museum of Art

Mint Museum of Art showcases international art, offers engaging programs for all ages, and fosters community connections through creativity and education.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$96.4m
Employees
101
EIN
56-0670666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cherokee Preservation Foundation

Cherokee Preservation Foundation protects and preserves Native culture while enhancing the lives of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Western NC neighbors.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
8
EIN
56-2272253
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
$6.1m
Assets
$263.8m
Employees
6
EIN
23-7423031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Salem

Old Salem preserves and interprets the history and material culture of the early American South and offers educational programs in Winston Salem, NC.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$73.8m
Employees
138
EIN
56-0587289
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
$6.5m
Assets
$18.9m
Employees
34
EIN
56-0856992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation (NCMA)

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is an art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina which opened in 1956 as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by State legislation and funding.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$89.7m
Employees
42
EIN
23-7071511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greensboro Science Center

Greensboro Science Center is a family-focused attraction with a museum, an aquarium, a treetop adventure park and educational programs.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
341
EIN
56-0885727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of North Carolina Press

The University of North Carolina Press promotes the advancement of arts and sciences and the development of literature through publishing deserving works. Their programs include publishing scholarly books in all media to further this mission.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$45.1m
Employees
66
EIN
56-6001394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Humanities Center

Independent institute in NC advancing humanities through fellowships, education programs & public engagement promoting understanding of humanities for democratic society.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$84.7m
Employees
40
EIN
59-1735367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Penland School Of Craft

Penland School of Crafts provides craft education through full-immersion programming, residencies, and retreats. Maria Hall runs the NC-based center.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$79.7m
Employees
106
EIN
56-0623948
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
$14.7m
Assets
$72.7m
Employees
282
EIN
56-0729350
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC History Center on the Civil War Emancipation and Reconstruction Foundation

NC center tells NC Civil War story. Promotes education via 100 story project, submitted by community members. Located in Fayetteville.
Revenue
$35.8m
Assets
$77.5m
Employees
4
EIN
46-3062871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences

Supports museum's mission through educational events, operates three stores for science-themed merchandise, located in Raleigh, NC.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
106
EIN
56-1240806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John C Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School provides experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
101
EIN
56-0552780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Symphony

The North Carolina Symphony is 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
$21.5m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
288
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
$9.7m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
119
EIN
58-1314711
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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