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North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 3,592arts, culture, and humanities organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinianarts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 10,567 people, earn more than $854 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
982
$262,929,957
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
882
$191,314,699
Historical societies and organizations
551
$42,402,670
Museums
294
$224,700,849
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
289
$86,965,125
Media production and publishing organizations
212
$69,288,068
Theaters
200
$49,363,001
Music festival and event organizations
196
$18,740,396
History museums
156
$37,547,616
Arts education organizations
134
$30,219,416
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
722
$231,650,719
Raleigh
556
$140,498,078
Durham
343
$101,910,699
Asheville
289
$58,141,839
Greensboro
270
$54,205,217
Winston-Salem
207
$48,273,192
Fayetteville, NC
137
$16,062,718
Wilmington
123
$23,661,973
Hickory
92
$20,199,243
New Bern
61
$4,187,075
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Job trends for North Carolina arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
293
1-10
300
11-25
100
26-100
54
101 to 1,000
26
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
818
$250k to $1M
272
$1M to $5M
109
$5M to $25M
32
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in North Carolina

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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
$9.7m
Assets
$40.1m
Employees
15
EIN
56-0693436
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
$5.5m
Assets
$23.1m
Employees
187
EIN
56-1028031
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
$45.7m
Assets
$63.6m
Employees
694
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)

Sullenberger Aviation Museum

Inspiring aerospace STEM innovators. Educating on aviation's impact. Developing a facility celebrating innovation and American ingenuity in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
11
EIN
56-1769105
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
$11.1m
Assets
$79.4m
Employees
103
EIN
56-0670666
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)

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
$8.6m
Assets
$54.3m
Employees
8
EIN
56-2272253
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
$7.1m
Assets
$70.0m
Employees
144
EIN
56-0587289
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)

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
$18.8m
Assets
$82.2m
Employees
43
EIN
23-7071511
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)

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
$12.5m
Assets
$67.4m
Employees
268
EIN
56-0729350
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Penland School of Crafts

Penland School of Crafts provides craft education through full-immersion programming, residencies, and retreats. Maria Hall runs the NC-based center.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$77.3m
Employees
89
EIN
56-0623948
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MUSEUM of the MARINE Carolina MUSEUM of the MARINE

Carolina museum honoring Marine and Sailor legacy with a reflection park showcasing world's largest eagle globe and anchor sculpture.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
4
EIN
56-2186718
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)

North Carolina Museum of History Foundation

NC Museum of History Foundation manages funds for state history museums and supports the flagship institution, NC Museum of History.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
5
EIN
20-0988951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Symphony Society

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
$14.9m
Assets
$32.4m
Employees
278
EIN
56-0556755
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
$7.8m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
106
EIN
56-0552780
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
$11.6m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
122
EIN
58-1314711
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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