Asheville area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Asheville area nonprofits
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There are 3,652 organizations in the greater Ashevillemetro area. Combined, these Asheville metro nonprofits employ 27,183 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.

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Job trends for Asheville nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	339
1-10	237
11-25	124
26-100	114
101 to 1,000	60
1,000+	4

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Asheville is driven by large organizations like Adventhealth Hendersonville, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), YMCA of Western North Carolina, Warren Wilson College, and The Givens Estates.
The largest employers tend to be colleges, senior residential care facilities, multiservice human service organizations, general hospitals, and community clinics.

Sizes of nonprofits in Asheville

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	676
$250k to $1M	282
$1M to $5M	189
$5M to $25M	61
$25M to $100M	16
$100M+	2

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Adventhealth Hendersonville, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), French Broad Electric Membership Corporation, The Givens Estates, and Blue Ridge Health earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Asheville.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for -4.1% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Asheville with more than $100 million account for 19.3% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, senior residential care facilities, colleges, public utilities, and community clinics.

Types of nonprofits in Asheville

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Educational institutions	794	5,603	$403,975,558	$1,012,922,176
Religious organizations	593	751	$70,184,366	$120,246,430
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	288	1,153	$57,902,447	$202,683,261
Human service organizations	233	5,955	$364,805,023	$1,026,722,859
Business and community development organizations	231	380	$65,730,812	$167,741,991
Foundations	223	241	$-206,139,184	$2,523,296,292
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	198	1,075	$39,463,686	$84,586,417
Animal organizations	116	373	$20,475,692	$31,726,796
Environmental organizations	104	982	$72,578,896	$218,576,146
Health organizations	95	5,075	$615,743,644	$801,869,575

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1-20 of 3,652

Asheville School (AS)

Asheville School is a nationally acclaimed coed boarding school for students in grades 9 through 12. This is a nurturing community, where their students and faculty genuinely know one another.

Revenue

$22.9m

Assets

$112.5m

Employees

155

EIN

56-0530248

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

EIN

56-2272253

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Warren Wilson College

To provide a distinctive undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education. Our undergraduate education combines academics, work, and service in a learning community committed to environmental responsibility, cross-cultural understanding.

Revenue

$44.5m

Assets

$103.6m

Employees

1,179

EIN

56-0767736

IRS type

501(c)(3)

YMCA of Western North Carolina

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to strengthening the foundations of community through programming that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Revenue

$27.7m

Assets

$51.2m

Employees

1,210

EIN

56-0530013

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Montreat College

Montreat College is an independent, Christ-centered, liberal arts institution that educates students through intellectual inquiry, spiritual formation, and preparation for calling and career.

Revenue

$54.0m

Assets

$66.6m

Employees

347

EIN

56-0543261

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska offers a wide array of meeting facilities, equipment and services to meet all your needs. Our auditoriums can accommodate from 200 to over 2000 people, while we also offer a plethora of smaller meeting rooms for more intimate discussions.

Revenue

$16.9m

Assets

$32.6m

Employees

306

EIN

56-0547461

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Ymca Blue Ridge Assembly

YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly enables youth, staff and non-profits to develop their full potential through programs, facilities, and tailored leadership training.

Revenue

$9.7m

Assets

$22.7m

Employees

200

EIN

56-0532130

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)

The mission of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is to provide education, information, technology, research, training, and services to improve health outcomes in Western North Carolina through partnerships and neutrality.

Revenue

$115.6m

Assets

$116.0m

Employees

1,313

EIN

56-1071426

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge Health

Blue Ridge Health is a patient-centered medical home for anyone in the western North Carolina communities, delivering high-quality healthcare for more than 42,000 individuals annually.

Revenue

$62.7m

Assets

$43.8m

Employees

742

EIN

56-0794933

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Carolina Village

To provide housing, continuing life care, up-to-date service, and a pleasant, congenial social environment to encourage personal growth and community participation without regard to race or religious persuasion.

Revenue

$33.5m

Assets

$129.1m

Employees

449

EIN

23-7179679

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Carolina Day School (CDS)

Carolina Day School's mission is to inspire students to become innovative thinkers who communicate with intelligence and clarity, create with vision and purpose, and act with courage and compassion to confidently make a meaningful difference in the world.

Revenue

$21.1m

Assets

$34.1m

Employees

258

EIN

56-0125490

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter, Community Foundation of Henderson County is a highly visible, philanthropic leader directed by an engaged and committed board, staffed by qualified employees, empowering donors at a....

Revenue

$10.4m

Assets

$131.4m

Employees

EIN

56-1330792

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Mars Hill University

Private liberal arts university with 5 degree programs, rooted in Christian faith, offering intellectual and personal growth for ~1,010 students.

Revenue

$52.0m

Assets

$164.0m

Employees

699

EIN

56-0554207

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Christ School

To produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society. We achieve this mission through a four-fold process.

Revenue

$18.3m

Assets

$46.6m

Employees

153

EIN

56-0615187

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Black Mountain Home for ChildrenYouth and Families

Black Mountain Home for ChildrenYouth and Families is a foster care organization in Black Mountain, NC whose mission is: To glorify God by caring for children and families.

Revenue

$8.6m

Assets

$27.8m

Employees

EIN

56-0538018

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Four Seasons the Care You Trust

Four Seasons Care provides hospice and palliative care for terminally ill patients in NC, with an emphasis on family support and professional education.

Revenue

$41.3m

Assets

$31.0m

Employees

470

EIN

56-1252665

IRS type

501(c)(3)

MANNA Food Bank (MANNA)

MANNA FoodBank's mission is to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina.

Revenue

$37.9m

Assets

$29.7m

Employees

EIN

58-1514800

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Givens Estates

Givens Estates improves seniors' lives through housing, support, and health services. It values commitment, caring, courage, and collaboration. Located in Asheville, NC.

Revenue

$80.0m

Assets

$384.0m

Employees

876

EIN

51-0199312

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community

Christian-inspired nonprofit retirement community in Asheville, NC, providing lifetime care and promoting independence. Governed by a board of directors.

Revenue

$45.6m

Assets

$252.5m

Employees

419

EIN

56-0614176

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers

Nonprofit providing healthcare for all regardless of ability to pay, in areas with insufficient health services. Located in Asheville, NC.

Revenue

$30.6m

Assets

$32.6m

Employees

226

EIN

46-3984362

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Asheville area nonprofits

Job trends for Asheville nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Asheville

Types of nonprofits in Asheville

Directory of nonprofits in Asheville

Asheville School (AS)

Cherokee Preservation Foundation

Warren Wilson College

YMCA of Western North Carolina

Montreat College

Lake Junaluska

Ymca Blue Ridge Assembly

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)

Blue Ridge Health

Carolina Village

Carolina Day School (CDS)

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Mars Hill University

Christ School

Black Mountain Home for ChildrenYouth and Families

Four Seasons the Care You Trust

MANNA Food Bank (MANNA)

The Givens Estates

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community

Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers

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