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EIN 56-0623957

Cherokee Historical Assoiciation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
177
City
Cherokee
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1948
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The Cherokee Historical Association's mission revolves around the Cherokee Indian in North America. It offers an open-to-the-public outdoor drama, "Unto These Hills," which showcases the tribe's history. The association also features "Oconaluftee Indian Village," a full-sized replica of an 18th-century Cherokee Indian village that is available for visitors. Additionally, "Qualla Creations" is offered as well.
Also known as...
Cherokee Historical Association
Total revenues
$470,895
2023
Total expenses
$2,598,506
2023
Total assets
$890,331
2023
Num. employees
177
2023

Program areas at Cherokee Historical Assoiciation

Unto these hills is an outdoor drama depicting the history of the Cherokee indian tribe. Open to the general public. Oconaluftee indian village is a full size replica of an 18th centry Cherokee indian village. Open to the public. Qualla creations is a retail store specializing int he sale fo hand crafted item by local members of the Cherokee indian tribe. Open to the public.

Who funds Cherokee Historical Assoiciation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cherokee Preservation FoundationCultural Preservation$418,395
Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAdvancing the Arts$8,500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$240

Personnel at Cherokee Historical Assoiciation

NameTitleCompensation
John TissueExecutive Director$93,705
Marina Hunley-GrahamArtistic Director$50,456
Eliza ReedFinance Manager$54,037
Perry ShellChair$0
Paxton MyersVice Chair / Chairman / Trustee$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Cherokee Historical Assoiciation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$470,895
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$470,895

Form 990s for Cherokee Historical Assoiciation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-01990View PDF
2022-122023-05-10990View PDF
2021-122024-02-29990View PDF
2020-122022-06-06990View PDF
2019-122021-04-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Coupeville Historic Waterfront AssociationCoupeville, WA$119,395
Madison County Historical SocietyOneida, NY$606,731
Fulton County Historical SocietyWauseon, OH$140,429
Clackamas County Historical SocietyOregon City, OR$318,148
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $418,395 from Cherokee Preservation Foundation
May 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,500 from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 398
Cherokee, NC 28719
Metro area
Asheville, NC
County
Jackson County, NC
Website URL
cherokeeadventure.com/ 
Phone
(828) 497-2111
Facebook page
CherokeeAdventure 
IRS details
EIN
56-0623957
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1948
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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