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Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in North Carolina

North Carolina is home to 3,461 Arts, Culture & Humanities nonprofit organizations.

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Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $30m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY UPLIFTS, ENTERTAINS, AND EDUCATES THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG AND BEYOND THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES. REACHING OUT THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIVE MUSIC, THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY WILL BE A CIVIC LEADER, REFLECTING AND UNITING OUR REGION.

Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc

Greensboro, NC

Assets: $29m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

THE CENTER IS COMPRISED OF A MUSEUM, OMNISPHERE, AQUARIUM, SALES SHOP, TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK, ZOO AND CAROUSEL. THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH A DYNAMIC, EXPERIENTIAL AND FAMILY-FOCUSED ATTRACTION DESIGNED TO INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY AND ENCOURAGE PERSONAL DISCOVERY ABOUT LIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

Cornelius Arts Community Center Inc

Cornelius, NC

Assets: $26m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

CAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL VISUAL ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES TO THE LAKE NORMAN REGION.

The Lynnwood Foundation

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $25m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO OPERATE THE DUKE MANSION AS A HISTORIC INN AND COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING AND PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS AND ENGAGEMENT TO THE SITE AND ITS HISTORY AND TO OPERATE THE LEE INSTITUTE, WHICH AS THE ACTIVE PROGRAMMING ARM, WORKS TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.

Sullenberger Aviation Museum

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $25m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

- INSPIRE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AEROSPACE AND STEM INNOVATORS;- EDUCATE ON THE IMPACT OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE IN OUR LIVES, CULTURE, AND ECONOMY;- ELEVATE DIVERSITY IN STEM AND AEROSPACE TO CATALYZE ECONOMIC MOBILITY

Childrens Theatre Of Charlotte Inc

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $23m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE (CTC) IS TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL THEATRE EXPERIENCES, INSPIRING GENERATIONS TO EXPLORE THE WONDER OF THEIR WORLD.

North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science

Durham, NC

Assets: $23m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

TO CREATE A PLACE OF LIFELONG LEARNING WHERE PEOPLE, FROM YOUNG CHILD TO SENIOR CITIZEN, EMBRACE SCIENCE AS A WAY OF KNOWING ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND THEIR WORLD.

Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum

Wilmington, NC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE CAMERON ART MUSEUM PROVIDES A CULTURAL GATHERING PLACE THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF MUSEUM VISITORS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY EXHIBITIONS, LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE ARTS, DYNAMIC PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND STEWARDSHIP AND INTERPRETATION OF THE COLLECTION.

North Carolina Symphony Foundation

Raleigh, NC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY AND TO SOLICIT ADDITIONS TO ITS ENDOWMENT.

Bechtler Collection Preservationfoundation

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $166k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

Charlotte Ballet

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

CHARLOTTE BALLET'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ARTISTICALLY EXCELLENT PROGRAMMING TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES IN ITS HOME CITY OF CHARLOTTE, THE SOUTHEAST REGION, AND TO THE VARIED COMMUNITIES IT SERVES WHILE ON TOUR ACROSS THE NATION. CHARLOTTE BALLET HAS RECEIVED CRITICAL RECOGNITION NATIONALLY FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAMMING, ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION, AND DANCE TRAINING.VISION: CHARLOTTE BALLET IS A CHARLOTTE-BASED, WORLD-CLASS REPERTORY DANCE ENSEMBLE. IT PERFORMS CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY AND CUTTING-EDGE DANCE WITH VIRTUOSITY, ENERGY, AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE FOR LOCAL, STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL AUDIENCES. CHARLOTTE BALLET'S COLLECTIVE TALENTS PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY AND GIVE US THE RESPONSIBILITY TO CHALLENGE, STIMULATE, EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND THEREBY ENRICH OUR AUDIENCES.

Museum Of The New South Inc

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

LEVINE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT THE PAST TO THE FUTURE TO REALIZE THE PROMISES OF A NEW SOUTH THROUGH EXHIBITS THAT EXPLORE COMPLEX CHAPTERS IN THE REGION'S HISTORY AND PROGRAMS THAT LAUNCH DIALOGUE, FOSTER EMPATHY, AND BUILD AN EQUITABLE COMMUNITY.

John C Campbell Folk School

Brasstown, NC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE FOLK SCHOOL TRANSFORMS LIVES, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR EXPERIENCES IN LEARNING AND COMMUNITY LIFE THAT SPARK SELF-DISCOVERY.

Performing Arts Center Inc

Highlands, NC

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY VENUES AND PERFORMING ARTS FOR THE HIGHLANDS - CASHIERS COMMUNITY.

Kaleideum

Winstonsalem, NC

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE WONDER, CURIOSITY, AND LIFELONG LEARNING IN OUR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY THROUGH INTERACTIVE PLAY AND DISCOVERY.

The Center For Craft Creativity & Design Inc

Asheville, NC

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO RESOURCE, CATALYZE, AND AMPLIFY HOW AND WHY CRAFT MATTERS.

Arts Council Incorporated Winston-Salem Arts Council

Winstonsalem, NC

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE LEGACY OF INNOVATION IN AND ACCESS TO THE ARTS AS A CORE COMMUNITY VALUE, BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND VENUES FOR ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS TO PRACTICE AND EXECUTE THEIR ART FORM IN FACILTIES THAT ARE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY OPERATED, AND TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE ARTS FLOURISH.

Mccoll Center For Art & Innovation

Charlotte, NC

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

WE CHAMPION CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND SPARK CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT.

American Dance Festival Inc

Durham, NC

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEW MODERN DANCE WORK.

Cccd Foundation

Asheville, NC

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $435k

MISSION:

THE CCCD FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND MAINTAINS FUNDS TO BE USED AND APPLIED EXCLUSIVELY TOWARD THE PROGRAMS AND GRANTMAKING ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER FOR CRAFT WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF CRAFT IN THE US.