How many nonprofits are there in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 59,104 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 9th-most of any state.

How much revenue do North Carolina nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in North Carolina report about $95.1B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which North Carolina city has the most nonprofits?

Charlotte has the most registered nonprofits in North Carolina, with 5,903 organizations.

North Carolina nonprofit statistics

There are 59,104 tax-exempt organizations registered in North Carolina — the 9th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $95.1B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

59,104

Combined annual revenue

$95.1B

Rank among states

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in North Carolina

Religion-Related7,862
Education6,135
Human Services5,702
Arts, Culture & Humanities3,251
Recreation & Sports2,979
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations2,427
Community Improvement & Capacity Building2,308
Youth Development1,972

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in North Carolina?: North Carolina has 59,104 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 9th-most of any state.
How much revenue do North Carolina nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in North Carolina report about $95.1B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which North Carolina city has the most nonprofits?: Charlotte has the most registered nonprofits in North Carolina, with 5,903 organizations.

All North Carolina nonprofits Largest in North Carolina National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.