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The North Carolina Arboretum Society

Asheville, NCEIN: 56-1712373Website

Data sourced from IRS 990 public filings

The North Carolina Arboretum Society Toggle navigation Open "8am-7pm" View Hours Exhibits & Events See Calendar Asheville, NC Get Directions Parking Fee Details Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and miles of trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region. Click here and explore every season! Gardens Read More Trails Read More Education & Programs Read More Exhibits & Events Read More SEE THEM THROUGH FEB. 17! Trolls: A Field Study by Thomas Dambo Visiting on their first North American excursion, twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind. Open November 15 – February 17. LEARN MORE Arts and Crafts The Little Crafty The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL present a carefully curated group of artists whose work draws inspiration from the natural world — botanicals, landscapes, wildlife, and the handmade traditions of the Blue Ridge. Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8. LEARN MORE Coming to the Baker Center New Growth: Artists Respond to the Forest The North Carolina Arboretum’s new Winter Artist Residency program welcomes Asheville Artists to engage with the landscape during the shift from winter to spring. With accompanying works by Mary Ruden. LEARN MORE NOW OPEN The Playing Woods Now open behind the Education Center! Build a shelter, hop stumps, walk beams and explore this special space for outdoor wilderness adventure, creativity, and exploration for kids of all ages! LEARN MORE Memberships at the Arboretum Join Today and Celebrate Every Season with Us! Become a member today and enjoy your benefits all year long. Learn More The North Carolina Arboretum by the Numbers 32,165 VolunteerHours Donated Learn How 17,088 Members Become a member 2,000 Samples collected ofNative seeds & Endophytes Learn How 70,127 Children Reached Through school visits & programs Plan a Visit 5,000 Adults Reached through Education Programming Plan a Visit $1,849,249 Donated to theN.C. Arboretum Society Donate Now See the numbers +

Sustainability/Green Economy
Regional (Multi-County/State)
Local (City/County Level)
Evidence-Based/Data-Driven/Effective Altruism
Direct Service Delivery
General Population
Education & Awareness
Conservation & Land Protection

Annual Revenue

$5,570,659

Known Funders

25

Grants Received

52

Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssets
2023$5,570,659$6,250,325$4,062,622
2022$5,868,541$5,578,120$4,383,032
2021$5,608,957$4,864,457$3,736,133
2020$3,718,098$5,094,630$3,394,005
2016$3,699,412$2,720,706$3,278,238
2015$2,610,820$2,739,235$1,989,861
2014$2,345,335$2,410,571$2,062,172
2013$1,926,014$1,483,628$2,225,033

Top Funders

$248,650 (2022)
$159,665 (2023)
$133,000 (2023)
$60,000 (2024)
$50,150 (2022)
$41,500 (2021)
$40,000 (2022)

Showing top 10 of 25 funders.

Key Personnel

From 2023 IRS 990 filing

M

Mary Rubin

Board Member

L

Laura Nichols

Board Member

F

Francee Healy

Board Member

K

Karen Stark

Board Member

S

Steven Lee Johnson

Board Member

F

Faith Doyle

Chair

Officer
D

Dr Rebecca I Ayres

Secretary

Officer
J

Jess Benton

Treasurer

Officer
A

Ashey Martin

Board Member

M

Michael Tanner

Board Member

Showing 10 of 15 key personnel.

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