The North Carolina Arboretum Society
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 +
The North Carolina Arboretum Society has received 58 grants from 27 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $5,570,659 in 2023 to $6,831,084 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $6,831,084.
Annual Revenue
$6,831,084
Known Funders
27
Grants Received
58
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,831,084 | $6,163,396 | $4,515,745 |
| 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 |
Top Funders
DURHAM, NC
DURHAM, NC
ASHEVILLE, NC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
HOUSTON, TX
COHOES, NY
HUDSON, OH
Showing top 10 of 27 funders.
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
Mary Rubin
Board Member
Laura Nichols
Board Member
Francee Healy
Board Member
Karen Stark
Board Member
Steven Lee Johnson
Board Member
Cheryl McMurry Kaynard
Ex-Officio
Drake Fowler
President/Executive Direct
Jim Floyd
Vice-Chair
Brian Grossman
Board Member
Felix Laughlin
Board Member
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