Mission
The mission of Western North Carlina Historical Association is to preserve and promote the history and legacy of Western North Carolina through interpretation, education, collection, and collaboration.
Public Charity
Western North Carolina Historical Association Inc
Based in Asheville, NC, Western North Carolina Historical Association Inc operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $220K in revenue, $211K in expenses, $3.6M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 7 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $73K.
EIN: 237348133
Asheville, NC
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$220K
Total Expenses$211K
Total Assets$3.6M
Grant Records7
Funding Total$73K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
ADVANCING THE ARTS
$5,024
UNLIKE CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HAS NO LARGE STATE-FUNDED HISTORY MUSEUM THAT INTERPRETS OUR DIVERSE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY. AS SUCH, THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION HAS TAKEN GREAT STRIDES TO CONVERT OUR FACILITY - THE SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE - INTO A CENTER OF HISTORY EDUCATION. OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, WE HAVE DISMANTLED OUR HISTORIC HOUSE EXHIBIT, PAINTED THE ENTIRE FACILITY, AND CREATED A NEW INTERPRETIVE FRAMEWORK. WHEN WE REOPEN IN 2023, THOSE LIVING IN AND VISITING OUR REGION WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ANNUALLY EXPLORE NEW HISTORICAL EXHIBITS CURATED BY HISTORIANS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS THAT RELATE TO CONTEMPORARY ISSUES. WE ARE NOW CURATING A NEW EXHIBIT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE RAILROAD INCARCERATED LABORERS (RAIL) MEMORIAL PROJECT, THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE PROJECT, AND SEVERAL OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENT) WHICH WILL 1) RECOGNIZE THE UNWILLING EFFORTS OF THE
$20,000
THE REQUESTED AMOUNT WITH FUND HALF OF THE EXISTING ANNUAL SALARY (LESS A HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND) OF OUR PUBLIC PROGRAMS DIRECTOR, WHICH WILL ALLOW US TO RETURN TO OUR PRE-COVID OPERATING HOURS AND CAPACITY AS WELL AS RESUME OUR PRE-COVID IN-PERSON PROGRAM WHILE CONTINUING THE POPULAR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS DEVELOPED DURING THE PANDEMIC.
$17,500
Support Community Arts
$6,080
FUNDING IS AWARDED TO SUPPORT SUPPLIES AND PRINTING FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING COMPLIANT TOUR BOOKLETS.
$10,165
Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Allan Tarleton
Board Member
Andrea Clark
Board Member
Ann Ellington Duncan
Board Member
Bj Kilgore
Vice President
Catherine Frank
Board Member
Dee James
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220K | $211K | $3.6M |
| 2024 | $176K | $307K | $3.5M |
| 2023 | $193K | $372K | $3.6M |
| 2022 | $248K | $314K | $3.8M |
| 2021 | $2.1M | $157K | $4.4M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $2.1M to $220K (-89%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.