Public Charity

Charlotte Is Creative

Based in Charlotte, NC, Charlotte Is Creative operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $2.8M in revenue, $2.5M in expenses, $747K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 12 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $380K.

EIN: 475329696 Charlotte, NC Arts & Culture NTEE: A20 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.8M
Total Expenses$2.5M
Total Assets$747K
Grant Records12
Funding Total$380K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Charlotte Is Creative develops programs and initiatives designed to break the Charlotte mold and remake it with creativity into a city that draws people in, excites them, and inspires them to invest their financial, social and creative capital.

Officers & Directors

Director Bryan Li
President Jennifer Appleby
Director Lance Morley
Vice President Lauren Woodruff
Executive Dir. Matt Olin
Chairman Rob Bacharach

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

CHARITABLE GIFT
$140,500 4 grants
SEE PART IV
$90,000 2 grants
KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND ACTIVE
$75,000 1 grant
Unspecified
$29,000 1 grant
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $2.8M $2.5M $747K
2024 $817K $806K $409K
2023 $834K $737K $398K
2022 $546K $510K $301K
2021 $546K $471K $266K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $546K to $2.8M (+410%), with total assets most recently reported at $747K.

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