Old Salem Inc

Winstonsalem, NC · Founded 1950

Historic site and living history museum preserving Moravian heritage and culture

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Terry Taylor
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization operates a historic site and living history museum preserving the Moravian settlement of Salem and interpreting 18th and 19th century life and culture. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, the museum features restored buildings, gardens, and educational programs. With operations supporting historical preservation, the organization has protected Salem's heritage since 1950.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$7.7M

+17.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$6.4M

+21.7% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$73.8M

+11.3% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

138

+17.9% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $7,683,432 $6,391,535 $73,818,193 138
2022 $6,551,134 $5,253,741 $66,335,974 117
2021 — — — —
2021 $3,795,190 $4,621,944 $81,707,076 79
2020 — — — —
2020 $3,173,729 $4,370,329 $79,368,344 160
2019 $7,485,880 $6,472,083 $77,533,232 187
2018 $5,823,103 $6,388,126 $72,441,999 207

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Old Salem Inc

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Old Salem Inc.

Purchasing Manager and Merchandiser

Purchasing Manager and Merchandiser

TT

Terry Taylor

President/Ce
Full-time
Compensation: $133,821
DS

Dr Summer McGee

Ex Officio
1 hrs/week
FS

F Sheffield Hale

Ex Officio
1 hrs/week
JP

Johnnie Pearson

Ex Officio
1 hrs/week
KW

Karen Walter

Ex Officio
1 hrs/week
KW

Karl W Kapp

Ex Officio
1 hrs/week
MO

Manager of MESDA Conferences

DO

Director of Horticulture

CO

Curator of MESDA Collection

DO

Director of Facilities

MO

Manager of Bakery

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Anne L Lantry Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Barry R Sidden Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Bradley S Parris Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Cheryl Black Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Christopher L Duvall Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Christopher P Caracci Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Cythia Skaar Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DW
David W Shore Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DW
David Wharton Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DE
Dr Edward G Hill Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DE
Dr Eugene W Adcock Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Dr Thomas H Sears Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Dr Torren Gatson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
FP
Fletcher P Wilson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
FW
Frederick W Vaughan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GW
G William Joyner III Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Jesse Keever Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JF
Juliana Falk Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JL
June Lucas Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Molly A Leight Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PC
Peggy C Carter Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SH
S Hayes Wauford Jr Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Thomas C Hines Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TJ
Trent Jernigan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WE
William E Hollan III Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
WT
William T Gossett Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$140K

Highest Paid

$140K

Terry Taylor

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Terry Taylor President/Ce $133,821 $6,627 $140,448 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$122K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
TW
The Winston-Salem Foundation
$100K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$12K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$10K
The Winston-Salem Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
The Winston-Salem Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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Phone

(336) 721-7300 (336) 721-7350

Social

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600 S Main Street Winstonsalem, NC 27101