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Charleston, SC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 320 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Charleston South Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 1,781 people, earn more than $113 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $386 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
95
 
$36,620,753
Historical societies and organizations
 
73
 
$22,573,257
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
63
 
$14,880,406
Museums
 
27
 
$32,198,439
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
22
 
$553,712
Theaters
 
21
 
$6,742,867
Music festival and event organizations
 
18
 
$2,224,431
History museums
 
15
 
$10,695,488
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
13
 
$1,622,369
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
11
 
$1,410,064
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Job trends for Charleston, SC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
38
1-10
 
24
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
80
$250k to $1M
 
31
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charleston

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1-20 of 320

Spoleto Festival USA

Spoleto Festival USA offers high-caliber performing arts, dedication to young artists, and passion for innovation through socially distanced and virtual performances.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$20.5m
Employees
348
EIN
57-0660848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International African American Museum (IAAM)

IAAM aims to re-center South Carolina's place in global history, illuminating its pivotal role in the development of the international slave trade and the Civil War.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$73.5m
Employees
69
EIN
20-3398254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gibbes Museum of Art

Gibbes Museum of Art collects and preserves Charleston's art, enhances lives through engagement with enduring quality art, and provides cultural experiences.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
32
EIN
57-0323047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Gaillard Management Corporation

Charleston's Gaillard Management Corp sells tickets, manages events and venues, and provides technical support for performances.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
266
EIN
46-3018925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra's mission is to inspire and engage our community through exceptional musical performances and educational programs.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
293
EIN
57-6000192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry (CML)

CML's field trip choices support the South Carolina Department of Education Curriculum standards. All programs are adapted to grade levels K-5 and are based on our interactive exhibits.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
26
EIN
57-1014498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Charleston Museum

Charleston Museum educates about Lowcountry history through exhibits, preservation, and research; boasts significant collection with 297k+ objects.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
67
EIN
57-6000318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Charleston Foundation

We are dedicated to preserving and protecting the historical, architectural and cultural character of Charleston and its historic environs, and to educating the public about Charleston's history and the benefits that are derived from preservation.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
126
EIN
57-6000599
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

To research, preserve and interpret Drayton Hall, its environs, and collections, in order to educate the public and to inspire people to embrace historic Preservation.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
43
EIN
45-4938941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Preservation Society of Charleston

Charleston's Preservation Society advocates for better development practices, flood mitigation, and tourism management to protect its historic buildings and communities.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
32
EIN
57-0439524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Historical Society (SCHS)

To expand, preserve, and make accessible our invaluable collection, and to encourage interest and pride in the rich history of our state. We receive no local, state, or federal funding for our operations.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
17
EIN
57-0323800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medal Of Honor Foundation

The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation funds and supports the legacy of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism embodied by the medal.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
3
EIN
25-1828488
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Martha and John M Rivers Performance Hall Foundation

To support the renovation and transformation of the former Gaillard Auditorium into the new Charleston Gaillard Center through private donations to match public funds and generous gifts.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
9
EIN
90-0616040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Middleton Place Foundation

Since its inception, the Middleton Place Foundation has begun implementing its mission to achieve the highest levels of historic preservation and interpretation of the Middleton Place.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$38.3m
Employees
63
EIN
57-0611604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Stage Company

Charleston Stage Company produces high-quality theater celebrating the heritage of South Carolina, with partnerships expanding beyond Dock Street Theatre.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
113
EIN
57-0694183
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allegro Charter School of Music

Innovative public charter school in N Charleston, SC. Infuses music into a rigorous education and prepares students for future careers with modern technology.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
62
EIN
47-2167782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation

Designing, building, and maintaining a memorial to honor the nine members murdered at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1776426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SC Battleground Preservation Trust

The SC Battleground Preservation Trust preserves historic military sites in South Carolina as its primary exempt purpose. Its mission is to preserve these significant locations throughout the state. The organization is located in Charleston, SC.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
0
EIN
57-1004102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership

Fundraising for the National Medal of Honor Leadership and Education Center, including program design. Located in Mt Pleasant, SC.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
7
EIN
47-1402327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Jazz

Charleston Jazz celebrates and preserves Charleston's rich jazz history through performance, education, and outreach, including the Charleston Jazz Orchestra and Academy.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$764.6k
Employees
11
EIN
83-0504523
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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