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Charleston, SC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 283arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater CharlestonSouth Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsemploy 1,290 people, earn more than $102 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $322 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
89
$39,902,648
Historical societies and organizations
60
$17,942,712
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
50
$10,891,205
Museums
27
$29,576,868
Theaters
21
$6,491,728
Music festival and event organizations
17
$1,928,629
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
16
$55,546
History museums
14
$9,755,543
Humanities nonprofit organizations
10
$702,496
Symphony orchestras
9
$10,207,460
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Job trends for Charleston, SC arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
29
1-10
23
11-25
3
26-100
11
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
94
$250k to $1M
22
$1M to $5M
13
$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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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
$11.9m
Assets
$63.9m
Employees
35
EIN
20-3398254
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
$6.2m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
91
EIN
57-6000599
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$9.9m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
137
EIN
57-0660848
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
$9.2m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
300
EIN
57-6000192
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
$11.9m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
130
EIN
46-3018925
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
$3.8m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
24
EIN
57-0323047
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
$2.9m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
76
EIN
57-6000318
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
$4.9m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
31
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
$2.1m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
34
EIN
57-0439524
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
$3.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
6
EIN
90-0616040
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
$3.7m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
52
EIN
47-2167782
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
$3.2m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
66
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
$4.0m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
77
EIN
57-0694183
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum FDT

Fundraising for the National Medal of Honor Leadership and Education Center, including program design. Located in Mt Pleasant, SC.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
0
EIN
47-1402327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Congressional 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
$928.8k
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
3
EIN
25-1828488
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
$1.1m
Assets
$530.9k
Employees
9
EIN
83-0504523
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
$956.8k
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
19
EIN
57-0323800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorchester Heritage Center

Dorchester Heritage Center preserves historical artifacts in Dorchester County and promotes their significance through education and patriotic displays.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
3
EIN
84-2658979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iaam Support Organization

Iaam Support Organization advances and supports the International African American Museum's mission to interpret American history through the African American experience.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
0
EIN
84-4264813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save the Light

Save the Light is a historical societies or organization in Charleston, SC whose mission is: Preserving Morris Island Lighthouse in Charleston, SC through fundraising and community support.
Revenue
$895.9k
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
1
EIN
57-1078381
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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