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Charleston, SC museums

There are 22museums in the greater CharlestonSouth Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro museumsemploy 415 people, earn more than $23 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $158 million.
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Types of museums in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
22
$23,435,814
History museums
15
$15,671,039
Art museums
2
$2,929,478
Children's museums
1
$2,716,702
Natural history and sciences museums
1
$2,118,595
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Job trends for Charleston, SC museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
1
1-10
1
11-25
1
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
6
$250k to $1M
1
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums 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
$5.7m
Assets
$45.8m
Employees
17
EIN
20-3398254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CHILDREN'S 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
$2.7m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
48
EIN
57-1014498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gibbes Museum of Art

The Carolina Art Association offers through collection, exhibition, interpretation, and educational opportunities a thorough knowledge of the visual culture of charleston, the lowcountry, and the American south from the colonial era through today.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
25
EIN
57-0323047
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
$2.7m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
127
EIN
57-6000599
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Charleston Museum

To explain The natural and cultural history of Charleston and The south carolina coastal region through The maintenance, improvement, and expansion of collections documenting The natural forms and material culture of this region. To document and explain T...
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
66
EIN
57-6000318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the United States of America

To form a bond among holders of the Medal of Honor, protect and preserve the dignity, Honor and name of the Medal, and provide aid to widows and children.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
9
EIN
52-6056376
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
$2.7m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
75
EIN
57-0611604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorchester County Archives and History Center

Dorchester County Archives and History Center is a history museum in Saint George, SC that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-2658979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center

The mission of the organization is to promote preservation, education and historical research in Berkeley County, SC., primarily by operating and maintaining a historical museum open to the public. The organization's only program service is the operatio...
Revenue
$0
Assets
$283.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
58-2446743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Area Exxon Annuitants Club

Charleston Area Exxon Annuitants Club is a museum in MT Pleasant, SC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-0925075
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Historical Mother Emanuel Amec Foundation

The Historical Mother emanual Amec Foundation was founded as a means for church members and the community to donate funds for the construction and improvements necessary for creation of a memorial for the "Emanuel 9". To date, there have been no construct...
Revenue
$138.1k
Assets
$242.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-0903410
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Military Museum

American Military Museum is a history museum in North Charleston, SC, which was founded in 2002 and most recently had $0 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$149.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-1096855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MT Pleasant Artist Guild

Promote an interest in art within the east cooper area and to work toward self-improvement and public recognition of the arts. To provide a forum for members to meet, create, learn and exhibit together.
Revenue
$65.1k
Assets
$40.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0013784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Summerville Dorchester Museum

The Summerville Dorchester Museum is an educational organization dedicated to preserving the historical significance of Summerville and Dorchester county.
Revenue
$45.9k
Assets
$94.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-0941300
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorchester County Historical Society / Preserving Historical Sites Records Education

Dorchester County Historical Society / Preserving Historical Sites Records Education is a history museum in Dorchester, SC that was founded in 2005.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1082547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The International Fine Arts Society

The International Fine Arts Society is a museum in Charleston, SC that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-5053117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uss Yorktown Foundation

The Foundation serves to memorialize those who have served and those who are currently serving and to educate and inspire those who will serve in our nation's armed forces in the future. The foudnation serves to memorialize those who have served and tho...
Revenue
$348.8k
Assets
$477.6k
Employees
0
EIN
46-1892486
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uss Clamagore SS-343 Restoration and Maintenance Association

Uss Clamagore SS-343 Restoration and Maintenance Association is a history museum in N Charleston, SC that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3389881
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Maritime Museum (SCMM)

South Carolina Maritime Museum has been a long-time vision of the Harbor Historical Association, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) group which began in 1996 with the mission to preserve and promote the maritime history of Georgetown County and South Carolina.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
48
EIN
57-1105354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage Community Developoment Corporation of South Carolina

Heritage Community Developoment Corporation of South Carolina is a history museum in Charleston, SC that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4216786
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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