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South Carolina performing arts organizations

There are 465 performing arts organizations in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian performing arts organizations employ 2,354 people, earn more than $146 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $287 million.
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Types of performing arts organizations in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
465
 
$145,662,712
Music festival and event organizations
 
101
 
$8,713,651
Theaters
 
96
 
$30,727,892
Dance organizations
 
49
 
$2,856,357
Symphony orchestras
 
31
 
$17,639,585
Performing arts centers
 
21
 
$63,634,459
Ballet companies
 
19
 
$9,199,824
Operas
 
4
 
$287,163
Performing arts schools
 
4
 
$6,450,765
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Performing arts organizations by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbia, SC
 
94
 
$12,389,365
Greenville, SC
 
92
 
$61,864,496
Charleston, SC
 
89
 
$42,521,464
Myrtle Beach
 
29
 
$2,726,193
Charlotte, NC
 
29
 
$4,586,441
Hilton Head Island
 
28
 
$10,134,155
Spartanburg
 
24
 
$4,547,663
Augusta, GA
 
22
 
$1,534,495
Florence, SC
 
15
 
$1,200,613
Sumter
 
7
 
$199,550
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Job trends for South Carolina performing arts organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
50
1-10
 
33
11-25
 
13
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of performing arts organizations in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
153
$250k to $1M
 
44
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of performing arts organizations in South Carolina

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Peace Center

The Peace Center presents the world's finest performers, provides arts education and outreach, and supports local arts organizations. These efforts further the cultural advancement, arts appreciation, and economic development in their region.
Revenue
$42.8m
Assets
$117.7m
Employees
204
EIN
57-0811297
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Footlight Players

Footlight Players is a community theatre in Charleston, SC, offering quality and affordable live entertainment and a home for artists.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
17
EIN
57-0357961
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
$10.0m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
230
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
$5.4m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
334
EIN
57-6000192
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
$5.7m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
63
EIN
47-2167782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Newberry Opera House

Preserves and operates Newberry Opera House performing arts center, offering 150 shows annually to enhance economic and cultural development.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
25
EIN
57-0964360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenville Symphony Association

The Association supports a symphonic orchestra in Greenville, sc for the purpose of promoting & improving the education & cultural development of the city & the surrounding area through the presentation of live orchestral performances.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
194
EIN
57-0447452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (HHSO)

To inspire and enrich the lives of our citizens and visitors through the performance of outstanding music, educational programs and community partnerships.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
156
EIN
57-0761297
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is a focus for all that's entertaining, moving and wonderful in the arts. To delight you, entertain you, challenge you, and help you explore new horizons.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
165
EIN
57-1035817
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
$2.3m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
6
EIN
90-0616040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown inspires youth through performing arts, fostering excellence, integrity, and leadership via its competitive drum corps and educational programs.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
16
EIN
56-1598929
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)

The Academy of Arts

The Academy of Arts promotes the Christian faith through drama, music, and general education of young people in schools and churches.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$0
Employees
59
EIN
59-1525472
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Warehouse Theatre

The Warehouse Theatre produces thought-provoking theater experiences that engage the community and set the standard for quality in Greenville.
Revenue
$873.4k
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
25
EIN
57-0609773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Ballet

Columbia City Ballet offers Southeastern audiences the highest quality ballet and provides dancers with some of the finest professional dance training.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$592.1k
Employees
13
EIN
23-7133145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Towne Theatre

Columbia Stage Society runs a theater in Columbia, SC and is headed by Shannon Serugge. The organization generated $715,534 in total revenues last year.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
19
EIN
57-6000280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Children's Theatre

SC Children's Theatre educates and stimulates young minds through year-round access to high-quality theatre, free outreach programs, and theatre arts training.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
19
EIN
57-0856956
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spartanburg Philharmonic

Spartanburg Philharmonic enriches, inspires & educates the community through high-quality performances & music education partnerships for elementary students.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$717.2k
Employees
141
EIN
57-0485556
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)

Spartanburg Little Theatre

The mission of the Spartanburg Little Theatre is to activate, cultivate, and educate our community by providing quality theatrical experiences. To educate, enrich and entertain the Spartanburg community by providing quality theatrical experiences.
Revenue
$972.3k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
6
EIN
57-6002713
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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