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Charleston, SC business and community development organizations

There are 317business associations and community development organizations in the greater CharlestonSouth Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro business and community development organizationsemploy 479 people, earn more than $133 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $245 million.
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Types of business and community development organizations in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
107
$26,009,396
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
75
$12,622,184
Community service clubs and organizations
74
$5,994,915
Community development corporations
73
$29,722,189
Economic development organizations
32
$70,480,595
Urban development organizations
18
$36,525,618
Real estate organizations
12
$6,516,061
Organizations supporing multiple business and community development organizations
5
$0
Small business development organizations
5
$5,848,002
Nonprofit management organizations
5
$30,187
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Job trends for Charleston, SC business and community development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
53
1-10
21
11-25
6
26-100
4
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of business and community development organizations in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
98
$250k to $1M
24
$1M to $5M
10
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of business and community development organizations in Charleston

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Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Charleston Area CVB markets the area to individual, meeting and group travelers via publications, website, and various media initiatives.
Revenue
$31.7m
Assets
$21.1m
Employees
98
EIN
03-0386059
IRS type
501(c)(6)

South Carolina Community Loan Fund

SCCLF is a CDFI that provides loans and technical assistance for affordable housing and business development in South Carolina.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$42.2m
Employees
20
EIN
01-0793507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CLIMB Fund

CLIMB Fund offers loans and technical assistance programs to promote economic development for businesses in its service area.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
30
EIN
57-0707663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metanoia

Metanoia invests in neighborhood assets, builds leaders, establishes quality housing and generates economic development for distressed neighborhoods in North Charleston.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
29
EIN
20-0310400
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA)

To strengthen regional employment, build our base of high-value industries, and significantly improve the economic future for all who live and work in the greater Charleston area.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
17
EIN
57-1015804
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA)

Kiawah Island Community Association, (KICA) is a mandatory-membership corporation which manages the business and property that contribute to the overall ambience and property values of Kiawah Island.
Revenue
$21.3m
Assets
$27.3m
Employees
141
EIN
57-0713010
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation

Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation attracts, nurtures and promotes knowledge-based economy in Charleston with flagship offices and free public Wi-Fi.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
3
EIN
20-0836170
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association

Secoora is the Regional solution to integrating Coastal and Ocean Observing data in the Southeast united states to inform decision makers and the general public.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
6
EIN
26-1215705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Redevelopment Corporation

Charleston Redevelopment Corporation advocates for revitalizing neighborhoods, affordable housing construction, preservation, and economic development under Mr. Eli Poliakoff Esq's leadership.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
1
EIN
27-3715681
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is a trade / professional association or chamber of commerce in North Charleston, SC whose mission is: Mission: Advance our region's economy, improve our quality of life and enhance our members' success.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
31
EIN
57-0138852
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Charleston Trident Association Realtors (CTAR)

By promoting the highest standards of Professionalism, Ethics, Education, and Technology, the Association will ensure that the REALTOR members are the primary source for real estate services in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
23
EIN
57-0298111
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Charleston Defense Contractors Association

Charleston's Defense Contractors Association advocates and protects the interests of companies and clients in the defense industry.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
2
EIN
02-0654518
IRS type
501(c)(6)

South Carolina Stevedores Association

South Carolina Stevedores Association is a trade / professional association or chamber of commerce in Mount Pleasant, SC whose mission is: The South Carolina Stevedores Association promotes port image, safety and labor relations.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
4
EIN
57-0573013
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Coastal South Carolina USA

Coastal South Carolina, USA is a destination marketing organization with a primary mission on positively impacting its region through increased international visitation.
Revenue
$989.4k
Assets
$541.7k
Employees
0
EIN
57-0893172
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greater Summervilledorchester Coun

Greater Summervilledorchester Coun is a trade / professional association or chamber of commerce in Summerville, SC whose mission is: The Chamber serves and connects businesses through events and programs in Summerville, SC.
Revenue
$837.8k
Assets
$888.1k
Employees
6
EIN
57-0516439
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Palmetto Project

Palmetto Project Establishes Endowment to Encourage Innovative Solutions. The Palmetto Project has established an endowment to support innovative approaches to solving community problems in South Carolina.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
18
EIN
57-0807801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development

SC Association for Community Economic Development advances public policy, deploys resources and provides grants to improve low-wealth communities in SC.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
11
EIN
56-2049813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives

Provide information to members concerning professional development, education, Airport safety and operational efficiency. Professional development.
Revenue
$783.0k
Assets
$324.2k
Employees
0
EIN
62-1055126
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Coastal District Council of the St Vincent De Paul Society

Coastal District Council of the St Vincent De Paul Society is a community development corporation in Charleston, SC whose mission is: Our primary purpose is charity and service to the needy and the suffering.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$574.1k
Employees
0
EIN
43-1964461
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Westedge Foundation

Westedge is a bold economic and urban revitalization vision to advance knowledge-based sectors of the charleston, south carolina regional economy.
Revenue
$840.4k
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
1
EIN
45-1998194
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "S00: Community Improvement, Capacity Building: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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