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Charleston area nonprofits

There are 4,819 organizations in the greater CharlestonSouth Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro nonprofits employ 35,854 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $13 billion.
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Job trends for Charleston nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
652
1-10
221
11-25
84
26-100
91
101 to 1,000
39
1,000+
8
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,139
$250k to $1M
261
$1M to $5M
183
$5M to $25M
69
$25M to $100M
18
$100M+
12
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
925
$25,465,038
Educational institutions
627
$4,920,896,675
Foundations
458
$1,131,366,896
Human service organizations
402
$177,078,648
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
335
$88,057,091
Business and community development organizations
316
$136,697,901
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
297
$118,723,328
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
152
$470,917,207
Mutual assistance organizations
146
$33,660,979
Youth development organizations
133
$7,897,717
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Directory of nonprofits in Charleston

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1-20 of 4,819

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)

Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University is a public university located in Charleston, SC. It has an undergraduate population of 3,190 students and a total of 753 full-time professors.
Revenue
$122.5m
Assets
$205.1m
Employees
1,278
EIN
57-0474291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Community Loan Fund

The South Carolina Community Loan Fund finances community development, offering equitable capital access for affordable housing, small businesses, and essential facilities in underserved areas.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$42.2m
Employees
20
EIN
01-0793507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roper Saint Francis Foundation

Roper Saint Francis Foundation's mission is to heal all people with compassion, faith and excellence.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
31
EIN
57-1068509
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Citadel Foundation

The Citadel Foundation secures philanthropic support for The Citadel, providing scholarships and academic resources to attract and retain outstanding students.
Revenue
$33.6m
Assets
$315.1m
Employees
42
EIN
57-6020493
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
$7.4m
Assets
$73.6m
Employees
122
EIN
20-3398254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kuznik Charitable Foundation

The Kuznik Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that made 25 grants last year. Grantees include the German Friendly Society Foundation. Trustees are Linda C Jantzen, John F Hyland and Keith Stansell. It is located in Hollywood, SC.
Revenue
$48.5m
Assets
$53.2m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0893697
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Charleston South Carolina

RMHC Charleston creates compassionate programs aiding families caring for their children with complex medical needs by alleviating financial and emotional burdens.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$21.3m
Employees
32
EIN
57-0724845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palmetto Goodwill Services

Goodwill industries of lower sc's mission is to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work.in 2013, gwilsc provided job training and employment Services to 53,084 individuals with disabilities and other barriers to empl....
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
455
EIN
57-0632511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

Bishop Gadsden, a Life Care Retirement Community, embraces God's call to ministry. We affirm positive living for all who live and work here. We serve with integrity. We exercise wise stewardship. We reach out with a generous spirit.
Revenue
$63.2m
Assets
$309.5m
Employees
886
EIN
57-0337132
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
$5.5m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
130
EIN
57-6000599
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roper St Francis Healthcare

Roper St. Francis cares for more Lowcountry families than any other healthcare provider in our area. Our mission is healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence.
Revenue
$191.2m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
7,902
EIN
57-0831165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James Island Charter High School (JICHS)

To develop confident, responsible, life-long learners who can excel in society by creating a diverse curriculum and extracurricular experiences in a safe, nurturing environment supported by faculty, parents and community.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$19.3m
Employees
177
EIN
51-0438043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orange Grove Charter School

Orange Grove Charter School nurtures over 1,100 students, providing a supportive, innovative environment that fosters academic excellence and develops confident, responsible learners.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
234
EIN
20-2490360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

College of Charleston Foundation

The Mission of the College of Charleston Foundation is to promote programs of education, research, student development, and faculty development for the exclusive benefit of the College of Charleston.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$176.6m
Employees
6
EIN
23-7069236
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trident United Way (TUW)

Trident United Way gives you the power to make real, long-lasting change in the Lowcountry by addressing the issues that matter the most in people's lives -- education, financial stability and health.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
67
EIN
57-0314378
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)

Coastal Community Foundation

The Foundation's purpose is to help create vibrant communities by uniting people and investing resources. The Foundation officially serves nine Coastal counties - beaufort, berkeley, charleston, colleton, dorchester, georgetown, hampton, horry, and jasper....
Revenue
$59.0m
Assets
$389.4m
Employees
45
EIN
23-7390313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Animal Society

Charleston Animal Society prevents animal cruelty and strives to create no-kill communities, serving as a model for national and international organizations.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$31.3m
Employees
139
EIN
57-6021863
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medical Society of South Carolina

Since 1789, The Medical Society of South Carolina has served as the foremost association of physicians dedicated to pioneering advances in their region's healthcare.
Revenue
$46.8m
Assets
$559.5m
Employees
2
EIN
57-0288358
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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