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South Carolina history museums

There are 66history museums in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinianhistory museumsemploy 271 people, earn more than $17 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $102 million.
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History museums by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charleston, SC
15
$10,142,767
Greenville, SC
13
$2,373,967
Columbia, SC
8
$427,382
Hilton Head Island
5
$446,045
Sumter
4
$1,511,744
Myrtle Beach
3
$152,775
Augusta, GA
3
$245,709
Florence, SC
1
$0
Charlotte, NC
1
$168,527
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Job trends for South Carolina history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
9
1-10
13
11-25
4
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of history museums in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
32
$250k to $1M
10
$1M to $5M
5
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of history museums in South Carolina

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The Charleston Museum

Charleston Museum educates about Lowcountry history through exhibits, preservation, and research; boasts significant collection with 297k+ objects.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
68
EIN
57-6000318
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
$2.9m
Assets
$38.3m
Employees
63
EIN
57-0611604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Upcountry History Museum

Upcountry History Museum promotes public awareness and appreciation of South Carolina's unique history through exhibitions and collections of historic artifacts.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
21
EIN
57-0833796
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
$1.6m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
3
EIN
84-2658979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sumter County Museum

Sumter County Museum operates and preserves museum assets. It belongs to the category of history museums and is situated in Sumter, SC.
Revenue
$760.4k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0891753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sumter County Museum Foundation

The Sumter County Museum Foundation supports the Sumter County Museum by providing financial resources that assist in maintaining its operations and preserving historical items.
Revenue
$751.4k
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0854468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina

To educate the public about the Cherokee in South Carolina. Received grants to improve the property housing the Museum.
Revenue
$50.1k
Assets
$10.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0798631
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenville Chapter National Railway Historical Society

Greenville Chapter National Railway Historical Society is a history museum in Greer, SC that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-0762831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alcolu Preservation Society

Alcolu Preservation Society is a history museum in Sumter, SC that was founded in 2015.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4460712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berkeley County Museum and Heritage

Berkeley County Museum and Heritage promotes preservation, education and historical research through a museum in Moncks Corner, SC.
Revenue
$92.9k
Assets
$311.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
58-2446743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muloma Hertitage Center

Muloma Hertitage Center is a history museum in St Helena Is, SC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3167516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Lodge of Afm of SC Library and Museum

Grand Lodge of Afm of SC Library and Museum is a history museum in Lexington, SC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-0938226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Archives and History Foundation

Funds SC Department of Archives and History programs, promoting and educating on state history through activities and financial support.
Revenue
$78.2k
Assets
$94.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-0955680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oconee History Museum

Walhalla museum with artifacts, historical info, and educational opportunities for locals, students, and visitors.
Revenue
$70.4k
Assets
$429.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
31-1663047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

E Milby Burton Memorial Trust

The assets of the E. Milby Burton Memorial Trust will be devoted exclusively towards the support of the heyward-washington house and the manigault house, both of which are now owned by the charleston museum.
Revenue
$11.1k
Assets
$590.1k
Employees
0
EIN
57-0697239
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fountain Inn Museum Incorporated

Fountain Inn Museum Incorporated preserves the historical heritage of the city of Fountain Inn through programs that collect, preserve, and share its history to educate, enlighten, and inspire.
Revenue
$170.9k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
1
EIN
56-2607588
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clarendon County Historical Society

Clarendon County Historical Society is a history museum in Manning, SC whose mission is: Restoration of cemeteries publications of Historical importance. Historical perspective.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-0920160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daufuskie Island Lowcountry Museum

To collect, preserve, and maintain accurate information concerning history of the southeastern coastal united states in general, and more particularly the Lowcountry of south carolina, especially the coastal islands and primarily Daufuskie Island and its ....
Revenue
$17.2k
Assets
$41.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1755721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Mother Emanuel Amec Foundation

Foundation restoring historic sanctuary, providing character/leadership development for children/youth, and religious education to promote awareness/understanding. Located in Charleston, SC.
Revenue
$456.4k
Assets
$278.5k
Employees
0
EIN
82-0903410
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ideas To Inspire

Idea To Inspire organizes TedxTalks in Charleston, SC featuring locally-based speakers and performers to inspire the general public.
Revenue
$27.4k
Assets
$15.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3897161
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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