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Charleston, SC museums

There are 27museums in the greater CharlestonSouth Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro museumsemploy 290 people, earn more than $30 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $172 million.
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Types of museums in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
27
$29,576,868
History museums
14
$9,755,543
Children's museums
1
$390,660
Art museums
1
$3,838,439
Natural history and sciences museums
1
$0
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Job trends for Charleston, SC museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
4
1-10
3
11-25
1
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
9
$250k to $1M
3
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

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
$11.9m
Assets
$63.9m
Employees
35
EIN
20-3398254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gibbes Museum of Art

Gibbes Museum of Art collects and preserves Charleston's art, enhances lives through engagement with enduring quality art, and provides cultural experiences.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
24
EIN
57-0323047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Charleston Museum

Charleston Museum educates about Lowcountry history through exhibits, preservation, and research; boasts significant collection with 297k+ objects.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
76
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
$3.2m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
66
EIN
57-0611604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum FDT

Fundraising for the National Medal of Honor Leadership and Education Center, including program design. Located in Mt Pleasant, SC.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
0
EIN
47-1402327
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
$1.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
3
EIN
84-2658979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iaam Support Organization

Iaam Support Organization advances and supports the International African American Museum's mission to interpret American history through the African American experience.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
0
EIN
84-4264813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Childrens 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
$390.7k
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
35
EIN
57-1014498
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)

South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame

South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes inductees into its Hall of Fame program, fulfilling its mission as a museum-based organization located in Isle Of Palms, SC.
Revenue
$96.5k
Assets
$12.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1465300
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)

Ancient Mystical Order of Rosae Crucis / Palmetto Atruim Group

Ancient Mystical Order of Rosae Crucis / Palmetto Atruim Group is a museum in Charleston, SC that was founded in 1964.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2700341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Etheredge Familys Museum of History and Culture

Etheredge Familys Museum of History and Culture is a museum in Charleston, SC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-3170370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Summerville Dorchester Museum

Preserves and celebrates the history of Summerville and Dorchester county through exhibits, oral tradition, and community outreach.
Revenue
$54.4k
Assets
$175.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-0941300
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)

American Military Museum

American Military Museum educates visitors on Military history through its collection, which has been in storage this year while appealing to local municipalities for a new home.
Revenue
$2,130
Assets
$148.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-1096855
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
$453.4k
Assets
$437.5k
Employees
0
EIN
82-0903410
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palmetto Paleontological Foundation

Palmetto Paleontological Foundation is a natural history or sciences museum in Summerville, SC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-1420162
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Submarine Ball

Charleston Submarine Ball hosts a celebration of 119 years of naval submarine service for 500 guests in Goose Creek, SC, while also supporting educational and charitable programs.
Revenue
$42.4k
Assets
$6,109
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-5201718
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum Foundation

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum Foundation is a museum in MT Pleasant, SC whose mission is: The Foundation's mission is to raise funds for the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.
Revenue
$70.4k
Assets
$533.7k
Employees
0
EIN
51-0195240
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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