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Charleston, SC performing arts organizations

There are 92performing arts organizations in the greater CharlestonSouth Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro performing arts organizationsemploy 616 people, earn more than $40 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $36 million.
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Types of performing arts organizations in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
92
$39,902,648
Theaters
22
$6,491,728
Music festival and event organizations
18
$1,928,629
Symphony orchestras
9
$10,207,460
Dance organizations
7
$237,322
Performing arts centers
4
$15,531,560
Performing arts schools
2
$4,111,358
Ballet companies
1
$143,665
Operas
1
$180,348
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Job trends for Charleston, SC performing arts organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
13
1-10
7
11-25
1
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of performing arts organizations in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
40
$250k to $1M
9
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of performing arts organizations in Charleston

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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
$9.2m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
300
EIN
57-6000192
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
$11.9m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
130
EIN
46-3018925
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
$3.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
6
EIN
90-0616040
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
$3.7m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
52
EIN
47-2167782
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
$4.0m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
77
EIN
57-0694183
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)

Palmetto City Ballet

Palmetto City Ballet performs fine arts ballet to audiences, serving over 3,000 patrons with their dance performances. The organization specializes in ballet and is based in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Revenue
$143.7k
Assets
$109.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-5203899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Opera Theater

Charleston Opera Theater fosters appreciation of musical and dramatic arts with public performances, including full-scale staged operas since 2022.
Revenue
$180.3k
Assets
$12.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-3020830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Black Theatre

2/2/2017 - Felix Pinckney Community Center The Stylze Program is a community service project in its second year designed by School of the Arts students, ( 3rd 5th graders) enrolled in their after school program.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$11.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-2564451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lourie Theater Group

The Lourie Theater Group performs theatrical productions to educate and enlighten the community. They offer plays and shows at little or no cost to the audience, promoting enlightenment through entertainment.
Revenue
$2,500
Assets
$318.9k
Employees
0
EIN
57-0942201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Concert Association

Charleston Concert Association sponsors classical performances in South Carolina's Charleston, including the Complexions Contemporary Ballet's "Star Dust: From Bach to Bowie.".
Revenue
$15.9k
Assets
$2,522
Employees
0
EIN
57-6036638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cso Gospel Choir and Cso Spiritual Ensemble

Cso Gospel Choir and Cso Spiritual Ensemble is a performing arts organization in Mount Pleasant, SC that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-0692946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dance Matters

Dance Matters is a dance organization in Charleston, SC that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-3481194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jazz Changes

Jazz Changes provides musicians who teach kids unable to afford music lessons. The organization belongs to the music industry and is located in Charleston, SC.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-1382944
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
$389.1k
Assets
$547.2k
Employees
9
EIN
57-0357961
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Art Forms and Theatre Concepts

Art Forms and Theatre Concepts is a theater in Charleston, SC, which was founded in 1997 and most recently had $73,164 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$73.2k
Assets
$11.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-1036575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Pipe Band

Charleston Pipe Band serves the community and its members by educating, performing, and competing in piping and drumming. They secure funding for bagpiping competitions and performances, as well as for instructing in the art of bagpiping and drumming.
Revenue
$27.8k
Assets
$15.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-4378376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moultrie Orchestra Boosters

Moultrie Orchestra Boosters is a music festival or event organization in MT Pleasant, SC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2003210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kiawah Arts Center

Kiawah Arts Center is a performing arts center in Kiawah Island, SC that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3774668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Summerville Orchestra

Friends of the Summerville Orchestra donates to the Summerville Orchestra through events, but was unable to hold any in 2021 due to Covid. Sharon Klein runs the organization and they plan to resume events in 2022.
Revenue
$95
Assets
$3,142
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0875738
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities" 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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