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Palmetto City Ballet

Dance Performances to the General Public

Arts & Culture Mt Pleasant, SC EIN 465203899 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Palmetto City Ballet

Dance Performances to the General Public totaling over 5,000 patrons

Founded
Headquarters
Mt Pleasant, SC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A63
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

Dance Performances to the General Public

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A63
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.01%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.95
Program expenses$0.95 ($159,043)
95% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Palmetto City Ballet is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Mt Pleasant, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 465203899. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $218K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Palmetto City Ballet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Palmetto City Ballet is located in Mt Pleasant, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Palmetto City Ballet has $218K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Palmetto City Ballet is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $218K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Palmetto City Ballet. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Palmetto City Ballet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Dance Performances to the General Public totaling over 5,000 patrons Palmetto City Ballet is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Palmetto City Ballet's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $218K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Palmetto City Ballet are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palmetto City Ballet is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 465203899, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
Jonathan Tabbert
Artistic Director

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brittany F••••
Board Officer
JO
Jodie C•••••
Board Officer
JO
Jonathan T••••••
Artistic Director
KA
Kay D••••••
Board Officer
PA
Patricia M••••••••
Board Officer
RO
Robert M•••••••
Board Officer
SA
Sandra N•••••••••
Artistic Associate
SE
Sebrina L••••••••••
Board Officer
ST
Stephanie Z••••
Board Officer
ST
Stephen G••••••
Artistic Associate
TO
Tonia H••••••••••
Board Officer
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

World premiere ballet of 'The Little Mermaid' to debut at Charleston's Sottile Theater - WCIV
Mar 2026
abcnews4.com
Palmetto City Ballet debuts world premiere of ‘The Little Mermaid’ - Palmetto Life
Feb 2026
www.palmettolifesc.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
A Charleston twist: Palmetto City Ballet to perform magical Lowcountry Nutcracker - WCIV
Dec 2025
abcnews4.com
My Charleston Weekend: Holiday theatrics, markets and latkes - Post and Courier
Dec 2025
www.postandcourier.com
A Charleston twist: Palmetto City Ballet to perform magical Lowcountry Nutcracker - WCIV
Dec 2025
abcnews4.com
Palmetto City Ballet brings 'Carnival of the Animals' to life in Charleston - WCIV
Oct 2025
abcnews4.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Charleston's charm shines in Palmetto City Ballet's unique Nutcracker adaptation - WCIV
Dec 2024
abcnews4.com
Charleston's charm shines in Palmetto City Ballet's unique Nutcracker adaptation - WCIV
Dec 2024
abcnews4.com
Experience the stage in new ways with these 14 performing arts organizations - Post and Courier
Sep 2024
www.postandcourier.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Hogan: Hankering for holiday classics via theater, dance and more - Post and Courier
Nov 2023
www.postandcourier.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Palmetto City Ballet This page 93 $217,788 95%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Palmetto City Ballet

What is Palmetto City Ballet?
Palmetto City Ballet is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Mt Pleasant, United States. Dance Performances to the General Public totaling over 5,000 patrons
When was Palmetto City Ballet founded?
Palmetto City Ballet was founded in 2014.
Who leads Palmetto City Ballet?
Jonathan Tabbert serves as Artistic Director.
Where is Palmetto City Ballet located?
Headquartered in Mt Pleasant, United States.
What is Palmetto City Ballet's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Palmetto City Ballet trustworthy?
Palmetto City Ballet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Palmetto City Ballet's registration number?
IRS EIN: 465203899.
What is Palmetto City Ballet's website?
http://palmettocityballet.org