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Dance Performances to the General Public totaling over 5,000 patrons
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Dance Performances to the General Public
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPalmetto 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PALMETTO CITY BALLET is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (11)
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NeutralWorld premiere ballet of 'The Little Mermaid' to debut at Charleston's Sottile Theater - WCIV
Palmetto City Ballet debuts world premiere of ‘The Little Mermaid’ - Palmetto Life
A Charleston twist: Palmetto City Ballet to perform magical Lowcountry Nutcracker - WCIV
My Charleston Weekend: Holiday theatrics, markets and latkes - Post and Courier
A Charleston twist: Palmetto City Ballet to perform magical Lowcountry Nutcracker - WCIV
Palmetto City Ballet brings 'Carnival of the Animals' to life in Charleston - WCIV
Charleston's charm shines in Palmetto City Ballet's unique Nutcracker adaptation - WCIV
Charleston's charm shines in Palmetto City Ballet's unique Nutcracker adaptation - WCIV
Experience the stage in new ways with these 14 performing arts organizations - Post and Courier
Hogan: Hankering for holiday classics via theater, dance and more - Post and Courier
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- 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.
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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