College of Charleston Foundation
To promote education, research, and development programs for the exclusive benefit of the college of charleston
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Visit giving.cofc.eduAbout College of Charleston Foundation
College of Charleston Foundation is a education organization based in CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $11.4 million. EIN: 237069236.
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Mission
To promote education, research, and development programs for the exclusive benefit of the college of charleston
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show College of Charleston Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCollege of Charleston Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Charleston, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 237069236. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $23M in annual revenue. 162 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
College of Charleston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237069236. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
College of Charleston Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
College of Charleston Foundation is located in Charleston, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, College of Charleston Foundation has $23M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
College of Charleston Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $23M in annual revenue. The organization has 162 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for College of Charleston Foundation. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, College of Charleston Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
College of Charleston Foundation is a education organization based in CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $11.4 million. EIN: 237069236. College of Charleston Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $23M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to College of Charleston Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237069236, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 162 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 162 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about College of Charleston Foundation
- What is College of Charleston Foundation?
- College of Charleston Foundation is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Charleston, United States. College of Charleston Foundation is a education organization based in CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $11.4 million. EIN: 237069236.
- When was College of Charleston Foundation founded?
- College of Charleston Foundation was founded in 1970.
- Who leads College of Charleston Foundation?
- J R Barnhart serves as Foundation CFO / COO.
- Where is College of Charleston Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Charleston, SC, United States.
- What is College of Charleston Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is College of Charleston Foundation trustworthy?
- College of Charleston Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 College of Charleston Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237069236.
- What is College of Charleston Foundation's website?
- http://giving.cofc.edu/FOUNDATION