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Greenville Area Development Corporation

PROMOTING AND ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. GADC WAS FORMED BY GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL.

Greenville Area Development

Community Development Greenville, SC EIN: 571125289 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Greenville Area Development Corporation

Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) provides new and expanding organizations with business development consulting services and economic development assistance.

Founded
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
S113
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Promoting and enhancing the economic growth and development of greenville county, south carolina. Gadc was formed by greenville county council.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.2% of total expenses ($192,260 of $1,571,011).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Greenville Area Development Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Greenville Area Development Corporation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical community development charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Greenville Area Development Corporation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Greenville, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 571125289. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Greenville Area Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 571125289. 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.

Greenville Area Development Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Greenville Area Development Corporation is located in Greenville, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 301 University Ridge N-4300, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Greenville Area Development Corporation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Greenville Area Development Corporation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Greenville Area Development Corporation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Greenville Area Development Corporation 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) provides new and expanding organizations with business development consulting services and economic development assistance. Greenville Area Development Corporation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Greenville Area Development Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greenville Area Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 571125289, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Mark F•••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Greenville Area Development Corporation

What is Greenville Area Development Corporation?
Greenville Area Development Corporation is a community development organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Greenville, United States. Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) provides new and expanding organizations with business development consulting services and economic development assistance.
When was Greenville Area Development Corporation founded?
Greenville Area Development Corporation was founded in 2001.
Who leads Greenville Area Development Corporation?
Mark Farris serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Greenville Area Development Corporation located?
Headquartered in Greenville, SC, United States.
What is Greenville Area Development Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Greenville Area Development Corporation trustworthy?
Greenville Area Development Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Greenville Area Development Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 571125289.
What is Greenville Area Development Corporation's website?
https://www.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com