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Leadership Aiken County Inc

Teaching leadership skills education.

Community Development Aiken, SC EIN 200747300 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Leadership Aiken County Inc

Develop through education, adult and junior individuals in the community for leadership in community activities and other charitalbe organizations that will benefit the community.

Founded
Headquarters
Aiken, SC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S033
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

Teaching leadership skills education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S033

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

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

$0.94
Program expenses$0.94 ($42,032)
94% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Leadership Aiken County Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Aiken, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 200747300. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $42K in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Leadership Aiken County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Leadership Aiken County Inc is located in Aiken, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Leadership Aiken County Inc has $42K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Leadership Aiken County Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $42K in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Leadership Aiken County Inc. 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.

Leadership Aiken County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Leadership Aiken County Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Develop through education, adult and junior individuals in the community for leadership in community activities and other charitalbe organizations that will benefit the community. Leadership Aiken County Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Leadership Aiken County Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $42K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Leadership Aiken County Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Leadership Aiken County Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200747300, 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
$10K-$100K
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CL
Claudia W Adams
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allison B•••••••
BOD
AM
Amanda D•••
LAC COORDINATOR 2023
AN
Andrew H••••••
BOD-JLAC 2023 CO-CORD
BE
Ben H•••
PRESIDENT
BE
Benjamin H••• S•••••••• O• F•••
President
BO
Bodie L••
BOD
BR
Bradley M••••••••
LAC COORDINATOR 2023
BR
Brie A•••••
BOD-JLAC 2023 CO-CORD
BR
Brie C•••••••
BOD-JLAC 2023 CO-CORD
CH
Charles B•••••••
BOD
CL
Claudia A••••
TREASURER
CL
Claudia W A••••
TREASURER
DA
Daniele L•••••
BOD
ER
Eric B•••••••
BOD-CLASS CO-ORD
JE
Jennifer H•••
BOD
JO
Jonathan L••••
BOD
KA
Kathy R••••••
BOD
KE
Kelci A••••
LAC COORDINATOR 2023
KI
Kim R•••••••
BOD
LI
Lisa J••••
LAC COORDINATOR 2024
MA
Martha M••••••
BOD-JLAC 2025 CO-CORD
MI
Michele O••••••••••••
SECRETARY
NI
Nicole R••••
LAC COORDINATOR 2022
NI
Nicole S••••••
BOD
RA
Rasheka G•••••
BOD-JLAC 2024 CO-CORD
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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

Leadership Aiken County class to hold fundraiser to benefit Salvation Army - Post and Courier
Apr 2026
www.postandcourier.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Leadership Aiken County unveils horse statue in Chesterfield Street median - Post and Courier
Jul 2023
www.postandcourier.com
Cedar Creek Church donates $30,000 to Leadership Aiken County - Post and Courier
May 2023
www.postandcourier.com
Celebrity Waiter Night serves up a good time in Aiken - Post and Courier
May 2023
www.postandcourier.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Leadership Aiken County begins 2022 session - Post and Courier
Nov 2021
www.postandcourier.com
Cottage at Nurture Home becomes a reality - Post and Courier
Aug 2020
www.postandcourier.com
Leadership Aiken Soiree to benefit Cumbee Center - Post and Courier
Apr 2019
www.postandcourier.com
Leadership Aiken County accepting applications for new class - Post and Courier
Jul 2017
www.postandcourier.com
Women work every day to make Aiken arts culture thrive - Post and Courier
Mar 2017
www.postandcourier.com
Retreat proves nothing is impossible - The Augusta Chronicle
Oct 2006
www.augustachronicle.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Leadership Aiken County Inc This page 89 $41,923 94%
El Cajon Rotary Foundation 90 $48,108 82%
Logans Landing Association Inc 90 $92,522 84%
Lakeland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Inc 89 $87,170 100%
30579 Hopkinton Lions Club 89 $8,058 95%
Norwich Womens Club 89 $69,506 92%

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 - 112 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
85%

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 Leadership Aiken County Inc

What is Leadership Aiken County Inc?
Leadership Aiken County Inc is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Aiken, United States. Develop through education, adult and junior individuals in the community for leadership in community activities and other charitalbe organizations that will benefit the community.
When was Leadership Aiken County Inc founded?
Leadership Aiken County Inc was founded in 1981.
Who leads Leadership Aiken County Inc?
Claudia W Adams serves as Treasurer.
Where is Leadership Aiken County Inc located?
Headquartered in Aiken, United States.
What is Leadership Aiken County Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Leadership Aiken County Inc trustworthy?
Leadership Aiken County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Leadership Aiken County Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200747300.
What is Leadership Aiken County Inc's website?
http://leadershipaikencounty.com