Palmetto Project Inc
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Palmetto Project Inc is a nonprofit organization based in N CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.6 million. EIN: 570807801.
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Mission
Our mission is to identify innovative strategies to address the social and economic challenges facing our state, and put them into action. We have been the catalyst for over 240 innovative projects since inception.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar charities in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Palmetto Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% of the 1,276,615 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. Explore United States
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPalmetto Project Inc is a registered nonprofit based in North Charleston, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 570807801. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Palmetto Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 570807801. 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.
Palmetto Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
Palmetto Project Inc is located in North Charleston, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Based on official tax filings, Palmetto Project Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for Palmetto Project 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Palmetto Project Inc 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Palmetto Project Inc is a nonprofit organization based in N CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.6 million. EIN: 570807801. Palmetto Project Inc is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Yes, donations to Palmetto Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palmetto Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 570807801, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
PALMETTO PROJECT INC 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
The Pink Palmetto Project comes to a salon in Anderson - FOX Carolina News
The Pink Palmetto Project comes to a salon in Anderson - WMBF
‘Oysters galore.’ Palmetto boosts local water quality with award-winning project - Tampa Bay Times
‘Oysters galore.’ Palmetto boosts local water quality with award-winning project - Bradenton Herald
Thousands turned to Palmetto Project for help navigating health insurance challenges - Live 5 News
VIDEO: Thousands turned to Palmetto Project for help navigating health insurance challenges - Live 5 News
A Palmetto project turned blight into a community park. Here's how - Bradenton Herald
Palmetto Project’s new leader open to new ideas to boost inclusivity - Charleston City Paper
Palmetto Project CEO set to announce candidacy for Charleston City Council - WCIV
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 82 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 · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Palmetto Project Inc
- What is Palmetto Project Inc?
- Palmetto Project Inc is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in North Charleston, United States. Palmetto Project Inc is a nonprofit organization based in N CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.6 million. EIN: 570807801.
- When was Palmetto Project Inc founded?
- Palmetto Project Inc was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Palmetto Project Inc?
- Aaron Polkey serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Palmetto Project Inc located?
- Headquartered in North Charleston, SC, United States.
- What is Palmetto Project Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Palmetto Project Inc trustworthy?
- Palmetto Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Project Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 570807801.
- What is Palmetto Project Inc's website?
- http://www.palmettoproject.org