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Palmetto Project Inc

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Palmetto Project Inc

Palmetto Project Inc is a nonprofit organization based in N CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.6 million. EIN: 570807801.

Founded
Headquarters
North Charleston, SC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

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 where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Palmetto 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, 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
24

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AA
Aaron P•••••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Pink Palmetto Project comes to a salon in Anderson - FOX Carolina News
May 2026
www.foxcarolina.com
The Pink Palmetto Project comes to a salon in Anderson - WMBF
May 2026
www.wmbfnews.com
‘Oysters galore.’ Palmetto boosts local water quality with award-winning project - Tampa Bay Times
Mar 2026
www.tampabay.com
‘Oysters galore.’ Palmetto boosts local water quality with award-winning project - Bradenton Herald
Feb 2026
www.bradenton.com
Thousands turned to Palmetto Project for help navigating health insurance challenges - Live 5 News
Feb 2026
www.live5news.com
VIDEO: Thousands turned to Palmetto Project for help navigating health insurance challenges - Live 5 News
Feb 2026
www.live5news.com
A Palmetto project turned blight into a community park. Here's how - Bradenton Herald
Jan 2026
www.bradenton.com
Palmetto Project’s new leader open to new ideas to boost inclusivity - Charleston City Paper
Jul 2025
charlestoncitypaper.com
Palmetto Project CEO set to announce candidacy for Charleston City Council - WCIV
Jul 2025
abcnews4.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

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

Causes charities work on most.

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 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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 82 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 · 1985
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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