The Premier Foundation
THE PREMIER FOUNDATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO BEING A VOICE FOR THE DISADVANTAGED. WE EXIST TO LOVE AND SERVE THE IMPOVERISHED BY MEETING THEIR …
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Premier Arts Collective is an experiential nonprofit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle of healing and hope.
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Mission
The premier foundation is an international christian nonprofit organization committed to being a voice for the disadvantaged. We exist to love and serve the impoverished by meeting their physical, spiritual, educational, social and emotional needs. In addition, we use the arts as a vehicle of healing and hope for those affected by trauma and abuse.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Premier 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 96% of the 114,636 religion 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 + methodologyThe Premier Foundation is a registered religion nonprofit based in Greer, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 562066166. 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. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Premier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562066166. 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.
The Premier Foundation 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 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
The Premier Foundation is located in Greer, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years. Its registered address is PO Box 487, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Premier Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Premier Foundation is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Premier 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, The Premier 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Premier Arts Collective is an experiential nonprofit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle of healing and hope. The Premier Foundation is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Premier Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Premier Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562066166, 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.
THE PREMIER 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 9 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Premier Foundation
- What is The Premier Foundation?
- The Premier Foundation is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greer, United States. Premier Arts Collective is an experiential nonprofit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle of healing and hope.
- When was The Premier Foundation founded?
- The Premier Foundation was founded in 1998.
- Who leads The Premier Foundation?
- Gene Krcelic serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is The Premier Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Greer, SC, United States.
- What is The Premier Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Premier Foundation trustworthy?
- The Premier Foundation 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 The Premier Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562066166.
- What is The Premier Foundation's website?
- https://www.premierartscollective.com