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Lead-CHS Foundation

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % CHARLES VAN RYSSELBERGE
Community Development · N CHARLESTON, SC · EIN 27-1199140

About

A supporting organization of the chamber, the charleston chamber foundation advances the charleston region's community through key initiatives that address our critical challenges. The foundation is aligned to maximize our community's ability to take advantage of a once-in-a-generation SET of economic development and community advancement opportunities focused to strengthen the charleston region as a globally competitive metro. A primary focus of the foundation's work is delivered in its efforts in talent pipeline development and housing attainability.

In care of Charles VAN Rysselberge

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Community Development
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$3.7M
Expenses
$3.6M
Assets
$1.0M
Liabilities
$697K

Financial history

$3.7M$1.9M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $3.7M · Avg: $970K

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$334K
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Address

4922 Ohear AVE STE 101
N Charleston, SC, 29405-509

Governance

Voting board members4
Independent members3
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersNo
Retained by contractors$30K
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