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Palmetto Goodwill

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
Other · CHARLESTON, SC · EIN 47-4183942

About

Palmetto goodwill's mission is to change lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment. Palmetto goodwill serves this mission by providing job training, education, and employment placement services. In 2024, the organization provided services to more than 11,000 unemployed or underemployed individuals, placing 4,000 individuals into employment. In 2024, goodwill's programs focused on individuals 55 and older, people with disabilities, veterans and their spouses or caregivers, supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients, and individuals improving their digital literacy skills. Palmetto goodwill is well-equipped to operate large-scale programs that reinvest in the community and has proven to be an excellent steward of government and private funding.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
2,100
Volunteers
592

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$65.1M
Expenses
$54.0M
Assets
$137.2M
Liabilities
$56.3M

Financial history

$65.1M$32.5M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $65.1M · Avg: $46.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$21K
Grants Given
PALMETTO GOODWILL
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Address

2150 Eagle Drive Building 100
Charleston, SC, 29406-480

Governance

Voting board members16
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$238K
Net to org$100K
Retained by contractors$138K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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