2025-11-08T14:10:28-06:00 2024-12-31 205788602 Glaser and Company LLC 1859 Summerville Ave Suite 800 Charleston SC 29405 990 2024-01-01 990602335 The Charleston Center for Paleontology CHAR 8432126763 420 Brandam Lane Unit 106 Charleston SC 294928824 Elizabeth Kane Board Chair 8432126763 2025-11-05 1 0 Erik Glaser CPA P00724565 8438490179 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Elizabeth Kane 420 Brandam Lane Unit 106 Charleston SC 294928824 221021 0 X www.charlestoncenterforpaleo.org X 2023 SC The Charleston Center for Paleontology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who works to advance the unique paleontology of the Charleston Tri-County Area through research and conservation. 4 4 3 6 0 0 220810 0 211 0 221021 0 0 10858 0 0 129477 140335 80686 6000 92189 82 5585 5918 86604 X The Charleston Center for Paleontology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who works to advance the unique paleontology of the Charleston Tri-County Area through research and conservation. 0 0 126260 (1) Conserve the Charleston Tri-County Area's important fossil resourcesThe Charleston embayment is one of the most important fossil exposures in the US. Its fossil record spans 40 million years and can show us how animals adapted to the environmental pressures of changing ecosystems throughout that time, from cold, deep prehistoric oceans to our warm, modern marshes.The Tri-County Area is the center of rapid residential and commercial development, and there is a significant risk that the paleontological resources underneath will be lost forever. In 2024, CCP was able to open the largest paleontology-dedicated laboratory and collections space in the Charleston tri-county area (1800 sq ft). CCP also began accessioning items into its collection and ended the year with over 150 new items in collections, including a partial denary from the impressive oligocene-aged bird Pelagornis sandersii, a Xenorophus slonaii specimen recovered from a Summerville creek that made the front page of the Post and Courier, and the skull of an eomysticetid yet to be identified, measuring at over 6 feet long. These items, among many others, are currently in preparation to be fully restored and importantly, will be preserved for future scientific research.(2) Drive research on the paleontology of the Charleston Tri-County Area forwardFossil-rich strata in Charleston preserve two unique periods in the evolution of vertebrates: the origin of whales and dolphins as a response to global cooling during the first Antarctic glaciation (30-23 million years ago), and the origin of modern species in the context of climatic fluctuations during the beginning of the ice ages (2.5-1 million years ago). The study of fossil assemblages and the response of marine ecosystems to dramatic oceanographic and climatic changes may provide insight into the vulnerabilities and resiliency of modern species and fisheries affected by climate change, ocean acidification, and overfishing.CCP works both as an independent research center and as a bridge between Charleston and the larger academic community. In 2024, CCP hired its first Operations and Collections manager, Michael "Mike" Stoller. With an extensive background in both museum operations and paleontology tourism, Mike has been essential in getting the paleontology lab up and running, as well as making connections with local paleontology research centers and tourist groups, including the Charleston Museum, The Mace Brown Museum at the College of Charleston, and Charleston Fossil Adventures. We are working closely with these institutions on areas of potential collaboration for the future. (3) Provide educational opportunities for the community to engage with the Charleston Tri-County Area paleontologyThere is widespread enthusiasm for amateur paleontology in the local community, and Charleston has become a tourist destination for fossil hunters. CCP provides workshops and outreach services to local schools to provide hands-on workshops in paleontology principles to inspire the next generation of STEM enthusiasts. In 2024, we hosted two educational workshops for the public, both in collaboration with Charleston Fossil Adventures. Firstly, w hosted a shark tooth sorting workshop for the public to learn more about the different species of shark teeth you can find on South Carolina beaches. Second, we hosted a public booth at the Easter Meg Hunt event on Folly Beach for the public to learn more about paleontology research happening in the Lowcountry. We plan to gear up these programs in 2025. 126260 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 SC X Ivey Baird 8432244686 213 Ayers Circle Summerville SC 29485 X Elizabeth Kane Ph D Board Chair 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Kenneth Mace Brown Vice Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Benjamin de Bivort JD Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lana Kleiman JD Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220810 220810 211 211 221021 0 0 211 X 10048 10048 810 810 7423 3300 4123 2687 2687 15300 15300 9588 9588 6824 6788 36 43304 38970 4334 5235 5235 2277 2277 6745 6727 18 2775 2775 Program Supplies 27217 27217 Taxes and Licenses 102 102 140335 126260 14075 0 27461 3000 68473 6745 0 61728 3000 3000 6000 92189 82 5585 82 5585 X 5918 86604 5918 86604 6000 92189 80686 0 X 0 0 0 X 220810 220810 220810 220810 216390 4420 211 211 221021 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2693 180 2513 55146 6565 48581 10634 10634 61728 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for a period of review and comment. Once questions are addressed, the Form 990 is efiled. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually, the Board of Directors is required to signoff off on their understanding of the Organization's conflict of interest policy. It is further encouraged to notify the President of the Board if there are any changes of their status during the year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for review upon written request at the Organization's corporate offices. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Contractors: Program service expenses 15,300. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,300.