Nonprofit · EIN 47-3909720
DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Also known as LOWCOUNTRY HOME OF HOPE
Tax-exempt · SUMMERVILLE, SC 29484
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,393,072 | $530,759 | $862,313 | $3,016,695 | $116,952 | $2,899,743 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,178,408 | $463,449 | $1,714,959 | $2,295,915 | $258,485 | $2,037,430 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $367,426 | $424,745 | -$57,319 | $854,101 | $531,630 | $322,471 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,356,750
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,735
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,587
- Other revenue
- $12,587
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $82,308
- Other salaries and wages
- $174,327
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $276,140
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $60,097
- Travel
- $667
- Depreciation
- $12,536
- Program services (functional)
- $431,814
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,184
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,761
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,295,915
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,016,695
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $116,952
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,899,743
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,610,141
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,846,672
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $53,071
- Gross receipts
- $1,415,520
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINNY VICINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $82,308 |
| HANK BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHAWN BLUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN CASSIBRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FRANK DREYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LOU EUTANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GUY GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE IVY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FATHER FRED ONYANGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LEAH MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SMITH-WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LAQUINTA WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHERINE THORNBUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FRIDAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BRENDA GEORGI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARI LAWSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINNY VICINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $86,218 |
| DIANA ASHLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HANK BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHAWN BLUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FRANK DREYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LOU EUTANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE IVY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FATHER FRED ONYANGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SMITH-WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BRENDA GEORGI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FRIDAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| CARI LAWSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINNY VICINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,102 |
| KIMBERLY BALAGUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HANK BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JANET FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BRENDA GEORGI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CARI LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MORGAN ASBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIANA ASHLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEB REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TIM REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SMITH-WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FRANK DREYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BETTY BLACK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FRIDAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2994, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29484-2994
- In care of
- % LOWCOUNTRY HOME OF HOPE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GINNY VICINI, 821 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483
- Signed the 990
- GINNY VICINI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 900-4315
- Website
- HTTP://DDCO4HOMELESS.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- DAVIS & COMPANY CPAS
Mission
THE DCCO MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND AN AVENUE TO INDEPENDENCE FOR THOSE IN A HOUSING CRISIS. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL PEOPLE DESERVE THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF LIFE, AND AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY WE LIVE IN, WE SERVE THAT PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- ANCHOR HOUSE (MEN'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM)ANCHOR HOUSE IS A 16-BED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM SERVING MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, SAFE, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS WORK TOWARD STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.EXPENSES PRIMARILY SUPPORT STAFF WHO DELIVER DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING DAILY CHECK-INS, INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL PLANNING, AND REGULAR ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSED ON EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING. STAFF ALSO ENSURE A SAFE AND WELL-MAINTAINED LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND VISITORS.PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOCUS ON PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVING STABLE EMPLOYMENT, INCREASING SAVINGS, AND TRANSITIONING TO PERMANENT HOUSING.Expenses $237,498 · revenue $766,190
- LIGHT HOUSE (WOMEN'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM)LIGHT HOUSE IS AN 8-BED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM SERVING WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A STABLE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY WORK TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY.EXPENSES ARE PRIMARILY RELATED TO STAFFING AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS, INCLUDING DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY SUCH AS DAILY CHECK-INS, INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL SETTING, AND ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO EACH PARTICIPANT'S NEEDS, WITH A FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, AND HOUSING PLACEMENT.STAFF ALSO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES ACCOUNTABILITY, DIGNITY, AND PROGRESS TOWARD INDEPENDENCE.Expenses $107,954 · revenue $348,268
- HOUSING STABILIZATION & SUPPORT SERVICESACROSS BOTH FACILITIES, KEYS TO CHANGE PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP PARTICIPANTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO STABILITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT NAVIGATION, ASSISTANCE OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION AND ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS, BUDGETING SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES.EXPENSES FOR THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE STAFF TIME DEDICATED TO CASE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION, AS WELL AS LIMITED DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAM-RELATED COSTS.THE GOAL OF THESE SERVICES IS TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN LONG-TERM HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.Expenses $86,362 · revenue $278,614
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3909720
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,016,695
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,415,520
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,393,072 | $530,759 | $3,016,695 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,178,408 | $463,449 | $2,295,915 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $367,426 | $424,745 | $854,101 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $337,529 | $355,881 | $917,758 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-3909720).
Questions about DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- What is the EIN of DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH is 47-3909720.
- Is DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GINNY VICINI.
- Who are the officers and directors of DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,308 (GINNY VICINI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DORCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,393,072, expenses of $530,759 and total assets of $3,016,695 at year end.
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