Nonprofit · EIN 57-0518147
YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON
Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29416
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $797,303 | $642,222 | $155,081 | $11,732,858 | $30,947 | $11,701,911 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $755,001 | $787,855 | -$32,854 | $11,071,716 | $196,978 | $10,874,738 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $987,842 | $763,192 | $224,650 | $10,138,979 | $45,335 | $10,093,644 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $103,964
- Membership dues
- $2,193
- Program service revenue
- $61,375
- Investment income
- $438,967
- Net income from fundraising events
- $187,346
- Other revenue
- $192,997
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,625
- Other salaries and wages
- $223,517
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $380,375
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,930
- Occupancy
- $3,097
- Program services (functional)
- $480,713
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,967
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,542
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,071,716
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,732,858
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,947
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,701,911
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,440,284
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,701,911
- Gross receipts
- $846,673
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAVANDA BROWN | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $94,500 | $7,125 |
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET HART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RADIA BAXTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH CASTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENYA DUNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANNE GRIMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMEKA MIDDLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYDNEY HAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEONTA RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAVANDA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $94,500 |
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANET HART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RADIA BAXTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MONIQUE BROWN | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH CASTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENYA DUNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIANNE GRIMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOMEKA MIDDLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SYDNEY HAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEONTA RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAVANDA BROWN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANET HART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RADIA BAXTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KENDRA SNIPE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENYA DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIANNE GRIMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH CASTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TOMEKA MIDDLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONIQUE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 80935, CHARLESTON, SC 29416-0935
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAVANDA BROWN, 137 PALMETTO BLUFF DR, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29418
- Signed the 990
- LAVANDA BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 722-1644
- Website
- YWCA-CHARLESTONSC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MOSS & YANTIS CPA PA
Mission
THE YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. THE YWCA PROMOTES THE STRENGTHENING OF BOTH CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO INNOVATE WITH NEW AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ISSUES.
Program accomplishments
- RACIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION WORKSHOPS: THE REI IS A 2 DAY TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO WANT TO PROACTILVELY UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF SYSTEMIC RACISM, BOTH IN THEIR ORGANIZATION AND IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE ORGANIZAITON IS WORKING. 81 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THIS TRAINING IN FY25.Expenses $41,301
- MLK TRIBUTE: OUR INAUGURAL MLK CELEBRATION IN 1972 WAS ONE OF THE FIRST NATIONAL TRIBUTES OF ITS KIND. IT IS SOUTH CAROLINA'S LARGEST AND LONGEST RUNNING COMMEMORATIVE MLK TRIBUTE. THE EVENTS SPAN 6 DAYS, ATTRACTING MORE THAN 30,000 CELEBRANTS FROM EVERY WALK OF LIFE-EACH ONE FOCUSED ON ELIMINATING RACISM ACROSS OUR CITY, STATE, AND NATION. EVENTS CONSIST OF A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL BREAKFAST, YOUTH SPEAK OUT/OPEN MIC, TRI-COUNTY ECUMENICAL SERVICE, HARVEY GANTT TRIUMPH AWARD, MLK HOLIDAY PARADE, PATRON DRIVE AND YOUTH SUMMIT.Expenses $94,297
- WE360: THIS 8 SESSION PROGRAM WILL RUN FOR 4 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER FOR GIRLS WHO HAVE A BUSINESS OR A SKILL/HOBBY THAT COULD BE DEVELOPED INTO A BUSINESS CONCEPT. THE SERIES OFFERS COURSES THAT HELP STUDENTS LEARN TO BUILD BUDGETS, MANAGE TIME, DEVELOP PITCHES, CREATE PRICE LISTS, UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER NECESSARY TOOLS FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL ENTRPRENEURS. TARGET PARTICIPANTS ARE WOMEN OF COLOR, 18-44 WHO HAVE A BUSINESS CONCEPT OR A BUSINESS AND ARE READY TO MOVE INTO THE BUSINESS PLAN PHASE OF ENTRPRENEURSHIP. DURING FY25 THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 42 PARTICIPANTS. Y-GIRLS CODE: Y-GIRLS CODE IS DEDICATED TO CLOSING THE GENDER GAP IN TECHNOLOTY BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF GIRLS INTERESTED IN TECHNOLOGY AND CREATING A PIPELINE OF FUTURE ENGINEERS. THE GIRLS LEARN KEY CONCEPTS BEHIND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES, WHETHER THEIR GOAL IS TO BUILD AN APP, CREATE A WEBSITE OR PROGRAM A ROBOT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CLUB ENVIRONMENT ENCOURAGES SISTERHOOD, AND ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENT, AND ESTEEM. SHE STRONG: SHE STRONG IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO SEEK TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES AND DEVELOP AS LEADERS AND CHANGE-MAKERS. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP THESE YOUNG WOMEN AND ALLIES WITH THE TOOLS TO BEGIN ADVOCATING FOR THEMSELVES.EVENT - WHAT WOMEN BRING: THE WHAT WOMEN BRING (#WWB) EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON IS TYPICALLY HELD IN SEPTEMBER. NEARLY 500 WOMEN AND MEN ATTEND THE PANEL DISCUSSION AND HONORING OF WOMEN LEADERS WHO ARE CHANGING THE FACE OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS ACROSS 10+ INDUSTRIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. MONTHLY, THE HONOREES SHARE THEIR STORIES OF EMPOWERMENT, PERSEVERANCE, AND TRIUMPH TO ENCOURAGE AND MOTIVATE ATTENDEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE PRIVATE #WWB BLOG COMMUNTIY.Expenses $20,347
- WHAT WOMEN BRING: HIGHLIGHTS EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDSFROM BUSINESS AND EDUCATION TO HEALTHCARE, LAW, PUBLIC SERVICE, AND BEYOND. EACH YEAR, WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF SITTING DOWN WITH OUR SELECTED HONOREES TO HEAR THEIR PERSONAL STORIES. THESE CONVERSATIONS GIVE INSIGHT INTO THEIR JOURNEYS, CHALLENGES, AND THE IMPACT THEY'RE MAKING, OFFERING INSPIRATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS.ALONG WITH OTHER, PROGRAMS.Expenses $324,768
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-0518147
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P27Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,732,858
- Income (IRS master file)
- $846,673
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $797,303 | $642,222 | $11,732,858 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $755,001 | $787,855 | $11,071,716 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $987,842 | $763,192 | $10,138,979 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,290,675 | $774,813 | $9,333,868 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 57-0518147).
Questions about YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON
- What is the EIN of YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON is 57-0518147.
- Is YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON 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 YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAVANDA BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,500 (LAVANDA BROWN, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does YWCA OF GREATER CHARLESTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $797,303, expenses of $642,222 and total assets of $11,732,858 at year end.
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