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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4501336

PALMETTO EXCEL INC

Tax-exempt · N CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Financials

$2.3M$1.9M2023$1.8M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PALMETTO EXCEL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,762,264$2,100,224-$337,960$676,895$556,902$119,993
June 30, 2024990$2,263,876$1,871,757$392,119$832,901$624,948$207,953
June 30, 2023990-EZ–––$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,762,133
of which government grants
$1,300,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$131

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$9,250
Travel
$6,368
Depreciation
$141,540
Program services (functional)
$1,885,914
Management and general (functional)
$214,310

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$832,901
Total assets, end of year
$676,895
Total liabilities, end of year
$556,902
Net assets, end of year
$119,993
Land, buildings and equipment
$53,098
Net assets without donor restrictions
$119,993
Gross receipts
$1,762,264
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2020
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
ELLIOT SMALLEYSENIOR DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0$229,424$32,408
RUTH CHAMBERS TURNERSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0$91,455$2,339
JEREMY EASLEYSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0$75,292$1,419
ERICA WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
FRAN WELCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
HERBERT DRAYTON IIIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KELLEY JARRETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KELLYE WHITAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BRIAN ITZKOWITZBOARD MEMBER (NONVOTING)
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LEE DEASBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
MICHAEL SABOEPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
AMY MIMSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHRIST HARVEYFINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
RUTH CHAMBERS TURNERSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0$110,100$0
ELLIOT SMALLEYBOARD VICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0$53,753$10,805
DIANA SAILLANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ERICA WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
FRAN WELCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
HERBERT DRAYTON IIIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KELLEY JARRETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KELLYE WHITAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BRIAN ITZKOWITZBOARD MEMBER (NONVOTING)
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LEE DEASBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
AMY MIMSGOVERNANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHRIST HARVEYFINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS HARVEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
FRAN WELCHBOARD MEMBER1$0
DIANA SAILLANTBOARD MEMBER1$0
KELLYE WHITAKERBOARD MEMBER1$0
LEE DEASBOARD MEMBER1$0
MICHAEL BARNESBOARD MEMBER1$0
J MICHAEL SABOECHAIR1$0
AMY MIMSVICE-CHAIR1$0
BRIAN ITZKOWITZPRESIDENT/CEO (EX OFFICIO MEMBER)1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7000 RIVERS AVE, N CHARLESTON, SC 29406-4607
In care of
% ROBERT G SMITH
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
2150 EAGLE DR, North Charleston SC 29406
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR JEREMY EASLEY, 7000 RIVERS AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Brian Itzkowitz, 2150 EAGLE DR, North Charleston SC 29406
Signed the 990
CHRIS HARVEY, CFO
Phone
(843) 566-0072
Return prepared by
ELLIOTT DAVIS ADVISORY LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF PALMETTO EXCEL-A LOCALLY-DRIVEN CHARTER SCHOOL BASED ON THE NATIONAL EXCEL CENTER MODEL-IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORT TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION WHILE DEVELOPING CAREER PATHS THAT OFFER BETTER-THAN-AVERAGE EMPLOYMENT AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOCUS ON DIPLOMAS AND WORKFORCE TRAINING/CERTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 21. PALMETTO EXCEL WILL EXCLUSIVELY SERVE ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 21 GRANTING DIPLOMAS AND OFFERING COLLEGE CREDIT AND WORKFORCE CERTIFICATIONS MAKING IT THE ONLY HIGH SCHOOL OF ITS KIND IN SOUTH CAROLINA. EXCEL GRADUATED ITS FIRST CLASS OF STUDENTS, 100% OF WHOM EARNED BOTH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND WORKFORCE CERTIFICATIONS.
    Expenses $1,689,307
  • FULL-TIME LIFE COACHES. RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE STRESSORS, SKILLS AND NEEDS OF ADULT STUDENTS, PALMETTO EXCEL WILL EMPLOY FULL-TIME LIFE COACHES WHO WILL WORK WITH STUDENTS ON SCHEDULING CLASSES, SETTING GOALS, CREATING INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS, TRACKING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. LIFE COACHING AT PALMETTO EXCEL WILL ADDRESS THE MAJOR LIFE BARRIERS AND ISSUES THAT MOST OFTEN PREVENT STUDENTS FROM BEING SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. RECENT GRADUATES ACHIEVED 100% OF WORKFORCE CREDENTIALS.
    Expenses $196,607
  • DROP-IN CARE FOR STUDENT'S YOUNG CHILDREN. CHILDCARE IS A KEY BARRIER FOR ADULT STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PURSUE THEIR DIPLOMAS. PALMETTO EXCEL WILL REMOVE THIS BARRIER BY OFFERING FULLY-STAFFED, HIGH QUALITY DROP-IN CARE ON OR NEAR CAMPUS, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO ATTEND CLASS WHENEVER THEIR SCHEDULES ALLOW.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-4501336
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$676,895
Income (IRS master file)
$1,762,264

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,762,264$2,100,224$676,895IRS
990June 2024$2,263,876$1,871,757$832,901IRS
990-EZJune 2023$0$0$0XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Brian Itzkowitz
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: LORNA UTLEY
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Robert Smith
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-4501336).

Questions about PALMETTO EXCEL INC

What is the EIN of PALMETTO EXCEL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PALMETTO EXCEL INC is 82-4501336.
Is PALMETTO EXCEL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to PALMETTO EXCEL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PALMETTO EXCEL INC 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 PALMETTO EXCEL INC 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 PALMETTO EXCEL INC 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 PALMETTO EXCEL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR JEREMY EASLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of PALMETTO EXCEL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PALMETTO EXCEL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,762,264, expenses of $2,100,224 and total assets of $676,895 at year end.

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