Nonprofit · EIN 88-2442034
LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY
Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $3,609 | $4,247 | -$638 | $2,574 | $0 | $2,574 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $3,609 | $4,247 | -$638 | $2,574 | $0 | $2,574 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,609
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,229
- Printing, publications and postage
- $218
- Other expenses
- $800
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,212
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,574
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,574
- Cash, savings and investments
- $2,574
- Gross receipts
- $3,609
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS BARRETT | BOARD CHAIR | 8 | $0 |
| CARL TOWNSEND | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
| MELISSA MURDOCK | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMEY WRENN | AT LARGE | 8 | $0 |
| STEVE DORSHKIND | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS BARRETT | BOARD CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| CARL TOWNSEND | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
| MELISSA MURDOCK | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMEY WREN | AT LARGE | 8 | $0 |
| STEVE DORSHKIND | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 CARRIAGE LANE BUILDING B STE 200, CHARLESTON, SC 29407-6064
- In care of
- % PHYLLIS BARRETT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 1 Carriage Lane Building B Ste 200, CHARLESTON SC 29407
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Melissa Barrett, 1 Carriage Lane Building B Ste 200, Charleston SC 29407
- Signed the 990-EZ
- PHYLLIS BARRETT, MEMBER
- Phone
- (843) 810-3968
- Website
- www.thelcae.org
- Return prepared by
- MEADOWS ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE
Mission
EDUCATIONAL
Program accomplishments
- RAISED $10,000 AND ABLE TO PAY CEO SMALL MONTHLY STIPEND; SERVED A TOTAL OF 6 STUDENTS SO FAR/CURRENTLY SERVING 5 STUDENTS; PARTNERED WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO REACH MORE FAMILIE
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2442034
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Melissa Barrett | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Melissa Barrett | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $3,609 | $4,247 | $2,574 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Melissa Barrett | June 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $3,609 | $4,247 | $2,574 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Melissa Barrett | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $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 88-2442034).
Questions about LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY
- What is the EIN of LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY is 88-2442034.
- Is LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY 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 LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Melissa Barrett.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOWCOUNTRY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EQUITY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,609, expenses of $4,247 and total assets of $2,574 at year end.
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