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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0316773

SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION

Also known as PALMETTO INNOVATION CENTER

Tax-exempt · BARNWELL, SC 29812

Financials

$294K$287K2023$393K$392K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$392,774$392,392$382$17,107$8,946$8,161
December 31, 2023990$294,213$287,312$6,901$17,641$9,480$8,161
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$267,652
of which government grants
$247,423
Membership dues
$7,055
Program service revenue
$119,402
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$5,720

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$117,562
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$152,908
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,469
Occupancy
$6,594
Program services (functional)
$128,727
Management and general (functional)
$201,381
Fundraising (functional)
$62,284

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,641
Total assets, end of year
$17,107
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,946
Net assets, end of year
$8,161
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,161
Gross receipts
$392,774
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2023
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert SneadPresident and CEO
Officer
40$79,281
Enterick LeeDirector of Programs
Key employee
40$49,551
India HarltleyDirector of Marketing and Membership
Key employee
20$7,384
Adrian CrawfordProgramming Assistant
Key employee
20$3,232
Zachary WilliamsPalmetto Innovation Center Coordinator
Key employee
20$2,153
Julia DempseyGrant Writer
Key employee
20$769
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert SneadFounder
Officer
40$80,000
Enterick LeeProgram Manager
Key employee
40$45,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
218 MAIN ST, BARNWELL, SC 29812-2516
In care of
% ROBERT SNEAD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT SNEAD, 218 MAIN ST, BARNWELL, SC 298122516
Signed the 990
Robert, President & CEO
Phone
(803) 621-2850
Return prepared by
Davis Tax Consulting & Fin Svc

Mission

The Southern Palmetto Foundation works to drive positive economic Impact foster regional talent and improve overall quality of life throughout the CSRA with a focus on Barnwell and Allendale Counties.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Propel Business Lab: 12-week business accelerator program for emerging entrepreneurs of various experience levels focused on the particular challenges of doing business in the region developed by the Palmetto Innovation Center in partnership with USC Salkehatchies Leadership Institute. The program hosts business development lessons alongside technology centric workshops with a focus on businesses that have impact on Barnwell and Allendale Counties.
    Expenses $77,957 · revenue $73,730
  • Coding Career Connect: Meeting on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month participants are mentored by Edward Wald a Barnwell native computer programmer with 20 years of experience in the field. Students are able to receive assistance while they work on learning code while participating in a fun code-based activity every meeting.
    Expenses $40,265 · revenue $12,900
  • BBQ Blues & Boos: This program combines live music barbecue cook-offs and family-friendly fun to highlight the culture and spirit of the region. Proceeds from this program directly support free and low-cost programs for emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses in Barnwell and neighboring Allendale counties helping to strengthen local economic development and business growth.
    revenue $26,822
  • EmpowHER: The initiative specifically supports planning marketing financing and growth of women-led businesses while promoting broader economic independence and business success for women in the region.
    Expenses $7,179
  • Homegrown Leadership: 6-month leadership-development initiative designed to equip emerging and mid-level leaders in the region with practical skills strategies and a stronger sense of community-oriented leadership. Participants engage in monthly sessions that focus on visioning team building conflict management communication especially public speaking and authentic leadership. Upon completion graduates are celebrated at the Homegrown Leadership Summit and are better prepared to lead in their workplaces civic organizations and local government.
    Expenses $1,128 · revenue $3,000
  • Farmers Market: Strengthens the local food economy by providing a direct-to-consumer marketplace that supports farmers producers artisans and the community. It aims to foster a more sustainable and equitable local food system enhance access to fresh locally grown foods promote wellness and encourage community-based entrepreneurship and land stewardship.
    Expenses $2,198 · revenue $5,720

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0316773
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,107
Income (IRS master file)
$392,774

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$392,774$392,392$17,107XML
990December 2023$294,213$287,312$17,641XML

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 92-0316773).

Questions about SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION is 92-0316773.
Is SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION 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 SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT SNEAD.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,281 (Robert Snead, President and CEO).
How much revenue does SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $392,774, expenses of $392,392 and total assets of $17,107 at year end.

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