South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc generated $6.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE WORK TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL PLAIN AND ENSURE A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN AND LOVE THIS SPECIAL PLACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A DESCRIPTION OF THE LEAGUE'S FOUR MAIN PROGRAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RURAL LANDS ARE BEING CONVERTED TO URBAN USES EVERY DAY. FARMLAND HAS BEEN HIT HARDEST BY THIS CHANGE, WHICH REPRESENTS AN ECOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS FOR SOUTH CAROLINIANS. THIS CHALLENGE WAS THE IMPETUS FOR THE CREATION OF GROWFOOD CAROLINA. GROWFOOD CAROLINA SUPPORTS SMALL AND MID-SIZED SOUTH CAROLINA FARMERS BY MARKETING, PROMOTING, AND SELLING THEIR PRODUCE ACROSS THE COAST, BUT PRIMARILY TO RESTAURANTS IN THE CHARLESTON AREA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kent Griffin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Stephen Zoukis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
George Gephart Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Willaim Brenizer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Tamara Butler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Carmines Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $179,114 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,204,150 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,383,264 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $258,768 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $15,302 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,077,168 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $348,702 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,153,356 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,448 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $181,731 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,125 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,410,109 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $151,156 |
Other employee benefits | $348,578 |
Payroll taxes | $195,646 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $143,376 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,823 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $26,800 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $112,777 |
Fees for services: Other | $82,501 |
Advertising and promotion | $89,634 |
Office expenses | $143,495 |
Information technology | $87,607 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $386,226 |
Travel | $193,973 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $84,947 |
Interest | $25,647 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $144,692 |
Insurance | $39,471 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,132,068 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,699,157 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,347,276 |
Accounts receivable, net | $257,816 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $2,783,200 |
Inventories for sale or use | $56,237 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $85,333 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,205,952 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,271,878 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $570,767 |
Total assets | $26,277,616 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $402,647 |
Grants payable | $50,000 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,000,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $372,195 |
Total liabilities | $4,824,842 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,013,716 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,439,058 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $26,277,616 |
Over the last fiscal year, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc has awarded $38,400 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK INC PURPOSE: FOOD HUB SUPPORT | $7,200 |
LOWCOUNTRY STREET GROCERY PURPOSE: FOOD HUB SUPPORT | $7,200 |
SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY PURPOSE: FOOD HUB SUPPORT | $24,000 |