Center For A Better South
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For A Better South is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 2007, with $56 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1121 Lining Ct, Charleston, SC, 29407 EIN 65-1242422 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$56
▲ 700.0% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3,448
Net assets
$3,240
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For A Better South— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -6057% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For A Better South: 11 mo reserves · -6057% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For A Better South— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For A Better South: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1121 Lining Ct, Charleston, SC, 29407
- City
- Charleston
- State
- South Carolina
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $15K (FY2011) to $56 (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-6057.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3,240
Net assets
$3,240
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56▲700% | $3,448▲45.8% | $3,240▼51.1% | $3,240▼51.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $7▼99.9% | $2,365▲172% | $6,632▼26.2% | $6,632▼26.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $5,106▼47.2% | $870▼76.2% | $8,990▲89.1% | $8,990▲89.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $9,675▲248% | $3,653▲47.3% | $4,754▲527% | $4,754▲509% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $2,779▼84.5% | $2,480▼86.6% | -$1,113▲21.1% | $780▲61.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $17,889▼57.9% | $18,451▼57.4% | -$1,411▼66.4% | $482▼53.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $42,510▲22.9% | $43,345▲9.5% | -$848▼6423% | $1,045▼44.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $34,601▼8.7% | $39,602▲26.1% | -$13▼100% | $1,880▼72.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $37,901▲22327% | $31,412▲18378% | $4,988▲432% | $6,881▲1660% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $169▼98.4% | $170▼98.4% | -$1,502▼0.1% | $391▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $10,341▲299% | $10,898▲205% | -$1,500▼59.4% | $393▼58.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $2,594▼82.2% | $3,570▼77.7% | -$941▼2789% | $952▼50.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $14,585 | $16,017 | $35 | $1,928 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For A Better South a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For A Better South is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-1242422, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For A Better South's EIN?
- Center For A Better South's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-1242422.
- How much revenue does Center For A Better South report?
- Center For A Better South reported $56 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For A Better South have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For A Better South D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For A Better South (EIN 65-1242422) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.