Lead-chs Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Lead-chs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 2010, with $3,736,769 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4922 Ohear Ave Ste 101, N Charleston, SC, 29405 EIN 27-1199140 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▲ 68.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.6M
Net assets
$317K
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.
C+
—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 Lead-chs Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +3% 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 Lead-chs Foundation: 1 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a C+ 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 Lead-chs Foundation— 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 Lead-chs Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4922 Ohear Ave Ste 101, N Charleston, SC, 29405
- City
- N Charleston
- State
- South Carolina
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $183K (FY2011) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $697KNet assets $317K
Operating margin
3.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$697K
Net assets
$317K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,736,769▲68.7% | $3,608,270▲57.0% | $316,718▲68.3% | $1,013,344▲98.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,215,144▲342% | $2,297,645▲359% | $188,219▲65.3% | $509,565▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $501,081▲201% | $501,081▲224% | $113,834 | $425,785▲118% | 990 |
| 2021 | $166,320▼19.1% | $154,773▼24.7% | $113,834▲11.3% | $195,414▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $205,623▲38478% | $205,623▲205523% | $102,287 | $158,834▲39.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $533▼99.4% | $100▼99.9% | $102,287▲0.4% | $113,834▼19.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $84,999▼47.6% | $85,109▼47.6% | $101,854▼0.1% | $140,901▲24.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $162,358▼51.8% | $162,358▼40.7% | $101,964 | $113,511▼54.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $336,579 | $273,753▲36400% | $101,964▲161% | $249,257▲537% | 990 |
| 2014 | $0▼100% | $750▼99.5% | $39,138▼1.9% | $39,138▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $112,500▼41.6% | $140,500▼32.0% | $39,888▼41.3% | $39,888▼41.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $192,500▲5.3% | $206,474▲190% | $67,975▼17.1% | $67,975▼45.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $182,800 | $71,089 | $81,949 | $124,400 | 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.
Grants received · $293K total
6 grants to Lead-chs Foundation totaling $293K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Neighborhood & community dev. | 2024 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2022 | $160,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Charitable support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Multiple grants awarded | 2017 | $7,617 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lead-chs Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lead-chs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1199140, based in N Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lead-chs Foundation's EIN?
- Lead-chs Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1199140.
- How much revenue does Lead-chs Foundation report?
- Lead-chs Foundation reported $3,736,769 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lead-chs Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lead-chs Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lead-chs Foundation (EIN 27-1199140) 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.