Post & Courier Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Post & Courier Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 1953, with $1,112,525 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
90 Alexander St, Charleston, SC, 29403 EIN 57-6020356 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 10.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$4.7M
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 Post & Courier Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · -32% 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 Post & Courier Foundation: 38 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D 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 Post & Courier 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 Post & Courier Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 90 Alexander St, Charleston, SC, 29403
- City
- Charleston
- State
- South Carolina
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.5M (FY2019) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $301KNet assets $4.7M
Operating margin
-31.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$301K
Net assets
$4.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,112,525▲10.6% | $1,464,181▲2.4% | $4,693,134▲7.1% | $4,994,323▲11.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,005,925▲51.8% | $1,429,508▼70.6% | $4,382,508▼8.8% | $4,473,881▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $662,720▼33.5% | $4,860,844▲389% | $4,806,091▼46.6% | $4,806,091▼46.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $996,169▲19.1% | $993,380▼49.9% | $9,004,215 | $9,004,215 | 990PF |
| 2020 | $836,304▼84.8% | $1,982,580▲213% | $9,001,426▼11.3% | $9,001,426▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,510,124 | $633,620 | $10,147,702 | $10,147,702 | 990PF |
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 · $125K total
10 grants to Post & Courier Foundation totaling $125K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Human needs grant | 2022 | $13,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Human needs grant | 2021 | $21,500 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Charitable support | 2020 | $15,350 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Multiple grants awarded | 2019 | $11,350 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Multiple grants awarded | 2018 | $12,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Multiple grants awarded | 2017 | $11,500 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | General operating support | 2016 | $11,500 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | General operating support | 2015 | $11,400 |
| Roper St Francis Healthcare | Sponsorship | 2015 | $7,500 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | General operating support | 2014 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Post & Courier Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Post & Courier Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-6020356, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Post & Courier Foundation's EIN?
- Post & Courier Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-6020356.
- How much revenue does Post & Courier Foundation report?
- Post & Courier Foundation reported $1,112,525 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Post & Courier Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Post & Courier Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Post & Courier Foundation (EIN 57-6020356) 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.