S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 1994, with $1,270,534 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 80668, Charleston, SC, 29416 EIN 57-1004102 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 69.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$587K
Net assets
$13.6M
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.
B
—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 S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating278 mo reserves · +54% 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 S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc: 278 mo reserves · +54% margin earns a B+ 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 S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc— 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 S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 80668, Charleston, SC, 29416
- City
- Charleston
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $731K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $525Net assets $13.6M
Operating margin
53.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.6M
Total liabilities
$525
Net assets
$13.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,270,534▼69.1% | $586,594▲8.5% | $13,611,192▲26.4% | $13,611,717▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,107,795▲591% | $540,625▲44.4% | $10,767,826▲49.5% | $10,768,351▲49.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $594,335▼2.8% | $374,275▲37.3% | $7,200,656▲3.2% | $7,201,181▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $611,491▼22.6% | $272,538▼40.0% | $6,980,596▲6.0% | $6,981,121▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $790,232▲369% | $454,081▲197% | $6,586,460▲5.4% | $6,586,985▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $168,651▼91.1% | $152,970▼26.5% | $6,250,309▲0.3% | $6,250,834▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,899,255 | $208,171 | $6,234,629 | $6,235,154 | 990 |
| 2016 | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2015 | $655,673 | $154,258 | $4,479,017▲60.9% | $4,479,017▲60.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $2,784,577 | $2,784,577 | 990 |
| 2013 | $731,103 | $150,713▼33.9% | $2,784,577▲26.3% | $2,784,577▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $227,956▲802% | $2,204,187▼6.1% | $2,204,187▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,267▼58.0% | $2,347,307▼0.1% | $2,347,307▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,165 | $2,350,651 | $2,350,651 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-1004102, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc's EIN?
- S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-1004102.
- How much revenue does S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc report?
- S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc reported $1,270,534 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S C Battleground Preservation Trust Inc (EIN 57-1004102) 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.