Tri-county Speaks
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tri-county Speaks is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 1976, with $569,975 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
198 Rutledge Ave Ste 5, Charleston, SC, 29403 EIN 23-7415034 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2023)
$570K
▼ 18.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$651K
Net assets
$337K
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 Tri-county Speaks— 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 rating6 mo reserves · -14% 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 Tri-county Speaks: 6 mo reserves · -14% 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 Tri-county Speaks— 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 Tri-county Speaks: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 198 Rutledge Ave Ste 5, Charleston, SC, 29403
- 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 $146K (FY2012) to $570K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $337K
Operating margin
-14.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$368K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$337K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $569,975▼18.8% | $650,992▼1.9% | $337,392▼19.4% | $368,040▼16.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $701,786▲1.0% | $663,524▲19.4% | $418,410▲10.1% | $439,603▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $694,595▲15.4% | $555,677▲4.4% | $380,146▲57.6% | $404,539▲61.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $602,050▲3.2% | $532,307▼0.9% | $241,228▲68.7% | $250,958▲54.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $583,595▼5.8% | $537,256▼7.6% | $143,033▲47.9% | $162,272▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $619,489▲32.6% | $581,483▲29.7% | $96,694▲64.8% | $127,933▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $467,079▲16.7% | $448,245▲15.2% | $58,688▲47.3% | $100,251▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $400,126▲70.5% | $389,152▲54.7% | $39,854▲38.0% | $89,904▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $234,719▲21.9% | $251,496▲40.3% | $28,880▼36.7% | $79,828▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $192,504▼3.2% | $179,202▲10.5% | $45,657▲41.1% | $85,209▲3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $198,836▲36.4% | $162,216▲29.4% | $32,356▲859% | $82,514▼24.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $145,735 | $125,325▼70.8% | -$4,264▲82.7% | $109,078▲133% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | — | $429,163 | -$24,674 | $46,817 | 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.
Grants received · $92K total
6 grants to Tri-county Speaks totaling $92K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $24,369 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $31,772 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $14,728 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Multiple grants awarded | 2018 | $6,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Special project support | 2015 | $5,040 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tri-county Speaks a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-county Speaks is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7415034, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tri-county Speaks's EIN?
- Tri-county Speaks's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7415034.
- How much revenue does Tri-county Speaks report?
- Tri-county Speaks reported $569,975 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-county Speaks have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-county Speaks C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-county Speaks (EIN 23-7415034) 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.