Palmetto Bluff Foundation is located in Bluffton, SC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palmetto Bluff Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Palmetto Bluff Foundation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE PALMETTO BLUFF COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVE CERTAIN PALMETTO BLUFF AREA LAND.
ORGANIZE PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND EVENTS.
MANAGE WILDLIFE IN THE PALMETTO BLUFF AREA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia R Kennedy President | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Michael Duus Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Stephanie Gentemann Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Mark Polites Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Steven Carter Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
M Troy Lucas Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $444,499 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $444,499 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,400,579 |
| Investment income | $111,999 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,964 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,967,041 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,917 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $70,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $70,240 |
| Office expenses | $72,552 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,496 |
| Insurance | $53,668 |
| All other expenses | $49,279 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,235,697 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,488,035 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,300 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $192,851 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,645 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,375,007 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,183,787 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $167,479 |
| Total assets | $6,435,104 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,485 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $310,523 |
| Total liabilities | $329,008 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,134,045 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $972,051 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,435,104 |