Beaufort Digital Corridor
The bdc is a business development effort by the city of beaufort to attract, nurture, and promote tech and tech-related companies. The corridor team, comprised of relevant participants in the private and public sector, is positioned to serve the business community as a portal to government, infrastructure, real estate, professional resources, capital and education. The team's overriding goal is to offer tangible resources to tech and tech-related companies.
Beaufort Digital Corridor at a glance
In short: Beaufort Digital Corridor gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,400
- Median grant
- $5,400
- Total assets
- $45,954
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Beaufort Digital Corridor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation Beaufort, SC | To Support Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,954 | $178,351 | $191,089 | $5,400 | 1 | $85 |
| 2024 | $50,599 | $193,470 | $279,136 | — | — | $56 |
| 2023 | $135,933 | $367,097 | $333,293 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $91,533 | $298,893 | $300,085 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $93,833 | $167,035 | $151,594 | — | — | — |
About Beaufort Digital Corridor
Based on IRS filings
Beaufort Digital Corridor is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Beaufort, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $85.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Beaufort Digital Corridor is led by Jessica O'Brien, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica O'Brien
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $66K (2025)
Rich Conte
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Robinson
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Loia
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Wilson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hartshorn
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nelems
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Padgett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Joe Floyd (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Venable (2021–2024) — Board Chairman
- Former: Jeannine McConnell (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Matt D'angelo (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Stephen Murray (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Fleming (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Lefavi PhD (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Jessica O'Brien (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Beaufort Digital Corridor
How much does Beaufort Digital Corridor give each year?
Beaufort Digital Corridor gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Beaufort Digital Corridor?
Beaufort Digital Corridor reported $46K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $178K.
What is Beaufort Digital Corridor?
Beaufort Digital Corridor is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Beaufort, SC. It holds $46K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Beaufort Digital Corridor operate?
Beaufort Digital Corridor has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Beaufort Digital Corridor's EIN?
Beaufort Digital Corridor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4210441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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