Charleston Chamber Foundation
A supporting organization of the chamber, the Charleston Chamber Foundation advances the charleston region's community through key initiatives that address our critical challenges. The foundation is aligned to maximize our community's ability to take advantage of a once-in-a-generation set of economic development and community advancement opportunities focused to strengthen the charleston region as a globally competitive metro. A primary focus of the foundation's work is delivered in its efforts in talent pipeline development and housing attainability.
Charleston Chamber Foundation at a glance
In short: Charleston Chamber Foundation gave $334K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $167K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $334,358
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $167,179
- Median grant
- $167,179
- Total assets
- $1,013,344
- +98.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charleston Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments ($302K). Together the top 2 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments North Charleston, SC | At the beginning of program implementation, the berkeley-charleston-dorchester council of governments (BCDCOG) was established as the backbone organization for the eda lowcountry careers collaborative (LCC) grant. The BCDCOG is alocal government entity that was engaged to act as a neutral convener of the sector partnership, conduct essential outreach andprovide case management to LCC participants, support data collection efforts, and promote sustainability by acting as an anchorfor the partnership beyond the end of the grant period. | $302,077 |
| E3 Educate Empower Elevate Charleston, SC | For the duration of program design (phase ii), e3's contributions to program design was dedicated to research that will inform methods used by the lcc to deliver supportive services to its program participants. In addition, e3 was engaged tocreate an lcc guide to ensure healthy work and learning environments are offered by lcc partners. | $32,281 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,013,344 | $3,736,769 | $3,608,270 | $334,358 | 2 |
| 2023 | $509,565 | $2,215,144 | $2,297,645 | — | — |
| 2022 | $425,785 | $501,081 | $501,081 | — | — |
| 2021 | $195,414 | $166,320 | $154,773 | — | — |
| 2020 | $158,834 | $205,623 | $205,623 | — | — |
About Charleston Chamber Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Charleston Chamber Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in North Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $334K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charleston Chamber Foundation is led by Elizabeth Burwell, Finance Committee Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Burwell
Finance Committee Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Brewer
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Derreberry
Board Director
President An → Board Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Grech
Immediate Past Chair
Chairman-Ele → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kyra Morris (2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Adrian Cain (2020–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Krya Morris (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Laurie Carter (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President of Finance
- Former: Marc Marchant (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Bobby Teachey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mamie Bush (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Willis Cantey (2020–2021) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Melonie-Hammond Trace (2020) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Chamber Foundation
How much does Charleston Chamber Foundation give each year?
Charleston Chamber Foundation gave $334K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Charleston Chamber Foundation?
Charleston Chamber Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Charleston Chamber Foundation?
Charleston Chamber Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in North Charleston, SC. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Charleston Chamber Foundation operate?
Charleston Chamber Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Charleston Chamber Foundation's EIN?
Charleston Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1199140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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