Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc
The Charleston County Parks Foundation has a mission to empower all people to experience the Charleston county parks and programs. The vision is to create opportunities for all to access and experience the benefits of our park system while preserving and protecting it.
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc gave $232K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $232,028
- +94.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,014
- +94.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $116,014
- Total assets
- $698,248
- -3.4% 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.
How to apply to Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc
Who Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission ($225K). Together the top 2 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 192% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2022) to $232K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission Charleston, SC | Program Support | $224,940 |
| Charleston County Library System Charleston, SC | Provide access for all to the park system. The Charleston County Parks Gold Pass (or individual daily fees) is required for free entry to all CCPL-managed sites, including James Island County Park, Palmetto Islands County Park, North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, and beach parks like Folly Beach County Park and Kiawah Beachwalker Park | $7,088 |
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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 | $698,248 | $206,401 | $296,634 | $232,028 | 2 | $3,965 |
| 2024 | $723,060 | $276,622 | $178,098 | $119,375 | 2 | $5,695 |
| 2023 | $696,627 | $225,054 | $191,027 | $141,305 | 2 | $1,897 |
| 2022 | $603,680 | $232,640 | $112,237 | $79,509 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $440,246 | $244,405 | $59,710 | — | — | $12,464 |
| 2020 | $255,914 | $102,301 | $57,612 | — | — | $6,331 |
| 2019 | $207,560 | $62,478 | $38,642 | — | — | $12,307 |
About Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charleson, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $698K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc is led by Kevin Bowie, Fndn. Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Bowie
Fndn. Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Monroe Tillerson
Chair & Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Chair & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Hale
Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eva Ravenel
Member
Chair → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa King
Ccprc Liaison
Prc Liason → Ccprc Liaiso, 2024
Ccprc Liaiso → Ccprc Liaison, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald A Ravenell
Member
Member → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Levy
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Christmas
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Heyward
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Denton
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Odom
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: David Bennett (2019–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Jason Barton (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Dale Aren (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Frannie Reese (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Krista Barnes (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Shannon Brigham (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: John Warren (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Richard Waring (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Kai Yeh (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin Issac (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Louester As Robinson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Anne Bennett (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 County Parks Foundation Inc
How much does Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc give each year?
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc gave $232K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $119K across 2 grants.
How large is Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc?
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc reported $698K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What is Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc?
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charleson, SC. It holds $698K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc operate?
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0913949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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