Charleston School of Law
The mission of the Charleston School of Law foundation inc is to encourage and assist the study, teaching, promoting and research of the rule of law in charleston, South Carolina and all related subject areas as determined by the board of directors.
Charleston School of Law at a glance
- Total assets
- $41,440,291
- +3074.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $27,078,663
- +9568.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $163,439
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,590,962
- +10353.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charleston School of Law funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $41K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston School of Law Charleston, SC | Scholarships for Individuals | $19,143 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,440,291 | $27,078,663 | $1,590,962 | — | — | $163,439 |
| 2023 | $1,305,330 | $280,077 | $15,219 | — | — | $155,119 |
| 2022 | $1,039,302 | $72,054 | $51,613 | $19,143 | 1 | $30,206 |
| 2021 | $1,169,776 | $175,000 | $134,837 | $41,364 | 1 | $34,941 |
| 2020 | $1,005,046 | $117,161 | $141,067 | $28,143 | 1 | $17,446 |
About Charleston School of Law
Based on IRS filings
Charleston School of Law is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $163K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charleston School of Law is led by Hal E. Cobb, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hal E. Cobb
President
Chairman → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Edward Bell
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Marcantel
Interim Dean
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$13K (2024)
Mavis G. Huger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody A. Cummings
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Holloway
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Salley
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Dieckhaus
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benton Burroughs
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bitar Bitar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Kosko
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Aiken
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jospeh Good
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Collins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Wilkins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McCumber McCumber
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Duffy
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Sabb
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Smith Smith
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taft Taft
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Andrew J. McCumber (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan G. Taft (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dylan Bitar (2023) — Director
- Former: Lexus Smith (2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara J. Wagner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Carl I. Carlson IV (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ellen C. Young (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Platte Moring (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Heidi S. Allen (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Jane E. Diange (2020–2021) — Vice 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Jonathan Marcantel (Interim Dean (December)).
Frequently asked questions about Charleston School of Law
How large is Charleston School of Law?
Charleston School of Law reported $41.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.1M.
What is Charleston School of Law?
Charleston School of Law is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, SC. It holds $41.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Charleston School of Law operate?
Charleston School of Law has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Charleston School of Law's EIN?
Charleston School of Law's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0596694. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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