Friends of the Chas County Library
Provide financial support for Charleston county public libraries
Friends of the Chas County Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Chas County Library gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $410,444
- +21.5% 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 Friends of the Chas County Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charleston County Public Library ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Chas County Library gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2022) to $71K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston County Public Library Charleston, SC | General Support | $60,000 |
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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 | $410,444 | $380,695 | $308,916 | $60,000 | 1 | $3,568 |
| 2023 | $337,729 | $335,843 | $313,851 | $60,950 | 1 | $79 |
| 2022 | $320,331 | $327,904 | $275,613 | $57,800 | 1 | $72 |
| 2021 | $285,794 | $344,792 | $219,922 | $71,000 | 2 | $42 |
| 2020 | $152,649 | $191,111 | $199,679 | $67,000 | 2 | $60 |
About Friends of the Chas County Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Chas County Library 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 $410K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Chas County Library is led by Gail Golightly, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gail Golightly
Chair
Board Member → Vice President of Book S, 2022
Vice President of Book S → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leah Donaldson
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $72K (2024)
Carin Jorgensen
Past Chair
Treasurer → President, 2021
President → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Merideth Bonvino
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Wallberg
Volunteer Co
Board Member → Sorting Room, 2022
Sorting Room → Volunteer Co, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lauri Moffet
Book Sales C
Board Member → Book Sales C, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hiester
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rick Kates
Development
Vice President of Development → Development, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ulani Decillis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Craig Lawson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Erika Legendre
Marketing Co
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nick Plasmati
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Breyonna Davis (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Dodie Marshall (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Bunting Comen (2020–2022) — Vice President of Market
- Former: Nulani Bennett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Hoffman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Savannah Frierson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jaclyn Henderson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brandon Reid (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Reagan Wacker (2020–2021) — Vice President of Book S
- Former: Anthony Joyner (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Caleb Copper (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Clare E. Meyer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeanell Marvin (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Karen Warren (2020) — Vice President of Book S
- Former: Susan Hoffius (2020) — President
- Former: Virginia Ellison (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Whitney Currin (2020) — Board Member
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 $72K, to Leah Donaldson (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Chas County Library
How much does Friends of the Chas County Library give each year?
Friends of the Chas County Library gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $61K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Chas County Library?
Friends of the Chas County Library reported $410K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $381K.
What is Friends of the Chas County Library?
Friends of the Chas County Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, SC. It holds $410K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Chas County Library operate?
Friends of the Chas County Library has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Friends of the Chas County Library's EIN?
Friends of the Chas County Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0742388. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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