TO ELIMINATE SOME OF THE BURDEN THE AREA SOUP KITCHENS AND SHELTERS ARE FACING IN TODAYS ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND TO ADMINISTER AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN AREA HIGH SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDES JOB READINESS TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ENTER THE HOSPITALITY WORKFORCE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$208K
+47.0% YoY
Revenue
$1.1M
+22.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$1.0M
+19.3% YoY
About Meet The Needs Charleston
Based on IRS filings
Meet The Needs Charleston is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $208K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $207,685 | $141,265 | $108,050 |
| Revenue | $1,085,416 | $886,125 | $901,643 |
| Expenses | $1,017,292 | $852,841 | $847,674 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Woodward | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Ellen Gansen | Secretary | 5 | $34,583 |
| Michael Bakst | President | 10 | $65,000 |
| Steve Palmer | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meet The Needs Charleston?
Meet The Needs Charleston is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. It holds $208K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Meet The Needs Charleston?
As of 2025, Meet The Needs Charleston holds $208K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Meet The Needs Charleston operate?
Meet The Needs Charleston has awarded grants in Minnesota, South Carolina.
What is Meet The Needs Charleston's EIN?
Meet The Needs Charleston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2703106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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