Palmetto Goodwill
Palmetto Goodwill is a public charity based in North Charleston, South Carolina. Its mission is to change lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment. It provides workforce and career services and also makes grants to nonprofits addressing community needs.
Palmetto Goodwill at a glance
In short: Palmetto Goodwill gave $232K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,005
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $23,201
- Median grant
- $19,110
- Total assets
- $137,202,409
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Palmetto Goodwill
- Contact
Mailing address: 2150 Eagle Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Website: https://palmettogoodwill.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Palmetto Goodwill
Who Palmetto Goodwill funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coastal Community Foundation ($55K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Palmetto Goodwill says it serves 18 counties in its area. Its Community Investment Fund identifies the Tri-County area—Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties—and Orangeburg and Sumter Counties as regions served, with expansion across all four regions it serves described as upcoming. The fund’s stated expansion and relaunch dates were in 2025.
In the 2024 filing, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 17% to North Carolina, and 3% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation Charleston, SC | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Warrior Wod Foundation Ravenel, SC | Community Investment Grants Initiative | $46,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina Cary, NC | Helene Roundup Fund | $39,660 |
| Colour of Music Festival Charleston, SC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Kids on Point Charleston, SC | Community Investment Grants Initiative | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Upstatemidlands SC Greenville, SC | General Assistance for Hurricane Helene | $13,220 |
| Beyond Our Walls North Charleston, SC | Community Investment Grants Initiative | $10,000 |
| Keys to Change Phoenix, AZ | Community Investment Grants Initiative | $7,500 |
| Shared City North Charleston, SC | Community Investment Grants Initiative | $5,625 |
| Coastal Community Foundation Charleston, SC | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists 10 grants. Grant counts for 2023 and 2022 were zero.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,202,409 | $65,087,712 | $53,978,984 | $232,005 | 10 | $2,437,246 |
| 2023 | $133,955,458 | $60,064,899 | $48,216,487 | — | — | $602,995 |
| 2022 | $126,444,362 | $55,111,508 | $44,353,300 | — | — | $1,839 |
| 2021 | $100,114,143 | $50,949,954 | $41,925,265 | — | — | $58,121 |
| 2020 | $85,270,142 | $39,872,407 | $37,552,771 | — | — | $222,359 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Palmetto Goodwill states its mission as “changing lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment.” Its programs include job readiness, career exploration, occupational skills training, career navigation, and supportive services. Its 2024 filing says it served more than 11,000 unemployed or underemployed individuals and placed 4,000 individuals into employment that year.
For outside nonprofit grantmaking, the Community Investment Fund supports organizations addressing childcare, transportation, housing, and education/workforce development. The funder’s 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions: Warrior WOD Foundation says it works to reduce mental and physical wounds among veterans through fitness programs; Kids on Point says it offers academic, athletic, and enrichment support for young people; and Beyond Our Walls says it connects children with educational and cultural opportunities. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Palmetto Goodwill reported 10 grants totaling $232,005. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $19,110. Its website separately reports that the Community Investment Fund awarded $190,000 to eight Tri-County nonprofits after launching in July 2024, and that an event on December 2, 2024 awarded $200,000 to eight Charleston-area nonprofits.
Among the largest grants listed in the 2024 filing were $50,000 to Coastal Community Foundation for scholarships, $46,000 to Warrior WOD Foundation for the Community Investment Grants Initiative, $39,660 to United Way of North Carolina for the Helene Roundup Fund, $30,000 to Colour of Music Festival for general support, and $25,000 to Kids on Point for the Community Investment Grants Initiative. Other listed recipients included Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina ($13,220), Beyond Our Walls ($10,000), Keys to Change ($7,500), and Shared City ($5,625).
The website describes the Community Investment Fund as a competitive program open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving its stated regions. It does not provide a current application cycle or application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: Catharine Almquist, Reggie Burgess, Leandro Cassolo, Nina Magnesson, Jamie Lynch, Jamie Dement, Michael D Moxley MD FACOG, Michelle Woodhull, Erica Wright, and Lauryce Graves-McIver.
Palmetto Goodwill is led by Brian Itzkowitz, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 9 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Itzkowitz
President & CEO
CEO Starting → CEO, 2022
CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$57K (2021) → $248K (2024)
Herbert L. Drayton III
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Brown
Incoming Chair
Director → Incoming Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Lynch
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Magnesson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catharine Almquist
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Moxley Md Facog
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Woodhull
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Dement
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauryce Graves-McIver
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leandro Cassolo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Pecoy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Burgess
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Rivera
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Draws
CFO
On filings since 2020
28 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Reginald Hughes
Vice President of Commercial Services
Vice President Commercial Services → Vice President of Commercial Services, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Tanya Weldon
Human Resources Officer
Hr Officer → Human Resources Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $127K (2024)
Elliot Smalley Easterling
Chief Mission & Marketin
Chief Mission & Marketing Officer → Chief Mission & Marketin, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $115K (2024)
Jason Baril
Vice President of Donated Goods
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$81K (2023) → $144K (2024)
Deborah Reynolds
Vice President Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
28 hrs/week
$93K (2024)
Mary Gilmer
Vice President of Mission Services
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Pamela Richardson
Chief People Culture Diver
New on the 2024 filing
28 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Rob Phillips
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Cozad
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Charles Hudson (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Tina Marshall (2020–2023) — Community Relations Officer
- Former: Chris Harvey (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Dixie Norris (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelley C. Jarrett (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Summer Hatley (2020–2022) — Vice President of Donated Goods
- Former: Jennifer Helgans (2022) — Director
- Former: Virginia Lawrence (2022) — Director
- Former: Dequasar Husser (2020–2021) — Vice President of Mission Enterprise
- Former: Lee Deas (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Megan Fink (2020–2021) — Vice President of Marketing
- Former: Robert Phillips (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Smith (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Tom Philipkosky (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Darryl Brown Starting Nov (2021) — Director
- Former: Lorna Utley (2021) — Interim CEO
- Former: Virginia Lee (2021) — Director
- Former: Allison Pickhardt (2020) — Director
- Former: Doug Snyder (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Mitchell (2020) — Director
- Former: Rudy H. Gill (2020) — Director
- Former: Sean Sykes (2020) — Director
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 $248K, to Brian Itzkowitz (President/CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Goodwill
How much does Palmetto Goodwill give each year?
Palmetto Goodwill gave $232K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Palmetto Goodwill's typical grant size?
Palmetto Goodwill's median grant in 2024 was $19,110, and its average grant was $23,201, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Palmetto Goodwill give grants?
Palmetto Goodwill gives mostly in South Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (4 grants) and North Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Palmetto Goodwill give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Palmetto Goodwill's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Community Investment Grants Initiative" (5 grants).
Who are Palmetto Goodwill's largest grantees?
Palmetto Goodwill's largest 2024 grantees include Coastal Community Foundation ($55,000 across 2 grants), Warrior Wod Foundation ($46,000) and United Way of North Carolina ($39,660), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Palmetto Goodwill?
Palmetto Goodwill reported $137.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65.1M.
What does Palmetto Goodwill fund?
Palmetto Goodwill states its mission as “changing lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment.” Its programs include job readiness, career exploration, occupational skills training, career navigation, and supportive services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Palmetto Goodwill?
Palmetto Goodwill has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check palmettogoodwill.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Palmetto Goodwill's EIN?
Palmetto Goodwill's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4183942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 July 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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