Palmetto Project Inc
To seek creative ideas for solving problems faced by the citizens of sc. Key areas of focus include: accessible healthcare; community relations and development; youth, families and schools; and civic participation.
Palmetto Project Inc at a glance
In short: Palmetto Project Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,722
- -72.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,722
- +123.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,722
- Total assets
- $1,554,224
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Palmetto Project Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Palmetto Project Inc
Who Palmetto Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Time Served ($56K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $261K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Time Served Greenville, SC | Legal Assistance | $55,722 |
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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 | $1,554,224 | $2,280,098 | $2,603,841 | $55,722 | 1 | $361 |
| 2023 | $1,859,709 | $2,948,321 | $2,523,615 | $199,360 | 8 | $643 |
| 2022 | $1,540,825 | $2,265,031 | $2,073,996 | $261,000 | 6 | $1,173 |
| 2021 | $1,116,056 | $1,583,346 | $1,357,060 | — | — | $1,346 |
| 2020 | $1,085,627 | $1,259,986 | $1,484,545 | $200,000 | 2 | $1,788 |
About Palmetto Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Palmetto Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in North Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $56K. Net investment income was $361.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Palmetto Project Inc is led by Aaron Polkey, President on the 2024 filing; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Polkey
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$94K (2024)
Jonathan Williams
Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Quirk-Garvan
Director
Chairman → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Lawrence
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy J. Cannon
Director
Chair → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marion Cobb
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Barber Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Anne Walker
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore D. Riley
Director
Secretary-Tr → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wade S. Kolb III
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Johnson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwayne Green
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Wilson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
F. Elliotte Quinn IV
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Parker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie Williamson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Fleming
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Joyce Green
Secretary-Tr
Board Member → Secretary-Tr, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lamotte
Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Quinetha Frasier (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Skardon Jr. (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Elliotte Quinn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nina Sossaman-Pogue (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barry D. Wynn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Powell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bobbi J. Kennedy (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Bussell (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 $95K, to Jeffrey Fleming (COO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Project Inc
How much does Palmetto Project Inc give each year?
Palmetto Project Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $199K across 8 grants.
How large is Palmetto Project Inc?
Palmetto Project Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Palmetto Project Inc?
Palmetto Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in North Charleston, SC. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Palmetto Project Inc operate?
Palmetto Project Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Palmetto Project Inc's EIN?
Palmetto Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0807801. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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