The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc
To provide usable donated goods to the people in beaufort and Jasper county, sc at a reasonable price or free for those in need. Net funds generated are distributed to beaufort and Jasper county, sc nonprofit christian missions and to local christian outreach.
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc at a glance
In short: The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc gave $113K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,000
- -84.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -82.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,143
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,555,265
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young Life ($23K). Together the top 7 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 135 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2025) to $750K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Beaufort, SC | Charitable | $23,000 |
| St Lukes Church Missions Hilton Head, SC | Medical/Religious | $20,000 |
| St Lukes Preschool Hilton Head, SC | Educational | $18,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Hilton Head ISL, SC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athle Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Others 5000 Hilton Head Isl, SC | Various | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,555,265 | $2,871,400 | $2,101,552 | $113,000 | 7 | $9,638 |
| 2024 | $1,261,298 | $2,504,287 | $2,524,775 | $750,296 | 39 | $2,841 |
| 2023 | $1,255,039 | $2,235,033 | $2,219,470 | $647,016 | 34 | $2,283 |
| 2022 | $1,220,259 | $2,142,686 | $2,097,020 | $597,662 | 27 | $232 |
| 2021 | $1,034,528 | $1,945,789 | $1,779,020 | $459,330 | 28 | $250 |
| 2020 | $787,494 | $1,279,243 | $1,206,189 | $275,318 | 14 | $689 |
About The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Hilton Head Island, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc is led by Elaine Ryan, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elaine Ryan
Chair
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Galloway
Director
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Frank
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah P Packer
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Olivetti
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Reeves
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Peacher
Vice Chair
Chairman → Director, 2024
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Keith Tillman (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Beverly Conner (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Bobby Sue Earnhardt (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Mitchell (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kent James (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Patrick (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Shinder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Pam Blackshire (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Partow (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Barbara Carroll (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brenda Leiberman (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Mark King (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Connor (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Katherine Gorman (2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy Connor (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc
How much does The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc give each year?
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc gave $113K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $750K across 39 grants.
What is The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc's typical grant size?
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc give grants?
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hilton Head, SC (3 grants) and Hilton Head ISL, SC (2 grants).
Does The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc's largest grantees?
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Young Life ($23,000), St Lukes Church Missions ($20,000) and St Lukes Preschool ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc?
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc?
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Hilton Head Island, SC. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc's EIN?
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1381623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 4, 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 May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
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