The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc is a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina–based public charity that organizes a 10K race and related events and promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. It also supports community organizations through a grant program administered by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina and through its Charity Connection program.
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc at a glance
In short: The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc gave $111K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,780
- +225.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +650.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,385
- -56.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,112,502
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc
- How to Apply
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Apply through the application process linked on the organization’s grants page. Eligible applicants are publicly supported 501(c)(3) organizations located in and serving residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 application page lists a deadline of 11:59 p.m. February 2, or the next business day if that date falls on a weekend or holiday.
- Deadline
- The 2027 application page lists a deadline of 11:59 p.m.
- Next open deadline
- January 15, 2027 (2026 Bridge Run Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 716 S Shelmore Blvd Suite 105, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 856-1949
Website: https://bridgerun.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc
Who The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina ($27K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grants application is for organizations located in and serving Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. In filing year 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 5% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc gives
- Giving grew 93% 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 $24K (2020) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina North Charleston, SC | Cooper River Bridge Run Grants Fund | $26,780 |
| Alzheimers Association Mount Pleasant, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society Charlotte, NC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Carolina Childrens Charity Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Camp Rise Above Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| MUSC Foundation Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| MUSC Children's Hospital Fund Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| The Green Heart Project Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Palmetto Military Support Group North Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,000 |
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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 | $3,112,502 | $3,149,135 | $2,561,554 | $110,780 | 15 | $43,682 |
| 2024 | $2,518,842 | $2,878,805 | $2,576,692 | $34,038 | 2 | $36,060 |
| 2023 | $2,398,070 | $2,539,940 | $2,226,842 | $84,295 | 8 | $7,289 |
| 2022 | $2,106,409 | $4,000,742 | $3,113,833 | $57,338 | 8 | $956 |
| 2021 | $2,502,705 | $181,762 | $502,565 | — | — | $1,171 |
| 2020 | $2,426,848 | $725,869 | $1,080,391 | $24,210 | 1 | $13,689 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a world-class 10K road race and related events and promote continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education, opportunity, and motivation. Its website says its grants support programs promoting beneficial physical exercise and activity in the Tricounty area.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. For example, the Green Heart Project uses school gardens and urban farms for hands-on student learning; Lowcountry Food Bank works toward equitable, dignified, and consistent food access; and Carolina Children’s Charity supports Lowcountry children with birth defects or childhood diseases. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve children’s healthcare, animal welfare, safe water, and camp programs for people facing serious illnesses, disabilities, or other challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $110,780. The grants ranged from $6,000 to $26,780, with a median of $6,000. The largest listed grant was $26,780 to Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina for the Cooper River Bridge Run Grants Fund. Listed $6,000 grants included support for the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Carolina Children’s Charity, Camp Rise Above, MUSC Foundation, MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund, the Green Heart Project, Palmetto Military Support Group, Lowcountry Food Bank, Pet Helpers, and Ronald McDonald House of Charleston.
The organization’s 2023 filing says it passes grant money to the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, which manages the grant cycle under the organization’s fund agreement. The website’s 2027 Bridge Run Grants Application page says applications are accepted from publicly supported 501(c)(3) organizations located in and serving residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. It describes the average award as up to $5,000. The website directs applicants to begin the process through its application link.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mike Seekings as chair. Board members listed are Steve Gergick, Nicole Harvey, Pat Welch, Tony Shuler, Amy Heath, Frank Lapsley, Philip Macchia, Paul Wieters, and Laurie Yarbrough.
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc is led by Mike Seekings, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Seekings
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irv Batten
Race Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $108K (2025)
Amy Heath
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin LeBlanc
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lapsley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Massey
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Cartland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Yarbrough
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Harvey
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Welch
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wieters
Board Member
Board Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gergick
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Shuler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wes Dudgeon
Board Member
Board Member → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Macchia
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Caudill
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Lehman-Huskamp
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lisa Deaton (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy L. Lehman - Huskamp (2023–2024) — Chair
- Former: David Bennett (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Seago (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy L. Lehman (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $108K, to Irv Batten (Race Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc
How much does The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc give each year?
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc gave $111K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34K across 2 grants.
What is The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc's typical grant size?
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,385, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc give grants?
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (8 grants) and North Charleston, SC (3 grants).
Does The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc's largest grantees?
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina ($26,780), Alzheimers Association ($6,000) and American Cancer Society ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc?
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a world-class 10K road race and related events and promote continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education, opportunity, and motivation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc?
Apply through the application process linked on the organization’s grants page. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc's EIN?
The Cooper River Bridge Run Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0851891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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