The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc
Encourage economic development in the northeastern region of South Carolina
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc at a glance
In short: The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $418K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,252,500
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $417,500
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,220,485
- +47.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santee Electric Co-Op ($1.2M). Together the top 3 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc gives
- Giving grew 45% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $865K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santee Electric Co-Op Kingstree, SC | Economic Developmentcoecocounty Economic Development | $1,172,500 |
| Darlington County Darlington, SC | County Economic Development | $40,000 |
| Horry Countymyrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Council Conway, SC | County Economic Development | $40,000 |
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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 | $1,220,485 | $3,022,648 | $2,632,324 | $1,252,500 | 3 | $5,201 |
| 2024 | $830,161 | $2,516,103 | $2,585,976 | $1,278,000 | 3 | $5,491 |
| 2023 | $900,034 | $2,438,451 | $2,470,970 | $1,250,000 | 3 | $1,670 |
| 2022 | $932,553 | $2,073,462 | $2,016,966 | $864,937 | 3 | $361 |
| 2021 | $876,057 | $2,276,516 | $2,443,306 | $1,259,000 | 4 | $517 |
About The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc
Based on IRS filings
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Florence, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc is led by Jeff McKay, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff McKay
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $70K (2025)
Yancey McGill
Chairman & Executive Committee
Chairman → Chairman & Executive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Carter
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lazarus
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Kirby
Director & Exec.comm.
Director → Director & Exec.comm., 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Senator Kent M. Williams
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Wukela
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Christian
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjy Hardee
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Speake
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Steen
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Leatherman
Director & Executive Committee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bloom
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Q. Atkinson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Gardner
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hayes
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anderson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cool
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Buddy Brand
Director & Exec.comm.
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelvin Washington
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Malloy
Director & Executive Committee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Winebrake
Director & Exec.comm.
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Yokim
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Carter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Senator Luke Rankin
Director & Executive Committee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Fleming
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Luke Rankin (2021–2024) — Director & Executive Committee
- Former: Drmichael Benson (2022–2024) — Director & Exec.comm.
- Former: Rusty Smith Jr. (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Senator Gerald Malloy (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Cooks (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Frank Brand (2021–2022) — Director & Exec.comm.
- Former: Michael Benson (2021) — Director
- Former: Sen Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $70K, to Jeff McKay (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc
How much does The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc give each year?
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 3 grants.
What is The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc's typical grant size?
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $417,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc give grants?
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc?
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc?
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Florence, SC. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc's EIN?
The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0128034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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