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EIN 57-6020356

Post and Courier Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Charleston
State
South Carolina
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Post and Courier Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Charleston, SC, that primarily funds general support for various causes, including homeless shelters for men and women, scholarships, meals, clothing, financial assistance, and food for the blind. It supports the annual Steeplechase of Charleston, a quintessential southern event that highlights the roots of this spectator sport with an emphasis on tailgating. Last year, the foundation made 57 grants to organizations such as Star Gospel Mission and others.
Total revenues
$1,005,925
2023
Total expenses
$1,429,508
2023
Total assets
$4,473,881
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Post and Courier Foundation

Steeplechase of charleston this annual quintessential southern event to the roots of this spectator sport with a focus on tailgating fun and exciting world-class equestrian action. With deep roots in southern heritage, this charleston tradition began in 1792 and will be ushered into its new era. The family-friendly sunday event features high- stakes races with coveted titles on the line.
With deep roots in southern heritage since 1792, steeplechase of charleston is a family fun event bringing a national steeplechase association sanctioned race to the charleston area.

Grants made by Post and Courier Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Star Gospel MissionFood Certificates & Financial Asst.$186,395
Lowcountry Food BankSupport Homeless Shelter for Men/wom$120,609
East Cooper Community OutreachEssential Services and Assistance$54,822
...and 37 more grants made totalling $721,640

Personnel at Post and Courier Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Heidi HerringtonSecretary and Executive Director$30,600

Financials for Post and Courier Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$665,217
Investment income and dividends$121,991
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-110,611
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$329,328
Total revenues$1,005,925

Form 990s for Post and Courier Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-15990PFView PDF
2022-122023-10-20990PFView PDF
2021-122022-10-26990PFView PDF
2020-122021-09-21990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-15990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
EducationHomelessness
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
90 Alexander St
Charleston, SC 29403
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
County
Charleston County, SC
Phone
(843) 937-5605
IRS details
EIN
57-6020356
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1953
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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