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EIN 57-6001563

The Ladies' Benevolent Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Charleston
State
South Carolina
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Ladies' Benevolent Society is a private foundation located in Charleston, SC that primarily funds public support for nursing and medical care for the needy, as well as nutritious meals for those home-bound or unable to provide for themselves. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to the poor and elderly of the Charleston area to meet their medical needs through grants given to organizations such as Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic and others. Last year, it made eight grants.
Also known as...
Ladies Ben Society of the City of Charleston
Total revenues
$138,205
2023
Total expenses
$176,040
2023
Total assets
$2,032,672
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Ladies' Benevolent Society

Provides financial assistance to The poor and elderly of The charleston area to meet their medical needs. The assistance consists of 1)medicines, 2) medical supplies, and 3) nursing care.
Ladies Benevolent Society is primarily supported by endowment funds. Investment transactions are The primary means by which The organization is able to offer assistance to The elderly public for medical needs.

Grants made by The Ladies' Benevolent Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Barrier Islands Free Medical ClinicPublic Support for Nursing and Medical Care for the Needy$30,500
Windwood Farm Home for ChildrenPublic Support for Nursing and Medical Care for Children$19,000
North Charleston Dental OutreachPublic Support for Nursing and Medical Care for the Needy$14,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds The Ladies' Benevolent Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$7,350
Faith Ventures FoundationCare$5,000
Wayne and Carolyn Jones Charitable FoundationGeneral$250

Personnel at The Ladies' Benevolent Society

NameTitleCompensation
Dale PoulnotTreasurer$0
Alonzo A BurrisPast Treasurer$0

Financials for The Ladies' Benevolent Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$35,754
Investment income and dividends$62,890
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$18,595
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$20,966
Total revenues$138,205

Form 990s for The Ladies' Benevolent Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990PFView PDF
2022-122023-09-05990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-06-17990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-14990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Faith Ventures Foundation
October 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
October 30, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCommunity service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 21408
Charleston, SC 29413
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
County
Charleston County, SC
Phone
(843) 224-2133
IRS details
EIN
57-6001563
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1966
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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