THE PROPELLER CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES PORT OF CHARLESTON SC

EIN: 570783456

CHARLESTON, SC

Total Revenue
$362,759
Total Expenses
$390,939
Total Assets
$130,683
Net Assets
$130,683
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
BRIAN MCCALL
Phone
8433294284
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE PROPELLER CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES PORT OF CHARLESTON SC, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $363K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE ENHANCEMENT AND WELL-BEING OF ALL INTEREST OF THE MARITIME COMMUNITY THROUGH PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF WATERBORNE COMMERCE, THE MARINE INDUSTRY IN ALL ITS SEGMENTS, (CONT. SCH O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $210,087 Revenue: $160,100

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION THE 97TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPELLER CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES WAS HELD IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA FROM SEPTEMBER 2628, 2023. THE THEME OF THE...

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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION THE 97TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPELLER CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES WAS HELD IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA FROM SEPTEMBER 2628, 2023. THE THEME OF THE CONVENTION WAS "PROPELLING TOMORROW WITH INNOVATION TODAY". THE CONFERENCE BROUGHT TOGETHER DELEGATES AND SPEAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO DISCUSS TOPICS SUCH AS SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION IN PORT MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS, DIGITALIZATION, AND MARITIME EDUCATION. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.

Program 2
Expenses: $86,079 Revenue: $139,590

STATE OF THE PORT OF CHARLESTON DURING HER SECOND STATE OF THE PORT ADDRESS, SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS PRESIDENT AND CEO BARBARA MELVIN SHOWCASED HOW SC PORTS IS POWERHOUSE PORT, SERVING AS A POWERFUL...

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STATE OF THE PORT OF CHARLESTON DURING HER SECOND STATE OF THE PORT ADDRESS, SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS PRESIDENT AND CEO BARBARA MELVIN SHOWCASED HOW SC PORTS IS POWERHOUSE PORT, SERVING AS A POWERFUL ALTERNATIVE GATEWAY FOR CARGO OWNERS SEEKING A WELL-RUN PORT IN THE THRIVING SOUTHEAST MARKET. WHILE ADDRESSING A ROOM OF MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE, MELVIN ANNOUNCED THAT SC PORTS WILL ADD AT LEAST 2 MILLION TEUS OF ADDITIONAL CAPACITY AT THE PORT OF CHARLESTON BY MODERNIZING NORTH CHARLESTON TERMINAL, MAKING IT COMPARABLE TO WANDO WELCH TERMINAL. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

Program 3
Expenses: $83,328 Revenue: $36,596

LOCAL CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS THE PROPELLER CLUB OF THE PORT OF CHARLESTON IS THE LARGEST MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION ON THE CHARLESTON WATERFRONT, REPRESENTING ALL OF THE STATES MARITIME...

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LOCAL CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS THE PROPELLER CLUB OF THE PORT OF CHARLESTON IS THE LARGEST MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION ON THE CHARLESTON WATERFRONT, REPRESENTING ALL OF THE STATES MARITIME SHIPPING INTERESTS. WITH 330 MEMBERS, CHARLESTON HAS THE WORLDS THIRD-LARGEST PROPELLER CLUB. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE THE LEADERS OF TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES THAT DIRECTLY SERVE OUR STATES AND NATIONS EXPORTING AND IMPORTING NEEDS. THE PROPELLER CLUB HOSTS AN ASSORTMENT OF BUSINESS MEETINGS, POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS AND SOCIAL EVENTS EACH YEAR, SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,045
Program Service Revenue $336,286
Investment Income $4,428
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $362,759

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,400
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $379,494
Other Expenses $377,539
TOTAL EXPENSES $390,939

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $362,759 $210,463 +0.7%
Expenses $390,939 $296,316 +0.3%
Net Income $-28,180 $-85,853 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$0
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HAL BURTON PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HEDGEPATH VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN O'TOOLE IMMEDIATE PA 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GITTA WOMBWELL SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR JACKSON ASSISTANT SE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MCCALL TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT GOURDIN EDUCATION OF 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SERGEY PONIMAROV EDUCATION OF 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM BOYLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAGOOD MORRISON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNIE CONSTANTINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN CRAIG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER LEHMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDI YARBOROUGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OMAR RAMBERAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MADELEINE FRUME BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CAMERON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE DETYENS JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SALMONS III BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORD SMYTHE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $362,759 $390,939 $130,683 $-28,180
2023 $210,463 $296,316 $160,363 $-85,853
2022 $253,961 $212,687 $252,345 $41,274
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