South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc

EIN: 570887278 501(c)(3) Environment

Charleston, SC

Total Revenue
$9,586,076
Total Expenses
$5,730,586
Total Assets
$22,042,410
Net Assets
$21,396,037
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
Kent Griffin
Phone
8437238035
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $9.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 97% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.9M, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

The Coastal Conservation League advocates to protect the natural environment of South Carolina's coast for the benefit of all. We envision a South Carolina coast where wildlife thrives, air and water are clean, and natural landscapes are protected for generations to come.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,763,153
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,378,764
Other Revenue $444,159
TOTAL REVENUE $9,586,076

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,692
Salaries & Benefits $3,588,872
Fundraising Expenses $716,336
Program Expenses $3,792,109
Other Expenses $2,140,022
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,730,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,586,076 $4,866,183 +1.0%
Expenses $5,730,586 $5,758,135 0.0%
Net Income $3,855,490 $-891,952 -5.3%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
59
Volunteers
581

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
6
$308,874
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kent Griffin Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Zoukis Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
George Gephart Jr Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Willaim Brenizer Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Tamara Butler Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Carmines Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ascanio Serena di Lapigio Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ceara Donnelley Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Francie Downing Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Edwards Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Ervin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arlene Flick Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shayna Howell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Jaros Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Whitney Johnson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Kellogg Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy P Maloney Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeremiah Milbank Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claire Theobald Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Faith Rivers James Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$211,672 $21,259 $232,931
Joel Sandstrom Chief Financial Officer 40.00
Officer
$67,890 $8,053 $75,943
Elizabeth Gibson Dir. of Human Resour 40.00
Highest
$120,906 $14,611 $135,517
Emily Cedzo Dir. of Conservation 40.00
Highest
$114,335 $8,213 $122,548
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 $9,586,076 $5,730,586 $22,042,410 $3,855,490
2024 $4,866,183 $5,758,135 $21,361,928 $-891,952
2023 $6,153,356 $5,132,068 $26,277,616 $1,021,288
2022 $6,299,915 $4,782,558 $21,181,148 $1,517,357
2021 $6,450,336 $5,027,260 $21,811,673 $1,423,076
2020 $4,089,208 $4,660,204 $17,476,964 $-570,996
2018 $4,555,221 $4,304,069 $15,990,421 $251,152
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