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Carolina Human Reinvestment

EIN 16-1777835 · Georgetown, SC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Carolina Human Reinvestment mission is to "Identify and serve the need of the youth and their families in our community "

Income
$535,357
Spending
$383,761
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
19
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $69,112 spent. Our Community Garden: We cultivated, harvested and donated to the most in need in our community more than 16,000 lbs. of food from our traditional raised bed garden and more than 27,500 head of lettuce from our signature hydroponic system. We accomplished this with the help of our tireless volunteers who have devoted more than 14,000 hours of their time, talents and efforts. Our garden quickly became a destination for flocal youth-servinging agencies and schools. We have hosted several leadership groups throughout the state for community garden practitioners, teachers and others.
  2. $145,781 spent. CHR Teen After School Center (TASC) assist juveniles between the ages of 12-17, who are considered at-risk youth or under probation supervision for nonviolent offenses, in accordance with requirements for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ). Juveniles are encouraged to attend our CHR TASC to learn about academic excellence, life skills, work skills, leadership and fellowship training, responsible citizenship, health and nutritional education, and community involvement.
  3. $71,867 spent. Foodshare Georgetown is a partnership between CHR and FoodShare South Carolina with a mission to increase access to, knowledge of and consumption of vegetables and fruit through community-led projects. All of FoodShare's work is guided by strong beliefs that reflect our commitment to food security and food justice. We distribute food to food desert area of our community. Foodshare Georgetown County: We delivered more than 185,000 lbs. of fresh produce and vegetables to our community. CHRSC partnered with Food Share South Carolina in August 2021, working to help reduce the food access disparity in our community. Many of our residents face a myriad of barriers including housing, age, poverty, and reliable transportation. These are challenges to engaging in a healthy lifestyle and providing an environment in which their children can thrive and succeed. A healthy Georgetown County starts with healthy eating habits. We strive to enhance the quality of life in our diverse communities by increasing access to fresh, affordable produce and providing quality cooking skills education. We provide 'healthy eating' classes in or Afterschool program and, with funding, our goal is to send each child home, every day, having eaten a healthy meal.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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