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Palmetto Society of Human Resources Management

EIN 41-2244823 · N Charleston, SC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Seek to promote and advance the understanding and application of every phase of the broad concept of HR management. Endeavor to improve and establish proven ideals and standards of ethical conduct among members in the field of HR. Initiate and/or proactively participate in varied programs that our membership approves as being consistent with the objectives SHRM Charleston's sponsorship and/or assistance. Provide a social atmosphere for the meeting of people interested in or working in the field of HR management. Provide a ready network of HR professionals, of all specialties, for the purposes of advice, consultation, and ideas, which will raise the quality of HR practices across the tri-county area. Actively promote the reputation of the Human Resource profession within the local business community. Actively promote the advancement of diversity in our membership, in the HR profession, and within the local business community.

Income
$86,123
Spending
$53,115
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
  1. MembershipSHRM Charleston is an organization made up Human Resource professionals in the tri-county area of Charleston, South Carolina. We are a 100% membership chapter, which means you must also be a member of the national SHRM organization. SHRM Charleston meetings are typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (November is held on the 2nd Tuesday and there is usually a holiday party in December) during lunchtime hours. The meeting schedule and topics are posted under meetings and events on the Chapter website.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2025.

    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 August 2011.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Society for Human Resource Management (Alexandria, VA), EIN 34-0948453. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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