Isle of Palms Community Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The IOP Community Corporation serves as the non-profit charity associated with the IOP Exchange Club, supporting its mission of four programs of service Americanism, Child Abuse Prevention, Youth and Scholarships and Community Service.
- Income
- $103,835
- Spending
- $124,156
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 8.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 47%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
- $47,004 spent. Americanism promotes pride in our country, appreciation for the freedoms granted to American citizens, and gratitude and support to the men and women who serve or have served in the Armed Forces. Americanism celebrates the countrys rich, unique heritage and inspires unity from coast to coast. The IOP Community Corporation specifically provides for homeless veterans, support for suicide prevention, scholarships for veterans, rent assistance and clothing, through various local agencies and hosts veterans groups at the IOP Exchange Club.
- $12,378 spent. Child Abuse Protection provides for 12 Child Abuse Agencies with financial grants funded by the IOP Connector Run, financial cash for needs also during the year, volunteers help clean facilities inside and out, Christmas, landscaping and landscaping during the year and volunteer at the various agency fundraisers. Provide child abuse prevention awareness through a Darkness to Light education session.
- $43,846 spent. Youth and Scholarships provides monetary support to youth sports teams Sponsored youth Baseball, Soccer leagues and Scouts Sunday lunch banquet and Awards Banquets. Also provides educational support through scholarships to 4 Youth of the Year recipients and 4 ACE recipients.
- Program Service Expenses 14,555, Grants and allocations 1,000, Revenue 0 Community Service identifies opportunities within Isle of Palms to provide volunteers for community events sponsored by the city of Isle of Palms and the Recreational Center, as well as support other community events throughout the year.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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