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Beaufort Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission Inc

EIN 57-0477804 · Beaufort, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS ISSUES OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD AND INSPIRE SELF SUFFICIENCY BY ASSISTING THEM IN THEIR DESIRE TO MAKE CHANGES THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, ETC.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (4)
  1. $7.2 million spent. BEAUFORT-JASPER HEAD START IS ONE OF SEVERAL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY BEAUFORT-JASPER EOC. HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY SUPPORTING THEIR DEVELOPMENT IN A COMPREHENSIVE WAY TO MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. PARENTS AND FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED IN ACHIEVING THEIR OWN GOALS, SUCH AS HOUSING STABILITY, CONTINUED EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. PROGRAMS SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGE FAMILIES AROUND CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $1.9 million spent. THE LIHEAP PROGRAM ENABLES THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN BEAUFORT AND JASPER COUNTIES WITH THE RISING COSTS OF "HOME ENERGY". "HOME ENERGY" MEANS ANY FORM OF UTILIZED SOURCE FOR THE HEATING OR COOLING OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING. GENERALLY, THIS REFERS TO ELECTRICITY, OIL, LP OR NATURAL GAS, COAL, WOOD, KEROSENE OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF HOUSE-HOLD HEATING FUEL. ELIGIBITY FOR PARTICIPATION IS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND THEIR TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME.
  3. $326,723 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) PROGRAM - THE PURPOSE OF THIS STATE FUNDED GRANT IS TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE A MEASURABLE AND POTENTIALLY MAJOR IMPACT ON THE CAUSES OF POVERTY.BEAUFORT AND JASPER COUNTIES HAVE THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EITHER AT OR BELOW 100% POVERTY LEVEL, AS DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THE NEEDS OF THESE SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY-DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE RANGE OF LIFE COPING NECESSITIES, INCLUSIVE OF SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, ETC.BEAUFORT-JASPER EOC IS FUNDED, ANNUALLY, TO DESIGN INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND PROVIDE NECESSARY SERVICES THAT WILL LEAD TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PRESENTLY, THE AGENCY IS PROVIDING SEVERAL SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE LOW-INCOME AND ATTEMPT TO SOLVE MANY OF THEIR DAILY PROBLEMS.
  4. $486,589 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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