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Phoenix Renaissance Inc

EIN 57-0994296 · Myrtle Beach, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the corporation is to develop, promote and sponsor alternatives to the abuse of drugs and the use of violence, by providing programs for local community improvement, such as education, recreation, counseling, housing rehabilitation, career training, creative arts, child development, and family services.

Income
$152,607
Spending
$154,855
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Highest pay
$16,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $25,000 spent. 8 Week Summer Day Camp and 36 week Afterschool Program 52 low income youth ages 4-12 two meals and snack per day, arts & crafts, educational and recreational programs. Coach bus transportation for one field trip and swimming lessons per week. Delivered afterschool program serving prek-6th grade students. Increased enrollment from 35 to 45 youth. Provided academic support, tutoring, homework assistance, field trips, family events, and workforce development activities. Creative arts youth program: facilitated weekly visual, performing and digital arts sessions for middle and high school youth.
  2. $1,200 spent. Community Outreach services Organized 2 annual community clean up and beautification events to remove debris, and promote neighborhood pride. Youth and families collaborated to support a cleaner, safer environment.Provided water, snacks, cleaning supplies to residents and volunteers.
  3. $5,500 spent. Community Assistance Neighborhood Revitalization projects; Conducted monthly meetings with local residents, county officials, and other non profit organizations to discuss program development, youth needs, and revitalization goals. These sessions supported transparency, community input, and volunteer engagement. Provided assistance to elderly residents in need of financial assistance of medical, emergency home repairs and food assistance.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 1996.

    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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