Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Palmetto Data Collaborative Inc

EIN 88-4288219 · Gilbert, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL NEED TO CONSISTENTLY MANAGE DATA ASSETS AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES ACROSS ALL ENTITIES SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Income
$112,357
Spending
$239,946
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
20.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$72,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 114% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $43,257 spent. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: THE PDC PROVIDED TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO PUBLIC LEAS AND SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAROLINA BY DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING CODE FOR EDUCATIONAL DATA SYSTEMS, OFFERING TECHNICAL ADVICE, CONDUCTING TRAINING ON DATA GOVERNANCE AND BEST PRACTICES, AND ASSISTING WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING AND INTEROPERABILITY STANDARDS.
  2. $43,257 spent. LEA PARTNERSHIPS AND SHARED RESOURCES: PDC DIRECTLY SUPPORTED DISTRICTS BY DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING CODE FOR DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL DATA SYSTEMS, OFFERING EXPERT TECHNICAL GUIDANCE TO DISTRICT PERSONNEL, CONDUCTING TRAINING ON DATA GOVERNANCE AND BEST PRACTICES FOR BOTH DISTRICT AND SCHOOL STAFF. WE ALSO WORKED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INTEROPERABILITY STANDARDS ACROSS EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL DATA SYSTEMS. FURTHERMORE, WE FACILITATED PARTNERSHIPS AMONG DISTRICTS TO ENABLE SHARING OF RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE.
  3. $43,256 spent. LIAISON WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: PDC SERVED AS A POINT OF CONTACT BETWEEN DISTRICTS AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WORKING TO ENSURE THAT DATA POLICIES ALIGN WITH STUDENT INTERESTS AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON DATA AND SYSTEM CHANGES. THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT ENHANCED DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY WHILE OPTIMIZING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 March 2024.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.