Palmetto State Watch Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Palmetto State Watch Foundation was created to educate citizens of South Carolina regarding their constitutional rights and local politics. This organization will support citizens by providing factual information on current issues that impact South Carolina. We believe in the natural rights provided to every individual by God through our Constitution. By providing meticulous research and informative classes this Foundation will educate South Carolinians on their freedoms and the current events taking place in their local areas and in the state capital. It is our goal to assist in culminating a fully informed voter base that uses all of the facts to create a better community for their families and future generations.
- Income
- $78,898
- Spending
- $65,975
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $54,000, chairman of the board
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (2)
- $45,265 spent. Palmetto State Watch Foundations website received 57,547 views during the 2025 fiscal year reflecting broad public engagement with the organizations investigative content. The Foundation published original investigations into local and state issues including government accountability campaign finance and economic development. This digital platform serves as the primary vehicle for disseminating research and watchdog reporting to the general public across South Carolina.
- $7,626 spent. The Foundation conducted 14 speaking engagements before civic groups community organizations and public audiences in locations across South Carolina during 2025. In conjunction with each event staff met individually with community members to discuss the Foundations mission gather local concerns and recruit engaged citizens to support civic accountability efforts. These activities expanded the Foundations reach into communities across the state and furthered its educational mission regarding government transparency.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 May 2025.
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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