Mission
The Preservation Society of Charleston is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Charleston's distinct character, quality of life and diverse neighborhoods.
Public Charity
The Preservation Society of Charleston Inc
The Preservation Society of Charleston Inc is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Charleston, SC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $4.0M, expenses of $2.5M, total assets of $13.1M. Imperigo tracks 53 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.0M.
EIN: 570439524
Charleston, SC
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.0M
Total Expenses$2.5M
Total Assets$13.1M
Grant Records53
Funding Total$2.0M
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at The Preservation Society of Charleston Inc
How The Preservation Society of Charleston Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$66
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$20
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $66 for programs
$43
AdvocacyThe Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) works to protect Charleston's historic buildings, cultural resources and communities by promoting better development practices, flood mitigation, and tourism management
$23
Retail ShopThe retail operation of the society is comprised of a bricks-and-mortar shop and growing online presence and is staffed by a group of gifted employees
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
$52,259
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$44,000
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$29,500
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$24,700
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 53 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Alexandra Macon
Director of Finance & Operations
Amanda Cote
Chair
Andrew Gowder Jr
Director of Retail Operations
Andy Archie
Director
Benjamin Lenhardt Jr
President and CEO
Brian Turner
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.0M | $2.5M | $13.1M |
| 2024 | $2.8M | $2.5M | $11.0M |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.3M | $10.1M |
| 2021 | $3.3M | $1.2M | $9.7M |
| 2020 | $4.2M | $1.6M | $7.2M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $4.2M to $4.0M (-5%), with total assets most recently reported at $13.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.