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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0602335

CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29492

Financials

$221K$140K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$221,021$140,335$80,686$92,189$5,585$86,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$220,810
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$211
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$10,048
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,858
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,423
Accounting fees
$2,687
Occupancy
$43,304
Travel
$5,235
Depreciation
$6,745
Program services (functional)
$126,260
Management and general (functional)
$14,075

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,000
Total assets, end of year
$92,189
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,585
Net assets, end of year
$86,604
Land, buildings and equipment
$61,728
Net assets without donor restrictions
$86,604
Gross receipts
$221,021
Employees
3
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
SC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth Kane Ph DBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Kenneth Mace BrownVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Benjamin de Bivort JDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Lana Kleiman JDTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
420 BRANDAM LN UNIT 106, CHARLESTON, SC 29492-8824
In care of
% ELIZABETH KANE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
420 BRANDAM LANE UNIT 106, WANDO SC 29492
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Elizabeth Kane, 420 Brandam Lane Unit 106, Charleston, SC 294928824
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
ELIZABETH KANE PHD, 420 BRANDAM LANE UNIT 106, WANDO SC 29492
Signed the 990
Elizabeth Kane, Board Chair
Phone
(843) 212-6763
Return prepared by
Glaser and Company LLC

Mission

The Charleston Center for Paleontology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who works to advance the unique paleontology of the Charleston Tri-County Area through research and conservation.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • (1) Conserve the Charleston Tri-County Area's important fossil resourcesThe Charleston embayment is one of the most important fossil exposures in the US. Its fossil record spans 40 million years and can show us how animals adapted to the environmental pressures of changing ecosystems throughout that time, from cold, deep prehistoric oceans to our warm, modern marshes.The Tri-County Area is the center of rapid residential and commercial development, and there is a significant risk that the paleontological resources underneath will be lost forever. In 2024, CCP was able to open the largest paleontology-dedicated laboratory and collections space in the Charleston tri-county area (1800 sq ft). CCP also began accessioning items into its collection and ended the year with over 150 new items in collections, including a partial denary from the impressive oligocene-aged bird Pelagornis sandersii, a Xenorophus slonaii specimen recovered from a Summerville creek that made the front page of the Post and Courier, and the skull of an eomysticetid yet to be identified, measuring at over 6 feet long. These items, among many others, are currently in preparation to be fully restored and importantly, will be preserved for future scientific research.(2) Drive research on the paleontology of the Charleston Tri-County Area forwardFossil-rich strata in Charleston preserve two unique periods in the evolution of vertebrates: the origin of whales and dolphins as a response to global cooling during the first Antarctic glaciation (30-23 million years ago), and the origin of modern species in the context of climatic fluctuations during the beginning of the ice ages (2.5-1 million years ago). The study of fossil assemblages and the response of marine ecosystems to dramatic oceanographic and climatic changes may provide insight into the vulnerabilities and resiliency of modern species and fisheries affected by climate change, ocean acidification, and overfishing.CCP works both as an independent research center and as a bridge between Charleston and the larger academic community. In 2024, CCP hired its first Operations and Collections manager, Michael "Mike" Stoller. With an extensive background in both museum operations and paleontology tourism, Mike has been essential in getting the paleontology lab up and running, as well as making connections with local paleontology research centers and tourist groups, including the Charleston Museum, The Mace Brown Museum at the College of Charleston, and Charleston Fossil Adventures. We are working closely with these institutions on areas of potential collaboration for the future. (3) Provide educational opportunities for the community to engage with the Charleston Tri-County Area paleontologyThere is widespread enthusiasm for amateur paleontology in the local community, and Charleston has become a tourist destination for fossil hunters. CCP provides workshops and outreach services to local schools to provide hands-on workshops in paleontology principles to inspire the next generation of STEM enthusiasts. In 2024, we hosted two educational workshops for the public, both in collaboration with Charleston Fossil Adventures. Firstly, w hosted a shark tooth sorting workshop for the public to learn more about the different species of shark teeth you can find on South Carolina beaches. Second, we hosted a public booth at the Easter Meg Hunt event on Folly Beach for the public to learn more about paleontology research happening in the Lowcountry. We plan to gear up these programs in 2025.
    Expenses $126,260

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
99-0602335
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$92,189
Income (IRS master file)
$221,021

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$221,021$140,335$92,189XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: ELIZABETH KANE PHD
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-0602335).

Questions about CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY

What is the EIN of CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY is 99-0602335.
Is CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Elizabeth Kane.
Who are the officers and directors of CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PALEONTOLOGY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $221,021, expenses of $140,335 and total assets of $92,189 at year end.

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