Is it real?
Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Apr 1964.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
81 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
20 people listed on the 990; $37K paid to officers and key staff (Part VII, Section A).
Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes
Programs and updates
Preserves and restores historic sites, sharing local history and culture through educational programs.
Questions for Pendleton Historic Foundation
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Organization is restoring an additional historic building.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2023. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 57-0507315) · Dispute this lineThe Foundation has restored and preserved 3 of the largest Upcounty SC early 19th century plantation houses and outbuildings and surrounding acreage. These properties are operated as historic house museums interpreted and exhibited as they were in the early 19th century, primarily for the education and enjoyment of all ages.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2023. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 57-0507315) · Dispute this lineEducational programs specifically designed for 3rd through 8th grade school students that meet the school curricula for SC history that is taught in these grades. There were also educational programs for High School students.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2023. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 57-0507315) · Dispute this lineFunders
Who pays for it.
From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.
Grants
By the numbers
The FY2023 990, line by line.
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| Line | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End of yearLn 1g | $216K | $182K | $182K | $156K |
| SpentLn 1d–1f | $12K | $2K | $3K |
| Line | Start FY23 | End FY23 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | $9K | $163K |
| InvestmentsLn 11–13 | $603K | $708K |
| Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c | $672K | $672K |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $1.3M | $1.5M |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $3K | $32K |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $1.3M | $1.5M |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wagesLn 7 | $37K | $37K | ||
| Payroll taxesLn 10 | $3K | $3K | ||
| Accounting feesLn 11c | $700 | $700 | ||
| Other fees for servicesLn 11g | $11K | $11K | ||
| Advertising and promotionLn 12 | $2K | $2K | ||
| Office expensesLn 13 | $4K | $4K | ||
| OccupancyLn 16 | $16K | $16K | ||
| Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19 | $29 | $29 | ||
| Payments to affiliatesLn 21 | $157K | $157K | ||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortizationLn 22 | $6K | $6K | ||
| InsuranceLn 23 | $24K | $23K | $1K | |
| Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24 | $12K | $12K | $244 | |
| All other expensesLn 24e | $8K | $3K | $4K | |
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $280K | $228K | $48K | $4K |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 LatestFiled with the IRS Nov 13, 2025 | $316K | $187K | $129K | $1.6M | 990 PDF |
| FY2023 ViewingFiled with the IRS Dec 5, 2024 | $506K | $280K | $225K | $1.5M | 990 PDF |
| FY2022Filed with the IRS Nov 15, 2023 | $119K | $115K | $4K | $1.3M | 990 PDF |
| FY2021Filed with the IRS May 11, 2022 | $153K | $96K | $57K | $1.2M | 990 PDF |
| FY2020Filed with the IRS May 13, 2021 | $102K | $98K | $4K | $1.3M | 990 PDF |
Schedules filed Part IV
See the full FY2023 990
Part I · Summary $505,702 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 20 of 20 board members independent, no flags
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $505,702 across 9 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $280,256 across 13 lines filed
Part X · Balance sheet $1,546,718 assets, 12 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $1,514,301 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2023 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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