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Phoebe Pember Foundation

The Sophia Institute
  • Charleston, SC
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2004
  • EIN: 57-1108419

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Personal Social Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$225k (2023)

Expenses
$240k (2023)

Total Assets
$167k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$28.8k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,720
Expenses
$240,387
Net Income
-$15,667
Net Assets
$138,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,184
64.6%
Program Services $79,396
35.3%
Investment Income $140
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,518
22.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,750
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,275
Total Liabilities $28,806
Net Assets $138,469
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carolyn Rivers (Execuitive Director) $54,167 $0 $0
Cam Busch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Dressler Moryl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaye Goosby Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julian Buxton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Karegeannes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Virginia Schenck (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$297,979
Expenses
$289,754
Net Income
$8,225
Net Assets
$156,116
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,087
68.2%
Program Services $93,750
31.5%
Investment Income $78
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,064
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,917
21.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,834
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,239
Total Liabilities $24,123
Net Assets $156,116
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $69,167 $0 $0
Kelley Andrews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cam Busch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sasha Gifford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Dressler Moryl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heath Slane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Goosby Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,075
Expenses
$312,586
Net Income
-$2,511
Net Assets
$144,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,103
63.2%
Program Services $113,714
36.7%
Investment Income $154
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $104
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,250
26.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,104
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,062
Total Liabilities $25,903
Net Assets $144,159
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $75,000 $0 $0
Dwayne Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Goosby Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cam Busch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Dressler Moryl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Mathis Siewe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelley Andrews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heath Slane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 29, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,192
Expenses
$211,101
Net Income
$34,091
Net Assets
$147,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,805
73.3%
Program Services $64,931
26.5%
Investment Income $154
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7
0.0%
Other Revenue $295
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,263
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $215,195
Total Liabilities $67,828
Net Assets $147,367
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $75,000 $0 $0
Tim Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cam Busch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Depriest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dwayne Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Hutchison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Mathis Siewe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Dressler Moryl (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 28, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$228,509
Expenses
$252,934
Net Income
-$24,425
Net Assets
$116,957
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,129
56.5%
Program Services $90,486
39.6%
Investment Income $380
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,500
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,464
2.0%
Other Revenue $550
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
29.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,578
2.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $145,501
Total Liabilities $28,544
Net Assets $116,957

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990

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$349,564
Expenses
$282,332
Net Income
$67,232
Net Assets
$141,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,273
65.6%
Program Services $116,773
33.4%
Investment Income $180
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,000
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $895
0.3%
Other Revenue $443
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,835
23.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,317
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $171,999
Total Liabilities $30,617
Net Assets $141,382
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $65,835 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cam Busch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Depriest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Hutchison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Mathis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Dressler Moryl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,525
Expenses
$272,343
Net Income
$14,182
Net Assets
$79,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,713
56.8%
Program Services $118,499
41.4%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,000
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,236
0.8%
Other Revenue $1,075
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
23.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,633
13.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,132
Total Liabilities $23,010
Net Assets $79,122
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza Ingle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cam Busch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Williams Lessane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Depriest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Kelley Duncan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Andrews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Cannon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Mann (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 23, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,545
Expenses
$236,457
Net Income
$34,088
Net Assets
$64,940
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,192
74.7%
Program Services $65,676
24.3%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $980
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,240
0.5%
Other Revenue $450
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,000
14.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,220
Total Liabilities $25,280
Net Assets $64,940
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $0
H Enk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza Ingle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cam Busch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sullivan (D Irector) $0 $0 $0
Annie Wright (D Irector) $0 $0 $0
Tim Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Williams Lessane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Depriest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Kelley Duncan (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 7, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$248,373
Expenses
$242,297
Net Income
$6,076
Net Assets
$30,851
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $178,613
71.9%
Program Services $68,746
27.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,014
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,807
14.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,744
Total Liabilities $30,893
Net Assets $30,851
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza Ingle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Sloan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Wissell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eugenia Lindahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cam Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Byko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,006
Expenses
$213,208
Net Income
$16,798
Net Assets
$24,775
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,918
63.9%
Program Services $81,207
35.3%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,856
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
30.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,869
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,600
Total Liabilities $29,825
Net Assets $24,775
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Cornwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza Ingle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Sloan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Beak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Wissell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eugenia Lindahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,287
Expenses
$254,960
Net Income
$3,327
Net Assets
$7,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $158,089
61.2%
Program Services $98,465
38.1%
Investment Income $39
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,694
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
25.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,130
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,405
Total Liabilities $40,428
Net Assets $7,977
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
A Carolyn Rivers (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $0
Henk Brandt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Cornwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza Ingle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rita Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Wallace (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Beak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Wissell (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,527
Expenses
$221,160
Net Income
$6,367
Net Assets
$10,963
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,454
60.4%
Program Services $89,176
39.2%
Investment Income $45
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $852
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
29.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,333
4.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,425
Total Liabilities $45,462
Net Assets $10,963

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,651
Expenses
$243,172
Net Income
-$34,521
Net Assets
$4,596
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,628
51.6%
Program Services $98,733
47.3%
Investment Income $159
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,131
1.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,584
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,973
11.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,935
Total Liabilities $30,339
Net Assets $4,596

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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