Palmetto Project, Inc.
Palmetto Project, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Palmetto Project is to put new and creative ideas to work solving problems in South Carolina. We see ourselves as a catalyst for innovation. Through special partnerships with government, businesses, civic groups, schools, and religious organizations, we strive to bring a fresh, entrepreneurial spirit in building successful communities in South Carolina. It is our view that somewhere in the world, there is a community using an innovative approach to solve the very same problems we face. Our job is to study these ideas, learn what makes them work, and adapt them to the needs of our communities.
About
ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SIGNUPSC: PALMETTO PROJECT CONTINUED ITS ENROLLMENT ASSISTER WORK THROUGHOUT 2018 WITH FUNDING FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES. SINCE 2013, STAFF PROVIDED FREE, LOCAL, UNBIASED ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IN BOTH THE FEDERALLY FACILITATED HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE (HEALTHCARE.GOV) AND SC HEALTHY CONNECTIONS MEDICAID. THIS WORK IS CONDUCTED WITH PARTNERS, INCLUDING ABLE SC, RICHLAND LIBRARY, SC HIV/AIDS COUNCIL, AND DECO RECOVERY MANAGEMENT. ABLE SC AND SC HIV/AIDS COUNCIL DID NOT RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THEIR NAVIGATION WORK AFTER AUGUST 2017. IN 2018, PALMETTO PROJECT'S TEAM OF 40 NAVIGATORS RECORDED 79,182 INDIVIDUAL ENCOUNTERS (BOTH IN-PERSON AND BY PHONE) AND USED SOCIAL AND PRINT MEDIA TO ACHIEVE A COMBINED TOTAL OF 67,183,197 IMPRESSIONS. ENROLLMENT IN ACA PLANS WAS AT 60% OF GOAL WHILE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT WAS 595% OVER GOAL. CHILDREN'S HEALTH SC: PALMETTO PROJECT CONTINUED WORKING WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR SC HEALTHY CONNECTIONS MEDICAID TO IDENTIFY UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CHILDREN. OUR FEDERALLY-CERTIFIED ENROLLMENT ASSISTERS WORK WITH FAMILIES TO COMPLETE THE SC HEALTHY CONNECTIONS MEDICAID APPLICATION, SUBMIT IT, AND FOLLOW IT THROUGH TO ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. IN 2018, 11,593 INFORMATION AND CONSENT FORMS WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SCHOOLS TO FAMILIES IN FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. APPLICATION ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 533 CONSENTING FAMILIES, AND EDUCATION ABOUT DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PREVENTIVE CARE WAS DELIVERED TO 81 FAMILIES. STAFF PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THROUGH 21 COMMUNITY EVENTS IN FIVE COUNTIES THAT REACHED 2,874 INDIVIDUALS. CAROLINA HEARING AID BANK: THROUGH A SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH STARKEY, A NATIONAL HEARING AID MANUFACTURER, THE PALMETTO PROJECT PROVIDED 64 HEARING AIDS IN 2018 TO LOW-INCOME SOUTH CAROLINIANS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The palmetto project is a private, non-profit initiative to put new and creative ideas to work in south carolina. led by the belief that every problem faced by communities in our state is being solved by someone somewhere, we bring together citizens, corporations, and governmental agencies to find good ideas and put them to work statewide. since we started in 1984, we have been the catalyst for over 100 innovative and creative projects. we are not a government agency. we rely on foundations and corporations for much of our funding. however, our strongest support comes from thousands of individual south carolinians who share our vision of the state's future.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The palmetto project is a private, non-profit initiative to put new and creative ideas to work in south carolina. led by the belief that every problem faced by communities in our state is being solved by someone somewhere, we bring together citizens, corporations, and governmental agencies to find good ideas and put them to work statewide. since we started in 1984, we have been the catalyst for over 100 innovative and creative projects. we are not a government agency. we rely on foundations and corporations for much of our funding. however, our strongest support comes from thousands of individual south carolinians who share our vision of the state's future.”.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 6296 RIVERS AVENUE STE 100, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29406.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 25 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$290,047.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $672,231 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $18,181 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.