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Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina

To provide assistance in financing for south carolina businesses

Certified Development Corporation

Community Development Columbia, SC EIN 570962986 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Columbia, SC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S31Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

To provide assistance in financing for south carolina businesses

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S31Z
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($401,242)
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina is a registered community development nonprofit based in Columbia, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 570962986. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $569K in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina is located in Columbia, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina has $569K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $569K in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide assistance in financing for south carolina businesses Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $569K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 570962986, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PE
Peter Shand
Exec Vice President

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Director
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Ashely T••••••
Director
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C G•••••• R•••••••
Director
CH
Chantal F••••
Director
DO
Douglas T Y•••••
CHAIRMAN
FJ
Fj D••••• F••••• I••
Director
F
F W•••••• L•••••• I••
SECRETARY
GR
Greg D••••
Director
GR
Gregory D••••
Director
HO
Holt C•••••••
Director
JM
Jm M•••••••••
Director
JO
John C•••••
Director
JO
John T••••••
Director
JO
John W F•••••
Director
MI
Michelle D••••
EXECUTIVE DI
MO
Montague L•••••••
Director
NA
Nathaniel A B•••••
Director
PE
Peter S••••
EXEC VICE PR
R
R M••••••• L••••••• I••
Director
SA
Samuel M L••••• I••
Director
SH
Sherri S••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
W
W H•••• B•••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina This page 93 $569,341 89%
Campus District Inc 93 $633,659 95%
2c8 Corporation 93 $396,855 93%
Dimond Improvement Association 93 $169,663 92%
Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County Inc 93 $807,501 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina

What is Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina?
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Columbia, United States. To provide assistance in financing for south carolina businesses
When was Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina founded?
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina was founded in 1993.
Who leads Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina?
Peter Shand serves as Exec Vice President.
Where is Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina located?
Headquartered in Columbia, United States.
What is Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina trustworthy?
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina's registration number?
IRS EIN: 570962986.
What is Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina's website?
http://www.businessdevelopment.org