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This organization is considered closed as of 2017. Impala made this determination because the organization is listed as revoked by the IRS, has not filed Form 990s in 5+ years, and no longer appears in the EO Business Master File or Pub78 List.

Note: The closure year reflects the IRS revocation effective date. Revocation typically follows three years of non-filing, so the organization may have ceased operations earlier.

Est.

1997

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

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2017
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2015
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Low Country Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and responsible use of natural resources in the Lowcountry, focusing on biodiversity, pristine waters, and ecological landscapes. With an operating budget of $9.1 million in 2017, the organization supports local policymakers, landowners, and residents in making informed decisions through learning opportunities. Notably, it receives significant funding from prominent sources such as FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, but does not rely on a single funder for over 50% of its revenue. For more information, visit www.lowcountryinstitute.org.

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Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN THE CONSERVATION AND USE OF LOWCOUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES - ITS BIODIVERSITY, PRISTINE WATERS AND ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPES - BY FOSTERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND HELPING LOCAL POLICYMAKERS, LANDOWNERS AND RESIDENTS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

Cause Areas

2
Natural resources
Biodiversity
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Financials

2017
Revenues
$57.7K
Expenses
$9.8M
Net Income:
-$9.7M
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net Assets:
+$0

Financial Trends

2017
Operating Budget
$9.1M
Operating Budget by Year

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Not in Pub 78 list
IRS Revocation Status
Listed as revoked
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Top Funders

Funder
Total Funding
Funding Share
SPRING ISLAND TRUST FOUNDATION INC
OKATIE, SC, US
$321.6K
21%
THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ
New Canaan, CT, US
$80K
10%
THE WILDWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MORGENS WATERFALL VINTIADIS
New York, NY, US
$20K
2%

Grants Received

2018
Total No. of Grants
2
Median grant size
$13.1K
Largest grant received
$20K

Board & Team

D
DR Christopher Marsh
Board Member
D
Dan Boone
Board Member
L
Larry Fuller
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC’s budget?
In 2017, LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC reported an annual operating budget of around $9.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC support?
LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC supports work in Natural resources and Biodiversity.
Where does LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC operate?
LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC is headquartered in OKATIE, SC.
Who funded LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC recently?
In 2018, LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC received grants from THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC received in 2018?
The largest grant to LOW COUNTRY INSTITUTE INC in 2018 exceeds $20 thousand.