Grant Distributions
Awards funding to qualified nonprofit organizations addressing community needs in foundation priority areas and mission focus.
Raising funds to support Trident Technical College
About Organization
Trident Technical College Foundation advocates and raises funds for the college to support scholarships, classroom equipment, and professional development for faculty and staff. Based in Charleston, SC, the foundation generated $3.1 million in revenue in 2023 with 584 volunteers and assets of $21.5 million.
Grant Distributions
Awards funding to qualified nonprofit organizations addressing community needs in foundation priority areas and mission focus.
Strategic Impact
Pursues community change through targeted grantmaking, program development, and initiatives addressing root causes of challenges.
Nonprofit Support
Strengthens community organizations through funding, capacity building assistance, and resources improving organizational effectiveness.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$3.1M
+14.4% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$1.4M
+12.2% vs 2022
Assets (2023)
$21.5M
+19.7% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,084,889 | $1,411,322 | $21,498,638 | 0 |
| 2022 | $2,697,473 | $1,257,511 | $17,963,466 | 0 |
| 2020 | $3,278,987 | $1,643,950 | $18,273,766 | 0 |
| 2019 | $1,537,311 | $1,415,570 | $14,487,511 | 0 |
| 2018 | $2,445,769 | $2,611,682 | $14,283,303 | 0 |
| 2017 | $2,049,402 | $1,224,899 | $14,501,432 | 0 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Establish grantmaking priorities and funding focus areas aligned with foundation mission and community needs.
Evaluate grant applications assessing organizational capacity, program merit, and alignment with foundation priorities.
Distribute funding to selected organizations and programs demonstrating potential for meaningful community impact.
Monitor grantee outcomes and assess effectiveness of funding investments in achieving desired community results.
Services and programs offered by Trident Technical College Foundation Inc
Awards funding to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs in foundation priority areas and mission focus.
Provides educational scholarships supporting student access to higher education and academic achievement.
Develops and implements programs directly addressing community needs and opportunities for positive impact.
Strengthens nonprofit organizations through technical assistance, training, and resources improving effectiveness.
Meet the people behind Trident Technical College Foundation Inc.
1975
1975
Created to support community through philanthropic grantmaking and programs addressing needs.
2024
2024
Operating with $3.1M in revenue supporting community organizations through grant awards.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$11K
Highest Paid
$11K
Lisa Piccolo
Compensated Officers
1
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Piccolo | Secretary | $11,495 | — | $11,495 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Piccolo | Executive Director | $13,000 | $46,308 | $59,308 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Piccolo | Executive Director | $84,733 | $42,338 | $127,071 | 20 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Piccolo | Executive Director | $83,459 | $40,823 | $124,282 | 20 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Piccolo | Executive Director | $82,656 | $37,783 | $120,439 | 20 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.