COLUMBIA SC LOCAL CHAPTER OF DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA COLUMBIA SC LOCAL CHAPTER OF DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA
EIN 88-1160032 · Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights (R01)
What they do
The Columbia, South Carolina Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is A Member-driven Social Welfare Organization Operating Under Section 501(c)(4). The Organization Promotes The Common Good and General Welfare of The Columbia, SC Community Through Civic Engagement, Public Education, and Issue-based Advocacy. Its Work Focuses On Expanding Public Understanding of Local Economic and Social Issues, Including Housing Affordability, Workers Rights, Healthcare Access, Environmental Sustainability, and Equitable Local Governance. The Organization Conducts Educational Meetings, Public Forums, and Community Outreach to Increase Civic Participation and Inform Residents About Policies Affecting Their Daily Lives. It Also Engages In Coalition-building and Supports Nonpartisan Efforts to Address Community Needs. All Activities Are Conducted to Promote Social Welfare and Improve Quality of Life for Residents of South Carolina In A Nonpartisan and Educational Manner.
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CONOR ROMTREASURER
GENEVIEVE RAPPOLDSECRETARY
IAN LOUGHLINVICE CHAIR OF COMMUNICATIONS
LEE GOLFCHAIR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2023
- Location
- 1670 SPRINGDALE DR UNIT 11-A PMB26, CAMDEN, SC 29020-5006
- County
- Lexington
- In care of
- % JOHN KINARD
- Primary officer
- Conor Rom, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights (R01)
- IRS tax category
- Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights