Humanities Foundation

What Humanities Foundation does

Humanities Foundation offers residential services and housing developers, rentals, education, and advocacy services.

Name

Humanities Foundation

Legal name

Humanities Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://humanitiesfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humanities Foundation provides residential services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Low-income housing
• Resident services coordination
• Supportive housing programs
• Historic preservation housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Pleasant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Rental Income: Revenue from affordable apartment rentals across portfolio of properties serving low-income households and seniors. Rents range from $493 to $1,778 per month depending on unit size and income qualifications.
2. Tax Credit Financing: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program financing for property development, including 9% and 4% tax credits, historic preservation credits, and state tax credit programs.
3. Government Grants and ARPA Funding: Funding from government sources including ARPA funds administered by Charleston County, SC Housing awards, CDBG grants, and other public financing for affordable housing development.
4. Private Donations: Donations from individuals and businesses funding programs like Turkey Day Giveaway, weekly Marketplace distributions, and ShelterNet emergency assistance. Private donations totaled over $32,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Humanities Foundation develops, owns, and manages a portfolio of approximately 2,500 affordable and workforce apartment units for low-income households and seniors (55+) across South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and Virginia, with monthly rents from $493 to $1,778 depending on unit size and income qualifications. The organization also delivers integrated resident service programs including emergency financial assistance (ShelterNet), food pantry distribution (Marketplace), senior wellness (WISE), youth development (Young Leaders), holiday gifting (Angel Tree, Turkey Day Giveaway), and financial education workshops.

Product overview

Humanities Foundation operates as a nonprofit affordable housing developer offering a portfolio of housing properties complemented by comprehensive resident service programs. The core offering consists of approximately 2,500 units of affordable housing across multiple states. Supporting the housing portfolio are service programs including ShelterNet (emergency financial assistance), Marketplace (food assistance), WISE (senior wellness), Angel Tree (holiday gifts), Turkey Day Giveaway (holiday meals), Young Leaders (youth development), and Empowerment Workshops (financial education). These programs work together to provide holistic community support beyond housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marketplace: Food pantry program distributing food to residents and community members across affordable housing properties
• ShelterNet
• WISE
• Young Leaders
• Youth Engagement

Products and services

• Affordable Housing Communities Portfolio Portfolio of approximately 2,500 affordable and workforce rental housing units across South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and Virginia for low-income households and seniors (55+); includes Archer School Apartments (89 senior units), Seven Farms (71 family units), Seven Farms Village (42 55+ units), Shady Grove (71 55+ units), Regent Park (42 family units, Columbia), Pinehill (family units, Orangeburg), Magnolia 61 (55+ loft apartments), and Ivy Ridge (family units, North Charleston).
• ShelterNet Emergency Assistance Program Emergency financial assistance program operating since 1995 for families and individuals facing eviction or utility disconnection in the Charleston Tri-County area, providing funds for past-due rent or utility bills and, since 2025, the ShelterNet Fire Relief Fund for uninsured renters who have lost homes due to fire.
• Marketplace Food Assistance Program Year-round food pantry program serving residents of affordable housing communities throughout the Southeast; since 2014 has distributed over 12 million pounds of food, including more than 30,000 meals in 2025 alone, exceeding 4 million pounds distributed via the Marketplace delivery service.
• WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Empowerment) Wellness program for residents of senior apartments (55+) providing health resources, mobile outreach health fairs (e.g., MOHRF), and educational workshops to support senior residents' well-being and aging-in-place.
• Young Leaders Youth Development Program Youth development program serving residents and children from kindergarten through 12th grade with educational, mentoring, summer camp (STEM, football, cheer, entrepreneurship), and leadership development services at affordable housing communities including Seven Farms and Ivy Ridge.
• Archer School Apartments 89-unit affordable senior (55+) housing community at 226 Nassau Street, Charleston, SC, created through historic preservation of the Henry P. Archer School; rents from $1,028 to $1,778 per month; serving seniors between 30% and 80% of area median income with on-site community services and WISE programming.
• Seven Farms Apartments 71-unit family affordable housing community at 305 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments from $951 to $1,589 per month with income limitations; includes community gardens, computer center, transportation services, and after-school programs.
• Seven Farms Village Senior Apartments 42 one-bedroom 55+ affordable apartments at 306 Seven Farms Drive with rents from $951 to $1,159 per month; features community room, WiFi, and senior services.
• Shady Grove Senior Apartments 71-unit (54 one-bedroom, 17 two-bedroom) 55+ affordable apartments at 1725 Savage Road, Charleston, SC, with rents from $898 to $1,068 per month.
• Regent Park Family Apartments 42 two-bedroom family affordable apartments at 680 Windsor Lake Way, Columbia, SC, with youth services and continuing education programming.
• Pinehill Family Apartments Family affordable apartments at 117 Yellow Jasmine Rd., Orangeburg, SC, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units from $493 to $845 per month with on-site playground and central laundry.
• Magnolia 61 Senior Lofts Renovated 55+ loft apartments at 1830 Magwood Drive, Charleston, SC, with 1 and 2-bedroom units from $1,470 to $1,625 per month; features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and proximity to Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital and downtown Charleston.
• Ivy Ridge Family Apartments Family affordable apartments at 2215 Greenridge Rd., North Charleston, SC, with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units from $951 to $1,300 per month with a Move-In Special of 2nd month's rent free; offers easy access to I-26, bus line, and shopping.
• Empowerment Educational Workshops Financial literacy program for residents covering landlord/tenant rights, household management, fair housing, credit building, and personal financial goal setting.
• Turkey Day Giveaway Annual Thanksgiving food distribution event providing turkey vouchers and meal boxes to families in the Lowcountry; in 2025 achieved record-breaking donations of $30,785, distributing 3,575 turkey vouchers to nearly 12,200 individuals through drive-thru events at Brittlebank Park.
• Angel Tree Holiday Program Annual holiday gift program delivering gifts, gift cards, and funds to children of residents and youth in multi-family affordable housing communities; served 167 children in 2025 and 180 children in 2024, raising more than $15,000 and $17,000 respectively.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12 million pounds of food distributed through Marketplace program since 2014
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charleston Police DepartmentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 November 2025Drive-thru partner for Turkey Day Giveaway events, hosting distribution events at Brittlebank Park to serve community families.
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 November 2025Retail partner contributing to Turkey Day Giveaway efforts to provide Thanksgiving meals to Lowcountry families.
• Lowcountry Food BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 November 2025Food bank partner for Turkey Day Giveaway supporting holiday meal distribution to families in need.
• Eastside Community Development CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 November 2025Partner for Holiday Turkey & Food Drive serving Charleston's Eastside community, one of the city's most historically underserved neighborhoods.
• SC State University 1890 Research & Extension CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 November 2025Academic partner for community food distribution events and Turkey Day Giveaway initiatives serving Lowcountry families.
• GrowFood CarolinacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2025Food partner for Turkey Day Giveaway community food distribution events, contributing to efforts to provide Thanksgiving meals to Lowcountry families.
• First Baptist Church of James IslandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2025Community partner hosting Turkey Day Giveaway distribution event, providing venue for food assistance to families.
• EAS EnvironmentalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025Partnership to launch ShelterNet Fire Relief Fund providing immediate financial and logistical support to uninsured renters who have lost homes due to fire in Charleston Tri-County area. EAS Environmental is a full-service disaster restoration and construction company.
• Daniel Island Exchange ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Angel Tree 2025 sponsor, contributing to holiday joy for 167 children.
• Saint Clare of AssisiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Angel Tree 2025 sponsor supporting holiday program for children.
• Charleston Rifle ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Angel Tree 2025 sponsor for holiday program supporting children.
• Boy Scout Troop 519minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 August 2024Community volunteers restoring Seven Farms Community Garden with Lowe’s Companies support, led by Eagle Scout Oakley Halpern.
• Lowe's Companies, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 August 2024In-kind donation partner for Seven Farms Community Garden restoration, providing materials through Home Depot of Mt. Pleasant resulting in $2,500 cost savings.
• James Doran CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2023Joint venture partner with Humanities Foundation for affordable housing development projects including Archer School Apartments and Lee Street development. James Doran Company is an affiliated real estate development company led by the organization's founders.
• SC Department of Mental HealthminorOthersState agency partner for Pinehill property, providing support services for residents.
• The Housing Authority of the City of CharlestoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer employer of Melissa Maddox-Evans (board member) and ongoing partner in affordable housing initiatives.
• Charleston CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Just Home Project addressing homelessness, collaborating on Program Related Investment initiatives.
• One80 PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner in Just Home Project addressing homelessness through collaborative community initiatives.
• Urban InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in Just Home Project providing data and analysis for homelessness prevention initiatives.
• Trident ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Archer School Apartments development, sponsoring Urban Land Institute tour events.
• SC-ADRCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSenior services partner sponsoring MOHRF Mobile Outreach Health & Resource Fair at Archer School Apartments.
• Clemson IEAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademic partner sponsoring senior wellness and health resource programs.
• Engaged Resource AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for MOHRF senior health and resource fair programs.
• Charleston County Housing & Redevelopment AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer employer of Melissa Maddox-Evans (board member) and ongoing partner in community development initiatives.
• Carlos Dunlap FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball and cheer camp sponsor providing summer programming for youth at Seven Farms Apartments.
• Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) AtlanticminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM and cybersecurity program sponsor providing week-long camp to Seven Farms and Ivy Ridge Apartments youth.
• College of CharlestonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor providing campus tours for youth summer camp participants.
• Cumulus MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner supporting Turkey Day Giveaway community food distribution efforts.
• USC College of NursingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademic partner providing health services to seniors through Turkey Day Giveaway and community programs.
• Alliance for Community CollaborationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring two-day entrepreneurship workshop for after-school students at affordable housing communities.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: One of the largest national nonprofit developers of affordable housing, with a community development focus and deep LIHTC expertise. Comparable to Humanities Foundation as a fellow nonprofit affordable housing developer using LIHTC, tax credits, and government partnerships, though operating at significantly larger national scale.
• Volunteers of America: A large national nonprofit operating affordable and supportive housing, including for seniors and at-risk populations, alongside broader human services. Comparable in mission and integrated resident services model, though serving a far broader geographic and service footprint than Humanities Foundation.
• WinnCompanies: A national for-profit developer and manager of affordable, market-rate, and senior housing with deep LIHTC and HUD experience. Comparable in property management capabilities for affordable housing portfolios, though operating for-profit at much larger scale than Humanities Foundation.
• Related Companies (Affordable): A large diversified developer with a major affordable housing division using LIHTC and public-private partnerships. Comparable in affordable housing development scale and use of historic adaptive reuse (e.g., Related preserved affordable projects in NYC), though as part of a much broader for-profit real estate platform.

Direct peers

• Mercy Housing: A national nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager serving low-income families, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to Humanities Foundation in combining affordable housing development with integrated resident services, CORES-aligned coordination, and LIHTC-driven project financing.
• National Church Residences: A nonprofit developer and operator of affordable senior housing and services across multiple states. Directly comparable to Humanities Foundation in mission (senior-focused affordable housing), financing model (LIHTC and government programs), and integrated services like wellness programming.
• The NHP Foundation: A national nonprofit affordable housing owner and operator serving families and seniors through LIHTC-financed properties. Comparable in scale, property mix (senior and family), and reliance on tax credit equity and government subsidy partners.
• BRIDGE Housing Corporation: A nonprofit affordable housing developer focused on California and the Pacific Northwest, with a similar mix of family and senior properties and integrated resident services. Comparable in mission and operating model, though geographically distinct from Humanities Foundation's Southeast footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanities-foundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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