The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charleston

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CLINICAL EXCELLENCE.

MISSION:

THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") WAS INCORPORATED IN JULY 1966 UNDER THE LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS AN EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, ELEEMOSYNARY FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, CLINICAL, AND OTHER FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ("MUSC"). IN 2005, THE FOUNDATION EXPANDED ITS PURPOSE BY AMENDING ITS BYLAWS TO PROMOTE THE SAME TYPES OF PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ("MUHA"), A COMPONENT UNIT OF MUSC. IF THE FOUNDATION IS DISSOLVED, ITS ASSETS SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO MUSC AND USED BY MUSC IN ITS ACTIVITIES. THEREFORE, THE FOUNDATION MEETS THE DEFINITION ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD AS A COMPONENT UNIT OF MUSC. MUSC IS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE FOUNDATION IN ITS REPORTING.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED, AND AT ALL TIMES SHALL BE OPERATED, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES (WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE 'CODE," WITH ANY REFERENCE TO A PROVISION OF THE "CODE" HEREIN ALSO DEEMED TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE)) IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, A SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICAL SUBDIVISION (THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT") IN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE NO POWER TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH PURPOSES. (AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS, SECTION 1.4 PURPOSES)

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THE CITADEL FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CITADEL. GIFTS FROM ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT THE COLLEGE USES TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS, RECRUIT AND RETAIN OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS, PROVIDE THEM WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITIES, AND ENRICH CAMPUS LIFE THROUGH ATHLETIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. THE TOP THREE AREAS OF FOCUS OF THE CITADEL FOUNDATION ARE TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT TO THE CITADEL, INCREASE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, AND SUSTAIN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA CORPS OF CADETS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF A FAITH-BASED RETIREMENT FACILITY PROVIDING HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES

MISSION:

THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

MISSION:

THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND UNLEASHES GENEROUSITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA TO HELP THEM BECOME OR REMAIN FUNCTIONALLY INDEPENDENT.

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LOCATED ON ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SITES IN AMERICAN HISTORY, THE PORT OF ARRIVAL FOR NEARLY HALF OF ALL AFRICANS FORCED TO NORTH AMERICA, THE INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM (IAAM) IN CHARLESTON WILL ILLUMINATE THE INFLUENTIAL HISTORIES OF AFRICANS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, HIGHLIGHTING THEIR DIASPORIC CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH PURPOSES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA "MUSC", AND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA "UMA", INCLUDING THEIR COLLABORATIONS WITH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY "MUHA".

MISSION:

OPERATES AS A RISK RETENTION GROUP UNDER THE FEDERAL LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT OF 1986 TO THE GUTHRIE CLINIC & AFFILIATES; AN IRC 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM

MISSION:

TO CONDUCT A SCHOOL FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ON A NONPROFIT BASIS AND SUCH OTHER THINGS AS NECESSARY OR USEFUL IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SAID PURPOSE

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

TO SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATIONS FOR TRANSPLANT PURPOSES.

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SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY LOAN FUND (SCCLF) IS A U.S. TREASURY CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL BY PROVIDING LOANS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ADVOCACY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTHY FOOD, COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO CREATE THRIVING, PROSPEROUS, ECONOMICALLY RESILIENT COMMUNITIES FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO SUSTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION FOR MIDDLETON PLACE.

MISSION:

IN PURSUIT OF ITS MISSION OF ADVOCACY, PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION, HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION HAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED THE COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDERS IN ISSUES OF LIVABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND PROTECTION OF HISTORIC SETTLEMENT COMMUNITIES. THESE HAVE INCLUDED PHILIPS COMMUNITY AND HIGHWAY 41 CORRIDOR PROTECTION, THE LAUNCH OF THE COMMON CAUSE LOAN FUND AND THE NEXT PHASE OF THE ARMY CORP 3X3 SEAWALL, ET AL.

MISSION:

MEETING STREET SCHOOLS (MSS) IS A GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO THE CREATION OF A NEW MANDATE FOR EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND. MSS WAS FOUNDED UPON THE BELIEF THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION REGARDLESS OF THEIR GEOGRAPHIC OR SOCIOECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE ABILITY TO EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM. WHERE ACCESS TO QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION OR AFFORDABLE PRIVATE ALTERNATIVES IS SEVERELY LIMITED, MSS IS PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.