The Nonprofit Ecosystem in South Carolina
South Carolina is home to 30k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $36b in revenue and employ 210.0k individuals.
Where Do South Carolina
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in South Carolina?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 2,628 | 16,072 | $4,133,953,937 | $959,359,286 |
| Greenville | 1,551 | 59,893 | $8,077,594,561 | $1,191,510,350 |
| Charleston | 1,332 | 14,113 | $2,645,496,860 | $1,137,872,438 |
| Spartanburg | 658 | 16,538 | $1,069,449,688 | $464,529,194 |
| Rock Hill | 591 | 3,823 | $231,061,387 | $16,042,296 |
| Myrtle Beach | 570 | 1,246 | $151,318,462 | $28,166,338 |
| Summerville | 553 | 1,435 | $5,396,930,379 | $33,088,040 |
| Florence | 535 | 13,835 | $2,293,889,348 | $1,554,018,793 |
| Anderson | 459 | 7,333 | $906,219,090 | $70,069,199 |
| Aiken | 457 | 1,871 | $287,294,674 | $18,686,311 |
| Lexington | 439 | 1,217 | $250,563,878 | $47,734,282 |
| Sumter | 403 | 1,657 | $217,631,457 | $80,853,289 |
| Fort Mill | 402 | 1,086 | $265,990,492 | $318,701,349 |
| Simpsonville | 372 | 567 | $54,617,930 | $20,516,701 |
| Greenwood | 354 | 2,795 | $269,051,256 | $77,617,297 |
| Mt Pleasant | 354 | 225 | $43,774,927 | $8,194,277 |
| Greer | 333 | 398 | $48,681,627 | $34,012,555 |
| Orangeburg | 331 | 1,750 | $165,219,962 | $10,337,887 |
| N Charleston | 309 | 121 | $88,293,374 | $70,715,997 |
| Conway | 308 | 3,773 | $638,968,776 | $20,093,222 |
Explore Nonprofits in South Carolina
Greenwood County Community Foundation Inc
Greenwood, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY WHICH IMPROVES THE LIVES OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS OF GREENWOOD COUNTY.
The Charles W And Elizabeth H Coker Foundation
Darlington, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $703k
MISSION:
SEE SCHEDULE O. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT THE GREATER HARTSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA AREA.
Lexington-Richland Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council Inc
Columbia, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $13m
Employees: 48
MISSION:
PROVIDING TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH DISEASES OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION.
Sea Pines Country Club Inc
Hilton Head Island, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 159
MISSION:
TO BIND ITS MEMBERS TOGETHER BY A COMMON OBJECTIVE DIRECTED AT PLEASURE AND RECREATION.
Furman University Foundation Inc
Greenville, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO ACCEPT GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE AND TO PURCHASE AND HOLD REAL ESTATE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE AND BENEFIT OF FURMAN UNIVERSITY, AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
Carolina Art Association
Charleston, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 24
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART IS TO ENHANCE LIVES THROUGH ART BY ENGAGING PEOPLE OF EVERY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE WITH ART AND ARTISTS OF ENDURING QUALITY; COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE ART THAT TOUCHES CHARLESTON; AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, TO DISCOVER, TO ENJOY, AND TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CREATIVE PROCESS.
Gregg-Graniteville Foundation Inc
Graniteville, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $761k
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.
Iversen Family Foundation
Six Mile, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $267k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Palmetto Goodwill Services
North Charleston, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $19m
Employees: 455
MISSION:
PALMETTO GOODWILL SERVICE'S (GOODWILL) MISSION IS CHANGING LIVES BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.
Pinewood Preparatory School
Summerville, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 158
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Columbia, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $53m
Employees: 75
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.
South Carolina Bar
Columbia, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 63
MISSION:
TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Educational Foundation Of The University Of South Carolina Lanca
Lancaster, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, MANAGE AND DISBURSE FUNDS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA LANCASTER.
Low Country Health Care System
Fairfax, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $27m
Employees: 270
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HEALTH CARE TO INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THIS IS A DIRECT FULFILLMENT OF THEIR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE.
The Nation Ford Land Trust
Fort Mill, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $174k
MISSION:
CONSERVATION OF LAND; PLANNED LAND USE; LAND STEWARDSHIP
Forest Lake Club
Columbia, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 284
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CLUB FACILITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
Wilson Hall
Sumter, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 182
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.
Jewish Endowment Fund Inc
N Charleston, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
THE JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHARLESTON SUPPORTS JEWISH AND OTHER CHARITABLE CAUSES PRIMARILY IN THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY.
Spartanburg Recreational Facilities Corporation
Spartanburg, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $783k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS PRIMARILY TO ASSIST THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG BY ACQUIRING, DONATING, CONTRIBUTING, OWNING, OPERATING, LEASING OR MANAGING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY.
Oliver Gospel Mission
Columbia, SC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 61
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)