The Nonprofit Ecosystem in South Carolina

MISSION:

CONVERSE UNIVERSITY IS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE WHICH OFFERS CO-ED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES. CONVERSE ADVANCES A CULTURE OF BELONGING AND COLLABORATION THAT IGNITES CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND TRANSFORMATION.

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The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.

MISSION:

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

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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, LIBERAL ARTS, CO-EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICALLY BLACK INSTITUTION THAT IS AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. IT IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND TO PREPARING STUDENTS WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER, RACE, RELIGION OR ETHNIC ORIGIN. IT IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, SELECT GRADUATE PROGRAMS, AND VIABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, APPROXIMATELY 2,600 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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INSPIRE HEALTH. SERVE WITH COMPASSION. BE THE DIFFERENCE.

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The goal of this organization is to operate multihospital health care systems that have two or more hospitals owned, leased, sponsored, or managed by a central organization. Also includes parent companies of diversified single hospital systems that provide comprehensive management and support services for the hospital.

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PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS QUALITY ENERGY SERVICES AT A FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE.

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YOUR COOPERATIVE IS COMMITTED TO THE PROVISION OF SAFE, RELIABLE AND REASONABLY PRICED ELECTRIC AND OTHER ENERGY RELATED SERVICES WHILE IMPROVING THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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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.

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OPERATION OF NONPROFIT HOSPITAL FACILITY IN CHARLESTON, SC.

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TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE THROUGH A COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER THAT EMBODIES THE COOPERATIVE PHILOSOPHY.

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TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ALL WHO DESIRE IT WITHIN THE SYSTEM SERVICE AREA AT A REASONABLE COST CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE.

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INSPIRE HEALTH. SERVE WITH COMPASSION. BE THE DIFFERENCE.

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PALMETTO GOODWILL IS CHANGING LIVES BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT. PALMETTO GOODWILL IS A LOCAL AUTONOMOUS MEMBER OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION, JOB READINESS, AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING TO UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS IN 18 COUNTIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA. PALMETTO GOODWILL, ESTABLISHED IN 1979, HAS OPERATED THE "SOCIAL ENTERPRISE" MODEL THROUGHOUT ITS EXISTENCE, IN THE LAST DECADE EXPANDING ITS REVENUE SOURCES BEYOND RETAIL REVENUES TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FUNDERS. IN 2023, PALMETTO GOODWILL OPERATED 33 RETAIL STORES WHICH SUPPORTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATED, TRAINED, AND EMPLOYED THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON THROUGH A NETWORK OF NINE (9) CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTERS, INCLUDING A MOBILE CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTER.

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TO BE THE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF CHOICE BY NURTURING A DISTINCTIVE CULTURE OF ENRICHMENT.

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PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS BY PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL, HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE SERVICES.

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TO ESTABLISH CONTINUING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR THE ENHANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. TO SOLICIT AND RECEIVE GIFTS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS IMPOSED THEREON FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. TO BUILD AN ENDOWMENT FUND AND SUPERVISE ITS CREATIVE MANAGEMENT. TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING APPROPRIATE PROJECTS AND TO BE FINANCED WITH FUNDS RAISED. TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN SUPPORTING RESEARCH IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS. TO ASSIST IN CONDUCTING CONFERENCES FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WORLDWIDE.

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BENEDICT COLLEGE WILL BE A POWER FOR GOOD IN SOCIETY. THE COLLEGE IS A FULL OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE WITH HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS OF TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, UNDERSTANDING, AND VALUES REQUIRED TO EMPOWER THEM TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD. THE COLLEGE SEEKS GEOGRAPHIC, INTERNATIONAL, AND RACIAL DIVERSITY IN THE STUDENT BODY WHILE CONTINUING TO FACILITATE EMPOWERMENT, ENHANCEMENT, AND FULL PARTICIPATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY.

MISSION:

TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WHILE DEVELOPING AND STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.