South Carolina Educational Communications Inc
- Assets
- $539.3k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Spartanburg, SC
- Founding
- 01/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 57-0739523
Organization Overview
South Carolina Educational Communications Inc is located in Spartanburg, SC. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, South Carolina Educational Communications Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina Educational Communications Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, South Carolina Educational Communications Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC MEDIA ACTIVITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANCILLARY - DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS WITH CONVERSE UNIVERSITY, AN ACCREDITED, LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY, TO OFFER 24 ONLINE GRADUATE-LEVEL MATHEMATICS AND ELA EDUCATION COURSES. THESE COURSES ARE INTENDED FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO ARE SEEKING RECERTIFICATION AND INCLUDE GRADUATE-LEVEL MATHEMATICAL PEDAGOGY AND MATH CONTENT FOR THE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY TEACHER. A LIMITED NUMBER OF THESE COURSES CAN ALSO BE USED TOWARD A GRADUATE DEGREE AT CONVERSE UNIVERSITY. SCEC ALSO OFFERS AN ADDITIONAL 15 ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MATHEMATICS COURSES FOR TEACHER ADVANCEMENT CREDIT. DURING FY22, SCEC PROCESSED A TOTAL OF 354 GRADUATE LEVEL AND 43 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE REGISTRATIONS.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION EXPENSES: SCEC PRODUCES AND/OR PRESENTS PROGRAMS USED BY SOUTH CAROLINA ETV FOR BROADCAST LOCALLY ON SCETV'S FOUR STATEWIDE CHANNELS AND NATIONALLY ON PBS AND ITS AFFILIATE STATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED IN PART BY RESTRICTED GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. SCEC, ALONG WITH THE ETV ENDOWMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND SCETV, ALSO CONTRIBUTES SUBSTANTIAL IN-KIND GIFTS TO ENSURE PROGRAM COMPLETION AND DISTRIBUTION. DURING FY22, 11 PROGRAMS WERE IN PRODUCTION. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1982, SCEC HAS MANAGED MORE THAN $117 MILLION IN RESTRICTED PROGRAM PRODUCTION GRANTS.
RADIO PRODUCTION EXPENSES: SCEC PRODUCES AND/OR PRESENTS PROGRAMS USED BY SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO FOR BROADCAST LOCALLY ON SC PUBLIC RADIO'S NINE RADIO STATIONS AND NATIONALLY ON NPR AND ITS AFFILIATE STATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED IN PART BY RESTRICTED GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. SCEC, ALONG WITH THE ETV ENDOWMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND SC PUBLIC RADIO, ALSO CONTRIBUTES SUBSTANTIAL IN-KIND GIFTS TO ENSURE PROGRAM COMPLETION AND DISTRIBUTION. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1982, SCEC HAS MANAGED MORE THAN $117 MILLION IN RESTRICTED PROGRAM PRODUCTION GRANTS. IN FY22, SIX PROGRAMS WERE IN PRODUCTION. PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE "SPOLETO CHAMBER SERIES", "WALTER EDGAR'S JOURNAL", "COLAJAZZ", "SOUTH OF SPOOKY AND "SOUTHERN SOUND RADIO".
SCEC SUPPORTS THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE CONTENT THAT DOCUMENTS OUR STATE'S HISTORY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Coby C Hennecy CPA Cfre Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $10,125 |
Lauren Chivers Financial Officer | Officer | 5 | $6,250 |
Sara Fisher Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cal Land Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert M Rainey Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James E Brogdon Jr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Susie Films Llc Program Production | 6/29/21 | $953,984 |
Strategic Films Program Production | 6/29/21 | $115,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,041,759 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,041,759 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $268,203 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $394 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,310,356 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,194 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,194 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,583 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,974 |
| Other employee benefits | $151 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,231 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,480 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $45,208 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $499 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $2,719 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,540 |
| Travel | $61 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,241 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,252,071 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,730 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,543 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,823 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $513,211 |
| Total assets | $539,307 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,359 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $126,359 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $385,053 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,895 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $539,307 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that South Carolina Educational Communications Inc has recieved totaling $63.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $63 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Educational Telecommunications Association Columbia, SC | $2,539,671 | $5,143,684 |
Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,252,720 | $2,032,380 |
The North Carolina Public Television Foundation Inc Research Triangle Park, NC | $6,378,124 | $2,815,115 |
Georgia Cable Association Inc Smyrna, GA | $297,172 | $1,274,041 |
Macon Urban Ministries Inc Macon, GA | $2,693,857 | $1,686,684 |
South Carolina Educational Communications Inc Spartanburg, SC | $539,307 | $1,310,356 |
Abc Television Affiliates Assoc Kcau Tv Raleigh, NC | $3,891,793 | $1,969,537 |
East Wake Television Knightdale, NC | $979,433 | $362,901 |
Peoples Channel Chapel Hill, NC | $253,118 | $264,803 |
Dobson Tape Ministry Greenville, SC | $2,104,357 | $88,474 |
Alleghany Community Television Sparta, NC | $156,622 | $0 |
People Tv Inc Atlanta, GA | $28,635 | $41,587 |