South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation 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 12/2021, South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation generated $373.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $341.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.6%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICY COUNCIL WAS FOUNDED IN 1986 AS AN INDEPENDENT, PRIVATE, NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE ENTERPRISE, AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SC POLICY COUNCIL RESEARCHED ISSUES SUCH AS ETHICS LAWS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTED OFFICIALS AND WORKED WITH OTHER NON-PARTISAN CITIZEN GROUPS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF FLAWS IN SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
E Ashley Landess President-Ex | 0 | $119,167 | |
John Mahoney Chairman | Trustee | $0 | |
Alex Kiriakides Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Thomas Willcox Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $373,408 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $373,408 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $149 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $373,557 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $61,263 |
Other salaries and wages | $145,878 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,158 |
Payroll taxes | $21,392 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,965 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,614 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,535 |
Office expenses | $8,205 |
Information technology | $19,758 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,811 |
Travel | $834 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $469 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,802 |
Insurance | $6,107 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $341,023 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,571 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $325,315 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $434,936 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,206 |
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 | $9,206 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $425,730 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $434,936 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation has recieved totaling $75,011.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $75,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Institute For Defense And Business Chapel Hill, NC | $2,030,544 | $3,469,102 |
Georgia Budget And Policy Institute Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,045,563 | $2,387,474 |
The Institute Of Consumer Money Management Raleigh, NC | $4,625,316 | $402,926 |
South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation Columbia, SC | $434,936 | $373,557 |
Smart Alec Atlanta, GA | $48,896 | $0 |
Nc Go Inc Durham, NC | $139,153 | $86,842 |
North Carolina Center For Public Policy Research Inc Durham, NC | $62,444 | $129,069 |
Kuentai-Usa New Bern, NC | $2,883 | $0 |
Psl Foundation Columbia, SC | $266,909 | $309,845 |
Piedmont Public Policy Institute Charlotte, NC | $94,729 | $0 |
Generator Studio Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,624 | $0 |
Carnahan Policy Institute Wilmington, NC | $1,589 | $0 |