Municipal Association Of South Carolina

Organization Overview

Municipal Association Of South Carolina is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (S03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Municipal Association Of South Carolina employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Municipal Association Of South Carolina is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Municipal Association Of South Carolina generated $13.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Municipal Association Of South Carolina has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $696,416. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF ITS FOUNDING MEMBERS: TO OFFER THE SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND TOOLS THAT WILL GIVE MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TOOLS TO ENABLE THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THEIR MUNICIPALITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SERVICES: THE ASSOCIATION MANAGES FOUR INSURANCE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TWO SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE PROGRAMS, AN INSURANCE AGENCY, AND AN OPEB TRUST. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE, PLACEMENT OF ANCILLARY POLICIES, AND AN OTHER RETIREES BENEFIT TRUST. THESE PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN SEPARATE, RELATED COMPANIES. SEE SCH R WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION'S RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES RMS STAFF HELPS PROGRAM MEMBERS BUILD EFFECTIVE SAFETY PROGRAMS TO LOWER THEIR INSURANCE COSTS THROUGH REDUCTION OF CLAIMS. RMS ALSO ASSISTS MEMBERS IN OTHER AREAS. SEE SCH O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.


EDUCATION: THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED INTEREST MEETINGS, TRAINING INSTITUTES, COMMUNICATION/PUBLICATIONS, ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, FIELD SERVICES, AND SPONSORSHIPS OF 12 AFFILIATE GROUPS (11 AFFILIATE GROUPS POST 2021). THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING AFFILIATE GROUPS: SC BUSINESS LICENSING OFFICIALS ASSN, SC UTILITY BILLING ASSN, SC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSN, MUNICIPAL OFFICERS, CLERKS, & TREASURERS ASSN, MUNICIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES ASSN, SC MUNICIPAL ATTORNEYS ASSN, SC ASSN OF STORM WATER MANAGERS, MUNICIPAL TECHNOLOGY ASSN OF SC, SC ASSN OF MUNICIPAL POWER SYSTEMS, MUNICIPAL COURT ADM OF SC, ASSN OF SC MAYORS, AND BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSN OF SC (RELATIONSHIP DISCONTINUED IN 2021). SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.


ADVOCACY: THE ASSOCIATION'S ADVOCACY INITIATIVES SUPPORT SC HOMETOWNS AND THE VALUE THEY BRING TO THE STATE. THE ASSOCIATION'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOCUSES ON ISSUES THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENHANCE A POSITIVE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. ADVOCACY EFFORTS USE A VARIETY OF TOOLS, INCLUDING SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES & SOUTHERN MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE MEETINGS AND SPONSORING REGIONAL ADVOCACY MEETINGS, HOMETOWN LEGISLATIVE DAY, AND LEGISLATIVE MONITORING AND LOBBYING EFFORTS. SEE SCH O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
B Todd Glover
Executive Dir.
$273,686
Heather Ricard
Director, Rms
$246,600
Eric Budds
Deputy Exec Director
$227,438
Jake Broom
COO
$195,100
Scott Slatton
Public Policy Advocate
$184,837
Stephanie K O'cain
CFO
$184,525

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Vc3 Inc
It Consulting
$218,691
Cavanaugh Mcdonald Consulting Llc
Financial Consulting
$193,454
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Financial Statements

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$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$11,285,567
Investment income $376,811
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $50
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,685,245
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,800,383

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Municipal Association Of South Carolina has awarded $391,416 in support to 14 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

PURPOSE: Riley's Mayoral Fellowship

$70,000

CITY OF CAYCE

PURPOSE: Economic Development

$25,000

CITY OF WESTMINSTER

PURPOSE: Economic Development

$25,000

TOWN OF DONALDS

PURPOSE: Economic Development

$25,000

CITY OF BEAUFORT

PURPOSE: Economic Development

$25,000

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

PURPOSE: Economic Development

$25,000
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