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
Bluecross Blueshield Of South Carolina Foundation
Columbia, SC
Assets: $289m
Revenue: $-33m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)
Meeting Street Schools
Charleston, SC
Assets: $288m
Revenue: $294m
Employees: 450
MISSION:
NETWORK OF INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS SERVING CHILDREN FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES.
Palmetto Electric Cooperative Inc
Ridgeland, SC
Assets: $275m
Revenue: $177m
Employees: 154
MISSION:
TO DELIVER COMPETITIVELY PRICED, RELIABLE ENERGY AND INNOVATIVE RELATED SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
Anderson University
Anderson, SC
Assets: $270m
Revenue: $130m
Employees: 2k
MISSION:
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY IS AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AFFILIATED WITH THE SC BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Santee Electric Cooperative Inc
Kingstree, SC
Assets: $268m
Revenue: $137m
Employees: 122
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE AND PRODUCTS TO MEET THE ENERGY NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS AT A COMPETITIVE PRICE CONSISTENT WITH SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES, WHILE ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR SERVICE AREA THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC, CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
York Electric Cooperative Inc
York, SC
Assets: $252m
Revenue: $137m
Employees: 130
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE UNSURPASSED INNOVATIVE AND DIVERSIFIED SERVICE AT A REASONABLE COST WHILE IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTING INTEGRITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY AND A VISION OF THE FUTURE.
Spc Credit Union
Hartsville, SC
Assets: $239m
Revenue: $16m
Employees: 90
MISSION:
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.
University Of South Carolina Development Foundation
Columbia, SC
Assets: $224m
Revenue: $6m
MISSION:
SEE SCHEDULE O. THE FOUNDATION ACQUIRES REAL ESTATE AND OTHER SPECIAL ASSETS, EITHER BY PURCHASE OR GIFT, ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND HOLDS, DEVELOPS, MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THESE ASSETS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Mpd Electric Cooperative Inc
Bennettsville, SC
Assets: $213m
Revenue: $23m
Employees: 114
MISSION:
PROVIDING ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES TO ITS TWO SEC 501(C)(12) MEMBERS.
Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation
Florence, SC
Assets: $212m
Revenue: $7m
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.
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
Assets: $205m
Revenue: $122m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Columbia, SC
Assets: $201m
Revenue: $32m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
WE PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND INCREASE PHILANTHROPY TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GIVING.
Scago Educational Facilities Corporation For Pickens School Dis
Easley, SC
Assets: $196m
Revenue: $22m
MISSION:
TO FINANCE, CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES.
South Carolina Episcopal Home At Still Hopes
W Columbia, SC
Assets: $196m
Revenue: $43m
Employees: 974
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A FAITH BASED COMMUNITY WHERE LIFE WILL BE RICH AND FULL AS GOD INTENDS IT TO BE, HOLDING TO OUR VALUES, SERVING ONE ANOTHER WITH DEDICATION AND PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL.
Spartanburg County Foundation
Spartanburg, SC
Assets: $187m
Revenue: $21m
Employees: 25
MISSION:
THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY RESIDENTS BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPY, ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Securing Assets For Education
Moncks Corner, SC
Assets: $186m
Revenue: $32m
MISSION:
SECURING ASSETS FOR EDUCATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES
Credit Unions Chartered In The State Of South Carolina
Georgetown, SC
Assets: $177m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 84
MISSION:
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.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc
St Matthews, SC
Assets: $173m
Revenue: $53m
Employees: 65
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ALL WHO DESIRE IT WITHIN THE SYSTEM AREA AT A REASONABLE COST CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE.
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC
Assets: $170m
Revenue: $89m
Employees: 769
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Assets: $169m
Revenue: $64m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF LIFESTYLE CHOICES TO MEET THE DIVERSE AND CHANGING NEEDS OF TODAY'S SENIORS. THEIR MISSION STATEMENT: WE ARE A COMPASSIONATE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS OF ALL FAITHS.