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South Carolina

The Nonprofit Ecosystem in South Carolina

South Carolina is home to 28k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $35b in revenue and employ 191.7k 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?

CityOrganization Count
Columbia2,461
Greenville1,419
Charleston1,211
Spartanburg618
Rock Hill552
Myrtle Beach503
Florence489
Summerville470
Anderson424
Aiken419
Lexington383
Fort Mill373
Sumter373
Greenwood349
Orangeburg323
Mt Pleasant307
Simpsonville301
Greer299
N Charleston282
Conway280

Explore Nonprofits in South Carolina

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

Assets: $119m

Revenue: $71m

MISSION:

THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A QUALITY EDUCATION IN A BIBLICALLY SOUND, CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.

Clemson University Land Stewardsgip Foundation Inc

Clemson, SC

Assets: $114m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY LAND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CLEMSON UNIVERSITY THROUGH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH REAL PROPERTY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Black River Electric Cooperative Inc

Sumter, SC

Assets: $114m

Revenue: $79m

MISSION:

DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY TO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL MEMBERS WITHIN THE COOPERATIVE'S ASSIGNED SERVICE TERRITORIES.

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC

Assets: $113m

Revenue: $51m

MISSION:

CIU EDUCATES FROM A BIBILICAL WORLDVIEW TO IMPACT THE NATIONS WITH THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST.

Community Foundation Of Greenville Inc

Greenville, SC

Assets: $111m

Revenue: $32m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

Mcleod Medical Center Dillon

Florence, SC

Assets: $110m

Revenue: $58m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.

Leroy Springs & Company Inc

Fort Mill, SC

Assets: $107m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION, EFFECTIVELY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT, PROVIDES AND OPERATES FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY AND FOSTER POSITIVE COMMUNITY VALUES. ITS HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TO ENJOY RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, WHILE PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING LOCAL HISTORY AND ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THOUGH WE EXPECT OUR PROGRAMS TO MOST BENEFIT THE INHABITANTS OF FORT MILL TOWNSHIP AND LANCASTER AND CHESTER COUNTIES, WE WELCOME ALL TO ENJOY OUR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS.

South Carolina Research Authority

columbia, SC

Assets: $105m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the area of science which applies mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems for the benefit of society.

Growth

Summerville, SC

Assets: $101m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

ORGANIZED TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES.

Palmetto Goodwill

North Charleston, SC

Assets: $100m

Revenue: $51m

MISSION:

PALMETTO GOODWILL'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DIGNITY AND POWER OF WORK. PALMETTO GOODWILL IS CHARTERED THROUGH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE 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 UNDER THE MODEL OF "SOCIAL ENTERPRISE" THROUGHOUT MUCH OF ITS EXISTENCE. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DIVERSIFIED FUNDING BEYOND RETAIL REVENUES TO BRING TOGETHER LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, INCLUDING PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FUNDERS. IN 2021, PALMETTO GOODWILL OPERATED 33 RETAIL STORES WHICH SUPPORTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATED, TRAINED, AND EMPLOYED PEOPLE. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON THROUGH A NETWORK OF NINE (9) CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTERS.

Peace Center Foundation

Greenville, SC

Assets: $100m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

Greater Lake City Alliance

Lake City, SC

Assets: $96m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER ENTITIES, AS WELL AS TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY IN COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, THAT FURTHER THESE PURPOSES.

Credit Unions Chartered In The State Of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Assets: $96m

Revenue: $6m

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.

Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc

Walterboro, SC

Assets: $96m

Revenue: $24m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE COMMUNICATIONS RELATED SERVICES TO ALL WHO DESIRE IT WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA AT THE LOWEST COST CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE.

Goodwill Industries Of Upstate Midlands South Carolina Inc

Greenville, SC

Assets: $95m

Revenue: $62m

MISSION:

SELF SUFFICENCY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT: JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT

The Arras Foundation

Lancaster, SC

Assets: $95m

Revenue: $8m

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.

Newberry Electric Cooperative Inc

Newberry, SC

Assets: $94m

Revenue: $46m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE BEST ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ALL WHO DESIRE IT WITHIN THE SYSTEM AT THE LOWEST PRICE CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE.

Hopehealth Inc

Florence, SC

Assets: $93m

Revenue: $133m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide medical care services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

Columbia, SC

Assets: $93m

Revenue: $323m

MISSION:

INSPIRE HEALTH. SERVE WITH COMPASSION. BE THE DIFFERENCE.

Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

Ladson, SC

Assets: $93m

Revenue: $217m

MISSION:

NONPROFIT PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OPERATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROPER ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE