South Carolina State Chamber Of Commerce is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, South Carolina State Chamber Of Commerce employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina State Chamber Of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, South Carolina State Chamber Of Commerce generated $2.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BE THE LEADING VOICE FOR BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS, ACHIEVING GLOBAL COMPETITEVENESS AND ULTIMATELY INCREASING PROSPERITY FOR SC CITIZENS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert G Morgan President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $264,346 |
Cynthia Bennett Chief Diversity Officer | 40 | $121,937 | |
Michael Manning Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $150,607 |
Michael Brenan Interim President And CEO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Kincaid-Wolf Former Chief Revenue Officer | 40 | $204,345 | |
Will Whitley Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,911,524 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,919,024 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $919,864 |
| Investment income | $44,313 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,975 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$14,692 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,893,666 |
| 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. | $432,986 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $865,889 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,965 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,258 |
| Payroll taxes | $106,920 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,351 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $46,118 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,662 |
| Fees for services: Other | $128,680 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,165 |
| Office expenses | $66,783 |
| Information technology | $76,507 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $262,224 |
| Travel | $65,284 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $417,946 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $65,933 |
| Insurance | $14,696 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,868,858 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,057,912 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,200 |
| 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 | $55,463 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $173,952 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,016,275 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,272,807 |
| Total assets | $3,584,609 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,984 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $902,155 |
| 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 | $1,692,366 |
| Total liabilities | $2,693,505 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $891,104 |
| 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 | $3,584,609 |