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 12/2022, South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation employed 13 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 12/2022, South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation generated $561.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $546.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) 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
2022
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:
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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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
John Mahoney Chairman  | Trustee | $0 | |
Alex Kiriakides Board Member  | Trustee | $0 | |
Thomas Willcox Board Member  | Trustee | $0 | |
Dallas Woodhouse Executive Di  | Officer | 40 | $83,689 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $7,500 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $543,313 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,600 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $550,813 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| 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 | $561,223 | 
| 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. | $83,690 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,738 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $45,833 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $220,328 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $18,986 | 
| Payroll taxes | $24,359 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,500 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,427 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $3,328 | 
| Office expenses | $5,155 | 
| Information technology | $23,882 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $22,087 | 
| Travel | $5,272 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $98 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $880 | 
| Insurance | $5,775 | 
| All other expenses | $1,109 | 
| Total functional expenses | $546,398 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $218,605 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| 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 | $324,435 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $50 | 
| Total assets | $543,090 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,235 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $98,300 | 
| 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 | $102,535 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,255 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,300 | 
| 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 | $543,090 | 
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