Children's Trust of South Carolina is a statewide nonprofit organization headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, focused exclusively on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The organization serves as an intermediary that leads and supports a network of community-based organizations across the state. As the only statewide organization dedicated to this mission, Children's Trust functions as both a direct service provider and a convener of prevention efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+21.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.5M
+4.1% YoY
Grant Count
54
+10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$212K
-5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Strengthening Families, Organizations and Communities to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Vision: A South Carolina Where Every Child Thrives
The organization's primary focus areas include:
Evidence-Based Prevention Programs: Children's Trust funds and supports proven prevention programs including:
- Strengthening Families Program
- Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
- Parents as Teachers
- Healthy Families America
- Nurse-Family Partnership
Home Visiting Services: Through federal maternal, infant and early childhood home visiting grants and American Rescue Plan Act funding, the organization awarded more than $7.3 million to 15 local implementing agencies to provide home visiting services.
Family Resource Centers: Support and funding for concrete resources and service provision through family resource centers.
Prevention Messaging and Advocacy: Child Abuse Prevention Month activities and statewide advocacy on issues critical to South Carolina's children.
Data and Training: High-quality data and trend analysis, professional training, and technical support to prevention partners.
Parent Resources: Operation of SCParents.org, which provides information on parenting topics, online resource directories, parent-to-parent advice, and local events and class listings for parents from pregnancy through the teenage years.
Grantmaking
Children's Trust awards grants to private nonprofit organizations and qualified state agencies to fund innovative child abuse and neglect prevention programs.
Review Cycle
, the organization awarded more than $7.3 million to 15 local implementing agencies for home visiting services, which served 1,541 families including 1,346 index children
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
South Carolina statewide. The organization serves as the statewide prevention network coordinator and funds local implementing agencies across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $11,442,676
- Total Revenues: $20,834,982
- Total Expenses: $21,408,269
- Total Giving: $11,631,622
Staffing:
- 53 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,442,676 | $9,441,843 | $9,258,978 |
| Revenue | $20,834,982 | $19,419,562 | $17,065,294 |
| Expenses | $21,408,269 | $19,739,786 | $17,089,969 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $174,800 | $93,446 | $78,700 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Musc ($1,388,777), Carolina Health Centers Inc ($1,269,500), Mcleod ($778,175).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABUNDANCE CAPITAL GREENVILLE, SC | FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | $20,000 |
| AXIS 1 BARNWELL, SC | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM | $32,501 |
| BEAUFORT JASPER HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH RIDGELAND, SC | HOME VISITING | $184,210 |
| BENJAMIN E MAYS PACOLET, SC | FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | $10,000 |
| BLACK RIVER UNITED WAY GEORGETOWN, SC | POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM | $7,827 |
| BROWNS FERRY COMMUNITY OUTREACH GEORGETOWN, SC | POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM | $75,869 |
| C4 MINISTRIES INC UNION, SC | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM | $58,250 |
| CAROLINA FAMILY SERVICES GREENVILLE, SC | POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM | $31,201 |
| CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC GREENWOOD, SC | HOME VISITING | $1,269,500 |
| LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES (FORMERLY CAROLINA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER) NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM | $87,252 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sue Williams – Chief Executive Officer
- Joan Hoffman – Chief Operating Officer
- Lee Porter – Chief Program Officer
- Bett Williams – Chief Communications Officer
- Sarah Knox – Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy
- Nanette Huneau – Special Projects Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE WILLIAMS | CEO | 50 | $194,542 |
| JOAN HOFFMAN | COO | 45 | $136,707 |
| ANDREA TUCKER | CFO | 45 | $111,441 |
| ERIC BELLAMY | CHIEF PARTNER ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $103,182 |
| ERIN PATE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY SANTAGATI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN BRILES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN MOON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON TEAGUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL HOLLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL KOHLHEIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCUS J BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR RAMKUMAR JAYAGOPALAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EJ ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J HANSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN C BOYCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY LYONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CINDY CREAMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| B SHAWAN GILLIANS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PHILIP VANN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY HAMILTON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Spectrum Digital Education Grant:** Children's Trust received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant to revamp scParents.org, the organization's online parenting resource platform.
Spectrum announces $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for ...**Triple P Expansion:** The Duke Endowment provided investment funding to expand the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) in South Carolina.
Children\u2019s Trust Receives Grant to Implement Positive Parenting Program\**Federal Funding:** The organization received federal awards including:
CBCAP-2025 funding of $793,302 (issued September 2025)
Youth Risk Behavior Survey and School Health Profiles Administration grant for South Carolina
Triple P Expands in South Carolina with Investment from The Duke Endowment\Contact Information
- Address: 1330 Lady Street, Suite 310, Columbia, SC 29201-3300
- Phone: 803-733-5430 or 803-256-4670
- Website: scchildren.org
- Email: info@scchildren.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Children's Trust of South Carolina fund?
**Mission:** Strengthening Families, Organizations and Communities to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect **Vision:** A South Carolina Where Every Child Thrives The organization's primary focus areas include: • **Evidence-Based Prevention Programs:** Children's Trust funds and supports proven prevention programs including: • Strengthening Families Program • Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) • Parents as Teachers • Healthy Families America • Nurse-Family Partnership • **Home Visiting Services:**…
How do I apply for a grant from Children's Trust of South Carolina?
Children's Trust awards grants to private nonprofit organizations and qualified state agencies to fund innovative child abuse and neglect prevention programs. **Grant Activity:** • Total giving reported at $11,631,622 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) • Typical award ranges from $6,156 to $1,388,777 • In recent federal grant cycles, the organization awarded more than $7.3 million to 15 local implementing agencies for home visiting services, which served 1,541 families including 1,346 index …
Where does Children's Trust of South Carolina make grants?
South Carolina statewide. The organization serves as the statewide prevention network coordinator and funds local implementing agencies across the state.
What size grants does Children's Trust of South Carolina award?
In 2024, Children's Trust of South Carolina awarded 54 grants totaling $11.5M — an average of about $212K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children's Trust of South Carolina's EIN?
Children's Trust of South Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0785431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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