Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund
Elevating public dialogue regarding environmental issues by educating citizens and maximizing the participation in environmental decisions at the state and local level.
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund at a glance
In short: Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,080,363
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conversation Voters of SC ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conversation Voters of SC Columbia, SC | Lobbying | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,080,363 | $1,095,644 | $1,010,843 | $50,000 | 1 | $33,634 |
| 2023 | $1,044,414 | $996,107 | $817,025 | $70,000 | 2 | $9,682 |
| 2022 | $733,100 | $1,019,314 | $914,022 | $60,000 | 1 | $101 |
| 2021 | $592,221 | $805,653 | $568,118 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $348,845 | $701,378 | $611,924 | — | — | — |
About Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund
Based on IRS filings
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund is led by John Tynan, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Tynan
President
Executive Di → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Cynthia Powell
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hilfer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Nemirow
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Harvin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Emma Ruth Brittain (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Warner (2023) — Director
- Former: Lauren McClary (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Wilkins Byrd (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Akin Watson (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Jennie Peze (2021) — Director
- Former: Harry Shealy (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to John Tynan (President).
Frequently asked questions about Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund
How much does Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund give each year?
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
How large is Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund?
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund?
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund operate?
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund's EIN?
Conservation Voters of SC Educ Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0335383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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