Habitat for Humanity South Carolina
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina is a public charity based in Columbia, South Carolina. Established as a state support office in 2012, it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope, and supports Habitat affiliates through advocacy, resource development, education and training, and disaster services.
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina at a glance
In short: Habitat for Humanity South Carolina gave $985K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $90K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $985,409
- +8468.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $89,583
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $1,184,381
- +105.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Habitat for Humanity South Carolina
- Contact
Mailing address: 625 Taylor Street 2-B, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 291-4258
Website: https://southcarolinahabitat.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Habitat for Humanity South Carolina funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aiken Co Habitat for Humanit ($185K). Together the top 10 received $955K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 39 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as statewide in South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to South Carolina recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Habitat for Humanity South Carolina gives
- Giving grew 118% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $985K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $985K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken Co Habitat for Humanit Aiken, SC | — | $185,094 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Spart Spartanburg, SC | — | $150,000 |
| Lowcountry Habitat for Humani Blufton, SC | — | $145,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Green Greenville, SC | — | $105,000 |
| Central SC HFH Columbia, SC | — | $90,099 |
| Habitat for Humanity of York Rock Hill, SC | — | $90,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Ander Anderson, SC | — | $70,132 |
| Edisto Habitat for Humanity Orangeburg, SC | — | $60,000 |
| Kershaw Habitat For Humanity Camden, SC | — | $30,084 |
| Oconee Habitat for Humanity Seneca, SC | — | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,184,381 | $1,790,390 | $1,209,157 | $985,409 | 11 | $6,502 |
| 2024 | $575,819 | $157,094 | $149,379 | $11,500 | Total only | $2,097 |
| 2023 | $585,031 | $144,857 | $144,256 | $8,000 | 1 | $2,687 |
| 2022 | $567,826 | $254,775 | $606,376 | $451,630 | 15 | $1,341 |
| 2021 | $918,631 | $981,553 | $720,860 | $109,185 | 12 | $3,533 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity South Carolina brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
Its stated focus areas include advocacy for affordable housing; developing partnerships and resources; education and technical assistance for affiliates; and disaster services. Its filing also describes disaster response and COVID-19 relief, partnerships and advocacy, and education and technical assistance. The organization reported supporting affiliates and homeowners seeking COVID-19 mortgage relief and distributing PPE during the pandemic.
The 2025 grants included Edisto Habitat for Humanity, whose stated mission is “residential home construction for low income families.” The organization also describes Habitat affiliates’ work as building, repairing, and rehabilitating homes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Habitat for Humanity South Carolina reported 11 grants totaling $985,409. Grant amounts ranged from $30,000 to $185,094, with a median of $90,000. The largest awards included Aiken Co Habitat for Humanit ($185,094), Habitat for Humanity of Spart ($150,000), Lowcountry Habitat for Humani ($145,000), Habitat for Humanity of Green ($105,000), and Central SC HFH ($90,099). All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina.
The filing states that grantees must complete an application form to determine whether they qualify for a grant; records are kept of shipments to grantees, including their quantities and values.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Lee as Executive Dir.; Lynn Bowley as Chairman; Julie Trott as Vice Chair; Christine Pinson as Treasurer; Bryan Grady as Secretary; and Angela O'neal, Joe McElveen, Michael Dey, and Raymond Davis as directors.
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina is led by Nancy Lee, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Lee
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$70K (2021) → $90K (2025)
Lynn Bowley
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela O'neal
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dey
Director
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe McElveen
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Davis
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Pinson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Trott
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Grady
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jill Evans (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Kenneth Smith (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Debbie Edwards (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Veeck (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: John Rhoden Jr. (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Monroe Free (2021) — Director
- Former: Nate Barber (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Nancy Lee (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Habitat for Humanity South Carolina
How much does Habitat for Humanity South Carolina give each year?
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina gave $985K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $12K in grants paid.
What is Habitat for Humanity South Carolina's typical grant size?
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina's median grant in 2025 was $90,000, and its average grant was $89,583, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Habitat for Humanity South Carolina give grants?
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Who are Habitat for Humanity South Carolina's largest grantees?
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina's largest 2025 grantees include Aiken Co Habitat for Humanit ($185,094), Habitat for Humanity of Spart ($150,000) and Lowcountry Habitat for Humani ($145,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Habitat for Humanity South Carolina?
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Habitat for Humanity South Carolina fund?
The organization states its mission as: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity South Carolina brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Habitat for Humanity South Carolina?
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check southcarolinahabitat.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Habitat for Humanity South Carolina's EIN?
Habitat for Humanity South Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0980402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). Habitat for Humanity South Carolina funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/habitat-for-humanity-south-carolina-morg_a33cb72f5e254609ad54760698709c59
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