South Carolina Cable Television
South Carolina Cable Television is a private foundation, based in West Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $241K in total assets. In 2024, it made $8K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $12K.
South Carolina Cable Television at a glance
- Total assets
- $241,496
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $24,994
- +461.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $7,608
- -87.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $10,852
- -86.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who South Carolina Cable Television funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How South Carolina Cable Television gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $18K (2021). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Portait Fund Columbia, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sound Bites Foundation Columbia, SC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Indian Waters Council Columbia, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,496 | $24,994 | $10,852 | — | — | $7,608 | $11,548 | $11,281 |
| 2023 | $218,762 | $4,448 | $78,274 | $10,500 | 3 | $61,330 | — | $9,912 |
| 2022 | $284,877 | $18,686 | $75,708 | $6,500 | 3 | $58,327 | — | $12,849 |
| 2021 | $370,770 | $90,284 | $96,742 | $18,000 | 5 | $76,077 | — | $14,903 |
| 2020 | $357,289 | $50,741 | $84,448 | $10,000 | 3 | — | — | $13,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South Carolina Cable Television reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Carolina Cable Television is led by Chris Bailey, Chair on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Bailey
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Marva Johnson
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julia Ayers
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mike Chowaniec
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Greg Casey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Amy Averill
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bobbie Gilbert (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Burt Bagley (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Debbie Eblen (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ben Breazeale (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Catherine Fleming (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Wall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Knox (2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michael Mitchell (2021) — Vice Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina Cable Television
How large is South Carolina Cable Television?
South Carolina Cable Television reported $241K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does South Carolina Cable Television operate?
South Carolina Cable Television has awarded grants in District of Columbia, South Carolina.
What is South Carolina Cable Television's EIN?
South Carolina Cable Television's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1592469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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