THE MISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC. IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL LIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND SUPPORT FOR THE HUMANITIES BY TELLING THE HUMAN STORY BY AWARDING GRANTS FOR HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC PROGRAMS, BY GENERATING SPECIAL HUMANITIES INITIATIVES, AND BY BRINGING HUMANITIES PERSPECTIVES TO BEAR ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+22.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$236K
+16.1% YoY
Grant Count
20
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-7.2% YoY
About South Carolina Humanities Council
Based on IRS filings
South Carolina Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COLUMBIA, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $236K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,541,819 | $1,259,514 | $1,135,009 |
| Revenue | $1,316,088 | $1,157,661 | $1,053,218 |
| Expenses | $1,243,197 | $1,091,012 | $1,010,833 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34,649 | $29,396 | $5,206 |
| 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
154 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from South Carolina Humanities Council
Fast Track Literary Grants
SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL
Amount
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SC Humanities Festival
SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SC Humanities: Major Grants
SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Afrosouth Filmfestival Foundation ($18,500), Richland County Public Library ($18,500), Business & Professional Women ($18,320).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFROSOUTH FILMFESTIVAL FOUNDATION COLUMBIA, SC | DOCUMENTARY FILMS | $18,500 |
| AIKEN COUNTY LIBRARY AIKEN, SC | READING PROG & PRES. | $5,732 |
| ARTS & HERITAGE CENTER OF NORTH NORTH AUGUSTA, SC | HUMANITIES FESTIVAL | $10,000 |
| BULLETS AND BANDAIDS COLUMBIA, SC | STATEWIDE CONVERSATI | $9,000 |
| BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN SPARTANBURG, SC | DOCUMENTARIES | $18,320 |
| CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL CHARLESTON, SC | LITERARY FESTIVAL | $13,500 |
| CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHESTER, SC | EXHIBIT/LECTURES | $13,500 |
| COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CONWAY, SC | NHD & LITERACY | $12,424 |
| FOUR HOLES INDIAN ORGANIZATION RIDGEVILLE, SC | ARCHIVAL WORK | $13,500 |
| FRIENDS OF HONEY HILL RIDGELAND, SC | INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE | $7,740 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY L AKERS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $116,833 |
| JENNIFER THOMAS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRENTON BROWN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALLI CRANDELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BRENDON M BARBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LESLIE WALKER BICKFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JW NELSON CHANDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BILL COMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM CROSBY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAY DOWD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM GOTTSHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GUNTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BONNIE HARGROVE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID G HODGES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE D JEBAILY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLES MCDONALD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ISAIAH R MCGEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SC MCMEEKIN JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LUCAS MCMILLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOLLIE NEWHOUSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SENATOR FLOYD NICHOLSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OTIS W PICKETT SR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID STONE JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLYE V WILKERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN T ZEIGLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Carolina Humanities Council?
South Carolina Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COLUMBIA, SC. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is South Carolina Humanities Council?
As of 2024, South Carolina Humanities Council holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $236K in 2024.
Where does South Carolina Humanities Council operate?
South Carolina Humanities Council has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
What size grants does South Carolina Humanities Council award?
In 2024, South Carolina Humanities Council awarded 20 grants totaling $236K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is South Carolina Humanities Council's EIN?
South Carolina Humanities Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0804684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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