South Carolina Public Interest
South Carolina Public Interest is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
South Carolina Public Interest at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,669 | $31,052 | $35,439 | $35,439 | $12 |
| 2022 | $17,056 | $40,249 | $49,482 | $49,482 | $9 |
| 2021 | $29,314 | $44,610 | $74,072 | $74,072 | $4 |
| 2020 | $55,751 | $166,133 | $94,028 | — | $4 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Carolina Public Interest is led by Laird Minor, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laird Minor
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vince Graham
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Layfield
Officer
Director → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan K Duke
Officer
Director → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert K Taylor III
Officer
Director → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacy M Shea
Officer
Director → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alex Kiriakides
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Burt Hodges
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ron Demonet
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joe E. Taylor Jr. (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina Public Interest
What is South Carolina Public Interest?
South Carolina Public Interest is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Columbia, SC.
What is South Carolina Public Interest's EIN?
South Carolina Public Interest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2475247. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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