South Carolina State Firefighters'
The foundation exists to support sc firefighters and their families. Support includes scholarships, need-based assistance, emotional support, grants to support non-government funded fire suppression needs, and public education.
South Carolina State Firefighters' at a glance
In short: South Carolina State Firefighters' gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,506
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,506
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,506
- Total assets
- $790,701
- +6.9% 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.
Who South Carolina State Firefighters' funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medical University of SC ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $10K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical University of SC Charleston, SC | CPU Program Maint. | $8,506 |
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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 | $790,701 | $343,530 | $284,213 | $8,506 | 1 | $1,099 |
| 2024 | $739,400 | $843,804 | $280,696 | $10,000 | 1 | $117 |
| 2023 | $167,176 | $100,571 | $38,581 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $107,129 | $84,955 | $58,691 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $79,266 | $23,115 | $19,959 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $75,755 | $41,258 | $17,351 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $51,831 | $62,365 | $54,825 | — | — | — |
About South Carolina State Firefighters'
Based on IRS filings
South Carolina State Firefighters' is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $791K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Carolina State Firefighters' is led by Jamie Caggiano, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie Caggiano
Chair
Member → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Gibson
Director
Director → Director Reg, 2024
Director Reg → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Begovich
Director
Director → Director Reg, 2024
Director Reg → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Burr
Director
Director → Director Reg, 2024
Director Reg → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandee Rogers
Director
Director → Director Reg, 2024
Director Reg → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Smith
Director
Director → Director Reg, 2024
Director Reg → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joey Duggan
Director
Director Reg → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Helms
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Tres Atkinson (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Joe Palmer (2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Jonathan Rugh (2021) — Member
- Former: Ashley Jacobs (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Charles King (2019–2020) — Executive Di
- Former: Jamie Helms (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Charles Lanoreau (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 State Firefighters'
How much does South Carolina State Firefighters' give each year?
South Carolina State Firefighters' gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is South Carolina State Firefighters'?
South Carolina State Firefighters' reported $791K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $344K.
What is South Carolina State Firefighters'?
South Carolina State Firefighters' is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $791K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does South Carolina State Firefighters' operate?
South Carolina State Firefighters' has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is South Carolina State Firefighters''s EIN?
South Carolina State Firefighters''s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2254232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
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