The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina
To promote the material, educational, agricultural, and industrial interests of the state of South Carolina. Conducting the annual sc state fair is the most significant activity of the organization.
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina at a glance
In short: The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina reported $12K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $11,661 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -97.5% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $39,584,379
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $11,202,326
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $529,838
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,052,320
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $475K (2024). In 2025 it reported $12K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of S Carolina Educational Fdn Columbia, SC | — | $200,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | — | $150,000 |
| Education Fdn of Ccim Institute Chicago, IL | — | $75,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | — | $50,000 |
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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 | $39,584,379 | $11,202,326 | $7,052,320 | $11,661 | Total only | $529,838 |
| 2024 | $33,759,531 | $11,581,978 | $7,090,706 | $475,000 | 4 | $511,348 |
| 2023 | $28,595,703 | $10,718,254 | $6,074,487 | — | — | $293,906 |
| 2022 | $23,287,816 | $9,715,530 | $5,653,034 | — | — | $34,488 |
| 2021 | $19,244,443 | $8,865,077 | $4,779,078 | — | — | $2,135 |
| 2020 | $14,927,301 | $877,759 | $2,380,681 | — | — | $9,254 |
| 2019 | $16,177,926 | $8,104,139 | $6,010,383 | $6,000 | 1 | $16,092 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina
Based on IRS filings
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39.6M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $12K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $530K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina is led by J. Cantey Heath Jr., President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); all 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Cantey Heath Jr.
President
President & Executive Committee → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
John C. Heath Sr.
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Joseph J. Keenan
Executive Co
Executive Committee → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Joseph J. Turner Jr.
Executive Co
Executive Committee → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Mark W. Buyck Jr.
Executive Co
Executive Committee → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Michael M. Beal
Executive Co
Executive Committee → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Nancy L. Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & General Manager → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$176K (2019) → $218K (2025)
Ricci L. Welch
Executive Co
Executive Committee → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
William C. Cantey III
Vice President
Vice President & Executive C → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Stanley Jackson
Executive Co
Executive Committee → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$300 (2021) → $4K (2025)
James S. Fulmer Jr.
Executive Co
Executive Committee → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Mark W. Buyck III
Executive Co
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$300 (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Timothy E. Wilson (2019–2022) — Director of Facilities
- Former: Lenna Moore Fulmer (2019–2021) — Executive Committee
- Former: Robert C. Wimberly (2019–2020) — Executive Committee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $218K, to Nancy L Smith (Sec/Treas &). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina
How much does The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina give each year?
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina reported $12K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $475K across 4 grants.
How large is The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina?
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina reported $39.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.2M.
What is The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina?
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $39.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina operate?
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina has awarded grants in Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia.
What is The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina's EIN?
The State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0254875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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