TO BUILD AN ENDOWMENT FUND AND SUPERVISE ITS CREATIVE MANAGEMENT. TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING APPROPRIATE PROJECTS AND TO BE FINANCED WITH FUNDS RAISED. TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN SUPPORTING RESEARCH IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS. TO ASSIST IN CONDUCTING CONFERENCES FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WORLDWIDE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$159.4M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+15.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.7M
+15.3% YoY
About University of South Carolina
Based on IRS filings
University of South Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBIA, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $159.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4.7M. Net investment income was $9.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $159,371,587 | $142,089,289 | $128,044,992 |
| Revenue | $19,424,232 | $14,954,179 | $17,993,004 |
| Expenses | $13,599,885 | $12,016,856 | $10,376,415 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,403,334 | $4,312,465 | $8,239,162 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of South Carolina ($4,699,785).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, SC | SUPPORT THE DARLA MOORE BUSINESS SCHOOL | $4,699,785 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREY ACKERMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN M FLORENCE JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE H GRIMSHAW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE JAMES H HODGES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARLTON B DALLAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| IRIS GRIFFIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROSE BUYCK NEWTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LLOYD E JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BRENAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REGINALD MCKNIGHT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MIZEUR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| D ROGER NANNEY | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| BRUCE FELT | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHARLES W GARNETT | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEAN E DUKE | SECRETARY/PRESIDENT (NONVOTING) | 40 | $179,180 |
| DAVID PARKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $171,588 |
| MARK CECCHINI | PRESIDENT - CORPORATE SOLU | 40 | $213,313 |
| DEVIN DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING | 40 | $114,234 |
| ELIZABETH TUCKER | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 40 | $122,339 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of South Carolina?
University of South Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBIA, SC. It holds $159.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University of South Carolina?
As of 2024, University of South Carolina holds $159.4M in total assets with $19.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $4.7M in 2024.
Where does University of South Carolina operate?
University of South Carolina has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What size grants does University of South Carolina award?
In 2024, University of South Carolina awarded 1 grants totaling $4.7M — an average of about $4.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University of South Carolina's EIN?
University of South Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7042391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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