Young Scientists of SC
Young Scientists of SC is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Walterboro, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $70K in total assets.
Young Scientists of SC at a glance
- Total assets
- $70,022
- +20.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $82,006
- -40.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $70,293
- -59.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Young Scientists of SC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester School District 2 Summerville, SC | To Provide classroom robotics programs | $46,781 |
| Allendale School District Fairfax, SC | To Provide classroom robotics programs | $36,511 |
| Bamberg School District Denmark, SC | To Provide classroom robotics programs | $27,384 |
| Colleton County School District Walterboro, SC | To Provide classroom robotics programs | $27,384 |
| SC Charter School District Columbia, SC | To Provide classroom robotics programs | $27,384 |
| Pinewood Prep Academy Summerville, SC | To Provide classroom robotics programs | $12,551 |
| Cathedral Private School Charleston, SC | To Provide classroom robotics programs | $6,846 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,022 | $82,006 | $70,293 | — | — |
| 2024 | $58,309 | $136,881 | $174,942 | — | — |
| 2023 | $96,370 | $302,723 | $277,226 | $184,841 | 7 |
| 2022 | $70,873 | $141,080 | $102,151 | — | — |
| 2021 | $31,944 | $53,991 | $55,290 | — | — |
| 2020 | $37,251 | $54,545 | $24,746 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Scientists of SC is led by Amelia Bongiorno, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amelia Bongiorno
Executive Director
Member at Large → Director, 2022
Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Carlisle
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amari Hamilton
Director
Member at Large → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Parker
Director
Member at Large → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Hamlin
Director
Member at Large → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linzey Fraser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liza Catterton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Rynkiewicz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amelia Bongiomo (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Young Scientists of SC
How large is Young Scientists of SC?
Young Scientists of SC reported $70K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $82K.
What is Young Scientists of SC?
Young Scientists of SC is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Walterboro, SC. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Young Scientists of SC operate?
Young Scientists of SC has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Young Scientists of SC's EIN?
Young Scientists of SC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2063448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
Live grants for the work Young Scientists of SC funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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