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Young Scientists of SC

Foundation · Grantmaker Walterboro, SC EIN: 83-2063448 Website

Young Scientists of SC is a nonprofit organization 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.

Key facts about Young Scientists of SC

EIN
83-2063448
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-EZ, 2025
Total assets
$70,022

Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ · View filing

Total Assets

$70K

+20.1% YoY

Revenue

$82K

-40.1% YoY

Net Investment Income

—

Expenses

$70K

-59.8% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

SummervilleCharlestonColumbiaDenmarkFairfaxWalterboro

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20227 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$70,022$58,309$96,370
Revenue$82,006$136,881$302,723
Expenses$70,293$174,942$277,226
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 24, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
  6. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)

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 nonprofit organization 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.

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