South Carolina Legal Services
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$55.9M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds South Carolina Legal Services?
South Carolina Legal Services is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($47.5M), The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc ($6.6M), United Way Association of South Carolina Inc ($650K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55.9M in grants to South Carolina Legal Services between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services Corporation | $47,460,633 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | $6,576,537 | 9 | 2021–2025 |
| United Way Association of South Carolina Inc | $650,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Works | $381,071 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Hollingsworth Funds Inc | $300,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Nemec Abbott Foundation | $177,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| United Way of the Piedmont Inc | $105,240 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Leon Levine Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Central Carolina Community Foundation | $60,594 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless | $11,250 | 1 | 2025 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Vitreus Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $10.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $10.3M.
What grants has South Carolina Legal Services received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $8,626,940 |
| 2025 | The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,496,890 |
| 2025 | The Leon Levine Foundation | General Support | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $61,662 |
| 2025 | Central Carolina Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,594 |
| 2025 | United Way of the Piedmont Inc | PROGRAM OPERATIONS | $15,356 |
| 2025 | Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless | PREVENT HOMELESSNESS | $11,250 |
| 2024 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $8,480,917 |
| 2024 | The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $802,774 |
| 2024 | The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | SPECIAL GRANTS | $450,672 |
| 2024 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $128,466 |
| 2024 | The Nemec Abbott Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $88,500 |
| 2024 | Hollingsworth Funds Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina | Social Services | $25,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of the Piedmont Inc | PROGRAM OPERATIONS | $15,397 |
| 2024 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $8,475,043 |
| 2023 | The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $754,802 |
| 2023 | The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | SPECIAL GRANTS | $470,198 |
| 2023 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $181,026 |
| 2023 | The Nemec Abbott Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $88,500 |
| 2023 | Hollingsworth Funds Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT TO MITIGATE HOMEOWNER FORECLOSURES | $75,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of the Piedmont Inc | PROGRAM OPERATIONS | $21,882 |
| 2023 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $12,500 |
| 2022 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $7,370,903 |
| 2022 | The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,161,086 |
| 2022 | United Way Association of South Carolina Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $650,000 |
| 2022 | The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc | SPECIAL GRANTS | $139,803 |
| 2022 | Hollingsworth Funds Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT TO MITIGATE HOMEOWNER FORECLOSURES | $50,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of the Piedmont Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $24,105 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds South Carolina Legal Services?
South Carolina Legal Services is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($47.5M), The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc ($6.6M), United Way Association of South Carolina Inc ($650K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55.9M in grants to South Carolina Legal Services between 2019–2025.
Who is South Carolina Legal Services's largest funder?
Legal Services Corporation is the largest recorded funder of South Carolina Legal Services, with $47.5M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has South Carolina Legal Services received?
IRS 990 filings record $55.9M in grants to South Carolina Legal Services across 40 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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