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South Carolina educational institutions

There are 3,561schools and educational institutions in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinianeducational institutionsemploy 37,395 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $16 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
1,005
$248,652,426
Educational service providers
943
$100,317,266
Parent teacher associations
564
$19,620,620
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
465
$1,505,476,381
Fraternities and sororities
405
$14,858,351
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
330
$77,730,348
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
211
$417,854,004
Adult education and ESL centers
198
$10,240,683
Alumni associations
138
$132,326,404
Education professional societies
132
$10,641,347
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Educational institutions by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbia, SC
775
$1,120,596,332
Greenville, SC
634
$1,092,947,613
Charleston, SC
628
$5,633,829,357
Charlotte, NC
272
$99,795,548
Spartanburg
183
$289,472,702
Florence, SC
155
$86,936,888
Myrtle Beach
154
$43,384,965
Hilton Head Island
146
$98,982,018
Augusta, GA
120
$44,304,314
Sumter
86
$57,118,591
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Job trends for South Carolina educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
379
1-10
104
11-25
72
26-100
129
101 to 1,000
66
1,000+
6
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Sizes of educational institutions in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
719
$250k to $1M
197
$1M to $5M
172
$5M to $25M
82
$25M to $100M
35
$100M+
8
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of educational institutions in South Carolina

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Clemson University Foundation

The Clemson University Foundation, chartered in 1933, is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the welfare and future development of Clemson University.
Revenue
$75.0m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
19
EIN
57-0426335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

York Preparatory Academy

The mission of the York Preparatory Academy (ypa) is for the faculty, staff, students, parents, and community to provide an engaged learning environment that leads to the success of each individual student, while also challenging these students to become ....
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$40.1m
Employees
304
EIN
36-4641998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riverwalk Academy

Riverwalk Academy: Project-based learning instills self-management and individuality in K-12 students from 7 districts across 4 counties.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
104
EIN
46-2624840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winthrop University Foundation

Winthrop University Foundation supports and enhances Winthrop University by encouraging alumni and friends to provide private funds and other resources for the university's benefit, to manage those assets, and to provide volunteer leadership.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$92.6m
Employees
6
EIN
23-7378001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Road2Hire

The organization is a nonprofit built to help break the economic mobility barriers in the greater charlotte area by providing resources for motivated young adults to grow personally and professionally in a highly supportive environment.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2262213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Citadel Foundation

The Citadel Foundation secures philanthropic support for The Citadel, providing scholarships and academic resources to attract and retain outstanding students.
Revenue
$33.6m
Assets
$315.1m
Employees
42
EIN
57-6020493
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University is a public university located in Charleston, SC. It has an undergraduate population of 3,190 students and a total of 753 full-time professors.
Revenue
$116.1m
Assets
$207.9m
Employees
1,290
EIN
57-0474291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newberry College

Newberry College provides personal attention, challenging academic programs and a close-knit community that welcomes everyone in Newberry, SC.
Revenue
$62.7m
Assets
$79.2m
Employees
566
EIN
57-0314404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Claflin University

Claflin University is an independent, four-year, liberal arts university, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, that aspires to create visionary young men and women who possess global perspectives.
Revenue
$90.5m
Assets
$159.6m
Employees
799
EIN
57-0314374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenville Renewable Energy Education Network

Greenville Renewable Energy Education (GREEN) Charter School is a free public charter school, approved by South Carolina Public Charter School District. Their school is an elementary, middle school, and will ultimately be a high school (K-12).
Revenue
$30.6m
Assets
$61.3m
Employees
535
EIN
45-2823466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES)

An independent college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition with a carefully coordinated P(K)-12 curriculum, Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) is one of the Greenville, South Carolina area's most prestigious academic institutions.
Revenue
$34.6m
Assets
$63.7m
Employees
426
EIN
57-1122062
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Converse University

Converse University offers co-ed undergraduate & graduate degrees with a focus on liberal arts, promoting creativity, innovation & transformation.
Revenue
$41.5m
Assets
$174.1m
Employees
691
EIN
57-0314380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Virtual Charter School

SC Virtual Charter School provides K-12 students statewide with individualized, rigorous, standards-based virtual education to improve educational achievement.
Revenue
$30.8m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
206
EIN
26-1966189
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camden Military Academy

Camden Military Academy offers instructional service to students in grades 7-12 and maintains a faculty, dormitory, mess hall, infirmary, classrooms, and recreational facilities.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
133
EIN
57-0602035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Educational Trust

To enhance the purpose of the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina School of medicine. It performs its purpose in providing clinical setting for faculty to perform medical services to patients.
Revenue
$40.1m
Assets
$64.8m
Employees
145
EIN
57-0705675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hilton Head Christian Academy

To partner with families and provide students with a firm foundation, comprising and growing relationship with Jesus christ and relentless pursuit of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts through which studentes are equipped to impact the world....
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$40.3m
Employees
136
EIN
57-0757671
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orange Grove Charter School

Orange Grove Charter School nurtures over 1,100 students, providing a supportive, innovative environment that fosters academic excellence and develops confident, responsible learners.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
234
EIN
20-2490360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia College

Columbia College fosters critical thinking, lifelong learning, and social responsibility. It offers student services and auxiliary enterprises for an all-around experience.
Revenue
$35.8m
Assets
$59.6m
Employees
596
EIN
57-0324915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSL)

South Carolina Student Loan (SCSL) is the only statewide non-profit education lender. They provide programs of financial assistance to enable eligible students and parents to pursue and obtain their educational goals.
Revenue
$65.0m
Assets
$941.3m
Employees
37
EIN
57-0602805
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Early College

Legacy Early College: Empowering underserved urban students through a rigorous, college-focused education program in Greenville, SC.
Revenue
$25.5m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
395
EIN
20-5257052
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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