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South Carolina educational institutions

There are 3,653 schools and educational institutions in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian educational institutions employ 37,610 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
 
1,037
 
$250,228,866
Educational service providers
 
969
 
$100,163,544
Parent teacher associations
 
578
 
$19,544,535
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
473
 
$1,507,462,105
Fraternities and sororities
 
409
 
$14,988,514
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
345
 
$79,049,405
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
214
 
$418,251,309
Adult education and ESL centers
 
202
 
$9,957,538
Alumni associations
 
145
 
$132,084,860
Education professional societies
 
134
 
$10,563,024
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Educational institutions by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbia, SC
 
790
 
$1,123,366,062
Greenville, SC
 
652
 
$1,093,589,769
Charleston, SC
 
640
 
$5,642,470,773
Charlotte, NC
 
280
 
$107,816,880
Spartanburg
 
185
 
$290,582,403
Myrtle Beach
 
163
 
$43,355,174
Florence, SC
 
163
 
$84,535,961
Hilton Head Island
 
153
 
$99,093,841
Augusta, GA
 
127
 
$44,297,242
Sumter
 
87
 
$57,131,707
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Job trends for South Carolina educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
381
1-10
 
106
11-25
 
71
26-100
 
131
101 to 1,000
 
66
1,000+
 
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Sizes of educational institutions in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
712
$250k to $1M
 
200
$1M to $5M
 
172
$5M to $25M
 
82
$25M to $100M
 
35
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of educational institutions in South Carolina

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1-20 of 3,653

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
$17.2m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2262213
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)

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)

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)

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)

Newberry College

Newberry College provides personal attention, challenging academic programs and a close-knit community that welcomes everyone in Newberry, SC.
Revenue
$61.3m
Assets
$79.7m
Employees
634
EIN
57-0314404
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)

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)

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)

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College is a Christian liberal arts college in Clinton, SC with small classes and a supportive community.
Revenue
$67.9m
Assets
$172.5m
Employees
719
EIN
57-0314408
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cyber Academy of South Carolina

Online school in South Carolina offering K-12 education with flexible learning options and home-based learning opportunities for students.
Revenue
$45.0m
Assets
$35.0m
Employees
290
EIN
46-0847262
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)

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)

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)

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic trains students in vertebral subluxation analysis and adjustment, emphasizing hands-on education and practice for transformative healthcare.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
254
EIN
23-7242844
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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