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South Carolina educational institutions

There are 3,687 schools and educational institutions in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian educational institutions employ 38,591 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $17 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
1,055
 
$282,781,225
Educational service providers
 
963
 
$108,555,969
Parent teacher associations
 
568
 
$19,478,255
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
479
 
$1,650,354,300
Fraternities and sororities
 
411
 
$16,122,584
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
351
 
$113,910,885
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
218
 
$495,090,881
Adult education and ESL centers
 
206
 
$9,958,091
Alumni associations
 
144
 
$125,258,424
Education professional societies
 
132
 
$11,040,055
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Educational institutions by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbia, SC
 
792
 
$1,270,528,398
Greenville, SC
 
656
 
$1,182,484,445
Charleston, SC
 
650
 
$5,705,634,682
Charlotte, NC
 
287
 
$104,473,310
Spartanburg
 
187
 
$337,946,907
Myrtle Beach
 
165
 
$41,861,457
Florence, SC
 
165
 
$78,049,548
Hilton Head Island
 
156
 
$103,706,217
Augusta, GA
 
126
 
$46,261,129
Sumter
 
88
 
$65,543,901
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Job trends for South Carolina educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
391
1-10
 
109
11-25
 
70
26-100
 
133
101 to 1,000
 
69
1,000+
 
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Sizes of educational institutions in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
740
$250k to $1M
 
204
$1M to $5M
 
173
$5M to $25M
 
89
$25M to $100M
 
37
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of educational institutions in South Carolina

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1-20 of 3,687

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
$75.3m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
28
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)

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)

South Carolina State University Foundation

South Carolina State University Foundation is an alumni association in Orangeburg, SC whose mission is: SCSU receives funds to promote its growth and provide scholarships. Located in Orangeburg, SC.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
5
EIN
23-7113930
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
$26.0m
Assets
$35.0m
Employees
189
EIN
26-1966189
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
$37.9m
Assets
$332.3m
Employees
43
EIN
57-6020493
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
$73.8m
Assets
$176.3m
Employees
825
EIN
57-0314374
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
$11.0m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
142
EIN
57-0602035
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
$44.1m
Assets
$76.0m
Employees
466
EIN
57-1122062
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)

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)

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)

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)

Voorhees College

Voorhees College is a higher education institution that provides opportunities for eligible individuals to receive a degree. It operates a variety of auxiliary enterprises, including dormitories, dining services, and a campus store.
Revenue
$38.4m
Assets
$36.6m
Employees
177
EIN
57-0329786
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)

Wofford College

Wofford College fosters academic excellence, offering diverse programs and promoting community well-being through civil rights initiatives and substantial financial aid.
Revenue
$171.4m
Assets
$761.0m
Employees
1,225
EIN
57-0314422
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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