Nonprofits in South Carolina

There are 27,082 organizations in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian nonprofits employ 191,819 people, earn more than $23 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $44 billion.

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Nonprofits by major South Carolina cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Columbia, SC	4,867	38,746	$6,383,617,616	$10,255,597,996
Augusta, GA	4,337	2,563	$374,377,321	$677,452,784
Greenville, SC	4,063	54,849	$6,392,568,320	$11,316,381,852
Charleston, SC	3,629	24,557	$4,000,175,196	$8,173,876,393
Charlotte, NC	1,671	6,223	$482,352,537	$1,178,803,235
Spartanburg	1,381	8,797	$594,238,627	$1,674,245,074
Myrtle Beach	1,215	4,565	$818,106,513	$1,501,559,359
Hilton Head Island	1,066	5,363	$568,604,766	$992,271,870
Florence, SC	1,055	14,981	$1,945,929,418	$4,116,733,716
Sumter	645	4,335	$445,036,202	$775,960,340

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Job trends for South Carolina nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	1,777
1-10	996
11-25	423
26-100	451
101 to 1,000	222
1,000+	34

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in South Carolina is driven by large organizations like Greenville Health System, Palmetto Health, Westinghouse Savannah River Company Bechtel Savannah River, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, and McLeod Healt.
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, hospital systems, fraternal societies, multiservice human service organizations, and colleges.

Sizes of nonprofits in South Carolina

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	4,942
$250k to $1M	1,270
$1M to $5M	765
$5M to $25M	246
$25M to $100M	85
$100M+	36

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Greenville Health System, Palmetto Health, Central Electric Power Cooperative, Advanced Technology International, and McLeod Healt earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in South Carolina.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 4.2% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in South Carolina with more than $100 million account for 59.2% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, public utilities, hospital systems, engineering and technology research centers, and managed care organizations.

Types of nonprofits in South Carolina

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	6,418	1,892	$186,792,154	$425,027,765
Animal organizations	3,911	1,960	$131,907,050	$179,095,410
Educational institutions	3,196	31,648	$2,410,565,082	$7,517,496,577
Human service organizations	1,665	29,247	$1,039,653,452	$1,849,815,583
Business and community development organizations	1,523	3,000	$573,354,129	$1,096,041,885
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	1,520	6,575	$386,806,107	$781,497,925
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,298	4,230	$329,934,587	$1,225,302,432
Foundations	1,285	1,319	$751,517,615	$5,080,911,483
Mutual assistance organizations	1,094	14,236	$515,639,263	$404,785,167
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	793	3,426	$3,606,859,295	$7,853,725,246

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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

$54.4m

Assets

$879.0m

Employees

EIN

57-0426335

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Harvest Hope Food Bank

The mission of Harvest Hope Food Bank is to provide for the needs of hungry people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education.

Revenue

$52.3m

Assets

$5.8m

Employees

EIN

57-0725560

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC)

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization supported by 2,700 businesses and nonprofit organizations. The area's economic success and quality of life is directly impacted by the work the chamber performs.

Revenue

$53.9m

Assets

$19.0m

Employees

EIN

57-0214572

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

$6.6m

Assets

$56.1m

Employees

EIN

23-7378001

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Inspiration Ministries / The Inspirational Network Inc

Impacting people for christ worldwide through media. Impacting people for Christ worldwide through media.

Revenue

$29.7m

Assets

$145.3m

Employees

EIN

57-0931093

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Leroy Springs and Company (LSC)

Leroy Springs and Company's mission is to provide affordable, quality recreational, educational and community activities and facilities in the communities they serve.

Revenue

$13.2m

Assets

$80.0m

Employees

493

EIN

57-0344121

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Westminster Towers / Westminster Presbyterian Center Inc

Westminster Towers' mission is to provide services that inspire, encourage, and empower seniors, while demonstrating the love of Christ to support individual well-being.

Revenue

$13.7m

Assets

$28.9m

Employees

332

EIN

57-0699090

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Affinity Health Center

To promote optimal health by providing medical care and support services for people living with hiv/aids and by educating the community to prevent the spread of hiv. To provide hiv/aids medical care, support services and prevention services to the commu...

Revenue

$13.5m

Assets

$21.6m

Employees

EIN

57-1092940

IRS type

501(c)(3)

International African American Museum (IAAM)

IAAM aims to re-center South Carolina's place in global history, illuminating its pivotal role in the development of the international slave trade and the Civil War.

Revenue

$14.8m

Assets

$27.7m

Employees

EIN

20-3398254

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

$59.8m

Assets

$102.6m

Employees

1,235

EIN

57-0314374

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nonprofits in South Carolina

Nonprofits by major South Carolina cities

Job trends for South Carolina nonprofits

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Types of nonprofits in South Carolina

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Clemson University Foundation

Harvest Hope Food Bank

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC)

Winthrop University Foundation

Inspiration Ministries / The Inspirational Network Inc

Leroy Springs and Company (LSC)

Westminster Towers / Westminster Presbyterian Center Inc

Affinity Health Center

International African American Museum (IAAM)

Claflin University

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