Nonprofits in South Carolina

There are 27,115 organizations in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian nonprofits employ 190,401 people, earn more than $24 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	4,873	37,093	$6,437,633,384	$10,336,399,280
Augusta, GA	4,338	2,565	$307,511,969	$684,318,559
Greenville, SC	4,069	54,833	$6,407,936,920	$11,255,418,609
Charleston, SC	3,638	24,645	$3,985,150,660	$8,236,265,042
Charlotte, NC	1,673	6,303	$517,211,230	$1,212,050,798
Spartanburg	1,387	8,739	$605,899,705	$1,682,128,513
Myrtle Beach	1,211	4,536	$823,387,693	$1,508,855,931
Hilton Head Island	1,068	5,350	$542,196,918	$996,658,954
Florence, SC	1,057	15,045	$1,959,274,100	$4,137,148,027
Sumter	645	4,325	$452,130,728	$778,791,328

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Job trends for South Carolina nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	1,820
1-10	996
11-25	417
26-100	453
101 to 1,000	224
1,000+	32

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, senior residential care facilities, and multiservice human service organizations.

Sizes of nonprofits in South Carolina

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	5,003
$250k to $1M	1,267
$1M to $5M	768
$5M to $25M	255
$25M to $100M	82
$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, managed care organizations, and engineering and technology research centers.

Types of nonprofits in South Carolina

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	6,423	1,803	$188,774,684	$428,207,773
Animal organizations	3,913	1,927	$134,577,367	$180,895,118
Educational institutions	3,193	31,628	$2,418,727,498	$7,537,467,967
Human service organizations	1,663	30,468	$1,085,586,432	$2,015,049,662
Business and community development organizations	1,533	2,939	$557,670,075	$1,098,911,458
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	1,532	6,624	$386,416,944	$786,244,811
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,301	4,255	$326,222,759	$1,223,965,875
Foundations	1,283	874	$657,870,505	$5,107,420,577
Mutual assistance organizations	1,094	14,267	$517,651,110	$414,999,570
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	795	3,464	$3,672,383,854	$7,929,252,817

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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)

South Carolina Hospital Association

To support its member hospitals in creating a world-class health care delivery system for the people of south carolina by fostering high quality patient care and serving as effective advocates for the hospital community. Scha's mission is to support its...

Revenue

$21.6m

Assets

$23.4m

Employees

EIN

57-0372816

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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)

J Marion Sims Foundation

J Marion Sims Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, SC, which was founded in 1946 and most recently had $15,437,841 in revenue and no employees.

Revenue

$15.4m

Assets

$67.2m

Employees

N/A

EIN

57-0355295

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

$12.1m

Assets

$78.4m

Employees

556

EIN

57-0344121

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

$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

$31.7m

Assets

$138.0m

Employees

EIN

57-0931093

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)

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Nonprofits in South Carolina

Nonprofits by major South Carolina cities

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Sizes of nonprofits in South Carolina

Types of nonprofits in South Carolina

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Clemson University Foundation

Harvest Hope Food Bank

South Carolina Hospital Association

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC)

J Marion Sims Foundation

Leroy Springs and Company (LSC)

Winthrop University Foundation

Inspiration Ministries / The Inspirational Network Inc

Westminster Towers / Westminster Presbyterian Center Inc

Affinity Health Center

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