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Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) was established with the vision of transforming the state of South Carolina's public health and economic well-being through research. HSSC is also committed …

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Health Sciences South Carolina

Health Sciences South Carolina brings together research universities, health systems, and other partners to further clinical research, population health, quality, public health, data exchange, health technology and AI initiatives.

Founded
Headquarters
Columbia, SC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) was established with the vision of transforming the state of South Carolina's public health and economic well-being through research. HSSC is also committed to educating and training the healthcare workforce. HSSC and its partners are working hard to make good health possible for all South Carolinians.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.99
Program$0.99
99% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Health Sciences South Carolina has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Health Sciences South Carolina is a registered health nonprofit based in Columbia, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 202849804. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $57M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Health Sciences South Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202849804. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Health Sciences South Carolina has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Health Sciences South Carolina is located in Columbia, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is PO Box 7785, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Health Sciences South Carolina has $57M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Health Sciences South Carolina is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $57M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Health Sciences South Carolina. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Health Sciences South Carolina holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Health Sciences South Carolina brings together research universities, health systems, and other partners to further clinical research, population health, quality, public health, data exchange, health technology and AI initiatives. Health Sciences South Carolina is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $57M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Health Sciences South Carolina are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Health Sciences South Carolina is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202849804, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

KE
Kenneth R D•••• J•
CEO/President

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$56.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$150.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$137.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$161.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 52 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Health Sciences South Carolina

What is Health Sciences South Carolina?
Health Sciences South Carolina is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Columbia, United States. Health Sciences South Carolina brings together research universities, health systems, and other partners to further clinical research, population health, quality, public health, data exchange, health technology and AI initiatives.
When was Health Sciences South Carolina founded?
Health Sciences South Carolina was founded in 2004.
Who leads Health Sciences South Carolina?
Kenneth R Deans Jr serves as CEO/President.
Where is Health Sciences South Carolina located?
Headquartered in Columbia, SC, United States.
What is Health Sciences South Carolina's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Health Sciences South Carolina trustworthy?
Health Sciences South Carolina has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Health Sciences South Carolina's registration number?
IRS EIN: 202849804.
What is Health Sciences South Carolina's website?
https://www.healthsciencessc.org