Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc
Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, southern scholarship foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
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Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, SSF supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
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Mission
Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, southern scholarship foundation supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1957, it predates 91% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouthern Scholarship Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Tallahassee, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 590939481. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 111 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 590939481. 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.
Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc is located in Tallahassee, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 111 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc. 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, Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, SSF supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education. Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 590939481, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SOUTHERN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 111 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 111 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1957
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc
- What is Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc?
- Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tallahassee, United States. Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, SSF supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character attend institutions of higher education.
- When was Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc founded?
- Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc was founded in 1957.
- Who leads Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc?
- Shawn Woodin serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, United States.
- What is Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 590939481.
- What is Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.southernscholarship.org