University of South Carolina Educational Foundation
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University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is a education organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $71.0 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 576017985.
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Mission
Support the university of south carolina in all of its educational, instructional, scientific, literary, research, service, charitable and outreach endeavors.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show University of South Carolina Educational Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1956, it predates 92% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of South Carolina Educational Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Columbia, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. Its EIN is 576017985. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $85M in annual revenue. 104 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 576017985. 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.
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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.
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is located in Columbia, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years. Its registered address is 1027 Barnwell St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, University of South Carolina Educational Foundation has $85M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $85M in annual revenue. The organization has 104 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of South Carolina Educational Foundation. 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, University of South Carolina Educational Foundation 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is a education organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $71.0 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 576017985. University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1956.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $85M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to University of South Carolina Educational Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 576017985, 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.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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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 - 104 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 104 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 · 1956
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about University of South Carolina Educational Foundation
- What is University of South Carolina Educational Foundation?
- University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Columbia, United States. University of South Carolina Educational Foundation is a education organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $71.0 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 576017985.
- When was University of South Carolina Educational Foundation founded?
- University of South Carolina Educational Foundation was founded in 1956.
- Who leads University of South Carolina Educational Foundation?
- R Jason Caskey serves as PRESIDENT/CEO.
- Where is University of South Carolina Educational Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Columbia, SC, United States.
- What is University of South Carolina Educational Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University of South Carolina Educational Foundation trustworthy?
- University of South Carolina Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 University of South Carolina Educational Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 576017985.
- What is University of South Carolina Educational Foundation's website?
- https://www.uofscfoundations.org/