Benedict College
70% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Benedict College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 1945, with $69,692,337 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 70% of spending to programs.
1600 Harden St, Columbia, SC, 29204 EIN 57-0314365 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2022)
$69.7M
▼ 3.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2022)
$65.4M
Net assets
$103.9M
Employees
450
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating70% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Benedict College: 70% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Benedict College: 19 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Benedict College: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Benedict College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Benedict college will be a power for good in society. the college is a full opportunity college with high quality programs of teaching, research, and public service. these programs provide the students and community with knowledge, skills, understanding, and values required to empower them to create a better world. the college seeks geographic, international, and racial diversity in the student body while continuing to facilitate empowerment, enhancement, and full participation of african americans in a global society.
What they do
Student services - enrollment services, college registrar, health and counseling, sports and recreation
Auxiliary enterprises - the colleges' dormitories, dining hall and campus store are the major auxiliary enterprises serving the college community. eight residence halls provided quarters for approximately 1,392 students for the fall 2022 semester and approximately 1,279 students for the spring 2023 semester.
Research, public service, academic support - the college library (approximately 130,000 volumes held), student financial aid, various other programs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1600 Harden St, Columbia, SC, 29204
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $72.4M (FY2013) to $69.7M (FY2022) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $39.0MNet assets $103.9M
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$142.8M
Total liabilities
$39.0M
Net assets
$103.9M
Salaries & benefits
$20.7M
32% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,692,337▼3.6% | $65,404,239▼3.9% | $103,852,574▲5.6% | $142,804,025▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,326,986▼30.4% | $68,030,606▲24.9% | $98,380,951▲13.3% | $139,749,707▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $103,963,423▲70.4% | $54,459,932▼9.8% | $86,794,622▲153% | $125,168,900▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $61,010,211▲0.8% | $60,352,428▲2.6% | $34,310,848▲0.6% | $122,453,279▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $60,502,776▼7.7% | $58,805,791▼9.8% | $34,117,924▲5.5% | $120,889,665▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $65,561,566▼5.6% | $65,216,817▼8.4% | $32,342,690▲2.4% | $115,438,092▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,428,704▼3.4% | $71,176,875▲0.1% | $31,581,360▼5.2% | $120,972,422▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,892,028▲1.8% | $71,096,922▲0.5% | $33,329,531▲2.4% | $126,892,927▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,652,879▼2.3% | $70,741,492▼6.5% | $32,534,425▼0.3% | $127,669,086▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $72,352,284 | $75,653,360▼7.3% | $32,623,038▼7.7% | $127,900,367▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $81,568,982▼2.1% | $35,327,711▼0.9% | $163,809,748▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $83,303,092▲9.6% | $35,656,687▲7.8% | $125,154,590▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $76,001,093▲5.3% | $33,068,447▲26.3% | $121,870,752▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $72,191,573 | $26,173,851 | $118,525,013 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2022)
Highest-paid: Dr Roslyn Clark Artis — $449,636 (0.69% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Roslyn Clark Artis | President & Ceo | 40 | $449,636 |
| Leandra Hayes-burgess | Vp For Institutional Advan | 40 | $157,590 |
| Chennis C Berry | Athletics-football Coach | 40 | $156,578 |
| Godwin E Mbamalu | Sponsored Programs | 40 | $154,500 |
| Janeen P Witty Tucker | Vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $154,500 |
| Verna Faylon Orr | Vp/chief of Staff | 40 | $140,000 |
| Christopher Thompson | Vp For Business & Finance-part Year | 40 | $123,235 |
| Anthony T Burroughs | Director | 1 | — |
| Cedelle E Gates | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Charlie W Johnson | Chairman | 5 | — |
| Dr Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Elsie King Hamler | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dr Gail M Morrison | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Haywood L Strickland | Director | 1 | — |
| Emory L Waters | Director | 1 | — |
| G Tyrone Bonds | Vice Chairman | 5 | — |
| Hilda D Gadsden | Director | 1 | — |
| James P Hudson | Director | 1 | — |
| Jesse J Tyson | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Gaffney | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Lck LLC | Construction Services | $4,121,770 |
| Perkins Management Services | Food Service | $2,913,992 |
| South Pointe Roofing LLC | Roofing Services | $2,493,625 |
| Siemens Industry Inc | Engineering/technology | $1,919,090 |
| Associated Contractors | Construction Services | $1,125,840 |
Grants received · $15.5M total
63 grants to Benedict College totaling $15.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Grants & scholarships, area office joint campaign | 2024 | $2,240,319 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, empowering hbcus to expand higher education in prison programs | 2024 | $449,634 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $110,177 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $110,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $27,393 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,420 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Grants & scholarships, area office joint campaign | 2023 | $1,528,951 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2023 | $88,900 |
| National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance | Grants to help fund and support faculty with innovative ideas to create new or transform existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, stem-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. | 2023 | $30,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $29,841 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Project success food pantry | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $17,920 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,591 |
| Prisma Health | Op/community engagement | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Educational support | 2023 | $6,000 |
Grants made · $6,000 in FY2022
1 grant totaling $6,000 in FY2022. All grants made by Benedict College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Urban League Inc | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Benedict College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benedict College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0314365, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benedict College's EIN?
- Benedict College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0314365.
- How much revenue does Benedict College report?
- Benedict College reported $69,692,337 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Benedict College's spending goes to programs?
- Benedict College spends about 70% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Benedict College have?
- CharityIndex grades Benedict College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Benedict College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Benedict College's latest Form 990 is $449,636, paid to Dr Roslyn Clark Artis (President & Ceo).
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Data for Benedict College (EIN 57-0314365) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.